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FTSE 250 movers: Ocado soars on US tech deal; Hill & Smith under the cosh
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 8% to 20,995. 41 in afternoon trade on Thursday amid a flurry a corporate news.
Mothercare swings to loss, confirms store closures and announces refinancing
Beleaguered mother and child retailer Mothercare has confirmed the closure of 50 stores, announced a refinancing package and said it was re-hiring chief executive Mark Newton-Jones, who stepped down last month, as it swung to a full-year pre-tax loss.
Jefferies downgrades Softcat after share price strength
Softcat was under the cosh on Thursday as Jefferies cut the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' following recent share price strength.
London midday: Stocks climb as pound eases on Downing St denial of customs report
London stocks had edged up by midday on Thursday as bookies recovered some of their losses, while the pound eased a little after Prime Minister Theresa May denied a report that the UK could stay in the customs union.
US pre-open: Stocks seen lower as bond yields remain elevated; oil prices in focus
US futures pointed to a lower open on Thursday, with investors likely to keep a close eye on still-elevated bond yields and trade talks with China.
Fevertree trading in line as UK remains strong, US going to plan
AIM-listed posh mixers maker Fevertree Drinks said on Thursday that the first four months of this year have seen further progress after 2017 proved to be another year of strong growth, with "impressive" rates of sale growth and market share gains.
Foxtons warns of 'very challenging' London market as revenue drops
Estate agency Foxtons, famous for its aggressive sales practices, reported a drop in first-quarter revenue on Thursday as it cautioned that the London property market remains "very challenging".
Just Group first-quarter retirement sales beat estimates
Retirement services company Just Group rallied on Thursday as it reported a jump in first-quarter sales thanks to a strong performance in defined benefit de-risking.
Sophos billings up 22% as Central performs well
Full-year billings at FTSE 250 cyber security firm Sophos rose 22% thanks to growth in its integrated cloud-based management platform, but pre-tax losses widened due to currency movements.
London open: Stocks flat as bookies tumble over betting machine stake cut
London stocks were little changed in early trade on Thursday, but bookies were under the cosh as the government confirmed it will cut betting machine stakes to £2, while sterling was in focus following a report that the UK could stay in the European customs union.
Countryside Properties revenue and profit up; confident on outlook
Countryside Properties posted a jump in half-year completions, revenue and profit on Thursday, as it expressed confidence in the medium term and bumped up its dividend.
British Land profit drops but NAV rises; market conditions to remain 'challenging'
British Land posted a drop in full-year underlying profit on Thursday even as its net asset value grew, as the FTSE 100 property group cautioned that market conditions are likely to remain challenging.
London pre-open: Stocks seen muted; gambling shares in focus as betting machine stakes cut
London stocks were expected to see a muted start on Thursday as the pound gained on a report that the UK could stay in the customs union, while gambling shares were likely to be in focus as betting machine stakes are set to be cut.