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Europe close: Late rally helps Stoxx extend gains
European shares extended gains in the afternoon to close broadly higher on Thursday as investors digested flash GDP data from the UK and eurozone while upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin on a ceasefire in Ukraine were also in focus.
Europe midday: Shares up despite easing in eurozone GDP
European shares were broadly higher on Thursday as investors digested flash GDP data from the UK and eurozone while upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin on a ceasefire in Ukraine were also in focus.
London close: Stocks mixed as ex-divs prove a drag
London stocks ended mixed on Thursday as ex-dividend trading and fresh UK growth data shaped sentiment.
Aviva shares spark as profit jumps 22% on price hikes, wealth inflows
Shares in Aviva jumped to their highest level since 2007 as the UK insurer posted a 22% rise in half-year operating profit on the back of price hikes and growth in premium income.