U.S. Futures, European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key Inflation Data
In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.3% in morning trading. Smiths Group rose 14.9% and ALK-Abello Series B added 7.3%. On the other hand, Umicore slipped 7.5%, and Hemnet Group dropped 4.7%. The ...
FTSE 100 Live 31 January: Index builds on record, Smiths surges on break-up plan
The move will allow Smiths to focus on flow and heat management through its remaining businesses of John Crane and Flex-Tek.
FTSE 100 LIVE: London's top index headed for best month in nearly three years
Smiths Group propped up the FTSE 100, rising more than 14% after the opening bell following news it had responded to activist investor calls to split up its business.