London stocks were set to surge on Thursday following strong gains on Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve signalled interest rate cuts were on the way next year, and as investors eyed policy announcements from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.
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Currys PLC on Thursday hailed a solid performance in the half year ended October 28 as loss narrowed, but saw its revenue drop on lower sales.
Shares in Currys rose 11% to 50.14 pence each in London.