FTSE 250 movers: Oil stocks up on crude gains; Close Bros falls again

26th Feb 2024 14:23

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,137.55 -0.22%

Oil stocks were back in favour as crude oil prices rebounded. Diversified Energy and Tullow Oil both made gains on the news.

EasyJet was up on warnings from rival budget carrier Ryanair that fares would have to rise due to aircraft shortages from manufacturer Boeing, currently being investigated again over issues with its 737 model.

Merchant bank Close Brothers was in the doldrums again on worries about its exposure to an investigation into motor claims financing.

Market Movers

FTSE 250 - Risers

Diversified Energy Company (DEC) 990.00p 3.94%

Tullow Oil (TLW) 29.70p 3.27%

Bakkavor Group (BAKK) 95.20p 3.03%

Man Group (EMG) 246.20p 3.01%

Me Group International (MEGP) 157.40p 2.88%

FirstGroup (FGP) 158.20p 2.73%

Ferrexpo (FXPO) 75.85p 2.36%

Bytes Technology Group (BYIT) 545.00p 2.35%

Moonpig Group (MOON) 172.00p 2.32%

easyJet (EZJ) 558.00p 2.24%

FTSE 250 - Fallers

Foresight Group Holdings Limited NPV (FSG) 422.00p -4.95%

Quilter (QLT) 96.85p -3.73%

IWG (IWG) 191.70p -2.99%

Hays (HAS) 92.55p -2.58%

Games Workshop Group (GAW) 9,480.00p -2.52%

Pets at Home Group (PETS) 285.60p -2.33%

SSP Group (SSPG) 227.60p -2.32%

Close Brothers Group (CBG) 329.20p -2.31%

Future (FUTR) 661.00p -2.00%

Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE) 640.50p -1.99%