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FTSE 250 movers: Brewin Dolphin soars on takeover; CMC Markets hit by downgrade

(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 index was down 0.25% at 21,219.48 at 1450 BST.

Brewin Dolphin topped the risers after it agreed a £1.6bn takeover by Royal Bank of Canada, which is looking to expand its wealth management operations.

Brewin shares soared 61% to 512p each, just shy of the 515p a share offered by RBC.

Shares in Trainline were up 24% as the online platform agreed to reduce the commission it receives for selling train tickets as part of a review by the rail industry.

The FTSE 250 company said it signed an agreement with Rail Delivery Group, which represents train operators and the rail network, that starts on 1 April 2025.

The deal will cut commission rates for Trainline and other sellers of rail tickets to 4.5% from 5% and reduce central industry costs. The net result will be a reduction of commissions of about 0.25 point.

On the downside, shares in CMC Markets fell sharply after the stock was downgraded to 'sell' by Canaccord with a price target of 257 pence.

FTSE 250 - Risers

Brewin Dolphin Holdings (BRW) 512.00p 61.01% Trainline (TRN) 246.20p 24.22% Rathbone Group (RAT) 1,986.00p 12.59% Polymetal International (POLY) 321.00p 5.14% Quilter (QLT) 143.45p 3.02% AJ Bell (AJB) 302.80p 2.92% TBC Bank Group (TBCG) 1,134.00p 2.53% Bridgepoint Group (Reg S) (BPT) 350.00p 2.49% Moonpig Group (MOON) 223.40p 2.38% Vesuvius (VSVS) 338.60p 2.36%

FTSE 250 - Fallers

CMC Markets (CMCX) 267.00p -8.25% Frasers Group (FRAS) 641.00p -4.68% SSP Group (SSPG) 230.60p -4.20% Moneysupermarket.com Group (MONY) 191.50p -3.91% Travis Perkins (TPK) 1,245.50p -3.37% Pets at Home Group (PETS) 361.00p -3.27% Micro Focus International (MCRO) 407.10p -3.19% Oxford Biomedica (OXB) 668.00p -3.05% Auction Technology Group (ATG) 988.00p -2.95% Virgin Money UK (VMUK) 172.85p -2.89%

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