Halfords climbs after abrupt exit of CEO -UPDATE

Investors of Halfords shrugged off some disappointing profit guidance on Thursday, as the market seemed to celebrate the abrupt departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Wild.

Investors of Halfords shrugged off some disappointing profit guidance on Thursday, as the market seemed to celebrate the abrupt departure of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Wild.

Non-executive Chairman Dennis Millard is now in charge of the shop while the struggling seller of bikes and car parts looks for Wild's replacement.

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