STOCK WATCH

■ MUSIC MAGPIE strengthened its foothold in the US after its American brand signed a deal with the biggest retailer in the world.

The group, which allows consumers to buy and sell secondhand CDs and electronics, said refurbished discs sold by its business Decluttr could be bought by Walmart.com’s 120m monthly website visitors. Decluttr’s refurbished phones, iPads, MacBooks and consoles will also soon be added.

Music Magpie shares soared 10.9pc, or 3.1p, to 31.6p.