Editor's Picks
AB Foods confident of earnings uplift
Thursday 14 Jan 2010
Primark and British Sugar owner Associated British Foods had a better than anticipated end to 2009, and said it expects a ‘significant increase’ in operating profits in 2010.
Rio Tinto sees recovery
Thursday 14 Jan 2010
Mining stocks were in demand in early trading on Thursday after mining giant Rio Tinto hailed ‘another very strong quarter for iron ore production, driven by continuing high demand from China’. ‘We are seeing recovery across most of our key commodities, although we continue to be cautious on the state of the global economy going into 2010,’ chief executive Tom Albanese said.
Business organisation calls for 'snow conference'
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
Britain’s worst cold snap in three decades is costing the UK economy at least £600m a day and the country’s 4.8 million small businesses feel authorities could be doing more to limit the impact on them.
Greggs pins hope on growth
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
You may think the UK is already saturated with Greggs takeaway outlets, but the baked snacks retailer would disagree.
UK production figures beat expectations
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
Hopes that the UK might have finally pulled out of recession in the fourth quarter were given a boost when November’s industrial production figures came in slightly better than expected.
Greggs on track, strong Christmas
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
Greggs expects full year results to be in line with expectations and said more customers popped into the bakery chain for hot pies over Christmas.
Premium broker tips: Cairn is Deutsche's top oil explorer
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
Companies covered today include: Cairn Energy, Tullow Oil, L&G, Prudential, St James's Place
Ferrero not shopping for Cadbury's
Wednesday 13 Jan 2010
Ferrero, the Italian confectionery company best known in Britain for its Rocher chocolates, has reportedly opted not to join the bid battle for UK gum and chocolate maker Cadbury. Sources close to the Ferrero family said that the chairman of the privately owned company, Michele Ferrero, has decided not to attempt a takeover as it would entail taking on too much debt.
Retailers united in 2010 gloom
Tuesday 12 Jan 2010
The consensus that had been emerging in post Christmas trading updates – strong sales over the festive period but a gloomy outlook for 2010 – was smashed by a mixed bag of company statements today.
Premium broker tips: Credit Suisse bullish on housebuilders
Tuesday 12 Jan 2010
Credit Suisse has issued a bullish update on prospects for the UK housebuilding sector with outperform ratings on all of the main companies, bar Berkeley, which is a hold.
Cadbury attacks 'derisory' Kraft bid
Tuesday 12 Jan 2010
Cadbury dealt another blow to hopeful bidder Kraft Foods today, repeating its view that the American’s offer is ‘derisory’ and completely undervalues the British chocolate maker. Ahead of full-year results on Thursday, it said its 2009 performance is ‘well ahead’ of previously upgraded market expectations thanks to strong growth in the fourth quarter
Blacks seeks to weather the storm
Monday 11 Jan 2010
If you want to brave the wintery weather conditions currently battering the UK while still cutting a dash on the High Street, you might want to take a look at Blacks, the outdoor clothing retailer.
Premium broker tips: Barclays touted as ‘value play’
Monday 11 Jan 2010
Companies covered so far today include: Barclays, M&S, Centrica, SSE, Cairn Energy, Dana, Tullow, Soco, Afren
Ferrero could spoil Kraft's Cadbury ambitions
Friday 08 Jan 2010
Italian chocolate maker Ferrero looks set to enter the bid battle for British rival Cadbury following reports it is trying to organise a $4.5bn (£2.8bn) war chest. Reports in the local press suggest the maker of Kinder Eggs and Nutella spreads is in talks with major Italian banks about a big syndicated loan.
Tesco Christmas sales beat expectations
Friday 08 Jan 2010
Supermarket giant Tesco said it enjoyed its best Christmas in three years as shoppers braved the winter weather to stock up on festive treats.
January's success as predictor wanes
Friday 08 Jan 2010
The first week of the new decade has gone pretty well. The FTSE 100 is up over 100 points, or 2%, and investors are in buying mood, but there are concerns about the market’s ability to continue this form through 2010.
Retailers enjoy best Christmas for eight years
Friday 08 Jan 2010
A late rush for the shops meant this Christmas was the best for the retail sector for eight years, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
High Street cautious despite happy Christmas
Friday 08 Jan 2010
Fears of a double-dip recession may be over-pessimistic, but post-Christmas trading updates from the retail sector have so far done little to allay worries that 2010 will be a tough year.
High Street cautious despite happy Christmas
Friday 08 Jan 2010
Fears of a double-dip recession may be over-pessimistic, but post-Christmas trading updates from the retail sector have so far done little to allay worries that 2010 will be a tough year.
Producer Prices rise faster than expected
Friday 08 Jan 2010
Factory gate prices rose faster than expected in December, raising the prospect that inflation may rise faster in 2010 than the Bank of England had been expecting.
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