Editor's Picks
ECB decides to maintain policy
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday decided to keep its policy unchanged, as expected by analysts.
Broker tips: Tullow Oil, Saga, Pets at Home
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
Tullow Oil "now offers substantial long-term value", according to Westhouse Securities, which repeated its 'add' recommendation for the stock.
Cineworld reports in-line half year trading
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
Cineworld Group on Thursday reported in-line trading for the 26 weeks ended June 26th, with revenue higher across most sectors and countries.
London midday: Stocks gain momentum ahead of ECB and non-farm payrolls
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
The FTSE 100 was putting in decent gains on Thursday as investors took an optimistic approach ahead of two key risk events for financial markets this afternoon: the European Central Bank (ECB) decision and US jobs report.
UK service sector expands in June, raising rate hike prospects
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
The UK services industry continued to expand last month, although growth slowed to a three-month low, reinforcing expectations of an interest rate hike this year.
UBS takes cautious stance at Saga despite "unique exposure"
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
UBS has initiated coverage of Saga with a 'neutral' rating, saying it is cautious on near-term newsflow despite the company's "unique exposure to a growing demographic".
RSA sells Sun Alliance China and eyes further disposals
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
RSA Insurance has agreed to offload the Chinese arm of its Sun Alliance subsidiary for £71m cash to Swiss Re as it looks to streamline the business.
Poundland assures with annual results and impresses with Q1s
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
A robust set of maiden results from budget retailer Poundland has been swiftly followed by first-quarter results that show growth momentum has improved into the new financial year and that it had opened a first store in Spain's Costa del Sol.
Poundland assures with annual results and impresses with Q1s
Thursday 03 Jul 2014
A robust set of maiden results from budget retailer Poundland has been swiftly followed by first-quarter results that show growth momentum has improved into the new financial year and that it had opened a first store in Spain's Costa del Sol.
RSA sells Sun Alliance China and eyes further disposals
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
RSA Insurance has agreed to offload the Chinese arm of its Sun Alliance subsidiary for £71m cash to Swiss Re as it looks to streamline the business.
US pre-open: Markets to extend records as ADP data beats forecasts
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
US stock futures were edging higher ahead of the opening bell on Wednesday after data showed that private-sector hiring in June came in well ahead of the market's expectations.
Sports Direct shareholders pass controversial bonus scheme
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
A whopping 40% of Sports Direct shareholders have voted against the group's bonus share scheme, but with more than half voting in favour the resolution was passed.
London midday: Stocks gain as UK construction PMI hits four-month high
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Figures showing a surprise pick-up in UK construction growth helped give stocks boost on Wednesday morning, though upside was limited as investors awaited a wave of key economic data.
Genel Energy boosts production and maintains 2014 guidance
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Kurdistan oil producer Genel Energy reported higher production and maintained its 2014 guidance, saying its operations were secure amid unrest in Iraq.
UK house prices rise in June, Nationwide data shows
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
UK house prices rose in June at the fastest annual pace since January 2005, figures from Nationwide revealed on Wednesday.
Housing market poses biggest risk to UK recovery, Bank of England says
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Soaring house prices pose the biggest risk to the UK economic recovery, the Bank of England (BoE) has said.
Johnson Service eyes strong first-half and full-year results
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Textile and dry cleaning services company Johnson Service said it expects to deliver a strong result for the first-half of the year, in particular its Textile Rental business, .
Premier Oil produces first gas under new domestic swap agreement
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Premier Oil has announced production of the first gas under its domestic swap agreement (DSA) with the Indonesian and Singapore authorities.
London open: Stocks edge higher ahead of key data
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
UK stocks edged higher on Wednesday morning though upside was limited as investors showed caution ahead of some key risk events that could spark volatility on global financial markets.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: National Grid, London property, Sports Direct...
Wednesday 02 Jul 2014
Billions of pounds of subsidies could be wasted, according to government-appointed experts who have accused National Grid of exaggerating the risk of blackouts. The energy group this week unveiled new subsidies for power stations to be kept on standby to keep Britain’s lights on. These “retainer” payments, lasting up to 15 years from 2018, will add an estimated £13 to household bills. - The Times
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