Editor's Picks
London pre-open: Stocks to move higher early on
Tuesday 11 Mar 2014
FTSE to open 14 points higher; Focus on BoE meeting with Treasury Committee; Feb UK retail sales reveal decline
Broker tips: Mondi, AB Foods, Centrica, Taylor Wimpey
Monday 10 Mar 2014
Citigroup has upgraded its rating for Mondi from ‘neutral’ to ‘buy’ and raised the target price from 1,110p to 1,260p, saying it sees “another strong year ahead” for the paper and packaging group.
UK retail sales shift into reverse gear in February
Monday 10 Mar 2014
British retail sales went into reverse last month, casting fresh doubt over UK consumers' ability to keep driving the economic recovery.
MPC´s Bean says further sterling strength not particularly helpful
Friday 07 Mar 2014
When the Bank Rate does finally start to rise it should be seen as a welcome sign of an economy that is back on the road to normality, according to Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Charlie Bean.
Copper miners drag on Footsie
Friday 07 Mar 2014
The Footsie is moving lower despite the better-than-expected US jobs data released just an hour ago.
London pre-open: Flat start ahead of US jobs data
Thursday 06 Mar 2014
Flat start for FTSE; US stocks end broadly higher; Focus on US jobs data, quiet day for City
London midday: Stocks pare gains ahead of ECB as BoE holds fire
Thursday 06 Mar 2014
BoE leaves rates on hold; ECB speculation ramps up ahead of decision; Crimea votes to join Russia, referendum set for 10 days; Aviva, Aggreko and Schroders jump after results.
Brokers lift Rolls-Royce targets after Daimler buy-out
Thursday 06 Mar 2014
A host of analysts lifted their target prices for Rolls Royce on Monday after the engine group’s move last week to buy-out Daimler in their 50-50 joint venture, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS).
Fyffes agrees tie-up with Chiquita International
Wednesday 05 Mar 2014
Fruit supplier Fyffes said it had agreed a merger with Chiquita Brands International as it served up sweeter annual profits and revenue, but said it faced rising costs.
China registers contraction in private sector output
Wednesday 05 Mar 2014
Total private sector output in China registered a contraction for the first time in seven months as data published on Wednesday showed divergent trends in the manufacturing and services sector.
London pre-open: Stocks set for decline despite record US finish
Wednesday 05 Mar 2014
Strong finish in US with S&P at record high; FTSE to open lower; Focus on US ADP jobs survey
FTSE 250 movers: Savills climbs on reports of partnership deal
Tuesday 04 Mar 2014
Savills rose on the news the real estate advisor had agreed a new partnership with McGuire Real Estate, the San Francisco-based real estate brokerage.
Wednesday preview: Admiral and Standard Chartered report 2013 results
Tuesday 04 Mar 2014
Motor insurance company Admiral Group’s annual results on Wednesday are likely to show a record of unbroken profit growth, according to Numis.
London midday: Stocks erase prior losses after Russian pullback
Tuesday 04 Mar 2014
FTSE 100 claws back losses after Putin calls forces back; Tensions still high between Russia, Ukraine; Ashtead and Glencore Xstrata impress with results; Fresnillo drops sharply as profits fall.
London midday: Stocks erase prior losses after Russian pullback
Tuesday 04 Mar 2014
FTSE 100 claws back losses after Putin calls forces back; Tensions still high between Russia, Ukraine; Ashtead and Glencore Xstrata impress with results; Fresnillo drops sharply as profits fall.
easyJet posts positive February passenger numbers
Tuesday 04 Mar 2014
Budget airline easyJet posted a 2.9 per cent year-on-year rise in the number of passengers it flew during February to 4.2m, up from 4.1m in 2013.
Opportunities outweigh challenges in African mining, says Randgold boss
Monday 03 Mar 2014
Randgold Resources Chief Executive Mark Bristow has said that the opportunities for gold mining in Africa more than outweigh the challenges currently facing the industry.
Schroders hikes dividend by 35 per cent after record 2013
Monday 03 Mar 2014
Dividend up 35 per cent; Adjusted profits rise 41 per cent; Revenues rise 24 per cent.
Royal Mail's valuation looks 'stretched', says Credit Suisse
Saturday 22 Feb 2014
The share price of postal and delivery service firm Royal Mail was trading lower on Tuesday after Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock with an 'underperform' rating.
London pre-open: FTSE to regain some of yesterday's heavy losses
Friday 21 Feb 2014
FTSE to regain around 60 points early on; Yanukovych requested Russia military presence; UK data to be light
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