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Which? calls for shake-up of 'broken' energy market
Friday 14 Feb 2014
Consumer group Which? has labelled the UK energy market as “broken” and has called for radical reforms after it was found that nearly 5.6m customers complained about the so-called ‘Big Six’ energy providers last year.
UK stocks push higher after Eurozone GDP as miners gain
Friday 14 Feb 2014
Eurozone GDP beats forecasts in Q4; Miners surge as metal prices gain; Retailers, financials, Coca-Cola HBC lead the fallers.
Rolls-Royce upgraded by Societe Generale after sell-off
Friday 14 Feb 2014
Societe Generale has lifted its view on Rolls-Royce from ‘sell’ to ‘hold’ despite the aerospace and defence group’s gloomy guidance for 2014, saying that the stock is now trading at a substantial discount to peers after its recent sell-off.
UK stocks edge lower as investors await Eurozone GDP
Friday 14 Feb 2014
Eurozone GDP figures ahead; Italian politics in focus as PM resigns; Miners rise strongly, banks and retailers fall.
Coca-Cola HBC's 2013 results buoyed by strong fourth quarter
Friday 14 Feb 2014
Underlying operating profits at Coca-Cola bottling firm Coca-Cola HBC (CCH) were stable in 2013 despite a dip in volumes and revenues, after strong earnings growth in the fourth quarter.
European stocks mixed as traders weigh GDP data
Friday 14 Feb 2014
German GDP rises more than forecast; China inflation increases; Italy's Letta to resign
Flat start for FTSE as Eurozone GDP figures released
Friday 14 Feb 2014
US data comes in below expectations; All eyes on Eurzone Q4 GDP figures; Flat state expected on FTSE
Friday newspaper round-up: Vodafone, Shell, Pound
Thursday 13 Feb 2014
Britain’s biggest telecoms company is to have a new auditor for the first time since floating on the stock market in 1988. Vodafone will end its 26-year relationship with Deloitte, handing its audit mandate to PwC, one of the firm’s “Big Four” rivals and the auditor of more FTSE 100 companies than any other. – The Times
UK stocks erase losses, but corporate earnings weigh on sentiment
Wednesday 12 Feb 2014
Stocks snap winning streak but pare losses by the close; Tate & Lyle, Rolls-Royce issue profit warnings; Lloyds underwhelms with higher profits in 2013; US retail sales disappoint.
Broker tips: Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, Petrofac, Ladbrokes
Tuesday 11 Feb 2014
JPMorgan Cazenove has lifted its recommendation for Lloyds Banking Group from ‘neutral’ to ‘overweight’ saying that there is upside risk to new lowered forecasts following the bank’s 2013 results.
Johnson Matthey unveils replacement Finance Director
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Specialty chemicals company Johnson Matthey has appointed a new Group Finance Director to replace Robert MacLeod, who was recently promoted to the role of Chief Executive.
Shore Capital cuts Tate & Lyle forecasts after profit warning
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Shore Capital has reiterated its ‘hold’ stance and sugar and sweeteners group Tate & Lyle following a ‘constrained’ third-quarter trading update in which it scaled back its profit guidance for the full year.
Carillion wins Hard Rock Hotel contract in Abu Dhabi
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Infrastructure and support services group Carillion has won a contract through its joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to build a five-star Hard Rock Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners gain, Barclays leads banks higher
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Mining stocks were among the best performers on the FTSE 100 on Monday with precious metal producers Fresnillo and Randgold rising strongly as gold and silver prices advanced.
Broker tips: Admiral, G4S, Vodafone, Hyder Consulting
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Goldman Sachs has downgraded its rating for Admiral from ‘buy’ to ‘neutral’ ahead of the car insurance group’s annual results next month after the stock’s recent outperformance.
London midday: Barclays gains, Centrica falls as markets hold steady
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Markets pause at two-week high; Central bankers in focus ahead of speeches; Barclays gains despite data leak, profit guidance; Energy Secretary concerns with energy profit margins.
Anglo American's annual profits boosted by currency gains
Monday 10 Feb 2014
Operating profit rises on currency gains; Earnings fall on lower prices; Safety issues impact production at Kumba; Headwinds to continue in 2014
Catlin lifts full-year gross written premiums
Saturday 08 Feb 2014
Bermuda based insurance underwriter Catlin lifted full-year gross written premiums and said it looks ahead to future trading with confidence.
Broker snap: Three brokers downgrade Hyder Consulting after profit warning
Friday 07 Feb 2014
A whole host of analysts lowered their recommendations for Hyder Consulting on Monday after the surprise profit warning from the design and engineering consultancy group.
Europe midday: Stocks mixed on Eurozone investor confidence, industrial data
Friday 07 Feb 2014
Eurozone investor confidence rises; French and Italian industrial output fall; Barclays reports drop in full-year profit
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