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Dixons makes first underlying profit in six years but outlook tougher
Tuesday 17 Dec 2013
A strong UK performance helped electrical retailer Dixons Retail to unveil its first underlying profit in six years but it warned that the second half would be tougher.
London pre-open: Markets to pull back after strong surge
Tuesday 17 Dec 2013
Markets are expected to open in the red on Tuesday morning after a strong surge the day before as investors turn cautious ahead of US inflation figures out later on.
US government raises forecasts for short-term oil output growth
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Ongoing improvements in advanced technologies for crude oil and natural gas production continue to boost estimates of domestic supply growth and reshape the US energy economy, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed on Monday in a pre-release of its 2014 Annual Energy Outlook (AEO).
London close: Markets surge, bargain hunters step in after recent falls
Monday 16 Dec 2013
FTSE 100 jumps 1.3 per cent after hitting two-month low; Aggreko jumps on full-year guidance; Miners erase losses after slow start; Chinese manufacturing data disappoints, Eurozone PMIs impress.
US government raises forecasts for short-term oil output growth
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Ongoing improvements in advanced technologies for crude oil and natural gas production continue to boost estimates of domestic supply growth and reshape the US energy economy, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) revealed on Monday in a pre-release of its 2014 Annual Energy Outlook (AEO).
London midday: Aggreko leads markets higher, data comes in mixed
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Aggreko leads risers in London after decent update; Chinese manufacturing eases in December; Eurozone business activity picks up speed.
Ireland becomes first Eurozone country to exit bailout
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Ireland became the first official Eurozone country to exit its international bailout on Sunday although Prime Minister Enda Kenny warned that the country must continue with prudent budget measures.
VP exec raises stake after first-half results
Monday 16 Dec 2013
A round-up of the biggest director buys deals so far.
Broker tips: RSA, Aggreko, Synergy Health
Monday 16 Dec 2013
UBS has raised its recommendation for troubled insurance firm RSA from 'neutral' to 'buy', saying that the fundamentals of the business remain unchanged despite last week's profit warning and exit of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Broker snap: Aggreko provides 'welcome' update, says Investec
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Aggreko investors
Tuesday preview: Bumi shareholders vote on Bakrie split
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Bumi shareholders will vote Tuesday on the proposed separation of the Indonesian coal miner from the Bakrie Group.
GlaxoSmithkline increases grip on Indian arm
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Drug maker GlaxoSmithkline plans to increase its control over its publicly listed pharmaceutical subsidiary in India.
GlaxoSmithkline increases grip on Indian arm
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Drug maker GlaxoSmithkline plans to increase its control over its publicly listed pharmaceutical subsidiary in India.
Sector movers: RPC leads industrials higher after Maynard & Harris purchase
Monday 16 Dec 2013
The general industrial sector was up two per cent on Monday as plastic packaging group RPC pleased investors with the acquisition of smaller peer Maynard & Harris (M&H).
US close: Taper fears keep markets flat despite budget deal
Monday 16 Dec 2013
Taper fears ramp up ahead of Fed meeting; House passes budget deal at wide margin; US markets register worst week since August; Adobe surges after subscription figures.
London pre-open: FTSE 100 to open lower ahead of Fed meeting
Monday 16 Dec 2013
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open 16 points lower than Friday's close of 6,439.96 as the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting looms.
London close: Stocks fall for fourth straight day ahead of Fed meeting
Friday 13 Dec 2013
Stocks down ahead of Fed meeting next week; FTSE 100 hits fresh two-month low; RSA plummets after profit warning, CEO exit; ARM gains on Google hopes.
BoE will keep interest rates low, says Dale
Friday 13 Dec 2013
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Chief Economist Spencer Dale said the central bank will not raise interest rates until the UK has experienced an extended period of growth.
Eurozone employment stabilizes over last six months
Friday 13 Dec 2013
Employment in the Eurozone remained unchanged in the third quarter according to data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistics office.
Ireland ends bailout after three years
Friday 13 Dec 2013
Ireland has ended its bailout three years after international lenders provided emergency aid to the nation.
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