Editor's Picks
Centrica puts some Bounce in US growth strategy
Friday 12 Jul 2013
British Gas owner Centrica has sealed a cash deal to buy Bounce Energy, a Texas-based electricity retailer with an innovative digital strategy.
Invensys in takeover talks with France's Schneider
Friday 12 Jul 2013
Invensys confirmed it had received a cash and paper takeover approach from France’s Schneider Electric that valued the company at more than three billion pounds and said it would likely recommend a formal offer at this price.
London close: Miners lead FTSE 100 higher after Bernanke comments
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sparked a sharp fall in the dollar and a strong rise in commodity prices on Thursday, sending mining equities soaring in London.
AG Barr-Britvic merger falls through at last minute
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
After months of waiting for the Competition Commission (CC) to grant the all-clear to the proposed merger between soft-drinks groups AG Barr and Britvic, the deal has now fallen through with Britvic rejecting an improved offer from AG Barr at the last minute.
UK refers G4S to Serious Fraud Office
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
The government has asked the Serious Fraud Office to investigate G4S for overcharging on contracts to tag offenders electronically.
Osborne claims opposition to cuts is crumbling
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer has claimed that opposition to his spending cuts is crumbling.
FTSE 250 movers: Gold miners jump as metals prices surgea
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Rising commodity prices lifted equities in the mining sectors on Thursday with gold stocks among the best performers as the price of the precious metal jumped the most in a year on the back of comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
EasyJet flies jet purchase vote past AGM opposition
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Low-cost airline easyJet has received institutional investor backing for its divisive purchase of 135 new aeroplanes.
Broker snap: Panmure upgrades AB Foods on Primark outlook
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Associated British Foods' third-quarter trading update was met with a positive reaction from markets on Thursday, with the stock receiving an extra boost by Panmure Gordon which upgraded its rating for the shares from 'hold' to 'buy'.
London open: FTSE 100 up one per cent, miners surge after Bernanke comments
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke prompted some strong gains on the FTSE 100 on Thursday morning, as mining stocks tracked metals prices higher on the back of a weaker US dollar.
Womenswear, online sales help drive up SuperGroup profits
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Superdry owner SuperGroup hailed its return to form as it reported a rise in full year profits and gave details of its expansion plans.
ABI calls for greater investor protection
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for greater protection of minority investors when companies list on the London Stock Exchange.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Apple, BoJ, ONS, Moody's
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Apple faces hundreds of millions of dollars in damages after it was found guilty of conspiring to fix the price of ebooks and failed to explain away damning emails written by its late founder, Steve Jobs, The Telegraph reported.
Babcock says financial position remains robust
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Engineering company Babcock International Group has kicked off the 2013/14 financial year in line with its expectations, delivering strong trading results.
Hays fourth quarter net fees increase three per cent
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
Recruitment firm Hays reported an increase in final quarter net fees, and while it expects fragile and mixed conditions to continue, it is confident full year operating profit will be at the top of the current range of market estimates.
London pre-open: Strong start expected after dovish comments from Bernanke
Thursday 11 Jul 2013
The UK benchmark index is expected to open with gains of over one per cent in early trading on Thursday as markets react to dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
London close: Stocks pare losses ahead of FOMC minutes
Wednesday 10 Jul 2013
Nervousness ahead of a Federal Reserve statement and disappointing trade figures from China weighed on markets on Wednesday, though a late rally on the FTSE 100 ensured that losses were only minor by the close.
Government outlines plans to float Royal Mail
Wednesday 10 Jul 2013
The long-awaited flotation of Royal Mail will take place this financial year, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable, who set out plans on Wednesday to give the firm’s 150,000 employees a chance to receive a free 10 per cent stake.
Bonds: Many on the FOMC wanted to see greater jobs improvement
Wednesday 10 Jul 2013
The following were the yield and basis point (bp) movements of some of the most-watched 10-year bonds this afternoon:
Avanti execs top up stakes after profit warning
Wednesday 10 Jul 2013
A round-up of the biggest director buys today so far.
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