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UK retail sales rise in July, CBI data shows
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
UK annual retail sales growth accelerated in July, signalling a recovery in consumer spending, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Wednesday.
UK mortgage approvals rise in June, BBA reveals
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
UK mortgage approvals rose in June despite the introduction of stricter rules on borrowing, data from the British Bankers' Association (BBA) revealed on Wednesday.
Broker tips: Capita, BHP Billiton, ARM Holdings, Renishaw
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
Investec said it sees momentum building at Capita after a "strong set of interims" from the outsourcing group, which revealed double-digit organic growth and operating margins.
GSK's second quarter revenue hurt by drug rivals
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on Wednesday slashed its 2014 outlook as it reported a 4% fall in second quarter revenue to £5.6bn.
GSK's second quarter revenue hurt by drug rivals
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) on Wednesday slashed its 2014 outlook as it reported a 4% fall in second quarter revenue to £5.6bn.
EU to impose further sanctions on Russia as MPs question licence deals
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The European Union has agreed to impose further sanctions on Russia, although leaders have stopped short of moving to the more serious Level Three sanctions.
How do Facebook and Twitter measure up ahead of their Q2 earnings
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
"Valuation metrics in some sectors do appear substantially stretched—particularly those for smaller firms in the social media and biotechnology industries," said Janet Yellen, Federal Reserve Chair, not so many days ago.
Israel possibly violating international law in Gaza, says UN
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay, said there is a "strong possibility" Israel is violating international law in Gaza.
Bank of England votes unanimously on policy decision - UPDATE
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The Bank of England (BoE) voted unanimously on keeping interest rates at a record low of 0.5% and asset purchases at £375bn, minutes from the central bank's July meeting revealed on Wednesday.
Bank of Spain forecasts acceleration in economy
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The Bank of Spain (BoS) forecast an acceleration in the Spanish economy for this year and next thanks to the improving financial conditions, labour market and consumer confidence, according to the monthly bulletin published on Wednesday.
London midday: FTSE 100 tops 6,800 as earnings impress
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
UK stocks were trading at their highest level in over two weeks on Wednesday as well-received updates from Capita, BHP Billiton and Renishaw gave sentiment a boost.
FX round-up: Euro falls to February low against dollar
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The euro fell 0.43% against the dollar, reaching its lowest point since February, as concern about sanctions against Russia and a resulting potential gas crisis in the continent met rumours that European Central Bank members were satisfied with developments since their last policy meeting.
Paypoint sees fall in general transaction and mobile top-ups
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
While overall trading has been as expected, Paypoint revealed lower gas consumption had pushed UK and Irish bill and general transactions down 4%, and said mobile top-ups continued to decrease as a result of the decline in the prepaid mobile sector.
TalkTalk's first quarter revenue grows for sixth year in a row
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
TalkTalk Telecom Group reported its sixth consecutive year of first quarter revenue growth as the company added customers across its divisions and introduced new products.
Barclays upbeat about second-half outlook at ARM Holdings
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
Barclays has maintained its 'overweight' position on chip designer ARM Holdings, saying it remains confident in the group's longer-term prospects despite a deeper-than-expected trough in royalty revenues in the second quarter.
Rolls-Royce welcomes airline's order for Trent 7000-powered engines
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
FTSE 100-listed Rolls-Royce cheered the selection by Hawaiian Airlines of the Airbus A330-800neo, which is powered by its Trent 7000 engine.
EU to impose further sanctions on Russia as MPs question licence deals
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The European Union has agreed to impose further sanctions on Russia, although leaders have stopped short of moving to the more serious Level Three sanctions.
Bank of England votes unanimously on policy decision
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
The Bank of England (BoE) voted unanimously on keeping interest rates at a record low of 0.5% and asset purchases at £375bn, minutes from the central bank's July meeting revealed on Wednesday.
London open: Capita, BHP Billiton lead gains ahead of BoE minutes
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
After an initial fall, UK stocks pushed slightly into positive territory within the opening hour of trade on Wednesday with the FTSE 100 closing in on 6,800, a level it has not finished above in over two weeks.
Johnson Matthey's Q1 dampened by FX, Amplats contract loss
Wednesday 23 Jul 2014
Chemicals group Johnson Matthey said it made "progress" in the first quarter of its financial year despite currency headwinds and the loss of an important contract with platinum group Anglo American Platinum (Amplats).
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