Editor's Picks
Britons worse off than four years ago despite upturn, survey shows
Friday 23 May 2014
Britons still feel more cash-strapped than they were four years ago despite signs of an economic upturn, a survey showed.
UK Mail Chief celebrates results with share purchase
Friday 23 May 2014
A round-up of the biggest director deals today so far.
Putin says he will respect results of Ukrainian elections
Friday 23 May 2014
Speaking at an economic conference in St.Petersburg Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will respect the outcome of Ukraine´s presidential elections this next Sunday, the BBC reports.
IHG shares surge on takeover bid reports
Friday 23 May 2014
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) shares surged on Tuesday morning after weekend press reports about a potential takeover bid for the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza owner.
QiniteQ completes sale of US Services division, share buy-back to commence
Friday 23 May 2014
Aerospace, defence and security services group QiniteQ has completed the sale of its US Services division, paving the way for a cash return to shareholders.
Investec downgrades SABMiller due to demanding valuation
Friday 23 May 2014
The valuation of drinks group SABMiller is now 'too demanding', according to Investec which downgraded its rating on the stock from 'hold' to 'sell' on Tuesday.
Standard Life appoints new CFO
Thursday 22 May 2014
Standard Life has appointed Luke Savage as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), it said on Friday.
London open: FTSE falls, Smiths and Tullow drag, elections in focus
Thursday 22 May 2014
The FTSE opened lower this morning, falling around 16 points in the first hour of trade, weighed by disappointing announcements from Smiths Group and Tullow Oil.
FTSE 250 movers: Halfords pedals higher after strong Q4
Thursday 22 May 2014
Cycling and auto accessories retailer Halfords sped into the top spot after full-year profits accelerated past consensus forecasts thanks to a stonking fourth quarter from cycling as the group's investment programme began to deliver results.
Weekly US unemployment claims hit 326,000 in latest week
Thursday 22 May 2014
Initial US weekly unemployment claims rose by 28,000 to 326,000 in the week ending on May 17th, according to the Department of Labour.
Shell cancels costly scrip dividend programme
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Royal Dutch Shell will cancel its popular scrip dividend programme from the current quarter, which had become a high-profile source of embarrassment.
LIVE: Thai army takes control of government
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Thailand’s army is taking control of the government in a bid to restore order, General Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.
B&M to follow Poundland onto market with London IPO
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Discount stores operator B&M European Value Retail has unveiled plans to raise 75m pounds in a London initial public offer.
Putin pulls troops back but Ukraine says bilateral talks still 'impossible'
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Russian troops have been ordered back to base in order to avoid speculation about their influence on looming elections in Ukraine on May 25th.
FTSE 250 movers: Paragon virtues apparent as buy-to-let bounces
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Buy-to-let lender Paragon Group led the FTSE 250 charge on Tuesday, after first half profits were boosted by rising demand from an uplift in the rental market.
Sunday share tips: United Utilities, TV and telecoms, Cranswick
Monday 19 May 2014
United Utilities faces regulatory wrangling and rising interest rates, making its shares no better than a hold, the Sunday Telegraph’s Questor column said. The water company has reported rising profits, strong cash flows and dividend increases linked to inflation. But in future it is up against a regulator that could push for a harsher settlement on prices while equity could be squeezed when
London close: FTSE lifted by gains in US, eyes on BoE, retail sales
Monday 19 May 2014
A rise in stocks on the other side of the Pond helped drive blue chips into positive territory by today's close.
FTSE 250 movers: AVEVA and Greencore rise on broker comments
Monday 19 May 2014
Software maker AVEVA revealed an 11 per cent increase in full-year profit underpinned by strong demand at its Engineering and Design Systems unit and improved margins. Following the results analysts at Numis Securities reiterated their 'buy' recommendation on the shares, saying they are significantly undervalued.
London pre-open: FTSE to inch higher ahead of European data
Monday 19 May 2014
Little change is expected amongst the blue chips this morning, ahead of the release of both German unemployment and Eurozone consumer confidence data, which come amid growing concerns over the stagnant recovery in the euro-area.
US open: Google on M&A path
Monday 19 May 2014
The main US stock market averages bounced back partially on Wednesday ahead of the release of the minutes of the Federal Open market Committee’s last policy meeting and speeches from three Fed speakers, including Janet Yellen herself.
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