Editor's Picks
FTSE 250 movers: Tullett Prebon and Man Group provide a drag
Thursday 08 May 2014
Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon disappointed the market on Friday by saying that it will take a 20m-pound one-off hit this year as it scales back costs and cuts jobs amid a challenging market.
Provident Bank lifts UK customers 20 per cent
Thursday 08 May 2014
UK bank customers up 20 per cent; Consumer credit customers down 20 per cent; 'On track to deliver good quality growth in 2014'
British Land completes first letting at Marble Arch House
Thursday 08 May 2014
FTSE 100 property group British Land has completed its first letting at Marble Arch House in the West End, after Fulcrum Asset Management signed a 10-year lease to occupy the 9,000 sq ft fifth floor of the building.
NIESR hikes predictions for GDP growth
Thursday 08 May 2014
The UK economy will grow by 2.9 per cent this year and 2.4 per cent in 2015, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has predicted.
Barclays increases job cuts to 14,000, half in Investment Bank
Thursday 08 May 2014
Barclays has unveiled plans to cut 14,000 jobs across the group as part of a strategy update aimed at creating a 'leaner, stronger' bank.
Broker tips: Barclays, HSBC, Sage, WM Morrison
Thursday 08 May 2014
Investec has applauded Barclays’ Group Strategy Update on Thursday, after the bank announced a new round of jobs cuts, mainly in its investment bank (IB), as part of its ‘bold simplification’.
Centrica cuts 2014 earnings guidance - UPDATE
Thursday 08 May 2014
Energy company Centrica, owner of British Gas in the UK and Direct Energy in the US, cautioned of a reduced full-year outlook for earnings in 2014 due to challenging conditions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Minor profit-taking resumes as BOE holds rates
Thursday 08 May 2014
The GBP/USD retraced slightly after the Bank of England (BOE) decided not to change its settings on its main interest rate or asset purchase programme.
US open: Stocks rise after drop in jobless claims
Thursday 08 May 2014
Jobless claims fall 26,000, more than forecast; ECB, BoE keep policy unchanged; Tesla drops on guidance.
Broker tips: Barclays, HSBC, Sage, WM Morrison
Thursday 08 May 2014
Investec has applauded Barclays’ Group Strategy Update on Thursday, after the bank announced a new round of jobs cuts, mainly in its investment bank (IB), as part of its ‘bold simplification’.
Provident Bank lifts UK customers 20 per cent
Thursday 08 May 2014
UK bank customers up 20 per cent; Consumer credit customers down 20 per cent; 'On track to deliver good quality growth in 2014'
ECB´s Draghi leaves door open to action in June, euro drops - UPDATE
Thursday 08 May 2014
The European Central Bank (ECB) has left the door open to possible policy action come the June meetng of the Governing Council, ECB President Mario Draghi said at Thursday´s press conference.
UK house price rises eased in April, RICS says
Thursday 08 May 2014
The rate of increase in British house prices eased in April.
Barratt Developments on way to hitting 2015 targets after strong H2
Thursday 08 May 2014
House-builder Barratt Developments said it was already on the way to hitting targets next year and beyond as it reported strong second-half trading.
WM Morrison sales slump as grocer waits for price cuts to bite
Thursday 08 May 2014
UK supermarket chain WM Morrison has held on to its full-year targets but blamed heightened competition across the industry for a slump in sales in its first quarter.
Barclays increases job cuts to 14,000, half in Investment Bank
Thursday 08 May 2014
Barclays has unveiled plans to cut 14,000 jobs across the group as part of a strategy update aimed at creating a 'leaner, stronger' bank.
Sage remains on target after solid trading
Wednesday 07 May 2014
Growth in software subscription boosts revenue; Increased dividend payment by 6.2 per cent; Confident of meeting targets for the full-year
FX round-up: Dollar reclaims ground after Yellen, Putin comments
Wednesday 07 May 2014
The dollar reclaimed ground against the euro on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of Thursday's European Central Bank decision.
WM Morrison sales slump as grocer waits for price cuts to bite
Wednesday 07 May 2014
UK supermarket chain WM Morrison has held on to its full-year targets but blamed heightened competition across the industry for a slump in sales in its first quarter.
OneSavings Bank targets main market IPO
Wednesday 07 May 2014
OneSavings Bank, the rebranded and recapitalised remains of Kent Reliance Building Society, is to float on London's main market in May.
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