London open: FTSE 100 rises for third day as miners gain
15th Jul 2014 09:08
- Markets await UK inflation, German ZEW data - Telecom Plus jumps after strong Q1 update, outlook - Miners track metal prices higher techMARK 2,798.02 +0.14% FTSE 100 6,760.22 +0.21% FTSE 250 15,591.43 +0.09% UK stocks quickly erased an initial dip into the red to trade slightly higher on Tuesday
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks rebound after four-day losing streak
11th Jul 2014 12:07
- FTSE 100 rises after hitting lowest since April 17th - Tobacco stocks lead gains after four-day sell-off - UK construction output declines techMARK 2,777.53 +0.27% FTSE 100 6,684.40 +0.18% FTSE 250 15,487.07 +0.31% Equity and bond markets across Europe were calmer on Friday morning after concern
Read moreLondon open: Tobacco gains help UK stocks snap four-day losing streak
11th Jul 2014 08:56
- M&A speculation gives tobacco sector a boost - Housebuilders rise, miners fall - FTSE 100 rebounds from lowest in nearly three months techMARK 2,779.11 +0.33% FTSE 100 6,690.42 +0.27% FTSE 250 15,518.58 +0.51% Strong gains from tobacco and construction stocks outweighed a decline in the heavywei
Read moreTelit Communications CEO continues to grow holding
8th Jul 2014 16:01
The Chief Executive and founder of Telit Communications has continued to expand his stake in the group with another two sizeable purchases. Oozi Cats, who last week spent £210.43m on shares, has this week made the more modest purchase of 200,000 shares in a deal worth £430,000, alongside the acquis
Read moreLondon open: Stocks inch lower as economic data dampens rally
7th Jul 2014 08:57
- FTSE 100 falls from three-and-a-half week high - UK manufacturing confidence weakens - German industrial output falls - IMF hints at cut to growth forecasts techMARK 2,859.13 +0.12% FTSE 100 6,862.56 -0.05% FTSE 250 16,049.02 -0.01% UK stocks edged lower on Monday morning on the back of weak eco
Read moreAnglo American to sell off stake in Lafarge JV
7th Jul 2014 07:05
Mining giant Anglo American is to offload its 50% stake in UK aggregates joint venture (JV) with French group Lafarge, just a year and a half after it was formed. The holding will be sold for a minimum value of £885m on a debt- and cash-free basis. The Anglo-Lafarge JV, which combines the companie
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Sports Direct leads rises
3rd Jul 2014 15:22
Sports apparel retailer Sports Direct was also rising strongly after shareholders yesterday narrowly voted through a bonus scheme that will see founder Mike Ashley receive £200m in shares. Antofagasta was boosted by reports that the group is to cut jobs and costs as it combines its El Tesoro and Es
Read moreSector movers: Antofagasta leads mining stocks higher after US data
3rd Jul 2014 14:29
Mining stocks were benefiting from an improved outlook for the global economy on Thursday as labour-market data from the US smashed analysts' forecasts. The US economy added an impressive 288,000 jobs in June, compared with analysts' forecasts of just 215,000, while the jobless rate unexpectedly dr
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks gain momentum ahead of ECB and non-farm payrolls
3rd Jul 2014 11:22
- ECB, US jobs data in focus this afternoon - UK and Eurozone services PMIs weaken - Balfour Beatty disappoints as Engineering Services worsens - Antofagasta rises on shake-up plans in Chile techMARK 2,848.70 +0.57% FTSE 100 6,851.75 +0.52% FTSE 250 15,998.50 +0.64% The FTSE 100 was putting in dec
Read moreLondon close: Miners surge, analysts now see more hawkish Fed
1st Jul 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes up 58.98 points at 6,802.92 - Miners surge, Royal Mail hit by broker comment - UK, Chinese, US PMIs showed improvement techMARK 2,832.56 +0.54% FTSE 100 6,802.92 +0.87% FTSE 250 15,840.87 +0.75% The mining sector lifted the FTSE to a strong finish today, with the sector driven higher
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Chinese PMI drives mining sector higher
1st Jul 2014 16:35
A decent set of manufacturing figures from China helped drive the mining sector higher as investors turned bullish on the outlook for demand. The National Bureau of Statistics said that the official Chinese manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) edged higher from 50.8 in May to 51.0 last mo
Read moreSector movers: Chinese manufacturing PMI boosts mining stocks
1st Jul 2014 14:44
Upbeat manufacturing data from top metals user China gave UK mining stocks a big lift on Tuesday as investors turned bullish on the outlook for demand. The National Bureau of Statistics said that the official Chinese manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) edged higher from 50.8 in May to 51
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks rise as global manufacturing improves
1st Jul 2014 12:06
- China, UK manufacturing PMIs show improvement - Eurozone manufacturing PMI at seven-month low - Mining stocks rise strongly - St. Modwen impresses, Ocado disappoints techMARK 2,825.76 +0.30% FTSE 100 6,780.32 +0.54% FTSE 250 15,798.59 +0.48% Improving manufacturing activity in the UK and China g
Read moreLondon open: Upbeat China data gives markets a boost
1st Jul 2014 08:18
- Chinese manufacturing at six-month high - Global manufacturing PMIs in focus - Ukraine ends ceasefire with rebels techMARK 2,821.23 +0.13% FTSE 100 6,773.37 +0.44% FTSE 250 15,734.94 +0.07% UK equity markets rose strongly on Tuesday morning as upbeat manufacturing data from China gave the heavyw
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks lack direction as investors digest data
30th Jun 2014 12:13
- UK mortgage approvals fall to 11-month low - Eurozone inflation remains subdued at 0.5% - Chicago PMI, US pending home sales ahead - Diageo rises on SABMiller merger reports techMARK 2,819.43 +0.06% FTSE 100 6,750.89 -0.10% FTSE 250 15,719.66 +0.24% London stocks had erased gains by Monday lunch
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