London open: FTSE surprises with retreat early on
28th Feb 2014 08:25
- Feb Consumer Confidence holds steady - House prices rise at fastest rate in nearly four years - Yellen comments send S&P 500 to record high techMARK 2,904.42 +0.08% FTSE 100 6,808.29 -0.03% FTSE 250 16,595.16 +0.44% The FTSE ignored record gains in the US to inch lower early on, as investors gea
Read moreAggreko CEO unveils move to Serco
28th Feb 2014 07:39
Rupert Soames, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FTSE 100-listed Aggreko, has announced his plan to step down from the group to take up the same role at Serco Group. After 11 years at the helm, he is due to leave the company on April 24th. Aggreko, which supplies power generators and temperatu
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Two analysts point out high PE multiple on Hargreaves´ shares
5th Feb 2014 15:07
AB Foods was extending gains for a second session after analysts at Morgan Stanley said on Tuesday that the market was "fundamentally mis-pricing" its Primark retail chain. The company´s shares hit a new record high at 2,930p on the back of those comments. Hargreaves Lansdown´s interim results sh
Read moreAggreko director stocks up ahead of promising full-year results
8th Jan 2014 16:34
Non-Executive Director of Aggreko, Diana Layfield, has taken a stake in the group one month after it predicted its full-year results would be slightly higher than previous expectations. Layfield, who joined the board in May 2012, acquired 3,000 shares, paying 1,711p a piece for a total spend of £5
Read moreLondon midday: Markets pull back as investors prepare for Fed meeting
17th Dec 2013 11:24
- US inflation in focus ahead of Fed meeting - German sentiment rises; UK inflation eases - S&P downgrades RSA, Fitch lowers outlook - Cable & Wireless Comms gains on bid speculation techMARK 2,690.49 +0.16% FTSE 100 6,499.13 -0.35% FTSE 250 15,419.43 +0.23% Markets across Europe were trading in t
Read moreLondon open: Markets pull back as investors await Fed outcome
17th Dec 2013 08:22
- Markets pull back after 1.3 per cent surge on Monday - Investors await US inflation data ahead of Fed meeting - RSA hit by two credit ratings downgrades techMARK 2,680.51 -0.21% FTSE 100 6,489.08 -0.51% FTSE 250 15,329.78 -0.36% After a strong surge the day before, UK markets opened with moderat
Read moreLondon close: Markets surge, bargain hunters step in after recent falls
16th Dec 2013 17:04
- FTSE 100 jumps 1.3 per cent after hitting two-month low - Aggreko jumps on full-year guidance - Miners erase losses after slow start - Chinese manufacturing data disappoints, Eurozone PMIs impress techMARK 2,686.10 +0.84% FTSE 100 6,522.20 +1.28% FTSE 250 15,384.58 +0.99% Stocks rose strongly on
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Aggreko, CRH, Mondi
16th Dec 2013 14:17
Aggreko was the biggest riser on Monday after the temporary power and temperature control group said it now expects full-year results to be slightly higher than previous expectations. Analysts at Investec said investors "should be able to sleep slightly easier tonight" after a "welcome" trading up
Read moreBroker tips: RSA, Aggreko, Synergy Health
16th Dec 2013 11:34
UBS has raised its recommendation for troubled insurance firm RSA from 'neutral' to 'buy', saying that the fundamentals of the business remain unchanged despite last week's profit warning and exit of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "While there are clearly unresolved issues, the extent of the se
Read moreLondon midday: Aggreko leads markets higher, data comes in mixed
16th Dec 2013 11:33
- Aggreko leads risers in London after decent update - Chinese manufacturing eases in December - Eurozone business activity picks up speed techMARK 2,667.87 +0.16% FTSE 100 6,470.25 +0.47% FTSE 250 15,279.52 +0.30% After a slow start, stocks in the UK were making moderate gains by Monday lunchtime
Read moreBroker snap: Aggreko provides 'welcome' update, says Investec
16th Dec 2013 08:59
Aggreko investors "should be able to sleep slightly easier tonight", according to Investec, which reiterated its 'hold' rating for the stock after the firm's reassuring trading update on Monday. The temporary power and temperature control specialist said that full-year results are likely to be "sli
Read moreLondon open: FTSE 100 holds at two-month low ahead of Fed
16th Dec 2013 08:28
- FTSE 100 trading at lowest level since October 11th - Taper in focus ahead of Fed decision on Wednesday - Mining stocks weigh on upside after China data techMARK 2,664.73 +0.04% FTSE 100 6,437.51 -0.04% FTSE 250 15,237.35 +0.03% UK markets opened more or less flat on Monday morning, holding at
Read moreLondon pre-open: FTSE 100 to open lower ahead of Fed meeting
16th Dec 2013 07:30
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open 16 points lower than Friday's close of 6,439.96 as the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting looms. The Fed may announce a scaling back of its monthly $85bn in bond purchases at its December 17th to 18th meeting. Fuelling speculation of a tapering was last
Read moreAggreko raises forecast for annual results
16th Dec 2013 07:04
- Expects slight increase in annual revenue - Concern about sluggish demand from customers - Order intake for the year-to-date around 700 megawatts Temporary power group Aggreko said it now expects full year results to be slightly higher than previous expectations while order intake for the year-to
Read moreLondon close: Stocks fall for fourth straight day ahead of Fed meeting
13th Dec 2013 16:47
- Stocks down ahead of Fed meeting next week - FTSE 100 hits fresh two-month low - RSA plummets after profit warning, CEO exit - ARM gains on Google hopes techMARK 2,663.70 +0.42% FTSE 100 6,439.96 -0.08% FTSE 250 15,233.46 +0.14% UK stocks finished broadly flat on Friday after a quiet session as
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