London pre-open: Small losses expected as market opens
30th Jul 2014 07:46
The FTSE is expected to inch lower at the opening bell, tracking marginal losses in the US overnight which came on the back of the decision by the West to impose further sanctions on Russia over the situation in Ukraine. The top-tier index is predicted to open four points lower than yesterday's cl
Read moreAntofagasta on target as copper, gold output rises in Q2
30th Jul 2014 07:31
Chile-focused mining group Antofagasta has maintained its production guidance for 2014 after a sequential increase in output in the second quarter, while net cash costs were broadly flat. Group copper production in the three months to June 30th totalled 178,800 tonnes, up 5.5% on the first quarter
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
24th Jul 2014 08:59
Afren: JP Morgan shifts target price from 180p to 188p upgrading from underweight to overweight. Anglo American: Jefferies raises target price from 1550p to 1700p and reiterates a hold recommendation. Antofagasta: Jefferies increases target price from 825p to 1000p upgrading from hold to buy. ARM
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 tops 6,800 as earnings impress
23rd Jul 2014 12:08
- Capital, BHP, Renishaw rise strongly after results/updates - BoE votes unanimously on rates - Ukraine, Gaza still in focus but fears ease techMARK 2,833.96 +0.26% FTSE 100 6,816.83 +0.32% FTSE 250 15,696.15 +0.29% UK stocks were trading at their highest level in over two weeks on Wednesday as we
Read moreLondon open: Capita, BHP Billiton lead gains ahead of BoE minutes
23rd Jul 2014 09:03
- FTSE 100 on track for highest finish since July 7th - BoE minutes eyed amid rate-hike speculation - Capita gains after strong first half - BHP leads miners higher as production rises techMARK 2,836.01 +0.33% FTSE 100 6,799.25 +0.06% FTSE 250 15,704.44 +0.34% After an initial fall, UK stocks push
Read moreSector movers: ARM lifts tech stocks, miners rise
22nd Jul 2014 15:28
A positive market reaction to quarterly results from ARM Holdings helped tech stocks jump on Tuesday, while a return of risk appetite lifted the miners. Chip designer ARM, which makes processors for smartphones and tablets, said pre-tax profit in the six months to June 30th rose 9% year-on-year to
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks rise as risk appetite returns
22nd Jul 2014 12:12
- Mining stocks, ARM Holdings provide a lift - Royal Mail drops on disappointing parcel performance, Tesco pulls back - Gaza, Ukraine still in focus techMARK 2,816.77 +0.56% FTSE 100 6,782.04 +0.80% FTSE 250 15,592.23 +0.69% UK stocks rose strongly on Tuesday as a return of risk-on trading helped
Read moreLondon open: ARM Holdings, miners lead markets higher
22nd Jul 2014 09:02
- ARM beats forecasts with Q2 results - Mining stocks rise - Royal Mail slumps after warning on full-year revenue - Investors watching geopolitical developments closely techMARK 2,804.98 +0.14% FTSE 100 6,773.20 +0.67% FTSE 250 15,564.85 +0.51% Strong gains from ARM Holdings and some mining heavyw
Read moreLondon close: FTSE in red as housing data, Russia weigh
21st Jul 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes down 21 at 6,728.44 - Ukraine, Gaza driving losses - Housing sector weighs after data techMARK 2,801.01 -0.10% FTSE 100 6,728.44 -0.31% FTSE 250 15,486.10 -0.45% Global tensions and disappointing housing data weighed on sentiment in today's session, with the footsie falling early on
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners show resilience amid global tensions
21st Jul 2014 15:55
Miners Fresnillo and Antofagasta were showing resilience despite the mounting tensions seen in both Russia and Gaza over the past few days. Retail giant Tesco was up despite this morning unveiling a profit warning after a "challenging" second quarter. Shares gained after investors welcomed the res
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
17th Jul 2014 11:07
Antofagasta: Canaccord Genuity cuts target price from 870p to 835p and maintains a hold recommendation. African Minerals: Canaccord Genuity reduces target price from 230p to 170p and keeps a buy recommendation. Ashmore Group: Goldman Sachs downgrades to neutral with a target price of 430p. Barcla
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 moreFTSE 100 movers: Airlines descend on read-across from Air France-KLM
8th Jul 2014 15:40
Airline stocks IAG and easyJet were falling sharply today as European peer Air France-KLM cut its profit guidance for the year. In comments similar to those made by Deutsche Lufthansa, the French-Dutch airline said that overcapacity on long-haul flights was having an impact on profitability. Hargr
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall for second day on profit-taking
8th Jul 2014 09:11
- Investors continue to take profits after recent rally - Fed, Alcoa Q2 report in focus - M&S impresses with clothing improvement - Miners rise, airlines fall techMARK 2,827.25 -0.58% FTSE 100 6,811.08 -0.18% FTSE 250 15,792.64 -0.63% UK stocks declined for a second day on Tuesday as a lack of pos
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