Tuesday broker round-up UPDATE
18th Mar 2014 08:58
Antofagasta: Investec places its target price (prev.: 753p) under review, while leaving its sell recommendation unchanged. Ashtead Group: Credit Suisse raises target price from 1000p to 1100p and stays with its outperform rating. UBS increases target price from 875p to 1020p retaining its buy recom
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall ahead of Putin speech on Crimea
18th Mar 2014 08:32
- Markets await comments from Putin on Crimea, sanctions - Antofagasta rises after 2013 results, Sainsbury gains - Resolution founders to step down - ASOS, Speedy Hire plummet after updates techMARK 2,789.35 -0.24% FTSE 100 6,551.61 -0.25% FTSE 250 16,261.53 -0.22% Following Monday's respite from
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to slip on Sainsbury Q4, latest from Crimea
18th Mar 2014 07:40
The Footsie is set to start the day by edging lower, as investors digest a poor quarterly update from Sainsbury together with reports the accession of Crimea has been approved by Russian powers. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open 10 points lower than yesterday's close of 6,568.35. Russia
Read moreAntofagasta lowers 2013 dividend as falling metal prices hurt revenue - UPDATE
18th Mar 2014 07:06
- Dividend lowered by 3.5 per cent - Revenues fall 11.4 per cent - Realised copper prices down 10.6 per cent - China slowdown hurts demand, volatility expected to continue Antofagasta lowered its total dividend for 2013 as revenues declined, reflecting a drop in the price of commodities, although
Read moreSector movers: Mining stocks rise strongly, Glencore Xstrata gains
17th Mar 2014 14:33
The FTSE 350 mining sector, which fell nearly four per cent last week on the back of uncertainties surrounding Ukraine and fears of a slowdown in China, recovered strongly on Monday with Glencore Xstrata among the best performers in London. Glencore Xstrata was trading 3.3% higher at 306.8p this af
Read moreTuesday preview: Antofagasta reports annual results
17th Mar 2014 14:23
Antofagasta is expected to report a drop in annual revenues and earnings on Tuesday due to lower metal prices and higher costs. Numis predicts the miner will post a 34% year-on-year drop in earnings per share to $0.85 and revenue of $5.95bn. Lower sales volumes are projected to have offset higher
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks extend losses ahead of Crimea referendum
14th Mar 2014 11:38
- Ukraine tensions rise ahead of Crimea vote - Analysts cut forecasts for China - Banking stocks mixed - US lifts ban on BP GoM contracts techMARK 2,765.64 -0.76% FTSE 100 6,529.08 -0.38% FTSE 250 16,062.45 -0.76% The FTSE 100 was registering losses for the sixth consecutive session as investors s
Read moreLondon open: Stocks down for sixth day on Ukraine, China fears
14th Mar 2014 08:32
- Ukraine crisis steps up a gear - Analysts cut forecasts for China - US lifts ban on BP GoM contracts - Financials gain, miners fall techMARK 2,757.98 -1.04% FTSE 100 6,525.28 -0.43% FTSE 250 16,032.04 -0.95% UK stocks were suffering losses again on Friday, falling for the sixth straight day, as
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
13th Mar 2014 09:07
Advanced Medical Solutions: FinnCap ups target price from 75p to 114p retaining its hold recommendation. Antofagasta: Investec cuts target price from 764p to 753p and retains a sell recommendation. Barclays: Numis shifts target price from 274p to 280p upgrading from hold to add. BBA Aviation: JP
Read moreLondon close: Stocks hit by Ukraine concerns, G4S sinks
12th Mar 2014 17:00
- FTSE closes down 64.62 points at 6,620.90 - Banks, G4S drag, copper price boosts miners - Minimum wage increased by 19p techMARK 2,817.28 -1.20% FTSE 100 6,620.90 -0.97% FTSE 250 16,326.70 -0.94% The City ended on a downbeat note today, as banks and G4S dragged, multiple big names went ex-divide
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: G4S disappoints with 'extremely challenging year'
12th Mar 2014 15:00
G4S failed to impress with its 2013 results after an 'extremely challenging year' which saw the security solutions provider swing to a statutory pre-tax loss of 170m pounds, from a profit of 313m pounds in 2012. A number of heavyweight FTSE 100 stocks were lower after going ex-dividend, including M
Read moreLondon open: Stocks edge higher ahead of UK data
11th Mar 2014 08:31
- FTSE 100 up after hitting lowest since February 14th - Mark Carney, UK data in focus - Inchcape up after record results techMARK 2,851.92 +0.24% FTSE 100 6,692.77 +0.05% FTSE 250 16,506.44 +0.34% UK markets edged higher on Tuesday after hitting their lowest levels in nearly a month the previous
Read moreLondon close: Miners drag as Chinese data weighs on sentiment
10th Mar 2014 16:55
- FTSE closes down 23.22 at 6,689.45 - China registers surprise trade deficit - Japan GDP revised lower - BCC increases growth forecast techMARK 2,845.16 -0.52% FTSE 100 6,689.45 -0.35% FTSE 250 16,451.20 -0.65% It was a negative finish for the FTSE today, dragged lower by miners on the back of po
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Rolls-Royce jumps on Daimler JV buy-out
10th Mar 2014 14:56
Rolls Royce was in the top spot today after a host of analysts lifted their target prices following the engine group's move last week to buy-out Daimler in their 50-50 joint venture, Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS). After the close of trade on Friday, Rolls-Royce said that it is to buy the remain
Read moreLondon open: Markets flat as miners fall after poor data from Asia
10th Mar 2014 08:17
- China registers surprise trade deficit, CPI eases - Japan GDP revised lower - Mining stocks limit upside for FTSE - Mondi upgraded to 'buy' by Citigroup techMARK 2,863.34 +0.12% FTSE 100 6,716.76 +0.06% FTSE 250 16,578.93 +0.12% UK markets opened broadly flat on Monday morning after a surprise t
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