FTSE 100 movers: Miners up on improved outlook
10th Sep 2012 15:39
UBS said that the outlook for the UK mining sector is improving with quantitative easing (QE) measures now expected. Pushing the likes of Kazakhymys, Vedanta and Antofagasta higher, the broker said: "QE triggers a return of capital flows to emerging markets, incentivising companies to stop running
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks add to gains on Eurozone hopes
7th Sep 2012 11:38
- FTSE 100 extends rally after ECB news - Eyes on US data later today - Glencore adjourns shareholder meeting, amends merger terms The Footsie was well off its intraday high of 5,807 by Friday lunchtime, but still trading slightly higher following the massive gains made yesterday as the European Ce
Read moreLondon open: Stocks flat, Glencore adjourns shareholder meeting
7th Sep 2012 08:36
- Stocks extend gains after ECB bond-buying plan - ECB buys Europe some time, says analyst - Glencore lower ahead of shareholder vote UK stocks were flat on Friday morning in spite of an impressive performance in the mining sector, as markets were relatively subdued following some massive gains the
Read moreLondon close: Markets celebrate ECB bond-buying plan
6th Sep 2012 16:41
- ECB unveils bond-buying details - Stocks surge in afternoon trade, helped by US data - BoE maintains rates and QE Global stocks markets rocketed higher on Thursday afternoon after European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi revealed details of the bank's bond-buying plan. London's Footsie
Read moreSector movers: Miners and banks surge on ECB plan
6th Sep 2012 16:21
Mining and banking stocks were topping the leader board on Thursday afternoon after Mario Draghi revealed details of the European Central Bank (ECB's) bond-buying plan. "On a day that many traders would have been looking towards in their diaries this week it would appear that the detail that was ne
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: ECB bond-buying plan spurs risk appetite
6th Sep 2012 15:33
The heavyweight mining and banking sectors rejoiced the European Central Bank's (ECB's) bond-buying plan on Thursday with investors hoping that this could mark a turning point in the ongoing Eurozone debt crisis. Vedanta, Antofagasta and Randgold were leading the charge in the resource sector while
Read moreLondon midday: All eyes turn to Draghi as BoE holds rates
6th Sep 2012 11:33
- All eyes on the ECB and Draghi - BoE keeps rates and QE unchanged - Economic data from the US also in focus Just a handful of stocks on London's Footsie were in the red by Thursday lunchtime as markets geared up to a pivotal policy announcement by the European Central Bank (ECB). The UK's Moneta
Read moreLondon open: Stocks gain on ECB optimism
6th Sep 2012 08:34
- Crucial day for Europe, ECB decision eyed - Bank of England expected to hold fire - Whitbread, Morrisons and miners lead risers Some strong gains from Whitbread, Morrisons and host of miners assured that the Footsie got off to a decent start on Thursday morning, as markets awaited a pivotal polic
Read moreLondon midday: Stimulus hopes increase ahead of ECB meeting
3rd Sep 2012 11:29
- ECB to meet Thursday, all eyes on Draghi - Chinese data disappoints, prompts expectations for stimulus - Glencore/Xstrata merger at risk ahead of vote UK stocks were making strong gains on Monday morning with miners leading the way as investors showed optimism that central bankers will act to boo
Read moreLondon open: Miners gain as stimulus hopes lift the mood
3rd Sep 2012 08:12
- Chinese PMI drops, but stimulus hopes increase - US data in focus ahead of Fed meeting - Eyes turn to ECB conference Stock markets across Europe opened moderately higher on Monday morning as some gloomy data from China spurred hopes that the country would join the list of nations who are expecte
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners lead the risers
31st Aug 2012 14:33
Mining stocks were making gains on Friday, rebounding after bearing the brunt of 'risk-off' trade over the past few days. Even including today's rally, average share prices in the mining sector are down 3.4 per cent over the week. Potential merger partners Glencore and Xstrata were performing well
Read moreLondon midday: Waiting to see what's up Bernanke's sleeve
31st Aug 2012 11:40
- All eyes on Bernanke - Merkel asks Italy to delay bailout request - Redrow Chairman makes takeover approach The Footsie had moved into positive territory by Friday lunchtime following three straight days in the red, though gains were only mild as investors showed caution ahead of a pivotal speec
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip as stimulus hopes fade
30th Aug 2012 16:50
- Speculation ramps up ahead of Jackson Hole meeting - Decent US data dampens hopes for extra stimulus - Volatility could increase in coming weeks, says UniCredit The FTSE 100 index experienced its third consecutive day in the red on Thursday as economic stimulus-related optimism began to fade ahea
Read moreLondon midday: Miners unwanted ahead of Jackson Hole meeting
30th Aug 2012 12:00
- Jackson Hole speculation ramps up - Global economic data disappoints - Evraz, Kazakhmys and the miners provide a drag in London UK stocks were continuing to trade in the red by Thursday lunchtime as equity markets the world over showed their nerves ahead of some eagerly-awaited central bank meet
Read moreBroker tips: Kazakhmys, Antofagasta, Admiral...
30th Aug 2012 11:18
Jefferies now prefers Antofagasta over copper peer Kazakhmys and has downgraded its rating for the latter from 'buy' to 'hold'. "Our preference this year for shares of Kazakhmys over shares of Antofagasta has been based entirely on relative valuations (Kaz is much cheaper). However, after reviewing
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