Barr on track, hot weather lifts sales
8th Jun 2009 07:16
Soft drinks group AG Barr said overall trading remains in line with expectations with sunny weather boosting sales in the latter half of May. Total revenue for the period from 1 February to 29 May increased by 22.5% compared to the same period last year. Like for like sales, taking out the effect o
Read moreLondon close: US sparks Footsie recovery
26th May 2009 16:29
Footsie finished higher Tuesday after a strong performance by US shares, lifted by consumer confidence figures, hauled London's leading share index out of the red. The mining sector summed up the volatility seen on the markets today. Rio Tinto climbed after it said it had agreed a 33% cut in contra
Read moreLondon afternoon: Defensive stocks back in favour
26th May 2009 14:42
Hopes that Wall Street might provide a fillip to UK shares have been dashed as US markets open in a similarly dull fashion to London. Mining stocks and financials are the worst performers while defensive sectors such as tobaccos and supermarkets have returned to favour. Mining giant Rio Tinto is lo
Read moreLondon midday: Equities drift lower
26th May 2009 12:07
It was a dull morning session for London's leading shares, with the market following Asian markets lower after the news broke concerning North Korea's nuclear bomb test. Mining stocks and financials are the worst performers. Mining giant Rio Tinto is lower after it agreed a 33% cut in contract fin
Read moreLondon open: Slow start to short week
26th May 2009 08:41
London has made a slow start to the week after the long weekend in both the UK and the US and with little blue chip news out today so far. Miners are the best performers again. Mining giant Rio Tinto is lower has agreed a 33% cut in contract fine iron ore prices with Japan's Nippon Steel Corp for t
Read moreLondon pre-open: Dull start to short week in prospect
26th May 2009 07:40
London looks set to make a slow start to the week after the long week-end in both the UK and the USA. Traders expect the FTSE 100 will start around 28 points lower, echoing the weaker trend seen in Japan. Half-year losses have doubled at short break specialist Holidaybreak, but are in line with th
Read moreAG Barr sales 'well ahead'
26th May 2009 07:20
Scottish soft drinks giant AG Barr has had an "excellent" start to its financial year, with like for like revenue in the first 15 weeks "well ahead" of the same time last year. "The integration of the Rubicon business is currently going to plan and despite the difficult economic climate I am confid
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