London midday: Equities nervously lower
2nd Oct 2009 12:05
The Footsie dipped below the 5,000 level this morning as it followed Wall Street lower in the wake of patchy US economic data yesterday. Over here, there was good news for home owners as UK house prices rose for the fifth month in a row in September, according to the Nationwide Building Society. Th
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2nd Oct 2009 08:49
Footsie has fallen back sharply following the 200 plus point fall for the Dow overnight. Investors will now be eyeing the monthly US non-farm payrolls figure at lunchtime very nervously. UK house prices rose for the fifth month in a row in September, according to the Nationwide Building Society. Th
Read moreInsolvency business strong at Begbies
2nd Oct 2009 08:16
The recession continues to provide a steady stream of business for insolvency expert Begbies Traynor, which has started the current financial year well. Executive chairman Ric Traynor said current trading is in line with management expectations, with the insolvency division putting in a strong perf
Read moreFriday tips round-up: AB Foods, Premier Oil, Croda
10th Jul 2009 06:42
John Bason, finance director at AB Foods, says that Primark has changed the face of retailing on the high street. And who can disagree, after Primark posted a 21% jump in sales in the quarter to 20 June, especially with many competitors slipping into administration. There was similarly good news i
Read moreBegbies Traynor profits up
9th Jul 2009 15:31
Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor saw profits rise for the year and said activity levels at the start of the current year is "significantly" ahead of last year. "Activity levels at the start of the current financial year within the core insolvency business and therefore for the group as a whole
Read moreBegbies says insolvency business booming
4th Jun 2009 15:42
Begbies Traynor said its core insolvency business has continued to grow revenue and operating profits since the announcement of the company's interim results in January, and the division's full-year results are expected to be well ahead of last year. The board expects its other activities to also s
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