Sunday share tips: Premier Foods, Rare Earth Minerals, Bunzl
19th Oct 2014 16:41
It could be the a good time to buy shares of Premier Foods, Danny Fortson argued in his Sunday Times column, Inside the City. The company, whose brands include Oxo and Mr Kipling, took on too much debt before the financial crisis but Chief Executive Gavin Darby has fixed its structural problems. He
Read moreLondon close: Remarks from Fed officials help steady nervous investors
16th Oct 2014 16:37
Thursday's session closed with modest losses as equities tried to recover from the previous day's spike in volatility, amid continuing concerns surrounding the financial stability of Greece and more bad news for blue chip pharmaceutical Shire. After dropping early on and remaining low for much of th
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Shire leads downside after Abbvie calls on shareholders to abandon takeover bid
16th Oct 2014 16:35
Shire, which dropped 22% on Wednesday after Abbvie said it was reconsidering its bid for the firm, was down by a further 8% after the US group advised shareholders vote against the takeover due to changes in the US tax law. Abbvie said that these changes had introduced "an unacceptable level of unce
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 drops another 1.8% as sell-off resumes
16th Oct 2014 11:39
In spite of an initial 'dead cat bounce' in early deals, London's FTSE 100 tanked again on Thursday morning with the index sinking to levels not seen since June 2013 The UK benchmark index was down 1.8% at 6,099 by lunchtime, having earlier touched a high of 6,282.95, with banking shares sinking sha
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
16th Oct 2014 08:57
Afren: Investec cuts target price from 195p to 120p and reiterates its hold recommendation. Amerisur Resources: Investec lowers target price from 75p to 65p and maintains a buy recommendation. Antofagasta: UBS upgrades from sell to neutral with a target price of 710p. ARM Holdings: Credit Suisse r
Read moreLondon pre-open: Small bounce expected on FTSE ahead of further data
16th Oct 2014 07:45
London-listed stocks are expected to make a modest recovery following sharp losses in Wednesday's session. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around 35 points higher than the previous close of 6,211.64. Thursday is set to be another busy day, with investors looking ahead to the weekly jobl
Read moreBunzl third-quarter revenues rise 6% thanks to acquisitions
16th Oct 2014 07:15
International distribution and outsourcing firm Bunzl said third quarter revenue increased 6% year-on-year on a constant exchange rate basis as acquisitions came on stream. This was thanks in large part due to underlying growth of approximately 3% and the positive impact from 13 acquisitions so far
Read moreLondon close: Ebola and economic woes hit stocks
7th Oct 2014 16:22
London shares were on their sickbed on Tuesday as investors fretted about the Ebola virus and disappointing economic data, although takeover activity buoyed miners. The FTSE 100 Index closed 68.07 points adrift at 6495.58 as a fresh case of Ebola in Spain hit shares in airlines and travel compani
Read moreLondon open: Stocks edge higher ahead of FOMC, BoE minutes
17th Sep 2014 08:20
UK stocks edged higher on Wednesday morning after a positive session on Wall Street, though gains were only modest ahead of the hotly-anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement and Bank of England minutes. London's FTSE 100 was trading 0.2% higher at 6,805 in early deals, after settl
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
27th Aug 2014 09:57
Antofagasta: Westhouse Securities reduces target price from 885p to 805p and stays with its neutral rating. Bunzl: Deutsche Bank ups target price from 1508p to 1565p leaving its hold recommendation unchanged. Chime Communications: Canaccord Genuity lowers target price from 390p to 385p and maintai
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end higher after US data beats forecasts
26th Aug 2014 17:07
- FTSE closes up 47.51 at 6,822.76 - UK services growth suffers slowdown - US durable goods jump 22.6% techMARK 2,833.11 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,822.76 +0.70% FTSE 250 15,998.00 +0.74% It was a strong finish to Tuesday's session, with traders keen to keep up with the gains seen amongst global equities d
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: ABF lifted by JPMorgan rating
26th Aug 2014 16:37
Associated British Foods was a top performer on Tuesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated its 'overweight' rating on the stock. RSA was higher after Bank of America gave the stock a 'buy' recommendation, up from its previous rating of 'neutral', prompted by a cleaner balance sheet and better m
Read moreLondon open: FTSE tracks gains in US
26th Aug 2014 09:26
- Jackson hole comments drive gains - S&P 500 surpasses 2,000 - Bunzl, WPP gain techMARK 2,828.25 +0.18% FTSE 100 6,800.64 +0.37% FTSE 250 15,924.69 +0.27% London's blue chips delivered decent gains on Tuesday morning as they followed in the steps of US stocks, which on Monday night were driven hi
Read moreBunzl boosts H1 profits and dividend despite currency turmoil
26th Aug 2014 08:43
Strong performances in emerging and Western markets have helped packaging and cleaning supplies group Bunzl to lift underlying half-year profits and its dividend, although currency turbulence took its toll. Bunzl said pre-tax profit in the six months to 30 June increased by 14% to £176.6m at consta
Read moreLondon midday: Iraq concerns push stocks lower ahead of US data
25th Jun 2014 11:30
- FTSE 100 on track to close at two-month low - Iraq situation worsens, Ukraine still in focus - Bunzl disappoints with trading update - Oil stocks fall, real estate gains techMARK 2,794.32 -0.53% FTSE 100 6,744.97 -0.62% FTSE 250 15,458.96 -0.57% UK stocks were firmly in the red on Wednesday as o
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