Pace CFO cheers with share purchase
7th May 2014 15:51
Pace shares were moving higher on Wednesday after the group's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Roddy Murray, bought himself 30,000 shares in the technology developer. Paying 349.9p a share, Murray spent a total of £104,970 and took his total beneficial holding to 130,000 shares. The deal took advan
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks slip on mixed earnings, Ukraine tensions
7th May 2014 11:57
- Markets give mixed reaction to corporate earnings - Ukraine tensions continue to rise - Investors nervous ahead of Yellen speech techMARK 2,783.30 -0.31% FTSE 100 6,773.54 -0.37% FTSE 250 15,890.46 -0.30% A flurry of mixed corporate earnings pushed UK markets lower on Wednesday morning, while in
Read moreLondon open: Ukraine concerns dampen stocks early on
7th May 2014 09:25
- L&G, G4S, Sainsbury and ITV lead risers - WM Morrison, ex-div stock provide a drag - Ukraine tensions continue to rise - Markets nervous ahead of Yellen speech techMARK 2,784.08 -0.29% FTSE 100 6,774.00 -0.36% FTSE 250 15,870.07 -0.43% Ongoing tensions in Ukraine and a host of mixed corporate ea
Read moreLondon open: Ukraine concerns dampen markets early on
7th May 2014 08:24
- L&G, G4S, Sainsbury and ITV lead risers - WM Morrison, ex-div stock provide a drag - Ukraine tensions continue to rise - Markets nervous ahead of Yellen speech techMARK 2,785.10 -0.25% FTSE 100 6,779.09 -0.29% FTSE 250 15,870.62 -0.43% Ongoing tensions in Ukraine and a host of mixed corporate ea
Read moreBunzl announces acquisitions as Q1 revenue rises
16th Apr 2014 07:01
Bunzl said revenue in the first quarter rose five per cent compared to the previous year as the distribution and outsourcing group continued to expand through acquisitions. Group operating profit in the first three months of 2013 climbed 10%, according to a trading update on Wednesday. The operatin
Read moreWalker Crips directors top up holdings
9th Apr 2014 16:00
Board members at Walker Crips, the investment management group, this week purchased a round of shares worth a total of 66,540 pounds. At 46,553, Independent Director Robert Elliott bought the highest number of shares, for a total spend of £20,018. Group Managing Director Sean Lam, Chief Executiv
Read moreTuesday 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 pre-open: Investors await reaction to referendum on Crimea
17th Mar 2014 07:21
UK stocks are expected to open with little change as traders await to see what effect the result of the referendum on Crimea held over the weekend will have on other markets. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open five points lower than Friday's close of 6,527.89. The Moscow-backed referendu
Read moreBunzl acquires Brazilian healthcare supply firm
17th Mar 2014 07:02
Bunzl, the FTSE 100 distribution and outsourcing group, has acquired Brazilian healthcare supply and distribution firm Lamedid Comercial e Servicos. Based near São Paulo, Lamedid supplies healthcare consumable products to hospitals, clinics and laboratories as well as to distributors. Revenue in 2
Read morePace Chief builds stake after impressive round of results
10th Mar 2014 15:58
Michael Pulli, the Chief Executive Officer of Pace, on Monday announced he had increased his interest in the subscription television, telephony and broadband services technology design group. FTSE 250-listed Pace said he maintained 182,098 shares awarded to him under the 2011 deferred share plan,
Read moreAGA Rangemaster directors celebrate annual results
7th Mar 2014 15:38
AGA Rangemaster directors William McGrath and Shaun Smith celebrated a positive set of annual results with the purchase of shares. Chief Executive McGrath added 19,400 shares at 180.30p each for a total spend of £34,978, while Chief Financial Officer Smith spent £20,013 on 11,100 shares. The com
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
26th Feb 2014 08:54
Anglo Pacific: FinnCap cuts target price from 279p to 216p, downgrades to hold. Ashmore Group: UBS reduces target price from 405p to 355p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. Jefferies cuts target price from 475p to 375p, while its buy recommendation is kept. Barclays lowers target pric
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
25th Feb 2014 08:40
African Barrick Gold: Canaccord Genuity raises target price from 205p to 315p and upgrades from hold to buy. Ashmore Group: Canaccord Genuity takes target price from 205p to 315p and downgrades from buy to hold. Associated British Foods: Jefferies increases target price from 2450p to 2600p retaini
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end higher, boosted by gains Stateside
24th Feb 2014 16:32
- FTSE closes up 28 points, Bunzl leads - Yellen praised for strong G20 performance - Eurozone CPI revised slightly higher techMARK 2,917.47 +0.80% FTSE 100 6,865.86 +0.41% FTSE 250 16,539.29 +0.48% UK stocks got the week off to a decent start, lifted by strong performances from Vodafone and Bunzl
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Vodafone rises after completion of share consolidation
24th Feb 2014 14:17
Vodafone shares were higher following the completion of the sale of its stake in Verizon Wireless and the attendant share consolidation. The sale has reduced the value of the telecoms giant by nearly 51bn pounds. The firm also announced its intention to redeem approximately 3.5bn pounds of its own n
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