London open: UK stocks near two-month low as Iraq fighting escalates
25th Jun 2014 08:32
- Syria carries out airstrikes in Iraq - Ukraine in focus as West considers more sanctions against Russia - US GDP to be revised lower techMARK 2,796.66 -0.44% FTSE 100 6,747.40 -0.58% FTSE 250 15,499.81 -0.30% UK stocks dropped sharply on Wednesday morning with the FTSE 100 trading at levels not
Read moreLondon pre-open: FTSE to track US lower ahead of GDP Q1 revision
25th Jun 2014 07:40
UK stocks are headed for a sharp drop early on following late losses over in the States last night, which saw the Dow Jones suffer triple-digit losses and prompted declines in Asia overnight. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around 32 points lower than yesterday's close of 6,787.07. US
Read moreBunzl on track for half-year targets
25th Jun 2014 07:40
- Trading remains in line with expectations - Expects positive underlying revenue across business - Negative currency effect to weigh on results Packaging group Bunzl said overall trading has remained consistent with expectations since its last update in April and expects positive underlying reven
Read moreWife of Beazley CEO sells 200,000 shares
15th May 2014 15:57
The wife of David Horton, the Chief Executive Officer of Beazley, has sold 200,000 shares in the global specialist risk insurance and reinsurance business, thereby reducing his interest to 1.58m shares. Sophie Horton sold the shares at 244.50p a piece, giving the deal a trade value of £489,000.
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
15th May 2014 09:43
Anglo American: Credit Suisse ups target price from 1800p to 1850p downgrading to neutral. ASOS: Berenberg initiates with a target price of 5350p and a buy recommendation. Barclays: Jefferies lowers target price from 345p to 325p, while staying with its buy recommendation. Bioquell: N+1 Singer pl
Read morePace 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,
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