London open: Stocks rise but upside limited ahead of busy session
6th Feb 2014 08:29
- Stocks await economic data, policy decisions - ECB rate cut on the cards - Blue-chip updates come in mixed techMARK 2,750.64 +0.21% FTSE 100 6,465.58 +0.12% FTSE 250 15,605.64 +0.28% UK markets opened with small gains on Thursday morning as investors reacted to a number of blue-chip results, th
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of data, policy meetings
6th Feb 2014 07:22
Stocks are expected to open with decent gains on Thursday morning as investors take an optimistic approach ahead of what is set to be a busy day for financial markets. City sources predict that London's benchmark FTSE 100 index will open around 30 points higher yesterday's close of 6,457.89. The
Read moreCompass makes decent start, but currency rates could impact annual figures
6th Feb 2014 07:04
- Currency movements to impact full-year results - Organic revenues up four per cent in Q1 Catering giant Compass has kept its forecasts for full-year organic results unchanged after a "good" first quarter, but warned that adverse currency movements may dampen statutory numbers. Nevertheless, the
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
24th Jan 2014 08:35
Aberdeen Asset Management: Morgan Stanley reduces target price from 492p to 393p and downgrades from equal-weight to underweight. Afren: Morgan Stanley moves target price from 210p to 220p retaining an overweight rating. Ashmore Group: Morgan Stanley cuts target price from 410p to 365p and reitera
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks slip on rate speculation as UK unemployment declines
22nd Jan 2014 11:30
- Markets pull back sharply after UK data - Fall in unemployment sparks rate speculation - Sage rises after confident update - RBS hit by UBS downgrade to 'sell' techMARK 2,852.20 +0.20% FTSE 100 6,825.74 -0.12% FTSE 250 16,130.75 -0.08% UK markets had erased gains by Wednesday lunchtime as concer
Read moreLondon open: Stocks gain ahead of UK data
22nd Jan 2014 08:48
- Markets at highest level since May 2013 - UK jobless data, MPC minutes in focus - Miners provide a lift but BHP subdued techMARK 2,859.42 +0.46% FTSE 100 6,856.45 +0.32% FTSE 250 16,203.07 +0.36% UK markets opened with moderate gains on Wednesday morning as the FTSE 100 continues to trade at its
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
4th Dec 2013 09:21
Afren: FinnCap lowers target price from 170p to 165p and downgrades to hold. Amlin: Espirito Santo upgrades to buy with a target price of 509p. Betfair: Citi raises target price from 1150p to 1225p maintaining a buy recommendation. Brewin Dolphin: Canaccord Genuity increases target price from 285
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
29th Nov 2013 08:52
Bovis Homes: Panmure Gordon ups target price from 875p to 900p and stays with its buy recommendation. BowLeven: Barclays cuts target price from 175p to 135p maintaining its overweight rating. BT Group: Jefferies shifts target price from 430p to 435p and retains a buy recommendation. Compass Group
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
28th Nov 2013 08:23
Anglo American: Liberum Capital upgrades to hold with a target price of 1150p. Associated British Foods: Jefferies increases target price from 1750p to 2400p, while staying with its hold recommendation. Beazley: Canaccord Genuity ups target price from 260p to 270p leaving its buy recommendation un
Read moreLondon close: Markets up after economic data, Lloyds rises
27th Nov 2013 16:43
- Economic data comes in broadly positive - Global indices trading near record highs - M&A speculation surrounds Lloyds, AMEC techMARK 2,658.82 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,649.47 +0.20% FTSE 250 15,406.67 +0.66% UK markets finished in positive territory on Wednesday as investors reacted to a flurry of econo
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: AMEC leads ex-divis lower, Lloyds rises
27th Nov 2013 15:11
Engineering firm AMEC was a heavy faller today after going ex-dividend. Others in the FTSE 350 including Johnson Matthey, Vedanta Resources, Lancashire Holdings, 3i Infrastructure, UDG Healthcare, Telecom Plus and Dunelm also went ex-div today. Antofagasta was falling after JPMorgan Chase reiterate
Read moreBroker tips: Rio Tinto, Aviva, Compass, NMC Health
27th Nov 2013 11:33
Canaccord Genuity has cut its target price for mining group Rio Tinto but has kept a 'buy' rating, saying that the stock is still 'cheap'. "We believe Rio Tinto shares offer investors strong management and advantaged assets combining to drive a growing dividend. Its investment programme should give
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks rise after UK data, but gains limited
27th Nov 2013 11:33
- Q3 UK GDP confirms small acceleration in growth - German coalition, GfK consumer confidence in focus - Ex-div stocks cap gains - Volumes set to be low ahead of Thanksgiving techMARK 2,656.92 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,648.87 +0.19% FTSE 250 15,386.74 +0.53% Markets in London were in positive territory on
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
27th Nov 2013 09:14
Aviva: Nomura moves target price from 474p to 489p retaining a buy recommendation. Bellway: Numis upgrades to buy with a target price of 1690p. Breedon Aggregates: Jefferies starts with a target price of 42p and a buy recommendation. Britvic: UBS ups target price from 575p to 600p and keeps a neu
Read moreBroker snap: Compass 'up with events' after strong performance, says Panmure
27th Nov 2013 09:14
Panmure Gordon has lifted its target price for catering company Compass after annual results came in better than estimated, but the broker maintained a 'hold' recommendation on valuation grounds. "Compass Group has announced its full-year results to the end of September, with trading slightly ahead
Read more