London close: Stocks slip as central banks stand pat
7th Feb 2013 17:19
Markets across Europe suffered steep losses on Thursday as traders reacted to comments from central bankers from the UK and Europe. "Early gains in equity markets proved unsustainable in the face of rising European yields and the unconvincing political backdrop," said senior sales trader Matt Basi
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Compass rises on strong first quarter
7th Feb 2013 14:58
Contract caterer Compass was a high riser after having a good first quarter with expectations for the full year unchanged as its North America and emerging market business segments performing strongly. Telecoms group Vodafone rose despite posting a 1.8% drop in revenue for the last three months of
Read moreLondon midday: Markets lower as BoE holds rates
7th Feb 2013 11:46
Markets were slightly lower by Thursday lunchtime as it was announced that the Bank of England (BoE) had kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, however investors were focusing mainly on comments from incoming Governor Mark Carney before the Treasury Select Committee. Carney and the Bo
Read moreLondon open: Markets cautious ahead of policy decisions
7th Feb 2013 08:42
The FTSE 100 index opened slightly higher on Thursday morning, helped by some decent gains by Vodafone, TUI Travel and Compass, but trade was cautious ahead of the monthly policy meetings at the Bank of England (BoE) and European Central Bank (ECB). The BoE decision is expected at midday, with fore
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
7th Feb 2013 07:14
African Barrick Gold: Deutsche Bank shifts target price from 415p to 410p, while its hold recommendation is maintained. Ashmore Group: Canaccord Genuity moves target price from 315p to 399p and upgrades to buy. Atkins: JP Morgan takes target price from 859p to 893p and reiterates an overweight rat
Read moreStrong US, emerging markets continue at Compass
7th Feb 2013 07:12
Contract caterer Compass said it had a good first quarter with expectations for the full year positive and unchanged as its North America and emerging market performing strongly. "North America and Fast Growing & Emerging are continuing to perform well and we are making good operational progress in
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
1st Feb 2013 07:55
Afren: HSBC shifts target price from 190p to 200p, while reiterating an overweight rating. Antofagasta: Exane BNP reduces target price from 1500p to 1350p maintaining an outperform rating. Antrim Energy: Westhouse Securities lowers target price from 70p to 65p and reiterates a buy recommendation.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks lifted by upbeat US earnings
23rd Jan 2013 17:05
London's FTSE 100 finished with moderate gains on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a key vote over the potential extension of the debt ceiling Stateside, as some decent results from US bellwethers Google, McDonald's and IBM lifted sentiment across stock markets worldwide. The US House of Representative
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Tullow Oil and Unilever lead the way
23rd Jan 2013 14:51
Tullow Oil, Unilever and Marks & Spencer were at the top of the FTSE 100 game on Wednesday. Tullow Oil led the race, a day after the company said it completed the acquisition of Spring Energy Norway AS. The group announced that the acquisition had already brought success for Tullow. Also to be had
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks hold on to gains, but markets cautious
23rd Jan 2013 11:38
The mood on the stock markets was cautious on Wednesday morning as traders digested a barrage of economic announcements, corporate earnings and a key speech by David Cameron. The FTSE 100 managed to stay in positive territory after a strong start, albeit only just. UK Prime Minister David Cameron's
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise ahead of US debt-ceiling vote
23rd Jan 2013 08:28
Well-received earnings from some Wall-Street heavyweights were boosting market sentiment on Wednesday morning, with London's FTSE 100 making moderate gains early on. Both Google and IBM impressed the US market late last night with better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. Markets will likely be
Read moreLondon close: Markets start 2013 in bullish mood
3rd Jan 2013 17:03
- Footsie jumps 150 points in two days - Markets react to mixed economic data - UK 10-year bond yields above two per cent London's blue-chip index was able to build on Wednesday's massive surge today in the aftermath of the fiscal cliff deal Stateside on New Year's Day. Market analyst Michael Hews
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Serco makes strong gains after upgrade
3rd Jan 2013 15:22
Serco Group became a higher riser after the outsourcing company was upgraded by Espirito Santo. Compass Group, the contract caterer, was downgraded by the same broker, prompting shares to fall. Building materials group CRH fell after announcing that full-year development activity in 2012 totalle
Read moreLondon midday: Markets cautious in fiscal deal aftermath
3rd Jan 2013 11:27
- Markets subdued after yesterday's 2.2 per cent jump - Concerns over US economy weigh on sentiment - Next cheers investors with festive update The FTSE 100 was broadly flat by Thursday lunchtime as stocks held on to yesterday's impressive 2.2 per cent surge on the back of the US fiscal cliff deal
Read moreLondon open: Stocks flat after impressive rise
3rd Jan 2013 08:16
UK stocks were registering only slight losses on Thursday morning as markets managed to hold on to yesterday's impressive gains following the New-Year's-Day agreement to avert the fiscal cliff in the US. Providing some support early on was the China non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index whic
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