Crest Nicholson says market still strong despite Q3 slowdown
16th Sep 2014 07:48
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson has, like its peers, seen a "slight moderation" in sales rates over the last few months but still enjoyed a strong third quarter and was fundamentally upbeat on the sector's outlook. "Strong purchaser demand for new homes continues to underpin a buoyant housing market,"
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Redrow joins housebuilder slide despite strong results
2nd Sep 2014 14:36
Housebuilders were among the worst performing stocks on the FTSE 250 on Tuesday afternoon as rate-hike speculation continued to dominate sentiment. Data released earlier in the session showed that UK construction activity reached a seven-month high in August. Redrow was even in the red despite beat
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks rise on UK construction data, ECB hopes
2nd Sep 2014 12:00
- UK construction PMI unexpectedly rises - Stimulus hopes high ahead of Thusday's ECB meeting - Weir lifted by Credit Suisse upgrade - Mining, supermarket stocks provide a lift techMARK 2,855.10 -0.12% FTSE 100 6,835.10 +0.14% FTSE 250 15,970.91 +0.09% UK stock rose for the third straight session
Read moreLondon open: UK stocks near two-month high as Weir and miners rise
2nd Sep 2014 09:08
- UK construction, US manufacturing data ahead - Weir upgraded by Credit Suisse - Mining stocks rise strongly techMARK 2,857.76 -0.03% FTSE 100 6,842.96 +0.26% FTSE 250 15,965.65 +0.05% UK stocks were closing in a two-month high on Tuesday morning, rising for the third straight day, as investors t
Read moreLondon open: Stocks slip on Chinese data, Ukraine tensions
1st Sep 2014 09:11
- Chinese manufacturing PMIs disappoint - Ukraine tensions high after Putin calls for "statehood" - Perform shares jump on Access Industries offer techMARK 2,857.65 +0.23% FTSE 100 6,811.96 -0.11% FTSE 250 15,922.03 +0.23% Weak economic data from China and ongoing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise for fifth straight day, BHP Billiton falls
19th Aug 2014 09:23
- Geopolitical tensions abate in Ukraine - UK, US CPI in focus - BHP Billiton fails to excite with demerger plans techMARK 2,796.26 +0.51% FTSE 100 6,771.42 +0.45% FTSE 250 15,869.16 +0.46% UK stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, helped by easing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine. The
Read moreSector movers: Housing stocks hit by rate-hike speculation as inflation rises
15th Jul 2014 14:18
Concerns about a sooner-than-expected rise in interest rates pushed stocks in the housing sector lower in London on Tuesday with investors concerned about how future policy tightening will affect the demand for mortgages. Housebuilders and construction companies slipped after it was revealed that U
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Telecom Plus jumps on strong first quarter, outlook
15th Jul 2014 14:17
Telecom Plus shares surged 8% on Tuesday as investors gave a warm reaction to a bullish first-quarter update. The utility supplier reported strong growth in customer numbers during the period, and said it was on track to hit its target of growing profits by "almost 50%" over the full year. Mining g
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
20th Jun 2014 09:46
Berkeley Group: Credit Suisse ups target price from 2506p to 2550p reiterating a neutral rating. Crest Nicholson: Jefferies takes target price from 419p to 434p and maintains a buy recommendation. Debenhams: Investec lowers target price from 64p to 62p retaining a sell recommendation. Infinis: De
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
19th Jun 2014 08:56
BAE Systems: Westhouse Securities initiates with a target price of 360p and a sell recommendation. Berkeley Group: Deutsche Bank increases target price from 2587p to 2877p retaining a hold recommendation. Jefferies raises target price from 2477p to 2543p and keeps a hold recommendation. BG Group:
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Crest Nicholson leads risers
17th Jun 2014 15:15
Surrey-based house builder Crest Nicholson said business has continued to flourish in a good housing market and, with an improving economic backdrop, it remains confident for the full-year. Pre-tax profit rose to £38.4m for the six months ended April 30th from £28.1m,, while revenue for the period a
Read moreSector movers: Housebuilders rise as rate-hike concerns ease
17th Jun 2014 14:12
Housebuilders were making gains in London on Tuesday as stocks rebounded from heavy losses last week on concerns that a sooner-than-expected rate rise could curb the demand for new homes. Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney warned on Thursday that an interest rate hike - which would be the f
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks erase gains on Iraq concerns, mixed UK data
17th Jun 2014 11:20
- M&A and deals lift a number of blue chips - UK inflation drops to four-and-a-half year low - UK house prices surge 9.9% - Iraq concerns still weighing on risk appetite techMARK 2,794.67 -0.09% FTSE 100 6,755.68 +0.02% FTSE 250 15,660.55 -0.29% London stocks fluctuated at a seven-week low on Tues
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rebound from seven-week low, but Iraq still in focus
17th Jun 2014 08:20
- FTSE 100 rebounds from lowest since April 28th - Iraq tensions continue, US deploys troops - UK inflation data in focus - Shire gains on M&A hopes, Astra also in spotlight techMARK 2,802.94 +0.21% FTSE 100 6,762.27 +0.11% FTSE 250 15,730.40 +0.15% UK stocks rose slightly on Tuesday morning, boun
Read moreCrest Nicholson unveils strong first half, reinstates dividend
17th Jun 2014 07:10
- Half-year results shine as housing market momentum continues - Reinstates dividend payment - Remains confident for the full-year Surrey-based house builder Crest Nicholson said business has continued to flourish in a good housing market and, with an improving economic backdrop, it remains confide
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