Experian discloses termination of contract for differences
11th Jun 2013 12:41
FTSE 100-listed credit-checking colossus Experian has reported that the company has received notification that Experian Finance has terminated a contract for differences over 650,000 ordinary shares of US 10 cents each in the company in London at a price of 11.95p per share. Experian said that Expe
Read moreBroker snap: Credit Suisse highlights challenging end markets for Michael Page
29th May 2013 10:44
Credit Suisse said it remains cautious over recruitment firm Michael Page International (MPI) and has kept a 'underperform' rating for the stock due to its challenging end markets. In its global labour survey, World at Work, Credit Suisse has analysed employment data from 11 major economies and fou
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
21st May 2013 07:12
Antofagasta: Canaccord Genuity reduces target price from 1065p to 1040p, while leaving its hold recommendation unchanged. Barratt Developments: Goldman Sachs takes target price from 351p to 371p maintaining a buy recommendation. Big Yellow Group: Investec increases target price from 370p to 430p a
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
10th May 2013 07:14
Afren: Westhouse Securities initiates with a target price of 160p and a buy recommendation. Ashmore Group: Credit Suisse raises target price from 375p to 440p upgrading from underperform to neutral. Barratt Developments: Citigroup increases target price from 245p to 315p leaving its neutral rating
Read moreLondon close: Stocks settle higher after mixed batch of data
9th May 2013 16:42
Market Movers techMARK 2,448.55 +0.44% FTSE 100 6,592.74 +0.14% FTSE 250 14,281.62 +0.62% The FTSE settled in positive territory after a day of mixed data both at home and abroad. Earlier on in the day stocks had slipped after traders were caught somewhat off-guard by the higher-than-expected con
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Experian, IMI, BSkyB, ENRC
9th May 2013 14:17
Credit checking giant Experian topped the FTSE Thursday after reporting full-year sales growth across all its global markets, particularly in Latin and North America. In the year to end-March, the company saw revenues from continuing activities rise six per cent to 4.7bn dollars, with earnings befor
Read moreBroker tips: Experian, IMI, Morrison
9th May 2013 12:31
Credit checking giant Experian delivered full-year results in line with expectations as sales grew across all its global markets. However, analysts at Canaccord Genuity said the company's stock is "expensive and increasingly risky", recommending a 'sell' rating and target price of 898p. The broke
Read moreLondon midday: BoE keeps rates steady as manufacturing data cheers markets
9th May 2013 11:41
London traded equities were just barely managing to hold steady come midday despite the much better-than-expected industrial production figures out for the UK and the positive results seen at Thursday´s auction of Spanish sovereign debt. Weighing on sentiment were the 'warning flags' which some obse
Read moreBroker snap: Experian expensive and risky, says Canaccord
9th May 2013 11:14
Credit checking giant Experian delivered full-year results in line with expectations as sales grew across all its global markets. In the year to end-March, the company saw revenues from continuing activities rise 6.0% to $4.7bn, with earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) up 7.0% to $1.25bn. H
Read moreLondon open: Chinese price data worries Nomura
9th May 2013 08:01
UK stocks have moved slightly into the blue following an ephemeral dip just after the 'opening bell,' with Chinese price data on the front-burner in what is expected to be another 'light' day in terms of economic data releases. Today´s meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee is expected to be a non
Read moreExperian boosted by Brazil as Europe drags on finals
9th May 2013 07:06
Credit checking colossus Experian delivered full year results showing sales growth across all its global markets, with Latin and North America leading the way. In the year to end-March, Dublin-headquartered Experian grew revenues from continuing activities 6.0% to $4.7bn, with earnings before inter
Read moreLondon pre-open: Slight decline expected ahead of BoE decision
9th May 2013 06:56
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open down three points from yesterday's close of 6,583, as investors balance strong gains in the US with declines seen overnight in China on the back of rising consumer prices, ahead of an interest rate decision from the Bank of England (BoE). The BoE is not
Read moreExperian Chairman to step down in 2014
1st May 2013 15:22
Information services company Experian has announced that its Chairman, Sir John Peace, is planning to step down from his role by the July 2014 annual general meeting. Sir Alan Rudge, Deputy Chairman, said on behalf of the Experian board: "As a founder of the business, Sir John has had a truly rema
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
24th Apr 2013 08:25
Archipelago Resources: Canaccord Genuity lowers target price from 75p to 68p keeping a buy recommendation. ARM Holdings: Morgan Stanley ups target price from 911p to 925p maintaining an equal-weight rating. Deutsche Bank takes target price from 445p to 460p, but still recommends selling. Citigroup
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
5th Apr 2013 08:33
Aberdeen Asset Management: Jefferies moves target price from 400p to 420p keeping a hold recommendation. Aggreko: Investec reduces target price from 2065p to 1900p downgrading from buy to add. APR Energy: Investec takes target price from 650p to 900p retaining a hold recommendation. ARM Holdings:
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