London 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:
Read moreExperian acquires SaaS platform
3rd Apr 2013 09:10
Information services company Experian has acquired Decisioning Solutions, which provides a hosted, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) customer acquisition platform. Decisioning Solutions provides SaaS solutions to small and mid-tier companies, including financial institutions and telecommunication compan
Read moreExperian Chairman reduces stake
2nd Apr 2013 16:24
Sir John Peace, the Chairman of FTSE 100 information services company Experian, has reduced his stake in the company by 200,000 shares. Peace, who is also the Chairman of Burberry Group and Standard Chartered, disposed of the shares at 1,145.89p each, earning himself in the region of £2.29m. The
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
2nd Apr 2013 08:28
Afren: Liberum Capital shifts target price from 123p to 130p maintaining a hold recommendation. Amara Mining: Numis initiates with a target price of 80p and a buy recommendation. APR Energy: Espirito Santo downgrades to sell with a target price of 680p. ASOS: Goldman Sachs increases target price
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
8th Feb 2013 07:19
Aggreko: HSBC upgrades to neutral with a target price of 1650p. Anglo American: HSBC ups target price from 1950p to 2240p and upgrades to overweight. Antofagasta: HSBC reduces target price from 1200p to 1160p, while upgrading to neutral. ARM Holdings: Credit Suisse increases target price from 780
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