FTSE 100 movers: Wolseley rises on strong Q3 sales
3rd Jun 2014 15:21
Currency movements put a dampener on third-quarter results at heating and plumbing products group Wolseley, but strong growth in the US and Nordic regions drove an acceleration in like-for-like sales to 5.1%, helping shares to rise strongly throughout today's session. Packaging and paper company M
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
28th May 2014 09:57
Accesso Technology Group: Numis initiates with a target price of 690p and a buy recommendation. Alternative Networks: Westhouse Securities upgrades from add to buy with a target price of 540p. Astra Zeneca: Deutsche Bank raises target price from 3800p to 3950p and keeps a hold recommendation. AVE
Read moreLondon close: AstraZeneca leads stocks lower
19th May 2014 16:26
- FTSE closes down 11.26 points at 6,844.55 - AstraZeneca leads fallers after bid rejection - Chinese data disappoints techMARK 2,719.46 -0.94% FTSE 100 6,844.55 -0.16% FTSE 250 15,379.44 -0.12% London's blue chips ended the session broadly lower, weighed by AstraZeneca and generally weaker sentim
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: AstraZeneca slides on bid rejection
19th May 2014 15:20
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca slumped after it rejected a 'final proposal' from US rival Pfizer. The offer, which valued the London-listed group at £69bn, would not be increased any further, Pfizer said, adding that it would not pursue a hostile offer and would only announce another offer with t
Read moreLondon midday: China slowdown fears hit stocks, AstraZeneca sinks
19th May 2014 11:26
- AstraZeneca drops after rejecting 'final proposal' from Pfizer - Chinese housing concerns weigh on sentiment - Carney comments, Ukraine elections in focus techMARK 2,710.83 -1.26% FTSE 100 6,827.22 -0.42% FTSE 250 15,427.14 +0.19% UK stocks were firmly in the red on Monday as investors kicked of
Read moreLondon open: AstraZeneca leads markets lower as shares sink
19th May 2014 08:33
- AstraZeneca drops sharply after rejecting Pfizer offer - Banking, mining stocks fall - China property concerns weigh on sentiment techMARK 2,714.40 -1.13% FTSE 100 6,823.23 -0.48% FTSE 250 15,475.65 +0.50% UK stocks fell on Monday morning with AstraZeneca leading the decline after rejecting a fi
Read moreLondon close: European and US concerns weigh on Footsie
15th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes down 37.60 points at 6,840.89 - Eurozone GDP misses expectations, Italy, France disappoint - Russia says oil must be paid for - Telecoms, airlines fall techMARK 2,757.75 -1.26% FTSE 100 6,840.89 -0.55% FTSE 250 15,616.54 -2.24% The City ended today's session on a downbeat note, weigh
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: LSE climbs on revenue rise
15th May 2014 15:29
LSE rose strongly after it reported a 10 per cent rise in annual revenue to 1.1bn pounds helped by the acquisition of LCH.Clearnet business. While profits fell on the back of higher expenses due to the purchase, the company said it has identified significant cost savings as part of the integration.
Read moreLondon midday: Markets post small gains amid earnings, ECB speculation
15th May 2014 11:43
- ECB speculation picks up after weak GDP - LSE jumps after strong annual results - Aviva, Old Mutual disappoint with earnings - Thomas Cook leads travel sector lower techMARK 2,781.23 -0.42% FTSE 100 6,889.08 +0.15% FTSE 250 15,857.35 -0.73% UK stocks were fluctuating at 14-year highs on Thursday
Read moreLondon close: Footsie reaches 14-year high despite investor caution
13th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE 100 near record highs - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall - Global investors underweight UK equities for a second month techMARK 2,804.22 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,873.08 +0.31% FTSE 250 16,038.89 +0.36% UK stocks managed a slightly stronger close on
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders lifted by Taylor Wimpey, easyJet slides
13th May 2014 14:39
Barratt Developments and Persimmon tracked sector peer Taylor Wimpey higher, which rose after giving a bullish outlook alongside a 'new and enhanced set of financial targets'. AstraZeneca was also higher after reiterating its defence to an attempted takeover by US rival Pfizer. AstraZeneca said Pf
Read moreBroker tips: easyJet, Babcock, Melrose, Taylor Wimpey
13th May 2014 12:35
Shares in easyJet were flying firmly lower on Tuesday morning after the airline underwhelmed with a seemingly in-line first-half report. Panmure Gordon maintained a 'hold' rating and 1,800p target price for the stock. "Whilst we remain hugely optimistic about the long-term prospects of this busines
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 trims gains but housing stocks rise
13th May 2014 11:23
- FTSE 100 hits 14-year intraday high - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall techMARK 2,802.35 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,859.54 +0.11% FTSE 250 16,029.39 +0.30% UK markets had trimmed gains by Tuesday lunchtime after having hit their highest intraday levels in
Read morePanmure expects easyJet shares to 'pause for breath'
13th May 2014 09:46
Shares in easyJet were flying firmly lower on Tuesday morning after the airline underwhelmed with a seemingly in-line first-half report. Panmure Gordon maintained a 'hold' rating and 1,800p target price for the stock, saying that upside potential for the shares remains limited for now despite a pos
Read moreLondon open: UK stocks rise to 14-year highs
13th May 2014 08:31
- FTSE 100 at highest in 14 years - Melrose, housing and mining stocks gain - Travel peers easyJet and TUI Travel fall techMARK 2,809.05 +0.52% FTSE 100 6,875.58 +0.35% FTSE 250 16,103.60 +0.77% UK markets rose to their highest levels since early 2000 on Tuesday morning, helped by decent gains fro
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