Sunday newspaper tips round-up: Unilever, African Barrick, 4imprint
16th Oct 2011 19:26
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever is often seen as an undynamic company but Questor in the Telegraph notes that its shares hit an all-time high on Friday, after it unveiled a deal to buy Russian personal-care company Concern Kalina. The price looks good, at 11.7 times earnings before interes
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 falls short as turmoil continues
2nd Mar 2011 17:01
Shares fought valiantly to finish in the blue but fell short as worries over the turmoil in the Middle East continued to cast a shadow. Gold moved above $1,436 to a record high as traders sought safe investments amid turbulent times. The oil price stayed strong having risen above $100 in New York.
Read moreLondon afternoon: Footsie narrows deficit
2nd Mar 2011 15:45
An improvement on Wall Street has lifted the mood in London, although prices are still under pressure following a mixed reaction to today's batch of results. Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered posted profits bang in line with forecasts at $6.12bn for 2010, while this year got off to a flying sta
Read moreLondon midday: Shares in partial recovery
2nd Mar 2011 12:30
Shares have moved back towards positive territory after a difficult start, with the Middle East turmoil still casting a shadow. Company updates have been given a mixed reception. The price of a barrel of oil traded above $100 a barrel as the fighting continues in Libya. Latest reports say forces lo
Read moreLondon open: Subdued start as Libya weighs
2nd Mar 2011 08:49
Blue chips have made a subdued start with the ongoing situation in the Middle East/North Africa and possible impact on oil prices weighing heavy. Some shares are making progress. Profits in 2010 from Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered were bang in line with forecasts at $6.12bn, while 2011 got of
Read moreLondon pre-open: London to carry on swooning
2nd Mar 2011 07:38
After experiencing a late dive yesterday share prices in London look set to wilt again at the outset, with City traders predicting the blue-chip index will open around 50 points easier. Profits in 2010 from Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered were bang in line with forecasts at $6.12bn, while 2011
Read more4imprint profit almost doubles
2nd Mar 2011 07:17
Small cap promotional products firm 4imprint reported a strong rise in revenue and almost doubled underlying profit for the year as it experienced some recovery in its markets. Group revenue rose 19% to £200.77m for the year ended 1 January 2011 while underlying pre-tax profit jumped to £9.98m from
Read moreWednesday preview: Standard Chartered, Serco, ITV
1st Mar 2011 17:49
With results from HSBC out of the way, it is time for the other London-listed Asia-focused banking giant, Standard Chartered, to take centre stage on Wednesday. Standard Chartered makes around three-quarters of its profits from Asia, and competition has been hotting up in the region, putting margin
Read moreResults round-up: Psion, Penna, 4imprint ...
4th Nov 2010 16:48
International mobile computing solutions company Psion said that trading is being negatively affected by current exchange rates affecting revenues and gross margins when compared with the first half. However, CEO John Conoley said the group has seen stronger demands for new products - with several
Read moreTanfield buying boosts shares
4th Oct 2010 16:54
Two directors of commercial electric vehicles manufacturer Tanfield have added to their holdings and sparked a jump in the share price. The shares have risen by one-third to 19.75p each. AIM-quoted Tanfield raised £1.8m after expenses from a recent open offer to shareholders at 10p a share but thi
Read more4Imprint makes its mark
4th Aug 2010 16:08
Interim results from promotional products producer 4imprint proved a pleasant surprise as the company's revenue grew faster than the markets it serves. Group revenue in the first half of 2010 at £95.18m was 18% ahead of the same period last year. Underlying operating profit at £4.46m was almost thr
Read more4imprint: Sales Momentum Continues, At May End Up 18% On Yr
28th Jun 2010 07:20
LONDON (Dow Jones)--4imprint Group PLC (FOUR.LN) said Monday that group sales have continued the strong momentum seen in the early months of the year, and at the end of May were 18% ahead of last year. MAIN FACTS: -All divisions contributed to this growth. -The Direct Marketing Division
Read moreLondon afternoon: Losses pared
13th Apr 2010 14:25
Footsie perked up over the lunch time session despite expectations of a weak start on Wall Street. Retail sales data has given a boost to retailers such as Kingfisher, Marks & Spencer, Next and Tesco. UK retail sales in March rose at their fastest rate in almost four years thanks to the earlier t
Read moreSales surge at 4imprint
13th Apr 2010 12:36
Promotional products producer 4imprint said sales in the first quarter of the year were 20% higher than the year before in constant currency terms, with all three of its divisions seeing revenue growth. The North American direct marketing division, which accounts for around three-fifths of group sa
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Pangea DiamondFields, 4imprint, Anglo-Eastern...
10th Nov 2009 09:53
Shares in Pangea DiamondFields jumped after the firm, which mines for the gemstones in Angola, said a recent sale of 1,964 carats yielded an average price of $147.50 a carat. The price represents 82% of the company's target of $180, but is well ahead of the 70% it had budgeted. Printed products gr
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