London midday: Profit-taking, Ukraine tensions hit UK stocks
28th Aug 2014 12:14
- Ukraine accuses Russia of invasion - Sentiment dampened by ECB uncertainty - CSR jumps on takeover hopes - Xaar plummets on weak guidance techMARK 2,838.91 -0.22% FTSE 100 6,799.21 -0.46% FTSE 250 15,898.75 -0.79% UK stocks retreated from an eight-week high on Thursday as renewed geopolitical te
Read moreLondon open: Miners pull FTSE 100 back from eight-week high
28th Aug 2014 09:13
- Traders uncertain about ECB - CSR jumps on takeover hopes - Xaar plummets after weak H1, outlook - Miners fall, supermarkets mixed techMARK 2,849.12 +0.14% FTSE 100 6,820.18 -0.15% FTSE 250 15,983.18 -0.26% UK stocks were trading lower on Thursday as the FTSE 100 paused for breath after settlin
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end higher after US data beats forecasts
26th Aug 2014 17:07
- FTSE closes up 47.51 at 6,822.76 - UK services growth suffers slowdown - US durable goods jump 22.6% techMARK 2,833.11 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,822.76 +0.70% FTSE 250 15,998.00 +0.74% It was a strong finish to Tuesday's session, with traders keen to keep up with the gains seen amongst global equities d
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: ABF lifted by JPMorgan rating
26th Aug 2014 16:37
Associated British Foods was a top performer on Tuesday after JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated its 'overweight' rating on the stock. RSA was higher after Bank of America gave the stock a 'buy' recommendation, up from its previous rating of 'neutral', prompted by a cleaner balance sheet and better m
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends with slight dip after Yellen speech
22nd Aug 2014 17:25
- FTSE closes down 2.41 points at 6,775.25 - Yellen says still slack in labour market - ECB president due to speak after close techMARK 2,823.22 +0.12% FTSE 100 6,775.25 -0.04% FTSE 250 15,881.08 +0.27% After a relatively quiet day, much of which was spent waiting for a speech from Fed Chair Janet
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Vodafone continues to rise on bid speculation
22nd Aug 2014 16:08
Telecoms group Vodafone was extending gains made on Thursday on the back of rumours that advisers of US giant AT&T are working on a cash bid worth more than 300p a share, compared with current prices of just over 200p. AT&T ruled out an offer back in January, meaning that it is now free to revisit a
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners slide as Astra gains on bid speculation
21st Aug 2014 18:01
Mining stocks led the downside after metals consumer China disappointed with its manufacturing data and metal prices fell. Fresnillo, Randgold Resources, Anglo American, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton all fell into the red. BHP was still under pressure in the aftermath of Tuesday's underwhelming plans
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks advance as investors shrug off weak data
21st Aug 2014 12:01
- Mining stocks fall as Chinese data weakens - Eurozone PMIs and UK retail sales disappoint - US data, Jackson Hole ahead techMARK 2,810.76 +0.50% FTSE 100 6,772.04 +0.25% FTSE 250 15,797.15 +0.31% Falls in the heavyweight mining sector weren't enough to stop the FTSE 100 from advancing on Thursda
Read moreLondon open: Rate-hike speculation, China data limits upside early on
21st Aug 2014 08:57
- MPC, FOMC minutes reveal hawkish stance - Chinese manufacturing data weakens - Long list of economic figures due out techMARK 2,804.30 +0.27% FTSE 100 6,763.16 +0.11% FTSE 250 15,756.32 +0.05% UK stocks saw a subdued start on Thursday as investors continued to digest rate-hike speculation follow
Read moreLondon close: Inflation in focus as geopolitical tensions ease
19th Aug 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes up 38.06 at 6,779.31 - UK CPI drops to 1.6% - US housing starts jump 15.7% in July techMARK 2,800.98 +0.68% FTSE 100 6,779.31 +0.56% FTSE 250 15,895.26 +0.63% It was another positive finish for London's blue chips on Tuesday, which saw a jump at the opening bell followed by relativel
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Retailers, housebuilders lead gains
19th Aug 2014 16:24
Retailers Kingfisher, Sports Direct and Next were occupying the top 10 on the FTSE on Tuesday, while housebuilders were also performing well as forecasts for a rate hike were pushed back after the inflation figures. Persimmon moved higher after pleasing with a 57% jumped in first-half profits, whi
Read moreSector movers: BHP Billiton drags miners lower as buyback absent
19th Aug 2014 14:32
Underwhelming demerger plans and results by BHP Billiton saw the world's largest miner's shares drop sharply on Tuesday, dragging the UK mining sector to the bottom of the pile. Details of BHP Billiton's hotly-anticipated "portfolio simplification" were unveiled before the markets opened but failed
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks near three-week high as inflation eases
19th Aug 2014 12:07
- UK inflation drops to four-month low of 1.6% - Housebuilders, retailers on the rise - Imperial impresses with results, BHP falls on demerger plans techMARK 2,802.05 +0.72% FTSE 100 6,766.71 +0.38% FTSE 250 15,903.92 +0.68% UK stocks extended their winning streak into the fifth session on Tuesday
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: BHP Billiton jumps, but precious metal miners fall
15th Aug 2014 13:44
BHP Billiton shares jumped on Friday after the world's biggest mining company by revenues said that it is considering a demerger of certain assets in an effort to make the business "simpler and more productive". The company, reiterated its focus on its "four pillars" - iron ore, copper, coal and p
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Admiral and Glencore shares fall after H1 results
13th Aug 2014 14:49
Car insurance group Admiral was a heavy faller on Wednesday after the group said turnover in the first half was down 5% at £1.04bn as a 9% rise in customers was outweighed by a fall in premiums over last year. The company said that while UK premiums are no longer falling a return to growth remains e
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