Sector movers: Industrial metals rally
9th Apr 2014 15:54
Industrial metal stocks rallied after Alcoa posted a better-than-forecast quarterly profit and said it predicts global aluminium demand to grow seven per cent this year. Technology stocks edged higher, led by ARM Holdings, with investors feeling a renewed sense of confidence after the tech-heavy N
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks at two-week low as Sports Direct and grocers fall
8th Apr 2014 11:52
- FTSE 100 at lowest since March 24th - Ukraine tensions flare up - US stocks fall ahead of Q1 earnings season - Sports Direct sinks on Ashley share sale, grocers fall techMARK 2,697.79 -1.18% FTSE 100 6,559.14 -0.96% FTSE 250 16,015.95 -1.52% UK stocks fell one per cent by Tuesday lunchtime, tra
Read moreLondon open: Sports Direct leads markets lower, Ukraine tensions weigh
8th Apr 2014 08:31
- Ukraine tensions running high - Wall Street sell-off continues ahead of Q1 earnings - BoJ holds steady despite tax hike - Sports Direct slumps, miners gain techMARK 2,725.79 -0.16% FTSE 100 6,609.27 -0.20% FTSE 250 16,217.75 -0.28% Growing tensions in Ukraine pushed UK stocks lower on Tuesday mo
Read moreLondon close: FTSE ends week on positive note as insurers rise
4th Apr 2014 16:59
- US non-farm payrolls up 192,000 in March - UK car registrations rise to best level in a decade - Insurers recover after recent falls techMARK 2,770.41 -0.01% FTSE 100 6,695.55 +0.70% FTSE 250 16,433.67 +0.52% UK stocks ended the week on a buoyant note, although below the 6,700 level surpassed ea
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Insurers lead upside after recent falls
4th Apr 2014 14:43
Insurance groups RSA, Resolution and Aviva all made decent gains, bucking the trend of recent times, hit by both the Budget statement and the Financial Conduct Authority's plans to review old insurance policies. Pearson was higher after Jefferies upgraded the publisher to 'buy' and raised its targ
Read moreSector movers: Miners drop as Chinese stimulus underwhelms, metals fall
3rd Apr 2014 15:24
Mining stocks were falling on Thursday afternoon after an underwhelming 'mini-stimulus' package from top metals consumer China designed to prevent an economic slowdown. The stimulus measures included a tax cut for small businesses and higher funding for more low-income housing and infrastructure.
Read moreLondon close: Markets may be underestimating deflation risks in euro area
2nd Apr 2014 17:15
- Stocks extend three-week high - ECB, US data ahead - Antofagasta unharmed by Chile quake techMARK 2,782.92 -0.04% FTSE 100 6,659.04 +0.10% FTSE 250 16,415.96 +0.05% The Footsie ended the day slightly in the blue after the release of largely in-line data on US manufacturing orders alongside a sli
Read moreSector movers: Miners track metals prices higher, Antofagasta gains
2nd Apr 2014 16:12
Mining stocks were performing well on Wednesday as metal prices gained across the board. Copper prices were higher on speculation that an 8.2 magnitude earthquake in Chile, the biggest producer of the metal in the world, could negative affect supplies. Tsunami alerts were triggered from Chile to
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo climbs on broker upgrade
2nd Apr 2014 15:35
Fresnillo was a strong riser following RBC Capital's decision to upgrade the stock from a 'sector perform' to an 'outperform'. BHP Billiton and Randgold were also rising strongly. Marks & Spencer charged higher on news it is planning to open 250 more stores overseas over the next three years. Chie
Read moreLondon midday: Markets edge higher but gains limited
2nd Apr 2014 11:48
- Stocks extend three-week high - ECB, US data ahead - Antofagasta unharmed by Chile quake - Sports Direct extends gains on expansion potential techMARK 2,795.73 +0.42% FTSE 100 6,666.62 +0.21% FTSE 250 16,470.77 +0.39% The FTSE 100 had pushed into positive territory by Wednesday lunchtime, but ga
Read moreLondon open: Markets hold at three-week high
2nd Apr 2014 08:59
- Markets flat ahead of ECB, US data - Antofagasta operations unaffected by Chile quake - Domino's, ASOS impress with results techMARK 2,788.47 +0.16% FTSE 100 6,650.51 -0.03% FTSE 250 16,413.15 +0.03% UK stocks were flat at a three-week high on Wednesday morning as investors paused for breath ahe
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
1st Apr 2014 09:39
African Barrick Gold: Deutsche Bank raises target price from 240p to 310p and keeps a hold recommendation. African Minerals: Deutsche Bank lowers target price from 399p to 382p, while its buy recommendation is kept. Allergy Therapeutics: Panmure Gordon ups target price from 16p to 25p and retains
Read moreLondon close: Stocks end higher after choppy session
28th Mar 2014 16:59
- FTSE ends session up 27.26 at 6,615.58 - Insurance slide, miners climb - UK Q4 current account deficit bigger than expected techMARK 2,762.30 -0.03% FTSE 100 6,615.58 +0.41% FTSE 250 16,181.71 -0.13% The week ended on a positive note for UK stocks as they tracked gains seen Stateside and a posit
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Insurers and miners at polar ends of index
28th Mar 2014 14:45
Insurance groups were hit by the news the FCA is planning to look into 30m insurance policies sold between the 1970s and 2000 on the back of concerns that they may have contained 'unfair' terms continue to push insurance companies sharply lower. The policies are reportedly worth 150bn pounds. The
Read moreLondon midday: Markets erase gains as insurance stocks tank
28th Mar 2014 12:02
- Insurers drop sharply on FCA investigation reports - Miners edge higher - Chinese Premier hints at more stimulus techMARK 2,767.34 +0.16% FTSE 100 6,590.41 +0.03% FTSE 250 16,181.96 -0.12% The FTSE 100 was trading more or less flat by Friday lunchtime after erasing earlier gains as heavy losses
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