London open: Mass bank downgrade in the spotlight
22nd Jun 2012 08:32
- Moody's downgrades 15 global banks - Spain needs up to 62bn euros in bank aid - Oils and miners drops early on London's blue chips dropped sharply on Friday morning with the mass bank downgrade by Moody's weighing on sentiment across Europe. Credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded 15 major
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Sainsbury disappoints with trading update
13th Jun 2012 15:19
Supermarket group Sainsbury's keenly awaited trading update proved a bit anti-climactic with like-for-like (LFL) sales growth below expectations. LFL sales in the 12 weeks to June 9th were up 1.4% on the corresponding period of last year, below market expectations of growth of between 1.6% and 2.0%.
Read moreSector movers: Increased risk benefits banks, miners
12th Jun 2012 19:34
Banks and miners were making gains on Tuesday as risk appetite increased on the back of hopes that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may announce further stimulus next week at its policy meeting. Chicago Fed President Charles Evans today threw his weight behind the central bank kick-starting the world's la
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rally on US stimulus speculation
12th Jun 2012 16:53
- Stimulus speculation from the Fed fuels stocks late on - Investors continue to mull Spanish aid plea - Bond yields surge in Spain and Italy The markets shrugged off surging bond yields in the Eurozone periphery on Tuesday to rally in afternoon trade as hopes of new stimulus measures in the US lif
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: ICAP leads the risers after upgrade
12th Jun 2012 14:16
Interdealer broker ICAP was a high riser of the day after Faraday Research labelled the stock as a 'buy', saying that the Greek election this coming weekend is the catalyst "to really get things moving" - ICAP tends to benefit from increased volatility in markets. Analyst David Lowery said that whil
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks edge higher despite Eurozone uncertainty
12th Jun 2012 11:35
- Stocks edge higher, but still cautious - Italy now in the spotlight - Chinese bank lending improves After a subdued start, London's FTSE 100 index had edged higher by Tuesday lunchtime, but gains were only slight as the Eurozone uncertainty continues to cloud the outlook for the global economy.
Read moreLondon close: Gains erased on uncertainty over Spain
11th Jun 2012 17:17
- Stocks lose gains after strong start - Spanish requests up to 100bn for troubled banks - Investors eye Greek elections The Footsie finished flat on Monday despite surging from the off after the initial euphoria over a Spanish request for European aid faded quickly. Equity markets across the cont
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Johnson Matthey in top spot after top year
7th Jun 2012 15:45
Platinum refiner Johnson Matthey jumped into the top spot after hailing another year of strong growth as it delivered numbers ahead of market expectations and a special divi worth a quid a share. Luxury brand Burberry was hot on its heels after Credit Suisse upgraded the stock from neutral to outp
Read moreLondon midday: China cuts interest rates, steals spotlight
7th Jun 2012 11:39
-PBoC cuts rates -BoE maintains rates and QE -Investors digest stimulus speculation -Stocks react positively to Spanish debt auction The FTSE 100 index was trading close to its intraday high by Thursday lunchtime despite weakness in the mining sector; the Bank of England revealed at noon that it ha
Read moreLondon close: Stocks surge after Draghi comments
6th Jun 2012 16:39
- ECB keeps rates unchanged; future rate cut eyed - Cameron, Obama call for 'immediate plan' - Miners and financials jump, ABG rockets The Footsie finished over two per cent higher on Wednesday afternoon as miners and financial stocks surged on speculation of future changes to monetary policy in Eu
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Man Group regains lost ground on upgrade
6th Jun 2012 14:55
Hedge fund Man Group, which has lost 40% of its share price in 2012 so far, was the best performer by midday after Citigroup upgraded its rating on the stock to buy, saying that "Man is now at the end of its downgrade cycle." However, the US broker did cut its earnings estimates for the group today.
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks jump ahead of ECB rate decision
6th Jun 2012 11:39
- All eyes on the ECB - UK construction PMI falls in May - Man Group, miners and banks lead the rise London's blue chip index was firmly higher by Wednesday lunchtime as investors looked ahead to an interest rate decision in Europe due out this afternoon. While the European Central Bank (ECB) is g
Read moreLondon open: Miners, financials lead stocks higher early on
6th Jun 2012 08:21
- Eyes on ECB rate decision - Upside surprise in Australian GDP - Miners, financials gain early on After a four-day weekend for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the FTSE 100 jumped in early trading on Wednesday morning ahead of an interest rate decision in Europe. News that Australia's economy expanded
Read moreLondon close: Poor data sinks stocks, fuels QE3 speculation
1st Jun 2012 16:26
- Global stocks hit year-to-date low - US, UK, Chinese and Eurozone data disappoints - Gold soars on QE3 speculation after weak data Disappointing employment and manufacturing data from across the world sank global stock markets on Friday, meaning that May's heavy losses for equities were extended.
Read moreLondon midday: Manufacturing figures pressure markets lower
1st Jun 2012 11:31
- Manufacturing PMIs in UK, Eurozone, China fall - Eyes on US payrolls - BP jumps on TNK-BP sale After a bright start early on, London's blue chip index had dropped into the red by Friday lunchtime after a barrage of disappointing manufacturing data dampened market sentiment. Manufacturing purchas
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