FTSE 250 movers: Approach sends transport firms both ways
29th Jun 2009 09:54
FirstGroup is among the heaviest fallers after making a merger approach for fellow bus and rail group National Express. National Express said it 'does not consider it appropriate to enter into discussions with FirstGroup. Informa is the top riser even after it warned that half-year organic revenues
Read moreLondon open: Footsie makes steady start
29th Jun 2009 08:32
London's blue chips have made a steady start with banks pushing on and insurers making gains. Lloyds and Barclays are both ahead with the new government paper on regulation of the sector likely soon and expected to see a defeat for the ideas of Bank of England governor Mervyn King. Outsource gian
Read moreLondon pre-open: Shares to drop
29th Jun 2009 07:38
London's blue chips are expected to open slightly lower with traders forecasting Footsie to drop around 15 points early on. Hovis to Branston Pickle maker Premier Foods's trading this year has continued on track, with sales of bread especially described as excellent. The heavily indebted group, wh
Read moreHargreaves Lansdown to top forecasts
29th Jun 2009 07:21
The stock market recovery since March has boosted the fourth quarter performance of investment management firm Hargreaves Lansdown, which now expects full-year results to be ahead of market expectations. Revenues for the 11 months to 31 May 2009 are around 10% ahead of revenues for the same period
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