Chinese lending boosts FTSE as RSA Insurance leads risers
17th Feb 2014 08:25
- FTSE rises 33 points early on - Chinese lending, new Italian PM lift sentiment - RSA up on capital raising talk techMARK 2,838.60 +0.24% FTSE 100 6,695.20 +0.47% FTSE 250 16,141.35 +0.19% The FTSE put in a better than first anticipated performance in early trade, lifted by a strong performance i
Read moreModest gains expected on FTSE despite strong finish in Asia
17th Feb 2014 07:20
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open five points higher than Friday's close of 6,663.62, largely ignoring fairly strong gains in Asia overnight and a strong finish to last week across the Pond. US stocks closed higher on Friday with benchmarks registering their best weekly performances of th
Read moreHammerson's profits rise on demand for retail property
17th Feb 2014 07:03
- Pre-tax profit rises - Rental income climbs - Dividend raised Hammerson reported a rise in annual profits, driven by strong demand for retail property. The property group posted pre-tax profit for the year ended December 31st 2013 of£341.2m, up from £142.2m the previous year, as like-for-like ne
Read moreLondon open: Markets drop as sell-off continues, BG Group plummets
27th Jan 2014 08:28
- FTSE 100 at lowest level since December 18th - Japan registers record annual deficit in 2013 - BG Group disappoints with 2014 guidance - AT&T quashes Vodafone bid speculation techMARK 2,762.54 -0.98% FTSE 100 6,581.53 -1.23% FTSE 250 15,547.29 -0.99% The sell-off that began at the end of last we
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
23rd Jan 2014 09:12
Afren: Investec ups target price from 170p to 200p and maintains a buy recommendation. AG Barr: Investec raises target price from 585p to 620p retaining an add rating. Canaccord Genuity ups target price from 630p to 650p and keeps a buy recommendation. Arbuthnot: Numis downgrades from add to hold
Read moreBroker snap: Real estate stocks to benefit from UK recovery, says HSBC
21st Jan 2014 15:57
Upbeat comments from HSBC gave real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks a boost on Tuesday, as the bank raised hopes that property companies will benefit from the UK's 'resurgent economic recovery'. In a review on the wider European REIT sector, HSBC said that the UK commercial real estate market
Read moreSector movers: Real estate stocks boosted by HSBC comments
21st Jan 2014 15:23
Upbeat comments from HSBC gave real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks a boost on Tuesday, as the bank raised hopes that property companies will benefit from the UK's 'resurgent economic recovery'. In a review on the wider European REIT sector, HSBC said that the UK commercial real estate market
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks edge higher as BoE holds rates
9th Jan 2014 11:33
- Morrison, Tesco disappoint with Christmas updates - M&S rallies after Investec comments despite Q3 miss - BoE holds rates, ECB expected to do the same techMARK 2,796.74 +0.54% FTSE 100 6,738.35 +0.25% FTSE 250 16,031.24 +0.18% After a slow start, UK markets were registering small gains by Thursd
Read moreLondon pre-open: Flat start ahead of BoE and ECB decisions
9th Jan 2014 07:24
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open unchanged from yesterday's close of 6,721.78 as investors await fresh direction after the US ended last night's session mixed. Today will see the Bank of England most likely leave its monetary policy unchanged this month, which, as Craig Erlam, analyst a
Read moreHammerson snaps up French shopping centre
9th Jan 2014 07:05
Property development and investment company Hammerson has agreed to buy a majority stake in Saint Sébastien shopping centre in Nancy, North East France, from AXA Real Estate for 109m pounds. The acquisition is part of retail property group's focus on generating income growth through key destinatio
Read moreLondon close: Markets close higher in shortened session, Debenhams sinks
31st Dec 2013 12:48
- Real estate, housing stocks buoy markets - Debenhams drops after gloomy Christmas update - FTSE 100 up 14.4 per cent in 2013 - US data in focus later on techMARK 2,781.28 -0.02% FTSE 100 6,749.09 +0.26% FTSE 250 15,935.35 +0.22% Stocks finished moderately higher in a shortened session on Tuesday
Read moreLondon midday: Markets hold on to gains but Debenhams drops
31st Dec 2013 11:36
- Real estate, housing stocks buoy markets - Debenhams drops after gloomy Christmas update - US data in focus later on techMARK 2,781.38 -0.02% FTSE 100 6,750.03 +0.28% FTSE 250 15,900.19 -0.00% The FTSE 100 held on to gains on Tuesday morning despite a trading update from Debenhams dampening sent
Read moreLondon pre-open: Stocks to rise ahead of consumer confidence data, GDP
20th Dec 2013 07:46
Market sources predict the FTSE 100 will open nine points up from yesterday's close of 6584.70 ahead of the release of UK consumer confidence and economic growth figures. GfK's consumer confidence is expected to rise modestly in December to -11 from -12 in November. The final estimate of UK gross
Read moreHammerson sells Queensgate Shopping Centre
20th Dec 2013 07:10
Hammerson and Aviva Investors are selling its joint venture Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough to Invesco Real Estate for 202m pounds. Net passing rent for Queensgate is currently £13m and the disposal is expected to be completed in early 2014. The transaction is marginally below Hammerson
Read moreLondon pre-open: Slow start expected as confidence falls but house prices gain
29th Nov 2013 07:18
- Flat to modest start expected on FTSE - UK confidence shows surprise fall - UK house prices rise above expectations City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open around two points lower than yesterday's close of 6,654.47 after a quiet session yesterday as the US celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday.
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