London midday: Shares struggle for direction
17th Nov 2010 12:00
Traders find themselves unsure which way to move with economic and company news and the intensification of the Irish debt situation giving them plenty to ponder. Chancellor George Osborne says Britain is ready to step in to help Ireland, given our close interdependence with its economy. Meanwhile,
Read moreLondon open: Footsie flat after jitttery start
17th Nov 2010 09:44
Shares are flat now following a jittery start that has seen worries over Ireland take centre stage again. Over here, utility group Centrica said it had a strong third quarter, with operating profit forecasts for 2010 "slightly" ahead of current market expectations, though earnings per share will li
Read moreLondon pre-open: EU woes pose further threat
17th Nov 2010 07:28
Big losses on Wall Street last night and a mixed session in Asia don't bode well for London this morning, with further declines expected early doors. Futures prices point to a quick 14-point decline at the start of play. The Dow Jones sank 178 points Tuesday as the debt crisis situation in Europe w
Read moreInforma set for organic growth, raises £458m
17th Nov 2010 07:21
Business publisher Informa saw continuing growth and recovery in its three main divisions in the first 10 months of 2010. The company said it is trading in line with management expectations and is seeing encouraging renewals and forward bookings for next year. Academic information: Organic revenue
Read moreWednesday preview: Experian, ICAP, BoE minutes
16th Nov 2010 18:36
Credit checking specialist Experian is set to deliver a solid set of first half results, according to broker Charles Stanley, which reckons pre-tax profit will edge up to $440m from $430m last year. For the first half Experian is targeting mid single-digit organic revenue growth and earnings before
Read moreWeek Ahead: BoE minutes, Lonmin, TalkTalk
12th Nov 2010 11:33
Platinum extractor Lonmin is expected to move back into the black when it announces full year results for the year to 30 September on Monday, helped by a near 25% increase in platinum prices over the reporting period. Market consensus is for profit before tax of £210.5m on sales of £980.8m. Panmur
Read moreThree join Footsie in quarterly changes
8th Sep 2010 18:06
Insurer Resolution, pumps manufacturer Weir and engineer Tomkins are replacing Home Retail, Segro and Cable & Wireless Worldwide in the FTSE 100 index. The changes will come into effect on 20 September. Tomkins is unlikely to stay in the Footsie for long because its board has recommended a 325p
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Walk, Hike, and Bike to Big Savings This Summer, Says Informa Research Services
30th Jul 2010 15:41
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2010-- In the spirit of being green and saving money, try something new and ditch the car for a few days this summer. A vacation from your vehicle may be just what you need to appreciate your city again. Here are a few ideas from Informa Research Serv
Read morenewsbox.ch/ Informa plc: Total Voting Rights
30th Jul 2010 10:00
Informa plc 30 July 2010 Total Voting Rights In conformity with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Informa PLC (the 'Company') wishes to notify the market of the following: As at the date of this announcement, the Company's issued share capital consists of 600,714,994 ordinary shares with a
Read more3rd UPDATE: United Business Media Profit Up But Remains Cautious
30th Jul 2010 09:05
(Adds analyst comment, detail.) By Tommy Stubbington and Simon Zekaria Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--United Business Media PLC (UBM.LN) Friday said it's on track to meet full-year forecasts as the events and publishing group posted a 7.3% rise in first-half pretax profit,
Read more2nd UPDATE:United Business Media Profit Up; Acquires Chinese Assets
30th Jul 2010 08:34
(Rewrites. Adds CEO comment, analyst comment, detail.) By Tommy Stubbington and Simon Zekaria Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--United Business Media PLC (UBM.LN) Friday said it is on track to meet full-year forecasts as the events and publishing group posted a 7.3% rise in fi
Read moreUPDATE:United Business Media Profit Up;Acquires Chinese Assets
30th Jul 2010 07:54
(Adds detail.) By Tommy Stubbington and Simon Zekaria Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--United Business Media PLC (UBM.LN) Friday said it is on track to meet full-year forecasts as the events and publishing group posted a 7.3% rise in first-half pretax profit, but remained cau
Read moreMARKET TALK: Royal Bank of Scotland Ups Informa Target Price
28th Jul 2010 11:43
1043 GMT [Dow Jones] Royal Bank of Scotland raises Informa (INF.LN) target price to 470p from 450p. Says Informa's 1H result demonstrated a turning of the cycle; "both operationally (growth is about to turn positive) and from a capital allocation perspective (the dividend was upped by 25%)." RBS rai
Read moreUK MARKET TALK ROUNDUP: BROKERS COMMENTS
28th Jul 2010 11:43
Broker comments in the UK today. Compiled by Dow Jones Newswires Markets Desk, [email protected] Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] 1043 GMT [Dow Jones] Royal Bank of Scotland raises Informa (INF.LN) target price to 470p from 450p. Says Informa's 1H result
Read morenewsbox.ch/ Doc re: Informa plc Interim Results sent to Shareholders
27th Jul 2010 12:35
Informa plc Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 201 Informa plc today announced its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2010, with RNS number _2e690. The full announcement is available to view on the Company's website at www.informa.com. Copies can also be obtained from t
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