London close: Macro data sees stocks surge
17th Apr 2012 16:59
- Footsie at intraday high by the close - Economic data from Eurozone and US boost buying - Banks and miners lead risers in London London's FTSE 100 index surged by nearly two per cent on Tuesday, as upbeat economic data from the Eurozone and US provided a spark in the banking and mining sectors. M
Read moreSector movers: Barclays leads banks higher
17th Apr 2012 16:26
Banks were performing well on Tuesday, following the sell-off seen the day before on the back of Eurozone debt worries. Economic data from both Europe and the US came in broadly better-than-expected, lifting optimism about the global outlook. In particular, Spain issued €3.18bn in short-term govern
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Burberry in bottom spot after growth eases
17th Apr 2012 14:55
Underlying revenue growth at luxury brand Burberry eased in the fourth quarter owing to a slowdown in growth at its Wholesale division, sending the stock into the bottom spot on the leaderboard. Total revenue grew to £1,027m in second half ended March 31st, from £877m in the same period the year b
Read moreLondon midday: Gains cemented by Spanish auction, ZEW index
17th Apr 2012 11:39
- Spain sees strong demand at debt auction - German ZEW surprises to the upside - Barclays leads banks higher after BofA note Gains for London's blue chip index had been extended by Tuesday lunchtime after some positive newsflow from Europe and a rebound in the banking sector. Spain issued €3.18bn
Read moreLondon open: Stocks rise ahead of Spanish auction
17th Apr 2012 08:38
- Burberry, M and S tumble after trading updates - Banks in demand after yesterday's fall - Eyes on Spanish bond auction UK blue chip stocks opened broadly higher on Tuesday morning, as a rebound in the banking sector offset some poorly received trading updates from Burberry and Marks and Spencer.
Read moreLondon close: Footsie up despite rising yields in Spain
16th Apr 2012 16:59
- Int'l Power leads risers after bid from GDF - Energy stocks lifted by JP Morgan - Financials weighed down by euro worries The FTSE 100 finished slightly higher on Monday with investors shrugging off concerns about the Eurozone periphery as sentiment was lifted by upbeat economic data and the Citi
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: International Power up on bid price
16th Apr 2012 14:25
Rising higher was utilities firm International Power after French shareholder GDF SUEZ raised its bid from 390p to 418p per share. Investec said today that it does not foresee much regulatory risk to the take-over given that GDF already owns 70 per cent of the company. The financial sector was be
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks shrug off euro worries
16th Apr 2012 11:38
- Int'l Power rises strongly after GDF SUEZ bid - Spanish 10-year bond yield above six per cent - Lloyds leads financials lower Despite a sell-off in the heavyweight banking sector and the soaring borrowing costs on Spanish debt, the Footsie had extended gains by lunchtime with International Powe
Read moreCrunch time for Co-op in Lloyds negotiations
16th Apr 2012 08:37
The Co-operative Society is reportedly set to make a decision this week on whether it should press on with its tortuous negotiations with Lloyds Banking Group over the acquisition of 632 branches from the part-nationalised lender. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has put a road block on progr
Read moreLondon open: Footsie rises despite banking weakness
16th Apr 2012 08:33
- Spanish 10-year bond yield above six per cent - Banks under pressure, Moody's delays ratings decision - Int'l Power rises strongly after GDF SUEZ bid London's blue chip index opened moderately higher despite a fall in the banking sector. International Power was leading the risers after receiving
Read moreMonday newspaper round-up: IMF, BHP Billiton,William Hill
16th Apr 2012 06:57
Britain is close to agreeing a new £10bn commitment to the International Monetary Fund as the Bretton Woods institution seeks to double its war-chest at its spring meeting this week. George Osborne is expected to support the IMF's calls for greater resources in back-room negotiations, but will only
Read moreLondon close: Footsie drops to intraday low on weak macro data
13th Apr 2012 16:36
- Macro data scares away bulls - Financials drag blue-chip index lower - Footsie down 1.3 per cent on the week The Footsie finished Friday's session close to its worst levels of the day as investors fretted about the global economic outlook; data from China and the US came in worse-than-expected a
Read moreLondon midday: Eurozone, Chinese concerns weigh on market
13th Apr 2012 11:43
- Chinese GDP misses forecasts - Miners rise on speculation of police easing in China - Spanish bank borrowing nearly doubles London's blue-chip index was firmly lower by Friday lunchtime and US stock futures were pointing to a weak start on Wall Street as economic data from China and concerns over
Read moreLloyds still in exclusive talks with Co-Op
12th Apr 2012 14:15
Lloyds, the UK banking giant, remains in talks with The Co-Op to sell 632 of its bank branches. The announcement follows a proposal from financial investment company NBNK. In a statement the company said: "The group acknowledges receipt of a letter outlining an indicative revised proposal from NB
Read moreLondon close: Banks, miners lead the rebound
11th Apr 2012 16:43
- Spanish, Italian yields fall on ECB intervention speculation - Barclays leads banks higher after upgrade - UK retail sales values rise in March London's FTSE 100 index finished Wednesday's session strongly following a steep fall yesterday, as investors saw opportunity to build positions in two he
Read more