FTSE 100 movers: Water groups take a bath; SABMiller extends gains
23rd Nov 2012 14:00
Utilities stocks were among the worst performers of the day on Friday as companies reacted to Tuesday's Ofwat statement in which it clarified some licence modification proposals following requests for more information from shareholders. The general consensus is that water suppliers do not agree wi
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23rd Nov 2012 07:26
African Minerals: Citigroup reduces target price from 500p to 470p, buy recommendation reiterated. Alpha Real Trust: Panmure Gordon reduces target price from 77p to 76p, hold recommendation kept. Antofagasta: Alphavalue raises target price from 1073.30p to 1346.40p and upgrades to add. British La
Read moreSector movers: Water stocks celebrate 'softer' stance from Ofwat
21st Nov 2012 15:04
Utilities stocks were performing well on Wednesday afternoon after an Ofwat statement eased concerns in the sector about water price controls. Industry regulator Ofwat released a statement on Tuesday evening that sought to clarify some licence modification proposals following requests for more info
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks pare losses but market cautious
21st Nov 2012 11:54
- Eurogroup delays Greek aid - MPC minutes show 8-to-1 vote in favour of maintaining QE - Johnson Matthey and Compass lower after results UK stocks had trimmed losses by Wednesday lunchtime but was trading within a narrow range as investors remain cautious following an inconclusive meeting of Euroz
Read moreLondon open: Stocks fall as Greek aid delayed
21st Nov 2012 08:36
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped into the red in early trading on Wednesday morning after Eurozone finance ministers delayed a decision on the next tranche of the Greek bailout. Matthew Nelson, a financial sales trader from Spreadex, said this morning: "The poor sentiment has not been aide
Read moreLondon close: Footsie closes at worst levels since July
16th Nov 2012 16:37
- Stocks shaken by Middle-East tensions, reports of oil rig fire - US lawmakers class 'cliff' discussions as 'constructive' - Greek haircut worries dent sentiment The FTSE 100 sunk to its lowest level since July on Friday as rising tensions in the Middle East, Eurozone debt concerns and the worries
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: IMI climbs on upbeat report
16th Nov 2012 15:27
Engineering giant IMI gained after saying that second-half trading has been in line with expectations so far in spite of some expected weakness in the Fluid Power division. Serco rose strongly after it delivered the anticipated pick-up in performance in the second half and said it is on track to m
Read moreFriday broker round-up -UPDATE
16th Nov 2012 07:22
Anglo American: Deutsche Bank cuts target price from 2600p to 2520p and reiterates a buy rating. Atkins: JP Morgan Cazenove reduces target price from 862p to 859p, overweight rating maintained. Bodycote: Investec raises target price from 400p to 410p, buy recommendation remains unchanged. Brammer
Read moreLondon close: Footsie at two-month low on global uncertainty
15th Nov 2012 16:31
- FTSE 100 at lowest level since early September - US, Eurozone and UK data disappoints - BP reaches settlement with US DoJ Political uncertainty and disappointing economic figures the world over weighed heavily on UK stock markets today, pushing the FTSE 100 close to its lowest levels since early
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Evraz shares rebound into top spot
15th Nov 2012 15:48
Evraz, the steel, mining and vanadium group, was recovering well a day after proposing that a covenant be removed relating to $577m of outstanding guaranteed notes due 2015. The miner is seeking to remove a covenant requiring the company to maintain the net leverage ratio at or below a specified lev
Read morePennon expects to deliver profit despite plunging recycling revenues
15th Nov 2012 15:19
Utilities company Pennon Group has said it expects to post a three per cent rise in profit before tax for the half year and will increase the interim dividend by 6.6 per cent to 8.76p. The increase comes despite the fact the company's recycling revenues in the first half are expected to be £18.8m
Read moreFriday broker round-up
9th Nov 2012 09:50
Balfour Beatty: Credit Suisse downgrades to neutral, target cut from 361p to 275p; Citi downgrades to neutral, target cut from 372p to 270p. Big Yellow: Citi downgrades to neutral, target lifted from 330p to 360p. Dairy Crest: JPMorgan Cazenove initiates coverage with overweight rating and 404p ta
Read moreLondon open: Stocks flat despite upbeat data from China
9th Nov 2012 08:32
Cyclical stocks such as miners and banks were limiting gains on the FTSE 100 on Friday morning as the benchmark index attempted to recover from a two-day sell-off on the back of concerns for the global economy. Worries about the impending US 'fiscal cliff' and Greece's bailout have taken their toll
Read moreLondon close: Stocks drop on concerns over Greece
8th Nov 2012 16:31
- Greek bailout delay concerns sink stocks - Draghi expects Eurozone to remain 'weak' - BoE and ECB keep policy stance unchanged After solid gains in the morning session, equity markets in London swung into the red in afternoon trade, after dreary comments from Mario Draghi and concerns about a bai
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Burberry tops risers after price target upgrade
8th Nov 2012 15:18
Burberry and Randgold, two of the worst performers from yesterday's session after reporting results, were among the highest risers today. Burberry was being helped higher by Barclays Capital, which raised its target price on the stock from 1,100p to 1,200p and maintained its 'overweight' rating. A
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