London midday: Upbeat global data gives UK stocks a lift
9th Jun 2014 11:30
- Housebuilders, miners lift markets higher - Chinese and Japanese data boosts sentiment - US stock futures flat at record highs - Lloyds prices TSB IPO well below book value techMARK 2,850.52 -0.04% FTSE 100 6,870.36 +0.18% FTSE 250 16,191.67 -0.25% Upbeat economic data from across the globe and
Read moreHousing plans in Queen's speech positive for UK-listed builders, says Deutsche Bank
6th Jun 2014 11:13
Deutsche Bank has said that announcements made in this week's Queen's Speech regarding the government's focus on housing supply spells good news for UK-listed housebuilders. The bank said highlights of Thursday's speech included the continued promotion of the Help to Buy scheme, reform of the plann
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew leads top-tier index higher on M&A reports
5th Jun 2014 14:59
M&A speculation continued to boost the share price of Smith & Nephew on Thursday, as another company was reported to be interested in the medical devices firm. According to Bloomberg which cited people familiar with the matter, US peer Medtronic is in the early stages of preparing to make a bid for
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: AstraZeneca, Carney and housing, M&S
18th May 2014 10:57
Pfizer is weighing up a last-minute improvement to its indicative offer for AstraZeneca, the Sunday Times said. Pfizer is expected to increase the cash portion of its offer and could also increase the price per share before the May 26th deadline to secure a deal. It is also in talks with the Governm
Read moreLondon close: Footsie reaches 14-year high despite investor caution
13th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE 100 near record highs - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall - Global investors underweight UK equities for a second month techMARK 2,804.22 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,873.08 +0.31% FTSE 250 16,038.89 +0.36% UK stocks managed a slightly stronger close on
Read moreSector movers: Confident Taylor Wimpey lifts housebuilders higher
13th May 2014 14:41
Bullish comments from Taylor Wimpey gave housebuilders a big boost on Tuesday as the UK housing market continues to go from strength to strength. The group set out a "new and enhanced" set of ambitious financial targets over the medium-term, aiming for higher margins and returns. It also confirme
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders lifted by Taylor Wimpey, easyJet slides
13th May 2014 14:39
Barratt Developments and Persimmon tracked sector peer Taylor Wimpey higher, which rose after giving a bullish outlook alongside a 'new and enhanced set of financial targets'. AstraZeneca was also higher after reiterating its defence to an attempted takeover by US rival Pfizer. AstraZeneca said Pf
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 trims gains but housing stocks rise
13th May 2014 11:23
- FTSE 100 hits 14-year intraday high - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall techMARK 2,802.35 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,859.54 +0.11% FTSE 250 16,029.39 +0.30% UK markets had trimmed gains by Tuesday lunchtime after having hit their highest intraday levels in
Read moreLondon open: UK stocks rise to 14-year highs
13th May 2014 08:31
- FTSE 100 at highest in 14 years - Melrose, housing and mining stocks gain - Travel peers easyJet and TUI Travel fall techMARK 2,809.05 +0.52% FTSE 100 6,875.58 +0.35% FTSE 250 16,103.60 +0.77% UK markets rose to their highest levels since early 2000 on Tuesday morning, helped by decent gains fro
Read moreLondon close: Negative finish, weighed by Ukraine, Barclays, AstraZeneca
6th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes down 23.86 points at 6,798.56 - Barclays slumps after poor Q1 - OECD predicts 3.2 per cent growth in 2014 techMARK 2,792.09 -0.09% FTSE 100 6,798.56 -0.35% FTSE 250 15,938.69 +0.05% UK stocks ended the day in the red, dragged by developments in Ukraine and a poor performance by Barc
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Persimmon leads housebuilders higher
6th May 2014 14:54
Persimmon led the UK housebuilders higher today, lifted by Barclays which increased its target price on the stock from 1,333.6p to 1,530p. In a report, Barclays said: "Against an improving backdrop, the recent sell-off of house builders warrants close attention. We see strong fundamentals: greater
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks pull back from two-month high
6th May 2014 11:54
- Barclays, Aberdeen, AstraZeneca, Balfour Beatty fall - Ukraine tensions continue to rise - FTSE 100 pulls back from two-month high - UK services PMI beats forecasts techMARK 2,798.81 +0.15% FTSE 100 6,811.35 -0.16% FTSE 250 15,928.23 -0.02% Falls from Barclays, Aberdeen, AstraZeneca and Balfour
Read moreLondon open: FTSE 100 retreats as Barclays and Aberdeen fall
6th May 2014 08:35
- Barclays, Aberdeen and Balfour Beatty provide a drag - Ukraine tensions cap risk appetite - FTSE 100 pulls back from two-month high techMARK 2,800.50 +0.22% FTSE 100 6,810.43 -0.18% FTSE 250 15,950.66 +0.12% UK markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday morning as traders adopted a cautious approa
Read moreLondon midday: Sports Direct, Burberry and Tesco lead markets higher
16th Apr 2014 11:30
- Sports Direct gains as momentum stocks recovery - Tesco, Burberry and Persimmon impress with results - UK unemployment declines, China data mixed - Ukraine crisis escalates techMARK 2,642.64 +0.45% FTSE 100 6,562.09 +0.31% FTSE 250 15,694.83 +0.67% A recovery by so-called 'momentum' stocks and a
Read moreLondon open: Stocks bounce off three-week low as Tesco gains
16th Apr 2014 08:42
- Tesco, Hargreaves, Burberry and Persimmon rise after updates - Momentum shares bounce back after recent falls - Chinese data mixed, growth slows - Global economic data in focus today techMARK 2,648.70 +0.68% FTSE 100 6,577.56 +0.55% FTSE 250 15,701.67 +0.71% UK stocks rose strongly on Wednesday
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