London midday: RSA, financials drag markets lower
5th Nov 2013 11:37
- RSA, G4S, banks lead losses - M&S, Imperial, miners provide some support to markets - UK services growth accelerated in October techMARK 2,636.31 -0.57% FTSE 100 6,723.10 -0.60% FTSE 250 15,367.18 -0.65% A gloomy update from insurance firm RSA and heavy falls across the wider financial sector we
Read moreBroker snap: Credit Suisse sees 'compelling' investment case at Rio Tinto
5th Nov 2013 10:22
Credit Suisse has reiterated its 'outperform' rating and 3,900p target price for mining giant Rio Tinto, saying that the stock remains a 'compelling investment case' despite recent strength. The Swiss bank said: "With valuation, gearing and the corporate strategy generally heading in the right dire
Read moreLondon open: Markets edge lower on mixed corporate updates
5th Nov 2013 08:23
- RSA, G4S lead losses after updates - Shire, M&S provide some support to markets - Economic data in focus techMARK 2,650.20 -0.04% FTSE 100 6,755.11 -0.13% FTSE 250 15,451.03 -0.11% UK markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors digested a raft of mixed corporate updates from some heavy
Read moreLondon close: Markets higher on positive economic data
4th Nov 2013 16:28
- Miners gain after China data - HSBC beats forecasts with Q3 results - Weir, Ryanair issue profit warnings - ECB rate-cut speculation does the rounds techMARK 2,651.30 -0.24% FTSE 100 6,763.62 +0.43% FTSE 250 15,503.06 +0.31% Upbeat economic data from across the globe lifted the UK stock market o
Read moreSector movers: Miners rise as China data boosts risk appetite
4th Nov 2013 15:23
Mining stocks were on the rise on Monday as upbeat data from economic powerhouse China increased risk appetite in global capital markets. Activity in China's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in the last year in October, reinforcing confidence that the world's largest economy is on a sta
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Miners lifted by data, RyanAir on the warpath
4th Nov 2013 15:00
Mining stocks were on the rise, buoyed by the upbeat outlook for top metals consumer China. Fresnillo, Antofagasta, Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Vedanta and BHP Billiton were among the best performers. Activity in China's services sector in October expanded at its fastest pace in the last year, reinf
Read moreLondon midday: HSBC, miners lift markets higher
4th Nov 2013 12:00
- HSBC beats forecasts with Q3 results - Weir, Ryanair issue profit warnings - Economic data, ECB rate-cut speculation drive markets techMARK 2,661.91 +0.16% FTSE 100 6,767.20 +0.48% FTSE 250 15,519.66 +0.41% UK markets were performing well on Monday morning, owing to speculation over a possible E
Read moreLondon open: Markets gain after HSBC results, China data
4th Nov 2013 09:05
- HSBC impresses with Q3 profits - China services PMI paints improved outlook - Weir, Ryanair surprise with profit warnings techMARK 2,665.03 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,768.87 +0.51% FTSE 250 15,522.69 +0.43% UK markets started the new week on a positive note, helped by some well-received quarterly results
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
24th Oct 2013 09:25
Aquarius Platinum: Investec lowers target price from 48p to 42p and downgrades from hold to sell. ASOS: Citi increases target price from 5800p to 7000p reiterating its buy recommendation. BHP Billiton: Jefferies raises target price from 2350p to 2400p and keeps a buy recommendation. Clinigen: Inv
Read moreSector movers: Miners fall on concerns over China, Caterpillar
23rd Oct 2013 15:40
Mining stocks were out of favour on Wednesday after results from US equipment manufacturer Caterpillar disappointed and concerns over the Chinese economy weighed on sentiment. Gold, silver and copper prices were declining today amid increasing money-market rates in China after the central bank refr
Read moreBroker snap: HSBC upgrades Antofagasta, lifts copper prices
17th Oct 2013 14:02
HSBC has raised its recommendation for Chile-based copper mining group Antofagasta from 'neutral' to 'overweight' as it lifted its target price for the commodity. The bank reportedly raised its 2014 forecast for copper from $7,250 to $7,750 a metric tonne, saying that supply concerns have been "ove
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
17th Oct 2013 09:45
AGA Rangemaster Group: N+1 Singer ups target price from 135p to 150p and stays with its buy recommendation. Anglo American: HSBC raises target price from 1610p to 1740p maintaining an overweight rating. Antofagasta: HSBC increases target price from 900p to 990p and upgrades to overweight. Aquariu
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
16th Oct 2013 08:26
Anite: Northland Capital reduces target price from 160p to 120p, while staying with its buy recommendation. Panmure Gordon cuts target price from 177p to 142p and keeps a buy recommendation. Jefferies takes target price from 160p to 110p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. Canaccord Gen
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise as debt talks continue in Washington
15th Oct 2013 16:45
Stocks finished at a three-week high on Tuesday on hopes that politicians Stateside can come to an agreement to avert a default with just two days to go before the government hits its borrowing limit. London's FTSE 100 benchmark index finished 41.46 points higher at 6,549; the last time it has clos
Read moreSector movers: Rio Tinto, Anglo American lead miners higher
15th Oct 2013 16:13
London-listed mining stocks were trading higher on Tuesday as risk appetite returned to the markets in hopes that US lawmakers can strike a deal over the debt ceiling. Rio Tinto was a high riser, up 4.2% at 3,214.5p, after enjoying a good third quarter of production, having produced and shipped a
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