FTSE 100 movers: Sports Direct kicked higher, Pearson spikes on FT rumours
20th Jul 2015 14:02
(ShareCast News) - London markets inched higher on Monday as weakness in the commodities market was outshone by strength in the pharmaceutical, technological and financial sectors. As of 14:15 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 0.23% higher at 6,791. Sports Direct International topped the risers as Exan
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Shire higher on positive broker coverage, Rio Tinto boosted as production improves
16th Jul 2015 14:47
(ShareCast News) - London markets inched higher on Thursday, spurred on by reports of progress in Greece and strong performances from oil, engineering and property stocks. As of 1430 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 0.6% higher at 6,791. Shire got a leg up as Berenberg re-initiated coverage of the sto
Read moreFTSE 100 risers: Financials flying, retailers bounce on minimum wage revision
10th Jul 2015 14:19
(ShareCast News) - London's blue chips breezed higher on a sunny Friday afternoon, buoyed by China's stock market bounce and renewed hopes of a deal for Greece, and with financial stocks leading the charge. A bullish note from Barclays also injected some life into insurers and other money managers,
Read moreLondon open: Stocks slump as Greece votes 'no', Rolls-Royce sinks after profit warning
6th Jul 2015 09:08
UK stocks slumped into the red on Monday morning after the Greek public pushed the country into unchartered territory by voting a resounding 'no' to creditors' bailout proposals. Some 61.3% of the Greeks voted 'no' against 38.7% who voted 'yes'. "Considering that creditors insisted that [the refere
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rebound as investors digest Greek rumours
1st Jul 2015 16:19
UK stocks bounced strongly on Wednesday after hitting a new five-month low the previous day as investors continued to digest the latest news flow from Greece, after Athens became the first developed economy to default on a debt repayment to the IMF. The FTSE 100, which settled at its lowest since 12
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Travel and banking stocks surge, miners decline
1st Jul 2015 13:05
London markets were buoyed by strength in the travel and banking sectors, which offset weakness in mining and oil stocks. As of 14:30 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 1.5% higher at 6,617. Travel and leisure stocks including Easyjet, IAG, TUI and IHG rebounded after a recent sell-off. The sector had b
Read moreLondon close: FTSE sinks to five-month low as final act of Greek drama unfolds
29th Jun 2015 16:54
Heavy falls in the travel, tourism and financial sectors prompted a 2% plunge on the FTSE 100 on Monday as investor sentiment was hammered by concerns about the future of Greece and the wider Eurozone. The FTSE 100 finished 133.22 points lower (-1.97%) at 6,620.48 by the end of the session, its lowe
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Financials and travel stocks plunge, gold miners higher
29th Jun 2015 13:19
UK markets plummeted on Monday, as Greece closed its banks and called a public vote to determine its future within the Eurozone. With just seven stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, the UK index was down 1.5% at 6,655 as of 14:30 BST. Travel tour operator TUI dropped sharply as investors e
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks slide as Greece shuts banks, calls referendum
29th Jun 2015 11:33
UK stocks slid sharply on Monday after Greece shut its banks and called a public vote to decide the fate of its future within the Eurozone. With just three stocks on the FTSE 100 in positive territory, the UK index was down 1.63% at 6,643.30 by midday. The index had dropped to a low of 6,598.64 earl
Read moreLondon open: Greek chaos sparks market sell-off; airline stocks drop
29th Jun 2015 09:17
The UK stock market and indices across Europe suffered a steep sell-off on Monday morning after Greece imposed capital controls and called for a referendum on bailout terms, pushing the country nearer to an exit from the Eurozone. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced on Saturday that the governme
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
23rd Jun 2015 08:03
Acacia Mining: Morgan Stanley keeps at equalweight, raises target to 285p from 251p. BHP Billiton: Morgan Stanley stays at equalweight and lifts target to 1,250p from1,150p. Anglo American: Morgan Stanley reiterates underweight and lowers target to 850p from 920p. Antofagasta: Morgan Stanley still
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Sky soars on takeover rumours, miners lower
22nd Jun 2015 13:31
London markets rebounded on Monday, buoyed by hopes of a short-term funding deal for Greece and strength in the construction, telecommunications and real estate sectors. As of 2:30 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 1.39% higher at 6,804. Sky was in demand on rumours that the Murdoch family may be consi
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Hikma surges on upgrade, miners retreat
19th Jun 2015 13:50
UK stocks inched higher on Friday, despite an underwhelming outcome to the Eurogroup's meeting on Greece, with Hikma and Ashteadin the lead after broker upgrades. As of 15:00 BST, the FTSE 100 was trading 0.1% higher at 6,714. Pharmaceuticals group Hikma was a high riser after analysts at Citigroup
Read moreLondon close: Late rally helps UK stocks bounce off five-month low as US markets jump
18th Jun 2015 17:01
After an earlier fall, UK stock markets rallied into the afternoon, snapping a four-day losing streak and bouncing off a five-month low as a strong start on Wall Street outweighed ongoing concerns about Greece. The FTSE 100, which dipped to a low of 6,625.16 in morning trade, finished 27.33 points h
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks pare losses after retail sales, but Greece still a concern
18th Jun 2015 11:19
An unexpected rise in UK retail sales helped to limit downside on London's stock market on Thursday, though ongoing concerns about Greece ensured that shares stayed at a five-month low. The FTSE 100, which fell to its lowest since January on Wednesday, was down 0.11% a 6,673.18 by midday. Neverthel
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