London midday: Chinese data provides a boost as traders look ahead to ECB
2nd Jun 2014 11:26
- Mining stocks lead gains after China manufacturing PMI - UK, Eurozone manufacturing PMIs ease - ECB in focus ahead of Thursday's meeting - Supermarket, insurance stocks lead the fallers techMARK 2,824.10 +0.42% FTSE 100 6,863.67 +0.28% FTSE 250 16,084.94 +0.47% An improvement in Chinese factory
Read moreLondon open: Chinese data gives UK mining stocks a boost
2nd Jun 2014 08:58
- Miners lead gains early on - China manufacturing PMI rises, but house prices weaken - Busy week ahead with ECB and US jobs in focus techMARK 2,819.95 +0.27% FTSE 100 6,856.96 +0.18% FTSE 250 16,086.39 +0.48% Rising mining stocks helped UK equity markets to gain on Monday morning, as risk appeti
Read moreLondon pre-open: FTSE to open higher after Chinese PMI
2nd Jun 2014 07:40
The FTSE 100 looks set for a positive start to the week following another increase in Chinese manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) and as investors look ahead to the European Central Bank (ECB) policy decision later this week. The top tier index is predicted to open around 20 points high
Read moreSt. Modwen Properties upbeat as UK property market flourishes
2nd Jun 2014 07:11
- Strong momentum amid sustained confidence in property market across the UK - Expects first half to be significantly ahead of last year - Full-year expectations are unchanged Property regeneration specialist St. Modwen Properties said strong momentum has continued with a growing pipeline of develo
Read moreSt. Modwen JV submits plans for Covent Garden regeneration
16th May 2014 08:31
St. Modwen Properties on Friday announced that its 50/50 joint venture (JV) with VINCI has submitted its planning application for the regeneration of the 57 acre New Covent Garden Market site in London. The designs build on the planning permission already secured by the JV's partner, CGMA, in 2012
Read moreThorntons board grow stakes as investors sell on poor Q3
30th Apr 2014 15:37
The Chief Executive and Finance Director of chocolatier Thorntons each purchased 20,000 shares in the group on Wednesday after it reported a softening of third quarter sales. Jonathan Hart, the group's Chief Executive, paid 120.50p a share spending a total of £24,100 and taking his total stake to 2
Read moreGood Energy's Finance Director reduces stake after strong results
14th Apr 2014 16:00
Garry Peagam, the Group Finance Director of Good Energy Group, has traded in shares worth 122,335 pounds one week after the AIM-listed renewable energy provider delivered a doubling of its pre-tax profits. The director traded in 42,500 shares at 287.85p a time. Following the sale, Garry Peagam h
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: BTG climbs on full-year sales outlook
3rd Apr 2014 15:31
Specialist healthcare group BTG rose strongly after saying it expects full-year sales to be at the top end of guidance after a 'transformational year'. Revenues for the financial year to March 31st are expected to be at the upper end of the £275-285m guidance range, which the company had reiterated
Read moreToumaz Chairman and CEO purchases highlight company health
3rd Apr 2014 14:59
A couple of hefty share purchases from directors in AIM-listed Toumaz sent the 'internet of things' company's shares flying on Thursday. Chief Executive Anthony Sethill bought £48,450 worth of shares at 3.23p, while Chairman Sir Richard Steeves topped that by shelling out £420,050 at 3.88p and most
Read moreSt. Modwen Properties reports strong start to the year
28th Mar 2014 07:20
St. Modwen Properties said it has had a strong performance since the start of the financial with profits and cashflows in line with expectations. The UK regeneration specialist has experienced a growing pipeline of development opportunities since reporting its full-year results, according to a tra
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Intl Personal Finance rises on profit jump
26th Feb 2014 13:56
International Personal Finances shares jumped in today's session after its profit came in slightly ahead of expectations. Profit before tax leapt 24 per cent, prompting a 20 per cent increase to the dividend. Despite this, Panmure Analyst, Keith Baird, said: "Regulatory threats remain the chief risk
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
4th Feb 2014 09:20
Alumasc: FinnCap ups target price from 142p to 167p and retains its buy recommendation. Barratt Developments: Barclays increases target price from 444.7p to 471.2p and keeps an overweight rating. Bellway: Barclays raises target price from 1498.1p to 1552.6p, but keeps an underweight rating. Berke
Read moreSt. Modwen posts strong set of annual results
4th Feb 2014 07:44
- Ramps up annual profit - Housing market continues to gather momentum - Lifts final dividend payment British-based property investment and development business St. Modwen Properties booked a 56 per cent increase in full-year pre-tax profit as the housing market recovery gathered momentum in 2013.
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
15th Jan 2014 08:42
African Barrick Gold: Liberum Capital downgrades to sell with a target price of 147p. Deutsche Bank lowers target price from 190p to 180p, while maintaining a hold recommendation. African Minerals: Deutsche Bank shifts target price from 410p to 414p and maintains a buy recommendation. Amlin: JP Mo
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
4th Dec 2013 09:21
Afren: FinnCap lowers target price from 170p to 165p and downgrades to hold. Amlin: Espirito Santo upgrades to buy with a target price of 509p. Betfair: Citi raises target price from 1150p to 1225p maintaining a buy recommendation. Brewin Dolphin: Canaccord Genuity increases target price from 285
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