London close: Stocks pull back from five-month high
23rd Oct 2013 17:01
- Miners, banks weigh on Footsie - Money-market rates spike in China - RSA up on bid speculation techMARK 2,624.47 -0.41% FTSE 100 6,674.48 -0.32% FTSE 250 15,494.97 -0.11% The FTSE 100 finished in negative territory for the first time in 10 trading sessions on Wednesday as traders took profits af
Read moreLondon midday: Markets pull back from five-month high as banks fall
23rd Oct 2013 11:15
Concerns over the Chinese economy and a weak performance by banking stocks halted a nine-day winning streak for UK markets on Wednesday, as investors chose to take profits following a strong run. The FTSE 100 snapped a nine-day winning streak this morning, pulling back from Tuesday's finish of 6,69
Read moreLondon open: Stocks snap nine-day winning streak
23rd Oct 2013 08:14
Equities pulled back from a five-month high on Wednesday with ex-dividend names weighing on markets in London as traders took a breather following a recent strong run. The FTSE 100 snapped a nine-day winning streak this morning to trade around 0.5% lower than Tuesday's finish of 6,695.66, the index
Read moreTuesday tips round-up: G4S, Senior
22nd Oct 2013 07:56
Come the fifth of November, while most of the UK is watching fireworks, recently installed G4S Chief Executive Ashley Almanza will be presenting his new strategy. The company needs to get a handle on its gearing. Even after a 350m pounds share placing over the summer, and smaller disposals, net debt
Read moreLondon close: Markets rise for eighth straight day, but RBS sinks
21st Oct 2013 16:54
The FTSE 100 hit a two-and-a-half-month high on Monday ahead of the eagerly anticipated US jobs report as markets managed to offset some heavy falls from heavyweight bank RBS. The UK lender dropped nearly 5% today after Chancellor George Osborne was quoted as saying that a decision over a 'good ban
Read moreSector movers: QinetiQ leads defence stocks higher on M&A reports
21st Oct 2013 15:44
Aerospace and defence stocks were gaining ground on Monday as deal speculation, trading updates and upbeat broker commentary lifted the sector higher. QinetiQ, the defence technology and security firm, was a high riser today on weekend reports that it is putting its US division up for sale. Hopes
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 at a two-and-a-half-month high
21st Oct 2013 11:22
The FTSE 100 was trading at its highest levels since early August on Monday morning as equities extended gains made last week following the last-minute US deal to extend the debt ceiling. Upside was limited in morning trade, but London's benchmark index still managed to push past its September high
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
21st Oct 2013 08:59
Andor Technology: WH Ireland ups target price from 420p to 435p, while downgrading from buy to outperform. Anglo American: Deutsche Bank reduces target price from 1830p to 1780p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. BAE Systems: Citi increases target price from 360p to 460p and stays wi
Read moreLondon open: Stocks edge higher as focus turns towards US data
21st Oct 2013 08:42
UK equites opened slightly higher on Monday morning, following a recent strong run and as traders awaited key economic data from the US later this week. London's FTSE 100 opened just a few points higher than Friday's close of 6,622.59, though this was still the highest finish for the benchmark ind
Read moreSenior profits on track but defence market stays tough
21st Oct 2013 07:43
Aerospace and defence engineer Senior said strong order books at Airbus and Boeing had helped it keep profits on track since early July, but warned it was still facing high costs and government defence cuts. Senior said adjusted pre-tax profit since July 1st was in line with its expectations and ne
Read moreSector movers: BAE, Rolls-Royce lead aero/defence sector higher
24th Sep 2013 14:27
Aerospace and defence stocks were among the best performers on Tuesday afternoon with gains from sector giants BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce providing a lift. BAE's share price was boosted on the news that South Korea has reopened an $8bn tender to upgrade its ageing air force. Seoul is looking for
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
5th Aug 2013 07:06
Anglo American: Citi increases target price from 1400p to 1500p reiterating a neutral rating. Atkins: Jefferies raises target price from 950p to 1075p and retains a hold recommendation. Capita: Berenberg takes target price from 955p to 1060p, while downgrading from buy to hold. Cineworld Group: N
Read moreSenior's profits rise on demand for aircraft parts from Boeing
29th Jul 2013 12:54
British aero engineer Senior posted a 6.2 per cent rise in adjusted profit to 48.2m pounds in the first half, boosted by demand for commercial aircraft parts. Senior, which supplies parts for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, said the suspension of Dreamliner deliveries had no significant impact on its fina
Read moreSector movers: Aerospace/defence lifted by Rolls-Royce, US durable goods
25th Jul 2013 14:56
Aerospace and defence stocks were the best performers in London on Thursday on the back of strong interim results from engine maker Rolls-Royce and US durable goods figures for last month which showed a big hike in orders from the sector. Rolls-Royce recorded revenues of £7.3bn, up 27% year-on-year
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
2nd Jul 2013 08:24
Amara Mining: Westhouse Securities raises target price from 60p to 90p and stays with its buy recommendation. Canaccord Genuity lowers target price from 50p to 40p maintaining its buy recommendation. Anite Group: Panmure Gordon shifts target price from 171p to 177p and reiterates a buy recommendati
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