FTSE 250 movers: Crest Nicholson hit by reports of major shareholder sale
21st Mar 2014 14:00
Crest Nicholson dropped after Bloomberg reported that the housebuilder's largest publicly disclosed shareholder, Deutsche Bank, is disposing of as many as 16.5m shares. The German bank is thought to have a 10 per cent stake in the company. Pharmaceuticals firm Hikma was also trading in the red toda
Read moreTed Baker thrives on international expansion
20th Mar 2014 07:08
- Revenue and PBT up 26.5 and 26.7 per cent - Total dividend up 26.7 per cent - 'Continues to perform well' in current trading Second half sales growth slowed and margins were slightly compressed for fashion retailer Ted Baker, but annual results were still just ahead of forecasts thanks to powerf
Read moreLondon close: Markets fall after Draghi comments, supermarkets drop
9th Jan 2014 17:07
- Draghi says Eurozone recovery 'weak and modest' - BoE, ECB keep rates on hold - Morrison and Tesco disappoint with Christmas sales techMARK 2,774.65 -0.25% FTSE 100 6,691.34 -0.45% FTSE 250 15,948.97 -0.33% After a brief stint in positive territory, UK stocks sunk into the red on Thursday market
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks edge higher as BoE holds rates
9th Jan 2014 11:33
- Morrison, Tesco disappoint with Christmas updates - M&S rallies after Investec comments despite Q3 miss - BoE holds rates, ECB expected to do the same techMARK 2,796.74 +0.54% FTSE 100 6,738.35 +0.25% FTSE 250 16,031.24 +0.18% After a slow start, UK markets were registering small gains by Thursd
Read moreLondon open: Markets fall ahead of central banks, Morrison and Tesco drop
9th Jan 2014 08:24
- Morrison, Tesco, Ted Baker fall after updates - RSA review identifies 'inappropriate' behaviour by Irish execs - BoE, ECB meetings and economic data in focus techMARK 2,783.32 +0.06% FTSE 100 6,709.13 -0.19% FTSE 250 15,959.96 -0.26% Heavy falls from supermarket stocks dragged UK markets lower o
Read moreTed Baker on target for full-year after stellar Christmas
9th Jan 2014 07:29
- Strong Christmas performance despite tough markets - Sales up 18.3 per cent, gross margins in line - On track to meet full-year targets British fashion brand Ted Baker said it was on track to meet full-year targets after reporting an 18.3 per cent jump in Christmas sales. The strong rise in sal
Read moreLondon open: Retailers give markets a boost after Boxing Day sales
27th Dec 2013 09:22
- IPF plummets after news of Polish fine - Shoppers hit the streets for Boxing Day sales - US jobless claims drop by 42,000 techMARK 2,776.01 +0.26% FTSE 100 6,724.97 +0.46% FTSE 250 15,801.26 +0.12% UK markets headed higher on Friday morning, reopening strongly after the Christmas holidays, as in
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 hits seven-week low on taper fears
3rd Dec 2013 16:28
- FTSE 100 at lowest level since October 14th - US jobs report in focus as taper speculation picks up - UK construction activity at six-year high techMARK 2,640.56 -0.50% FTSE 100 6,532.43 -0.95% FTSE 250 15,153.14 -1.18% The FTSE 100 finished around one per cent lower on Tuesday and at a seven-we
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Liberum Capital drives Ted Baker higher
3rd Dec 2013 14:59
Liberum Capital comments pushed Ted Baker shares higher after rating them a 'buy'. Betfair climbed after posting earnings rather than losses (before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) for the half year, despite revenue falling six per cent. Intellectual property commercialisation firm
Read moreTuesday broker round-up UPDATE
3rd Dec 2013 09:10
Arrow Global: Numis starts with a target price of 270p and an add rating. Antofagasta: UBS shaves target price from 870p to 845p, 'neutral' rating maintained. Aquarius Platinum: UBS cuts target price from 44p to 43p, 'neutral' rating kept. Ashtead Group: Citi raises target price from 750p to 800p
Read moreThursday broker round-up UPDATE
28th Nov 2013 08:23
Anglo American: Liberum Capital upgrades to hold with a target price of 1150p. Associated British Foods: Jefferies increases target price from 1750p to 2400p, while staying with its hold recommendation. Beazley: Canaccord Genuity ups target price from 260p to 270p leaving its buy recommendation un
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Ophir Energy jumps after disposal, Serco drops
14th Nov 2013 15:35
Africa-focused oil explorer Ophir Energy saw its share price surge on Thursday after the company announced that it is selling its 20 per cent interest in Tanzanian Blocks 1, 3 and 4 to Pavilion Energy for 1.28bn dollars. Heading the other way was Serco which tumbled as the service company warned p
Read moreTed Baker flaunts strong sales in third quarter - UPDATE
14th Nov 2013 07:52
- Q3 revenues up 24 per cent - Margins flat - First concession opened in China Strong growth in wholesale and retail sales lifted third quarter revenues at fashion retailer Ted Baker, although growth slowed from the first half as expected. Revenues increased 24.4% to £77.1m during the 13 weeks t
Read moreBroker snap: Jefferies says buy under-appreciated TED
30th Oct 2013 12:19
Fashion retailer Ted Baker (TED) has been identified as a buying opportunity by the retail sector analyst team at broker Jefferies, ahead of what they predict will be a 'solid' third quarter update in mid-November. The recent 15% stock derating in the shares "ignores the ability for TED's internati
Read moreLondon close: FTSE 100 at three-month low as IMF cuts global outlook
8th Oct 2013 16:39
Disappointing economic data and the ongoing US government shutdown sparked a sell-off on London's FTSE 100 on Tuesday, with the index falling to levels not seen in over three months. Meanwhile, as the budget impasse continues in Washington, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today cut its outloo
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