London close: FTSE ends up as market ignores US GDP
29th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE 100 closes up 20 at 6,871 - US Q1 GDP comes in below expectations - Smith & Nephew in focus techMARK 2,809.39 +0.34% FTSE 100 6,871.29 +0.29% FTSE 250 15,954.82 +0.12% UK stocks settled higher after rising early on and staying fairly steady throughout the afternoon, despite the release of a
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Smith & Nephew rises on Stryker bid chatter
29th May 2014 15:35
Medical device maker Smith & Nephew was a high riser again after reports yesterday suggested that US peer Stryker was working on a bid for the firm. While the rumours were denied by Stryker, Smith & Nephew's share price was continuing to extend gains this morning after Credit Suisse said it sees "me
Read moreSunday newspaper round-up: AstraZeneca, Carney and housing, M&S
18th May 2014 10:57
Pfizer is weighing up a last-minute improvement to its indicative offer for AstraZeneca, the Sunday Times said. Pfizer is expected to increase the cash portion of its offer and could also increase the price per share before the May 26th deadline to secure a deal. It is also in talks with the Governm
Read moreLondon close: European and US concerns weigh on Footsie
15th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes down 37.60 points at 6,840.89 - Eurozone GDP misses expectations, Italy, France disappoint - Russia says oil must be paid for - Telecoms, airlines fall techMARK 2,757.75 -1.26% FTSE 100 6,840.89 -0.55% FTSE 250 15,616.54 -2.24% The City ended today's session on a downbeat note, weigh
Read moreLondon close: Footsie reaches 14-year high despite investor caution
13th May 2014 16:59
- FTSE 100 near record highs - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall - Global investors underweight UK equities for a second month techMARK 2,804.22 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,873.08 +0.31% FTSE 250 16,038.89 +0.36% UK stocks managed a slightly stronger close on
Read moreSector movers: Confident Taylor Wimpey lifts housebuilders higher
13th May 2014 14:41
Bullish comments from Taylor Wimpey gave housebuilders a big boost on Tuesday as the UK housing market continues to go from strength to strength. The group set out a "new and enhanced" set of ambitious financial targets over the medium-term, aiming for higher margins and returns. It also confirme
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Housebuilders lifted by Taylor Wimpey, easyJet slides
13th May 2014 14:39
Barratt Developments and Persimmon tracked sector peer Taylor Wimpey higher, which rose after giving a bullish outlook alongside a 'new and enhanced set of financial targets'. AstraZeneca was also higher after reiterating its defence to an attempted takeover by US rival Pfizer. AstraZeneca said Pf
Read moreLondon midday: FTSE 100 trims gains but housing stocks rise
13th May 2014 11:23
- FTSE 100 hits 14-year intraday high - Housing stocks lifted by Taylor Wimpey comments - easyJet, TUI Travel and LSE fall techMARK 2,802.35 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,859.54 +0.11% FTSE 250 16,029.39 +0.30% UK markets had trimmed gains by Tuesday lunchtime after having hit their highest intraday levels in
Read moreLondon open: UK stocks rise to 14-year highs
13th May 2014 08:31
- FTSE 100 at highest in 14 years - Melrose, housing and mining stocks gain - Travel peers easyJet and TUI Travel fall techMARK 2,809.05 +0.52% FTSE 100 6,875.58 +0.35% FTSE 250 16,103.60 +0.77% UK markets rose to their highest levels since early 2000 on Tuesday morning, helped by decent gains fro
Read moreLondon open: Barclays leads FTSE 100 higher ahead of central bank decisions
8th May 2014 08:32
- Barclays gains on job-cut announcement - Busy day for corporate earnings/updates - Yellen, Putin comments in focus - Focus turns to BoE and ECB ahead of policy decisions techMARK 2,799.70 +0.31% FTSE 100 6,827.33 +0.45% FTSE 250 15,963.95 +0.52% UK stocks rose on Thursday morning amid a flurry o
Read moreBarratt Developments on way to hitting 2015 targets after strong H2
8th May 2014 07:38
House-builder Barratt Developments said it was already on the way to hitting targets next year and beyond as it reported strong second-half trading. Barratt said it expects to have secured more than a quarter of sales planned for the 2014/15 financial year by June, with planning now in place for 98
Read moreLondon midday: UK stocks pull back from two-month high
6th May 2014 11:54
- Barclays, Aberdeen, AstraZeneca, Balfour Beatty fall - Ukraine tensions continue to rise - FTSE 100 pulls back from two-month high - UK services PMI beats forecasts techMARK 2,798.81 +0.15% FTSE 100 6,811.35 -0.16% FTSE 250 15,928.23 -0.02% Falls from Barclays, Aberdeen, AstraZeneca and Balfour
Read moreLondon open: FTSE 100 retreats as Barclays and Aberdeen fall
6th May 2014 08:35
- Barclays, Aberdeen and Balfour Beatty provide a drag - Ukraine tensions cap risk appetite - FTSE 100 pulls back from two-month high techMARK 2,800.50 +0.22% FTSE 100 6,810.43 -0.18% FTSE 250 15,950.66 +0.12% UK markets opened slightly lower on Tuesday morning as traders adopted a cautious approa
Read moreLondon close: Quiet finish for FTSE, traders eyeing situation in Ukraine
2nd May 2014 16:59
- FTSE closes up 13.55 points at 6,822.42 - BoE Deputy warns 'dangerous' to ignore house price momentum - Eurozone unemployment stuck at 11.8 per cent - US non-farm payrolls rise 288,000 in April, employment drops techMARK 2,794.49 +0.22% FTSE 100 6,822.42 +0.20% FTSE 250 15,930.92 +0.51% UK stock
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: RBS climbs on strong Q1
2nd May 2014 14:54
RBS pleased investors after saying that pre-tax profit surged to 1.64bn pounds in the first three months of 2013, up from 826m pounds the year before and ahead of forecasts. This came despite a 2% fall in income to £5.05bn, as expenses fell 6% and impairment losses dropped 65%."The first-quarter [
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