London afternoon: Downward drift continues
8th Jul 2009 15:36
The majority of blue-chip stocks remain lower on the day, though heavily weighted miners are limiting the extent of the fall on Footsie after positive broker comment this morning. Investec has upgraded Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, advising its clients to take advantage of recent share price weakne
Read moreFTSE 250: Cheery update supports Carillion
8th Jul 2009 13:46
Shares in Carillion are going well after the support services group said it remains on track to deliver 'materially enhanced' earnings for the full year after good performances across its divisions. Home shopping company N Brown, yesterday said turnover increased by 5.1% in the 18 weeks to July 200
Read moreLondon midday: Footsie still flat
8th Jul 2009 12:02
On another directionless day with little in the way of company news to guide sentiment, Footsie sits just in the blue. Heavily weighted miners are limiting the extent of the fall on Footsie after positive broker comment this morning. Investec has upgraded Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, advising its c
Read moreLondon open: Down as banks await fate
8th Jul 2009 09:00
Footsie has slipped in early dealings after a three-digit fall on Wall Street last night. Miners are going well despite the fall on Wall St overnight led by Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Antofagasta. Banks will be in focus later on when Chancellor Alistair Darling unveils the government's White Pape
Read moreCarillion on track to lift earnings
8th Jul 2009 07:04
Support services group Carillion said it remains on track to deliver 'materially enhanced' earnings for the full year after good performances across its divisions. The support services division continues to make the largest contribution to operating profit, the firm said. Public-private partnership
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