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Markets: Tate & Lyle sweetens blow to market

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:14:11 GMT

Tate & Lyle was one of the few risers among yesterday’s market rout as a note previewing interim results next week caught the eye of traders with talk of mergers and acquisitions.

Shares lose £40bn US money printing end threat

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:45 GMT

THE FTSE 100 saw more than £40 billion or 2.1 per cent wiped off its value today as fears that the US may ease back on money printing, along with weak Chinese data, were compounded by doubts over the UK’s recovery.

Markets: FTSE edges towards its all-time high

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:31:11 GMT

THE Footsie pushed through the 6,800 barrier yesterday to close above its 2000 and 2007 peaks and within 130 points of its all-time high set in December 1999.

Markets: RBS pulls FTSE over pre-crisis peak

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:41:10 GMT

The FTSE 100 index edged to its highest close in 12 years yesterday as banks and budget airlines made up for weakness in the mining sector.

Week ahead: Marks & Spencer | Vodafone | FirstGroup

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:58:16 GMT

Lower profits will heap more pressure on Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland this week when the retailer joins Vodafone and FirstGroup in releasing results.

Verizon deal forms backdrop to Vodafone results

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:43:08 GMT

VODAFONE’S full-year results are being released on Tuesday amid continued speculation over a deal with its American partner.

FTSE’s winning streak grinds to halt

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:34:54 GMT

Britain’s top share index ended its ten-session winning streak yesterday, as weak US data hit sentiment and technical charts pointed to an increasing risk of a correction.

Stocks: City warms to M&S clothing strategy

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:59:23 GMT

Shares in Marks & Spencer swung higher yesterday as analysts warmed to the high street stalwart’s new clothing strategy and autumn/winter launch.

Stocks: Severn swoop supports FTSE charge

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:38:12 GMT

London’s leading share index continued its bull charge yesterday supported by upbeat corporate numbers and bid activity surrounding water utility Severn Trent.

Defensive stance pushes FTSE higher

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:24:20 GMT

Defensive stocks came to the fore yesterday helping to compensate for losses in the banking sector and pushing the market to yet another closing high.

Dixons Retail to reveal continuing surge in sales

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:46:51 GMT

MORE sales cheer is on the cards from PC World and Currys parent Dixons Retail when it updates on trading on Thursday as it continues to benefit from the demise of rival Comet and a booming tablet computer market.

BT and banks keep the rally going

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:42:27 GMT

The FTSE 100 broke through another barrier yesterday as confidence in central banks’ attempts to bolster the world economy helped the bulls charge down the latest round number.

Looming price war hits broadcasters

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:55:39 GMT

Telecoms group BT turned up the heat on rival BSkyB yesterday after unveiling free Premier League football for broadband customers in a move that sent the satellite broadcaster’s shares slumping into the red.

FTSE marches higher on solid results

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:14:16 GMT

Robust trading statements and some solid Chinese trade figures helped support the London market yesterday, pushing the benchmark FTSE 100 index to a fresh five-and-a-half-year closing high.

FTSE’s five-year high – and Dow record

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:20:25 GMT

A RATE cut by Australia’s central bank overnight put markets on the front foot yesterday, helping the FTSE 100 hit levels not seen since December 2007, while on Wall Street last night the Dow closed above 15,000 for the first time.

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons’ battle for market share

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:44:22 GMT

Two of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains will face strategic questions this week, while their sales figures shed light on the fiercely competitive sector.

Market watch: BT bids to silence City doubters

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:33:24 GMT

THE imminent move by BT into Premier League broadcasting is expected to take centre stage when telecoms giant unveils fourth-quarter and full-year results on Friday.

Jobs data helps risk appetite return

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:13:20 GMT

European markets touched new five-year highs yesterday as further evidence that the global economy is turning a corner sent traders piling into cyclical stocks.

Markets: Eurozone rate cut firms up Footsie

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:24:42 GMT

Britain’s benchmark share index saw its highest close in a month yesterday, supported by the European Central Bank delivering some widely expected stimulus and upbeat numbers from the energy sector.

Deals help BT lead the Footsie higher

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:46:27 GMT

Telecoms giant BT topped the blue chip risers’ board yesterday following its recent deal to provide the infrastructure for O2’s 4G offering.