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AstraZeneca blows past analysts' estimates for Q1
AstraZeneca posted better-than-expected revenues and profit for the first quarter of 2024 with both the company and analysts highlighting its drug pipeline.
Sector movers: Higher Gilt yields hit cyclicals, interest rate sensitive names
Cyclicals and interest rate-sensitive areas of the market came under pressure in the middle of the week as longer-term Gilt yields continued moving higher.
Europe close: Stocks dip taking cue from Wall Street
European shares recorded slight losses on Wednesday with investors seemingly taking their cue from a weak start to the session in the States amid the latest raft of company results.
Thursday preview: US Q1 GDP, Barclays in focus
Investors' attention on Thursday will be on a first reading for U. S. gross domestic product growth during the first quarter.
US durable goods orders rise as expected in March, details weaker
Orders in the U. S. for goods made to last more than three years rose by slightly more than expected last month.
Filtronic shares rocket after inking SpaceX partnership
Filtronic's shares rocketed after announcing that it had entered into a supply agreement with SpaceX.
Wednesday preview: US corporate results, Lloyds in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Wednesday will be firmly on the U. S. , as the latest quarterly results from the country's tech heavyweights continue to roll in.
First rate cut still some way off, BoE's Pill says
The Bank of England's first interest rate cut of the current cycle remains some way off, its chief economist said.
US economic activity slows in April, PMIs show
Economic activity in the U. S. slowed last month, the results of two closely followed surveys revealed.
Tuesday preview: Global PMIs, Jupiter Fund Management in focus
Financial markets' attention on Tuesday will be trained on a raft of purchasing managers surveys due out covering manufacturing and services sector activity in the euro area, UK and U. S.
Europe close: Stocks start week on front foot as Mideast tensions ebb
Most European bourses started the week in good form with investors breathing a sigh of relief over the reduced tensions in the Middle East, at least for the moment.
Week ahead: US corporate results, PCE inflation data in focus
Investors' focus over the following was expected to shift from macroeconomics to corporate news, as the U. S. first quarter earnings season got under way.
eEnergy clinches contract with Spire Healthcare
Net zero energy services provider eEnergy clinched a deal with Spire Healthcare Group for the provision of photovoltaic systems across 38 sites.
Sunday share tips: Mitie, Costain
The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column tipped shares of Mitie to its readers, highlighting it shift from facilities management to facilities transformation.
Sunday newspaper round-up: IDS, Ocado, Foxtons
Asset manager Redwheel told regulators they should reduce the UK postal service's legal obligations. The move followed a failed buyout attempt by Daniel Kretinsky for International Distributions Services, its parent company. The billionaire investor was said to be evaluating a possible improved bid. The company meanwhile has petitioned Ofcom to let it cut the number of days per week during which it must deliver second-class mail from six to two or three. That would save the company £300m and see it shrink its workforce by 1,000.
Fed's Goolsbee says central bank needs more 'clarity' before moving on rates
A top Federal Reserve official said that the central bank needs more clarity on inflation before moving on interest rates.
Directors deals: Ashtead Technology finance director adds to holdings
Ashtead Technology's finance director sold some shares to cover her obligations with HMRC after exercising options under the company's incentive plan.
Israel hits target in Iran's central province of Isfahan in limited strike
Israel struck a target in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, where the country's nuclear installations are located.
Old Mutual gets green light from South African Prudential Authority to set up bank
Old Mutual clinched approval from the Prudential Authority to set up a bank subject to specific licence conditions.
Woodside Energy posts decline in Q1 production
Woodside Energy reported a 7% quarter-on-quarter decline in output to 44. 9 million barrels of oil equivalent per day over the three days ending in March.