Editor's Picks
FTSE 100 Movers: Miners soaring high
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Miners were dominating the top risers on Monday, after the sector was given a boost from rising metal prices.
Europe afternoon: PMI data prompts reverse
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The bright start to the week failed to last out the morning, with the major benchmark indices surrendering early gains, after .
Tom Tom roundly beats earnings consensus despite lower revenue
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Shares of Dutch navigation equipment company Tom Tom are rising 15% after reporting a 53% jump in third quarter earnings to €28.9m.
Eurozone: Higher than expected industrial orders figures
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Industrial orders grew by 1.9% on month (6.2% on year) during the month of August according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Eurozone business sentiment contracted sharply, more than expected
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The Markit preliminary composite purchasing managers´ index (PMI) for the month of octobre has fallen to 47.2 points, from 49.1 the month before, its lowest reading since July 2009.
Fuller's acquires five new pubs
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Brewer and inns owner Fuller, Smith & Turner is to take ownership of five pubs currently owned by rival Marston's at the start of November in a £16m move that will increase its reach in Central London and add 58 bedrooms to the hotels side of the business.
Eurozone business sentiment contracted sharply, more than expected
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The Markit preliminary composite purchasing managers´ index (PMI) for the month of octobre has fallen to 47.2 points, from 49.1 the month before, its lowest reading since July 2009.
London midday: Miners build on gains
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The Footsie had come down from its earlier highs by midday, trading below the 5,500 mark. However, a strong performance from the mining sector helped the blue chip index keep its head above water, while investors look ahead to the next crucial meeting in the Eurozone on Wednesday.
London midday: Miners build on gains
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The Footsie had come down from its earlier highs by midday, trading below the 5,500 mark. However, a strong performance from the mining sector helped the blue chip index keep its head above water, while investors look ahead to the next crucial meeting in the Eurozone on Wednesday.
Europe open: Stocks climb after summit meeting
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The package aimed at resolving the European debt crisis may not be fully finished yet, but European markets have expressed approval at the progress being made, after a number of measures were outlined over the week-end after the Brussels summit meeting of European Union leaders.
Broker snap: Evolutions pleased with IHG's US growth
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Evolution Securities has maintained its buy rating on Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza owner InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), following the release of the group's third quarter US performance.
Broker snap: A 'barren' year ahead for Debenhams, says UBS
Monday 24 Oct 2011
UBS has raised its target price for department store group Debenhams but kept its neutral rating on the stock, saying that there is "little on the horizon" for the current year.
Broker snap: A 'barren' year ahead for Debenhams, says UBS
Monday 24 Oct 2011
UBS has raised its target price for department store group Debenhams but kept its neutral rating on the stock, saying that there is "little on the horizon" for the current year.
Morning broker round-up
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Debenhams: UBS ups target from 60p to 70p, neutral recommendation maintained.
Alterian rejects SDL's £50m offer
Monday 24 Oct 2011
FTSE 250 translation software firm SDL, which sent a non-binding indicative offer for marketing software company Alterian on Friday, has had its offer rejected.
Chinese manufacturing recovers slightly in October
Monday 24 Oct 2011
The preliminary Markit seasonally adjusted purchasing managers´ index for the month of October has come in at a 5 month high of 51.1 points following last month´s reading of 49.9.
Gem sells the Letšeng Star
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Diamond miner Gem Diamonds is to pocket around $16.5m through the sale of the Letšeng Star, the 14th largest white diamond on record.
Market overview: FTSE 100 up 14
Monday 24 Oct 2011
1035: Mining stocks are still leading gains on the London benchmark, although Lloyds has made its way into the head of the pack, following news that it still considers the flotation of 630 bank branches which it has been ordered to dispose of to be an option. On the broader market shares of database technology company Alterian are flying 26% higher following a take-over bid from SDL Corp.. FTSE
London open: Miners in demand , Footsie above 5,500
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Eurozone hopes and positive manufacturing data from China meant that the UK markets started the week in a bullish mood. The FTSE 100 jumped above the 5,500 mark in the opening minutes.
London open: Miners in demand , Footsie above 5,500
Monday 24 Oct 2011
Eurozone hopes and positive manufacturing data from China meant that the UK markets started the week in a bullish mood. The FTSE 100 jumped above the 5,500 mark in the opening minutes.
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