Good week for the markets but setbacks for Reckitt and Clarkson

A few disappointments regarding growth levels and profit warnings failed to sour what was otherwise a decent week on the markets with the FTSE 100 having...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Record caught by dollar weakness, outflows and change to fees

Record (REC) 43p

Loss to date: 6.8%

Original entry point: Buy at 46.12p 22 June 2017

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Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Investors should flick the switch on Strix

Many investors will already be customers of Strix (KETL:AIM) without necessarily knowing it. The company makes kettle controls and safety devices on 70m...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Focusrite shares soar after stellar half year results

Focusrite (TUNE:AIM) 437.5p

Gain to date: 35%

Original entry price: Buy at 324p, 30 Nov 2017

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Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Eurozone relief... but for how long?

The latest composite purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Eurozone came in slightly better than expected, helping to ease fears of a slowdown in the...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Costa Coffee to go, Persimmon faces up to shareholders, Boohoo growth overshadows margin pressure

“A weak trading session on Wall Street, driven by disappointing corporate earnings and a spike in the yields on government bonds, saw the FTSE 100...

Wed, 25/04/2018 - 10:03

FTSE storms ahead, Melrose updates on GKN trading and Focusrite amplifies the small cap space

“It’s another positive day for the FTSE 100, advancing 0.4% to 7,429 and extending a winning streak since late March. The UK blue chip index...

Tue, 24/04/2018 - 09:43

FTSE 100 keeps rising, Capita relief despite heavily discounted fundraise, Rotork in strong demand and Clarkson sinks on profit warning

“After a decent showing last week, the FTSE 100 has continued to shine with a small advance on Monday to 7,370. Financial services, mining and...

Mon, 23/04/2018 - 09:48

Sunny end to the week for UK stock market, Royal Mail boss is twelfth FTSE 100 CEO to be replaced this year and Reckitt Benckiser misses expectations

“The FTSE 100 has made an impressive comeback since hitting a year-to-date low of 6,888 on 26 March. The blue chip index has risen by...

Fri, 20/04/2018 - 10:05

FTSE comeback, Debenhams’ latest disaster and Weir doubles down on resources

“The FTSE 100 gains 0.2% to 7,333.07 as yesterday’s weak inflation figures continue to weigh on the pound. Around 70% of constituents’ earnings come from...

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 10:29

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