FTSE 100 is still battling the (long-term, low-growth) bear

FTSE 100 is still battling the (long-term, low-growth) bear

The FTSE 100’s brief flirtation with a bear market back in February may seem like a long time ago, as the index stands some 15%...

Thu, 12/05/2016 - 09:32

ITV, TalkTalk and Mondi

The blue-chip index opened lower taking its cue from overnight declines on US and Asian markets. Investors will be focusing on a glut of economic...

Thu, 12/05/2016 - 09:19

Barratt Developments, National Express and C&C

Blue-chips edged lower in early trading ahead of UK production data with investors also sensitive to US crude-oil inventories figures this afternoon and the Federal...

Wed, 11/05/2016 - 09:27

Bovis Homes, easyJet and Capita

The FTSE 100 made a positive start despite mixed overnight performances on Wall Street and in Asia.

“House builder Bovis Homes has brushed off fears...

Tue, 10/05/2016 - 09:19

High-yield is rallying but keep an eye on the credit cycle

High-yield is rallying but keep an eye on the credit cycle

 

In the past month several Governments have dangled a carrot or two in front of income-hunters, in the knowledge they have debts to fund while...

Mon, 09/05/2016 - 09:35

Greggs, Dignity and Premier Veterinary Group

The FTSE 100 opened in positive territory taking its cue from early advances on Asia's main markets and with crude oil prices once again climbing...

Mon, 09/05/2016 - 09:09

InterContinental Hotels, Interserve and Hastings

The blue chip index drifted into negative territory ahead of today's US jobs figures, with Wall Street maintaining a holding pattern overnight and stocks in...

Fri, 06/05/2016 - 09:22

Weak manufacturing data raises fresh fears of British (and global) slowdown

“The first reading below 50 from the UK’s manufacturing sentiment survey since May 2013 raises fresh concerns over Britain’s economic growth prospects but also those...

Thu, 05/05/2016 - 10:24

BT, Morrisons and esure

The FTSE 100 started the day on the front foot despite Wall Street retreating overnight, on mixed economic reports, and moderate declines in Asia this...

Thu, 05/05/2016 - 09:23

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