Homes, holidays and health services

The headline index confounded forecasts and opened with modest gains despite the c.5% fall in Japan's Nikkei overnight.

“Home-builder Redrow (LSE:RDW) has side-stepped the slowdown in...

Tue, 09/02/2016 - 09:09


Gold, storage and technology

The FTSE 100 opened its weekly account in positive territory taking its cue from Asian markets although volatile oil prices continue to hamper any positive...

Mon, 08/02/2016 - 09:10


Takeaways, commodities and pits

FTSE indices tip-toed higher at the start the last session of the week with investors keeping a close eye on US payroll data later today.

“Online...

Fri, 05/02/2016 - 09:19


How to look for a port in a monetary storm

And so the good ship Central Bank sails deeper into uncharted waters. A mere one week after denying such measures would be required, Bank of...

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 14:26


Oil, drugs and miners

The FTSE100 opened strongly encouraged by Wall Street's strong finish to an up-and-down day and following a mini recovery overnight in oil prices and an...

Thu, 04/02/2016 - 09:33


Weak US sentiment data

“The slide in the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) non-manufacturing sentiment survey is a nasty surprise for those who remain convinced the US economy is...

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 16:09


Property, papers and recycling

FTSE indices were lower in early trading as UK equities continued to track volatile oil markets, with Chinese growth concerns also lurking in the background....

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 09:38


What next for Lloyds after Osborne delays share sale

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has surprised the markets by postponing the proposed sale of the Government’s final 9% stake in Lloyds, which...

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 15:00


Oil, offers and online shopping

The headline index lost further ground in early trading with BP sliding following its full year figures and BHP Billiton falling after a downgrade by...

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 09:16


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