Bitcoin frenzy, Brexit boost for UK stock, what to do with lockdown savings, and the billion-pound IPOs

It’s the two B’s this week on the podcast – bitcoin and Brexit – as we explain why the cryptocurrency is winning new fans and...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 13:45


FTSE builds on gains amid strong China trade, corporate updates and US stimulus hopes

The FTSE 100 built on its earlier gains to trade materially higher by Thursday lunchtime as a mix of positive corporate updates, strong Chinese trade...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 12:07


Tesco is a Christmas winner and Boohoo faces cost headwinds

“The FTSE 100 made modest gains on Thursday as a measure of calm returned to stock markets after a volatile start to the New Year,”...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 11:25


Persimmon shares fail to build any momentum after trading update

Persimmon’s shares are sagging slightly after the company’s trading update, even though there are no great surprises in their either way. The slide probably...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 10:32


CyanConnode revenue rises on increased shipments

CyanConnode reported a rise in revenue in the nine-month period ended December 2020 on increased shipments.

Revenue for the period were £3.4 million, compared with...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 10:03


Network International revenue ahead of guidance

Digital commerce company Network International Holdings said that revenue for 2020 was ahead of guidance, totalling $284 million.

Underlying Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 10:00


Gear4music lifts earnings guidance on stronger start to new year

Online music retailer Gear4music upgraded its core earnings guidance for fiscal 2021 and said it had made a stronger than expected start to the year....

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 09:59


FTSE 100 climbs on news of £2 trillion US stimulus

The FTSE 100 rose this morning as president elect Joe Biden's proposed $2 trillion of spending to help stimulate the US economy helped boost sentiment....

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 09:45


Biffa warns second lockdown to have larger impact, but still expects to meet annual expectations

Waste management company Biffa said the current lockdown was expected to have a more material impact than the second lockdown on a hit to volumes,...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 09:43


Wizz Air launches €500m debut bond

Wizz Air said it has issued €500 million in three-year bonds at an interest rate of 1.35%.

The budget carrier says proceeds of the bonds,...

Thu, 14/01/2021 - 09:40


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