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19-05-2013
The London Stock Exchange is considering buying a stake in Istanbul's fast-growing stock market as part of a deal that could see Turkish trades settled in the City. Borsa Istanbul has been seeking an international partner to overhaul its technology and improve the market's access to foreign investors for several months. The LSE's proposal would see Borsa Istanbul start to clear its trades through LCH Clearnet, the financial plumbing system now majority-controlled by the LSE. The Turkish exchange would also use the LSE's Millennium Exchange software, The Sunday Times reports.
17-05-2013
Some economists are fond of reminding clients every now and again that there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.
17-05-2013
The FTSE 100 rallied in afternoon trade after some better-than-expected economic data from the States, pushing the index to new five-and-a-half-year highs.
17-05-2013
A round-up of the biggest director deals today so far.
17-05-2013
Ocado Group shares leapt almost a third on Friday after Morrison Supermarkets confirmed the two are teaming up to launch its first shopping website in January next year. The partnership had been expected as the two have been in talks since Morrison announced it was moving online in its annual results in March. Online grocer Ocado will provide its technology, logistics and distribution operations to Morrison.
17-05-2013
A gloomy outlook from Europe's largest sugar producer saw food manufacturing stocks in the UK slump on Friday afternoon.
17-05-2013
Banks were making a strong rise after UBS lifted its rating for the global banking sector from 'underweight' to 'overweight', saying that the operating environment is beginning to improve. In a research report titled 'Post-crisis banking', UBS said that the tone of its Global FID conference earlier this week was "neutral to slightly positive" and banks are starting to see "improving bottom-up trends". RBS led the risers, with Lloyds close behind.
17-05-2013
After a subdued start, the FTSE 100 pushed into positive territory ahead of the opening bell in New York with financials leading the rise after a broker upgrade.
17-05-2013
The FTSE 100 registered moderate falls in early trading on Friday in aftermath of a series of disappointing economic figures, as markets pulled back after a strong showing over the last two weeks.
17-05-2013
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open down four points from yesterday's close of 6,688, ahead of the latest reading of the US consumer sentiment index, EU car registrations and the German wholesale price index.
17-05-2013
The head of the Confederation of British Industry has warned about the risks of Britain quitting the EU, saying that the Conservative party's desire for a referendum on the issue has been a "distraction from securing growth and jobs, which have to be the UK's top priority", reports The Guardian.
16-05-2013
The FTSE 100 has finally ended its long-running winning streak after poor economic data from the States dampened stocks by the close of trade on Thursday.
16-05-2013
A round-up of the biggest director deals today so far.
16-05-2013
The strong performance from the retail sector continued on Thursday after forecast-beating results from bellwether Dixons brightened the outlook for Britain's High Streets.
16-05-2013
Shares in chemicals company Synthomer dropped on Thursday after the company said demand in Europe was weaker than anticipated during March and April, driving the overall group performance lower.
16-05-2013
Insurance group Aviva, was leading the risers after it said it is delivering on its turnaround strategy.
16-05-2013
The FTSE 100 was continuing to trade within an extremely tight range on Thursday morning as investors consider how much further the rally will go given that the index is already trading at levels not seen in five and a half years.
16-05-2013
The winning streak on the FTSE 100 continued into its 11th day on Thursday as stronger-than-expected growth in Japan boosted London's benchmark index to fresh five-and-a-half-year highs.
16-05-2013
City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open up two points from yesterday's close of 6,694, rising modestly after stronger gains in the US overnight.
16-05-2013
Financial Times reports that the pace of Japanese economic growth in the first quarter was its fastest among the Group of Seven countries at 3.5 per cent. "Solid growth in consumer spending and exports suggest[s] the expansionary policies of Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister, are delivering quick and tangible results," the paper says.
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