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Bellway soothes Brexit nerves for housebuilders

"Higher-than-expected sales completions, a 13% jump in the weekly reservation rate and an increased order backlog are all chiming with investors in FTSE 250 house...

Wed, 14/06/2017 - 10:59

Smiles all round at Boohoo.com after strong update

“A better-than-expected 78% jump in first-quarter sales on a like-for-like basis is putting a smile on the face of investors in Boohoo.com today, as...

Thu, 08/06/2017 - 10:50

Latest FTSE 100 reshuffle shows e-commerce is a key theme as investors continue to seek growth

"The latest reshuffle of the FTSE 100 is due to be confirmed this evening and based on current market capitalisations Hikma Pharmaceuticals and ...

Wed, 31/05/2017 - 10:39

Five things to like about M&S’ full-year figures and five things to worry about

"Early gains in Marks & Spencer shares are taking the stock to fresh 12-month highs as chief executive Steve Rowe targets further strategic and operational...

Thu, 25/05/2017 - 11:23

Cash flow optimism boosts Vodafone after thumping loss

"Higher cash flow and yet another dividend increase are giving a boost to Vodafone’s shares but the juicy 5.5% yield looks necessary to compensate...

Tue, 16/05/2017 - 11:04

Morrisons maintains its momentum as Next stumbles again

"Over the past 12 months Morrisons shares are up by 26% and Next’s are down by 20% and today’s numbers show why," says...

Thu, 04/05/2017 - 14:34

Stocks to consider if the market totally loses its nerve around the General Election

“A crunching 2.5% fall in the FTSE 100 welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister of a snap General Election on 8 June and further...

Thu, 20/04/2017 - 12:03

Snap election - Stock markets unlikely to be rattled for long

“Nerves surrounding exactly what would be in Prime Minister Theresa May’s unscheduled statement today explain why the FTSE 100 fell so sharply at the opening...

Tue, 18/04/2017 - 14:18

Booker doubts, price pressure and pension deficit take shine off Tesco turnaround story

“Rising (adjusted) profits, falling debts and a planned return to the dividend list in 2017-18 all suggest that boss Dave Lewis’ planned turnaround at grocery...

Wed, 12/04/2017 - 13:56

Bank of England unlikely to flinch as inflation shows first signs of easing

“March’s headline inflation figure in the UK, as measured by the ONS’ new preferred measure of CPIH, flattened out at 2.3% and the Bank of...

Tue, 11/04/2017 - 13:48

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