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How the Tesco-Booker deal stacks up against the four key tests for any M&A deal

“It is hard to divine whether investors are more enthusiastic about Tesco’s promise to recommence dividend payments or its proposed merger with retailer and...

Fri, 27/01/2017 - 14:00

What might Trump’s inauguration mean for stock markets?

“Markets need to be careful what they wish for if they see Trump as the new Ronald Reagan, at least in 2017,” explains Russ Mould,...

Wed, 18/01/2017 - 14:22

The leaders and laggards in the FTSE 100’s winning streak

The FTSE 100 ended last week above the 7,300 mark for the first time, having set a record 14 straight daily gains and 12 new...

Mon, 16/01/2017 - 11:27

Festive figures suggest Argos could yet prove a coup for Sainsbury’s Coupe

“A 5%-plus share price rise at the opening in Sainsbury’s shares reflects both investor’s delight to see a return to like-for-like sales growth at...

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 10:56

Seasonal supermarket sweep takes Morrisons’ shares to three-year high

“A 2.9% increase in like-for-like sales (excluding fuel and VAT) is sweeping shares in Morrisons to a three-year high as boss David Potts’ turnaround...

Tue, 10/01/2017 - 11:00

Persimmon offers some reassurance to investors in house builders

“Bovis’ post-Christmas profit warning may have rocked the house builders’ sector but Persimmon’s trading statement today offers some reassurance, especially as it comes...

Thu, 05/01/2017 - 10:28

Next starts reporting season with a seasonal stink bomb

“A profit warning from Next means the Christmas trading statement season from the nation’s retailers is starting with a bang of the wrong kind,”...

Wed, 04/01/2017 - 10:46

Unchanged third-quarter GDP growth estimate offers comfort but still raises questions

“As arguments continue to rumble over whether the Office for Budget Responsibility is too bearish on the UK economy and the implications of Brexit, Chancellor...

Fri, 25/11/2016 - 16:21

How could a contested US election affect the markets?

The FBI’s decision not to investigate Hillary Clinton is reviving claims from Donald Trump that the election is fixed and raises the prospect of him...

Tue, 08/11/2016 - 10:39

Apple’s earnings forecast highlights core challenge for the company

“Apple’s fourth-quarter figures may have beaten the analysts’ consensus forecasts but the sense of disappointment with the Californian’s firm’s guidance for the first-quarter of...

Wed, 26/10/2016 - 15:59

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