LONDON (Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 lost ground Tuesday, snapping a five day winning streak as investors returned from a long weekend, over which the conflict in Ukraine continued to escalate, to some disappointing corporate news from the likes of Barclays and Balfou Read More

MARKET COMMENT: US Stock Futures Indicate A Flat To Slightly Higher Open

6th May 2014 12:09

LONDON (Alliance News) - US stocks are set to open flat to modestly higher Tuesday, extending the small gains posted on Monday, but with the threat of escalating tensions in Ukraine and a lack of top-tier US macro economic data, equity indices may remain within tight ranges. US equi Read More

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: AstraZeneca Asks For Investor Patience

6th May 2014 11:22

LONDON (Alliance News) - AstraZeneca Tuesday set out its defence against a GBP63 billion takeover offer from US rival Pfizer Inc, urging its investors to be patient because it is set to grow quickly after it invests in its pipeline and transforms the company over the next few Read More

TOP NEWS: AstraZeneca Expects Revenue To Double By 2023

6th May 2014 10:26

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday. ---------- COMPANIES ---------- British drugs company AstraZeneca PLC set out its defence against a GBP63 billion takeover offer from US rival Pfizer Inc, urgi Read More

CORRECT: UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Balfour Beatty Drops 18% On Profit Warning

6th May 2014 10:21

(Correcting AstraZeneca made its statement on Tuesday.) LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday. ------- FTSE 100 - WINNERS ------- Persimmon, up 3 Read More

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Balfour Beatty Drops 18% On Profit Warning

6th May 2014 10:19

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday. ------- FTSE 100 - WINNERS ------- Persimmon, up 3.6%, and Barratt Developments, up 1.8%. The h Read More

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Struggle While Pound Rallies On PMI Data

6th May 2014 09:47

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stocks are trading slightly lower Tuesday with a number of individual movers weighing on indices, while the pound has continued its recent strong run as data shows the UK service industry expanding faster-than-expected. By mid-morning Tuesday the FTSE 100 is down Read More

Aberdeen Asset Management First-Half Pretax Profit Falls By 10%

6th May 2014 07:49

LONDON (Alliance News) - Aberdeen Asset Management PLC Tuesday said first-half pretax profit fell after net revenue came under pressure due to a decrease in fees received, while operating expenses also increased in what was a difficult period for emerging markets. In a statement, Aberdeen, Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Barclays Results Dragged Down By Investment Bank

6th May 2014 07:33

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened marginally higher Tuesday despite growing tensions in Ukraine but following a modestly positive lead from Wall Street on Monday. Several major UK companies have provided quarterly updates early Tuesday. Barclays</stro Read More

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Seen Higher After Extended Weekend

6th May 2014 06:40

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stocks are expected to open marginally higher Tuesday as UK market participants return from the Bank Holiday weekend ahead of a raft of services purchasing managers' index data from the UK and across the euro area. However, focus also will be on Ukraine, where te Read More

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar - Week Ahead

6th May 2014 05:30

MARKET COMMENT: Royal Bank Of Scotland Leads FTSE 100 To Firm Close

2nd May 2014 16:24

LONDON (Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 ended modestly higher Friday ahead of a holiday weekend, having closed in positive territory every day this week. Throughout the week, the blue-chip index has been boosted by strong performances in turn by some of its key individual constituents, and Fr Read More

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