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MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Closes Higher On First Day Of New Quarter

1st Apr 2014 16:30

LONDON (Alliance News) -The FTSE 100 closed higher Tuesday, as positive US sentiment driven by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggesting the US economy will be supported for some time to come rolled through most of Asia and into the European session.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Read More

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Weir Group Leads Flurry Of M&A Activity

1st Apr 2014 12:05

LONDON (Alliance News) - <strong>Weir Group</strong>'s takeover approach to Finnish rival Metso is the biggest of a flurry of deals and potential deals announced Tuesday, with <strong>GKN</strong> acquiring the William's Formula 1 team parent's hybrid engine unit and <strong>Capita</strong> bo Read More

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Babcock Rises Again; Weir Drops Sharply

1st Apr 2014 10:59

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday.<br /><br />-------<br /><br />FTSE 100 - WINNERS<br /><br /><strong>Aberdeen Asset Management</strong>, up 6.1%. The asset manager estimates net outflows slowed to ap Read More

TOP NEWS: Weir Group Confirms Merger Approach To Finland's Metso

1st Apr 2014 10:22

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Tuesday.<br />----------<br /><strong>COMPANIES</strong><br />----------<br />The <strong>Weir Group</strong> PLC and Finland's Metso Oyj confirmed that Glasgow-based Weir has made an unsolicited proposal to Metso for a me Read More

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Pushes Higher; Pound Dips On PMI Data

1st Apr 2014 09:39

LONDON (Alliance News) - Major stocks indices are higher across the UK and Europe Tuesday, while the pound as dipped against the dollar following a weaker-than-expected reading of the UK manufacturing industry. The FTSE 100 is up 0.4% at 6,627.10, the FTSE 250 is up 0.4 at 16,338.62, while Read More

UK BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies Raises REIT Price Targets

1st Apr 2014 09:11

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning:<br />----------<br /><strong>FTSE 100</strong><br />----------<br />GOLDMAN RAISES INTL AIRLINES GROUP (IAG) PRICE TARGET TO 430 (420) PENCE - 'NEUTRAL' <br />----------<br />BARCLAYS CUTS PRUDEN Read More

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Rathbone Brothers Acquires, Places Shares

1st Apr 2014 07:46

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened mostly higher Tuesday, following through on a strong close in NY and dovish comments from the US Federal Reserve chair.<br /><br /><strong>Rathbone Brothers</strong> has made waves early Tuesday, announcing two major acquisitions and a share placi Read More

Babcock International Wins London Fire Brigade Vehicle Management Contract

1st Apr 2014 06:56

LONDON (Alliance News) - Babcock International Group PLC said Tuesday it has been named the preferred bidder on a 21 year fleet management contract by The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority to manage London Fire Brigade's vehicle fleet. The engineering support provider's contract Read More

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Gives Up Early Gains To Close First Quarter In The Red

31st Mar 2014 16:09

LONDON (Alliance News) - The UK stock indices have closed mixed Monday, while the dollar has softened a little across the board. While equity markets initially appeared to shrug off a number of dubious economic readings to focus more on the words and possible actions of major global central banks Read More

REPEAT: UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Babcock JV Wins GBP7 Billion Nuclear Contract

31st Mar 2014 12:50

LONDON (Alliance News) - <strong>Babcock International Group</strong> is leading the FTSE 100 higher Monday after its Cavendish Fluor Partnership joint venture was selected as the preferred bidder for a GBP7 billion nuclear plant decommissioning contract.<br /><br />The joint venture with Fluo Read More

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Babcock JV Wins GBP7 Billion Nuclear Contract

31st Mar 2014 12:45

LONDON (Alliance News) - <strong>Babcock International Group</strong> is leading the FTSE 100 higher Monday after its Cavendish Fluor Partnership joint venture was selected as the preferred bidder for a GBP7 billion nuclear plant decommissioning contract.<br /><br />The joint venture with Flou Read More

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Babcock Leads FTSE 100 Risers; Insurers Rebound

31st Mar 2014 10:35

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Monday.<br /><br />-------<br /><br />FTSE 100 - WINNERS<br /><br /><strong>Babcock</strong> International Group, up 3.5%. The company said its Cavendish Fluor Partnership has Read More

Babcock Venture Named Lead Bidder For GBP7 Billion Nuclear Contract

31st Mar 2014 10:00

LONDON (Alliance News) - Babcock International Group PLC Monday said its Cavendish Fluor Partnership has been selected as the preferred bidder in the competition for a GBP7 billion contract to take ownership of Magnox Ltd and Research Sites Restoration Ltd, the site licence companies for 12 UK nu Read More

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Hold Small Gains Amid Busy Data Morning

31st Mar 2014 09:51

LONDON (Alliance News) - The UK's main stock indices are higher Monday, despite some disappointing UK mortgage approvals and lending data, while eurozone inflation data has increased the volatility of the euro, as commentators indicate an increased likelihood of action by the European Central Ban Read More

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Hit By Regulator Moves; Pound Jumps

27th Mar 2014 16:59

LONDON (Alliance News) - The main London stock indices fell on Thursday, hit by regulator intervention in the banking and energy sectors and continued concerns about Ukraine, while the pound rose to a weekly high against the dollar after UK retail sales grew much faster than expected last month.< Read More

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Hit By Regulator Moves; Pound Jumps

27th Mar 2014 16:56

LONDON (Alliance News) - The main London stock indices fell on Thursday, hit by regulator intervention in the banking and energy sectors and continued concerns about Ukraine, while the pound rose to a weekly high against the dollar after UK retail sales grew much faster than expected last month.< Read More

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Regulators Confirm UK Energy Market Review

27th Mar 2014 13:48

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK regulators have now confirmed they will investigate whether the country's major energy companies are preventing effective competition in the market, a decision that prompted British Gas parent Centrica to warn that the review could delay crucial investments in new i Read More

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Babcock, Tullow Oil Lead Blue-Chip Fallers

27th Mar 2014 13:01

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Thursday.<br /><br />-------<br /><br /><strong>FTSE 100 - WINNERS</strong><br /><br /><strong>Old Mutual</strong>, up 0.5%. The group has agreed to sell Skandia Germany and S Read More

TOP NEWS: UK Retail Sales Significantly Beat Market Expectations

27th Mar 2014 11:31

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday.<br />----------<br /><strong>COMPANIES</strong><br />----------<br /><strong>Babcock International</strong> Group PLC said it has agreed to buy helicopter form Avincis Group for GBP920 million from Investindustri Read More

MARKET COMMENT: Strong Data Boost Pound While UK Stocks Slip Again

27th Mar 2014 10:54

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK stock indices are lower Thursday but range-bound as investors keep one eye on developments in Ukraine, while the pound has jumped to a six-day high against the dollar after stronger-than-expected UK retail sales data. Following US President Barack Obama's speech Read More

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