Qinetiq: ‘Good’ start to year helps defence firm to play catch-up on rivals July 18, 2024 A landmark deal with NATO and the ongoing success of long-term agreements in the UK and Australia have helped defence firm Qinetiq to welcome a "good" start to the year.
FTSE 100 today: London markets poised to open higher as UK job creation likely slows July 18, 2024 Asian stocks fell amid rising US-China trade tensions. Investors now await UK employment data, the ECB decision and AJ Bell's earnings.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip to rise on sub-two per cent inflation, boosting rate cut bets July 17, 2024 Asian stocks rise amid Fed rate cut hopes, gold extends rally; investors focus on upcoming UK and Euro area CPI reports.
Ocado shares lead the FTSE 250 as chief announces ‘clear roadmap’ to profit July 16, 2024 The company told markets this morning, that it had revenue of £1.5bn, up by 12.6 per cent year on year, driven by 22 per cent growth in technology solutions.
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for caution ahead of UK inflation data July 16, 2024 Asian shares dip on China's slowdown, bitcoin rise; Asian currencies weaken against strong dollar. Eyes on Bank of America's earnings.
FTSE 100 today: London set to open soft amid US political uncertainty July 15, 2024 Asian markets were mixed. The US dollar rose on bets of a Trump victory. China's growth slows. Focus on Netflix and major banks' earnings.
FTSE 250 posts strong weekly gain as investors look at UK stocks with a ‘new pair of eyes’ July 12, 2024 "Investors are looking at the UK with the new pair of eyes and a bit more confidence," Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays Private Bank, said.
London Stock Exchange eyes fresh listings as City regulator readies sweeping shake-up July 12, 2024 The London Stock Exchange could be in line for two new listings by the end of this year in a boost to the bourse as it prepares for the biggest regulatory shake-up in three decades.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for third consecutive day of gains July 12, 2024 Asian stocks slipped as US tech shares fell, and the two-year Treasury yield dropped to a four-month low. Focus on US producer prices.
Direct Line is now on price comparison sites – what does this signify? July 11, 2024 Direct Line was one of the last big insurers to resist the lure of price comparison websites. Until now.