These were some of the worst investments of 2015 December 10, 2015 From a slowdown in the Chinese economy to the Greek debt crisis, a number of events burnt the hands of even the shrewdest investors this year. Here’s a round-up of some of the worst. Mounting fears China’s economy is slowing at a greater pace than previously thought gave investors a bumpy ride in 2015. China’s [...]
FTSE closes flat as the oil and metal rout ends – London Report December 10, 2015 THE FTSE 100 index closed down yesterday despite a number of miners shaking off a volatile start to the day to close higher. The index closed 0.14 per cent down at 6,126 points, even though gains were seen at companies including Glencore, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, as well as Ashtead Group. “It [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes down despite miners making gains December 9, 2015 The FTSE 100 index closed down today despite a number of miners shaking off a volatile start to the day to close higher. The index closed 0.14 per cent down at 6,126 points, even though gains were seen at companies including Glencore, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, as well as Ashtead Group. "It would appear that a weaker US [...]
Anglo American’s share price drags down the FTSE 100 again December 9, 2015 Miners opened higher this morning, but the rally was short-lived, with some of the UK's commodity giants dragging the FTSE 100 into the red by mid-morning. The UK's top blue-chip index was 0.34 per cent down at 6,114 points in mid-morning trade. Anglo American dropped for the second day in a row, plunging 11 per [...]
Miners see big sell offs pushing the FTSE downward – London Report December 9, 2015 The FTSE 100 index closed down last night, led lower by miners. The index shut 1.42 per cent down at 6,135.22 points. Anglo American’s share price fell 12.29 per cent, while Rio Tinto’s followed, dropping 8.37 per cent. Glencore was down 6.92 per cent, while Antofagasta and BHP Billiton dropped 7.57 per cent and 5.54 [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes down on miners December 8, 2015 The FTSE 100 index closed down today, led lower by miners who followed Anglo American. The index shut 1.42 per cent down at 6,135 points. "Once the world knew that Anglo-American was unlikely to pay any dividend for 2015-2016, the mining sector was put to the sword for the day. Anglo American at one point saw [...]
Share price of Peppa Pig maker Entertainment One plummets as brokers’ sentiment falls December 8, 2015 Entertainment One's share price plummeted in late morning trade after a number of brokers either reduced their target price or downgraded the company's stock. Shares were down 11.51 per cent at 156p per share, leading the FTSE 250 lower, which was itself 0.38 per cent down at 17,290 points. Read more: eOne brings home the bacon as profits fly The company's share price [...]
FTSE 100 index opens lower on miners, including Anglo American and BHP Billiton December 8, 2015 The FTSE 100 index opened down this morning, led lower by miners. Again. The UK's blue-chip index opened 0.25 per cent down at 6,208 points, led lower by Anglo American and BHP Billiton. Anglo opened 2.76 per cent down at 358.7p per share, while BHP Billiton's stock flopped 3.53 per cent to 737p per share. Anglo American today set out [...]
Countdown to Christmas 2015: Seven losers of the year featuring Sepp Blatter, Ukip and the England rugby team December 5, 2015 For every glorious sporting triumph, history-making achievement, scientific breakthrough, artistic masterpiece or political triumph achieved in 2015, there has been a fall from grace to go with it. Whether it's an ousted president, collapsed share price or corporate disaster, for this lot, 2016 can't come soon enough. Read more: Beer, burritos and gifs: This was crowdfunding in 2015 [...]
At the close: FTSE 100 index closes down as miners suffer losses December 4, 2015 The FTSE 100 index closed down today, led lower by miners, while tourism stocks also dropped. The UK's top blue-chip index closed 0.59 per cent down at 6,238 points, marking four successive days of losses and the first weekly decline in three weeks. Miners wiped out gains they made earlier in the day, with Glencore closing 3.25 per [...]