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FTSE 100 ends higher as food groups power gains on takeover battle
Around 3.15pm, the UK blue chip index was up over 21 points at 7,299, not far from the day’s peak of 7,307, and well above the day’s low of 7,253.
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FTSE stocks powered higher by financials, non-farm payrolls
FTSE 100 stocks closed higher on Friday, offered a leg up by surprisingly strong US non-farm payrolls number and financial stocks confident burdensome US regulation was about to get scaled back
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FTSE 100 stocks end flat as BT counterweighs a miners’ rally
FTSE 100 stocks closed flat on Tuesday, with miners’ gaining, but telecoms group BT topped the losers after the business endured a £8bn hit. Tickers ended remarkably resilient in the wake of the UK Supreme Court’s decision that the HM Gover
Broadcaster ITV spotlighted in bullish Goldman Sachs media note
It added ITV to its ‘Conviction Buy’ list, highlighting "content exposure, upside to consensus ad forecasts, M&A potential and low valuation.”
FTSE 100 shares mark 14th successive record close
FTSE 100 shares continued their solid rally and even if it was Friday the 13th it was the 14th successive record high close for the blue-chip ticker, built this time by the construction sector
City broker says ITV bosses are here to stay (for now)
Liberum's Ian Whittaker rates ITV as ‘the top pick’ in the sector and he isn't expecting the broadcaster's top brass to leave anytime soon.
Zak Mir tips three big names to do well in 2017
Mir has gone for giants in the oil, pharma and broadcasting sectors
Brexit and Trump key to how 2017 unfolds
Richard Hunter is keeping tabs on AstraZeneca, GSK and ITV as we head into 2017
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FTSE 100 shares extend gains as Wall Street rallies
FTSE 100 shares extended gains in the second half of Tuesday to close comfortably up in tendem with record-breaking gains on Wall Street
Mining minnows North River Resources and Amur Minerals see some pain
Shares in North River Resources dropped 10% as it said that it has completed drilling on the Namib project in Namibia but it is not expecting a lift in the amount of indicated mineral resources until more drilling has been undertaken
FTSE 100 shares fall despite oil gains
The London market slid despite shares in oil companies being boosted by a jump in oil prices
FTSE 100 shares taken higher by Sky
FTSE 100 shares closed higher on Friday, after Wall Street recorded another set of record high indices and it was announced just before closing time that 21st Century Fox plans to take over UK broadcaster Sky PLC
Entertainment One shares collapse as interims miss expectations
The City and investors alike were disappointed by Tuesday’s half-year results
Is it time to rumble in the jungle with ITV? Not according to this leading broker
With the shares trading on forward earnings multiple of just 10-times some investors might be tempted to call ITV's "bottom" and buy the shares today. But a leading City number cruncher urges caution.
AstraZeneca a highlight for a busy City schedule for Thursday
AstraZeneca, Vedanta, Halfords, and SuperGroup were among those in Thursday's diary.
Week Ahead: US election takes centre stage
Aside from the election, several UK retailers have results due next week
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RBS still 'mired' in legacy issues
A look at some analyst views from around the City on Friday
ITV discount unwarranted, reckons Credit Suisse
For ITV, Credit Suisse has lowered its net advertising revenue (NAR) growth forecast for 2016
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Cobham's year of woe may be ending, says broker Exane
It is doubtful of a pick-up next year though suggests Cobham as a potential recovery play if new management’s plan is appreciated by investors.
Sky and ITV in play after £70bn Time Warner bid
Two leading brokers have taken a closer look at what AT&T's £70bn bid for Time Warner means for the two main UK broadcasters.
FTSE 100 closes higher with miners but fresh record high eludes
London’s FTSE 100 index closed higher thanks to miners, but well off a late surge as a fresh record high eluded it
AT&T pulls trigger on Time Warner deal; could ITV be next on the bidding block?
Charter Comms and Time Warner Cable; NBCUniversal and Dreamworks; and now AT&T and Time Warner. Who's next?
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FTSE 100 drops on miners and drugs
FTSE 100 shares fell on Monday led by pharma Hikma
FTSE 100 stocks edge higher as bank stocks brush off ECB policy
FTSE 100 stocks edged higher on Thursday led by bank stocks, even as their euro zone cousins counted the cost of continued low interest rates signalled by the European Central Bank
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Lower pound means chemical cos are quids in
Is it really that simple that a falling pound means UK-based chemical companies make shed loads more money?
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Brokers: Barclays like media firms, just not ITV
ITV and Inmarsat were the only two media and telecoms firms downgraded by Barclays in its latest note on the industry
Entertainment One ‘not impacted’ by ITV bid, says City broker
“We are pleased to see that the abortive M&A activity over the summer has not impacted operational performance”
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"Pigs Won't Fly" says Peel Hunt on ITV'S bid drop
A look at some early broker views from the City
ITV to withdraw Entertainment One takeover proposal
“It appears this value is different to the level at which the board of eOne would currently engage in a more formal process.”
KKR may gazump ITV with bid for 'Peppa Pig' maker Entertainment One
The 'Peppa Pig' cartoon series maker is definitely "in play", with KKR said to be mulling a bid
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London stocks mark 5th successive session of gains as financials rise
London’s blue-chip ticker ended Wednesday higher for a fifth successive session after financial stocks put weaker energy stocks in their place
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Rightmove climbing ladder despite Brexit gloom - broker
Some early broker stances and target prices on Thursday
Builders and building materials
UK shares rise as a session of superlatives grips the City
London blue-chip shares closed Wednesday at a more than one-year high, AIM paper had its best level in over two years, and mid-caps briefly beat pre-Brexit levels
Footsie perks up after shot in arm from Glaxosmithkline
Shares in GSK rose 25p, or 1.5%, to 1692p after it reported a 4% rise in group sales to £6.5bn
Risers & Fallers: Kimberly Enterprises, LMS Capital, Metro Bank, Morgan Advanced Materials, TechFinancials, Xcite
The interims from Morgan Advanced Materials and Metro Bank pleased the market
ITV cuts costs as 'Brexit' hits advertising
Free-to-air broadcaster reports flat advertising revenue amid EU vote fears
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FTSE 100 Index rises on upbeat economic data
The FTSE 100 Index rose 16.8 points to 6740.83 as second quarter UK GDP growth rose
PREVIEW: Investors hoping Apple will bear fruit
Maker of iPhone likely to report slower device sales although services are tipped to have done well
London blue chips sag but takeover talk buoys midcaps
London shares ended lower on Monday, as the weight of negative economic data finally overwhelmed a market propped up earlier in the session by takeover talk
Takeover news boosts stocks despite more economic woe
William Hill gets takeover approach from Rank Group and 888
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FTSE 100 Index rises ahead of busy week
The FTSE 100 Index picked up 22.9 points to 6753.39
WEEK AHEAD: Blue-chips aplenty due to update market
The first of the big companies reports on Tuesday when BP PLC (LON:BP.) issues a trading statement
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Brexit Watch – UK corporate sentiment deteriorating, says survey
A new survey from Credit Suisse makes for grim reading for any business leader
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Burberry Group shake-up well-received
Burberry’s surprise boardroom change yesterday gets plaudits from UBS
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Brokers: Mixed outlook for media firms
Brokers were mixed in their outlook for media companies, with Liberum taking a particularly bullish view on the sector
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Brokers: Henderson and Tullow Oil downgraded by brokers
Henderson Group and Tullow Oil were both downgraded by brokers on Thursday
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Brokers pick their winners post-Brexit
Broadcaster ITV was downgraded, as was airline group IAG
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Brokers: Liberum shares its post-Brexit and Bremain tips
Liberum offers its stock tips should the UK decide to leave the EU or should it decide to stay
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Markets brace for meltdown on referendum result
Brokers and spreadbetting firms have taken precautions - extra staff, extended hours, and higher margin requirements - but will it be enough to cope with Friday's potential for stock market pandemonium?
Sky Deutschland pays 80% more for German football rights
The new four-year deal with the German Professional Football Association is almost double what the firm paid last time around, splitting opinion amongst brokers
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Acacia Mining is good opportunity for investors – Credit Suisse
A look at some broker tips on Friday morning, including ITV and Acacia Mining
UK blue chips rouse themselves while Aim's indices run out of steam
The Footsie's Friday finale was enough to drag the index into positive territory for the week, with a 13 point, or 0.2%, rise.
FTSE100 lower at lunch on Brexit fears
UK blue chips and small caps were trailing lower on Friday lunchtime, due to Brexit worries
Most followed, including BoE, Brexit, ITV, ZincOx Resources and Ferrum Crescent
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ITV sees higher profits despite advertising market uncertainty
The free-to-air broadcaster said it had a good start to 2016
Preview - ITV and Cairn Energy among those reporting
Thursday sees Cairn Energy and ITV reporting among others
Week Ahead: Summit Therapeutics to reflect on year of unrelenting progress
News flow for the drugs developer has been nothing but positive this year
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Next forecasts lopped again after crazy April weather
Also featured: ITV, Clinigen, Breedon Aggregates
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UK shares don't move needle much: Weatherly International stands out
UK shares went higher on Thursday, but small caps were making slightly better ground than Footsie.
Small caps and FTSE 100 both hold steady
FTSE AIM All-share added 0.19% to 732.6, while FTSE100 was three points better at 6,367, another new high for the year.
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Berenberg fizzes up price target on Fevertree Drinks plc
German bank Berenberg is all fizzed up about tonic water and mixer firm Fevertree and has upgraded the target price...
Risers & Fallers: Cambria Africa, Anglo American, Litebulb, Driver...
Below are some of the main news-driven changes in London at 4.15pm
ITV hopes for Euro 2016 football boost as profits rise
ITV said advertising revenue in the first quarter was likely to be flat but second quarter should be better
Wednesday’s agenda - ITV to broadcast full year earnings
Among those reporting tomorrow are ITV, which will post full year earnings.
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Quartix upgraded by Finncap after upbeat results
Quartix, Sky, ITV, Kerry Group, Intu Properties and HSBC are all in Monday’s broker spotlight.
New era for ITV as Sir Peter Bazalgette appointed chairman
Bazalgette has been chosen to succeed Archie Norman as chairman of the TV group, which could mark a greater focus on content, brokers suggested.
Risers & Fallers - Tyratech, Mariana Resources, The People's Operator, DQ..
Main share price risers and fallers in London at around 1.45pm
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JP Morgan prefers precious metals over bulks
Heavyweight JP Morgan Cazenove becomes the latest house to paint a gloomy picture for mining stocks in 2016 but says it prefers precious metals to bulk commodities in a note on Monday.
ITV: Three candidates emerge to replace Norman
Commentators have already begun speculating about the identity of the new chairman.
FTSE 100 reverses course to end in red
In thin trading, the top-share index lapsed into the red, with oil heavyweights weighing the Footsie down
Stocks rise as traders shrug off uncertain Spanish poll result
The Footsie gained 57 points by lunchtime while French and German markets also rose
Monday’s followed - Star Wars, Easter eggs and ITV
Star Wars, ITV, and Easter eggs were among the unlikely web offerings attracting interest today.
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FTSE 100 closes lower on Tuesday on China and commodity worries
Miners and commodity stocks slumped after a rating agency sounded a bearish note on China and commodity prices
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China and commodity pessimism undermine shares
A bigger-than-expected global hit from China would threaten world economy - Moody's
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Top-flight shares dip amid China woe and US rate jitters
The FTSE 100 Index pared early gains to stand 10.72 points off at 6284 in early trading
ITV forecasts double-digit rise in profit this year
Broadcaster said revenue rose 13% to £2bn in the nine months to September 30
Week Ahead: TalkTalk has some explaining to do
There are bigger companies reporting this week, such as Sainsbury's, Prudential, SABMiller and Rolls-Royce, but few will command as much coverage as TalkTalk,
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FTSE100 ends lower on mixed day for European markets
The FTSE100 ended 25 points lower to 6,352 as oil stocks also made an appearance near the bottom of the index.
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Commodity gloom hits market after China data
The FTSE 100 Index pared gains to stand 16.06 points adrift at 6361
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London market rises as traders give China benefit of doubt
The FTSE 100 Index lifted 24.9 points to 6402 in early trading
ITV buys Northern Ireland broadcaster UTV for £100mln
ITV said the deal would strengthen its UK free-to-air business
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Liberum upbeat on ITV after press report
Liberum has repeated broadcasting giant ITV as a "top pick" on chatter of the introduction of what's called re-transmission revenues.
Monday's most followed, including 'Black Monday', Punch Taverns, ITV, BT Sport and African Potash
'Black Monday', as it has already been dubbed, as the global rout continues, also bought a clutch of corporate offerings...
ITV may beat expectations with “good” Rugby World Cup
ITV, AMEC Foster Wheeler, Compass, Drax and Glencore are in Thursday's broker spotlight
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FTSE 100 fades after US jobs data
The FTSE 100 closed at 6,718, down 29 points on the day but up 22 points on what was a busy week.
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Footsie in wait-and-see mode ahead of US jobs report
The US jobs report could give a pointer to when the starting pistol will be fired on the cycle of interest rate rises
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FTSE 100 eases lower ahead of US employment data
Footsie was twelve points lower at 6,735 aged of non-farm payrolls.
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Risers & Fallers: African Potash, Vedanta, Superglass, ECR, Avocet and more...
African Potash rose again while Avocet Mining's shares continue to be volatile.
FTSE fades after US jobs data
The top-share index saw the week's gains roughly halved
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Rolls Royce and ITV among gainers as FTSE100 closes higher
Rolls Royce and ITV were among the big name risers as Britain's blue chips closed higher on Friday.
ITV shares continue north as Liberty Global raises stake
Shares in television broadcaster ITV continued their ascendency on Friday...
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FTSE 100 lower despite ITV M&A rumours
The company couldn’t drag the FTSE 100 higher, which was down 7.5 points to 6,661.
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A possible buy-back should worry Lloyds investors
Lloyds, Provident Financial, Weir, Drax and Diageo were all in Friday’s broker spotlight
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FTSE 100 flat on China and Greece concerns
In London, the FTSE 100 was 6 points higher to 6,674.
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Rolls Royce and ITV among gainers as FTSE100 closes higher
The company couldn’t drag the FTSE 100 higher, which was down 7.5 points to 6,661.
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Footsie shrugs off China woe on M&A cheer
Swiss insurer Zurich is mulling a bid for UK rival RSA
Advertising recovery and TV production boost ITV
Programme production arm ITV Studios lifted revenue 23%
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Takeover news helps Footsie leave China gloom behind
Takeover talk helped Footsie to recover from tough Monday session
Watchdog says public service broadcasters doing well but must change
Ofcom says audience satisfaction with public service broadcasters is high