Is the thin market to blame for the sharp falls of Provident, WPP and Dixons Carphone this week?
Traders and fund managers are typically away from their desks for most of August which sends trading volumes through the floor
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WPP PLC
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WPP is one of the world's largest communications services groups. We are made up of leading companies in: Advertising; Media Investment Management; Information, Insight & Consultancy; Public Relations & Public Affairs; Branding & Identity; Healthcare Communications;Direct, Promotion & Relationship Marketing; Specialist Communications
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FTSE 100 holds on to gains despite late swoon
The FTSE 100 was its gains eroded as the Jackson Hole chinwag got under way
American Eagle Outfitters flying high after revenues and earnings top expectations - PRE-MARKET
The share price of the clothing seller was soaring in pre-market trade like a giant bird of prey, the name of which I can't recall at the moment. Also featured: Lowe's Companies; Intra-Cellular Therapies; Paratek Therapies; Achaogen; and WP
FTSE 100 flat as investors digest mixed PMI data and look ahead to Jackson Hole
The FTSE 100 was flat while the pound took another dive against the dollar and the euro
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WPP to give an insight into health of global economy with first half numbers
WPP, Laura Ashley and Anglo Pacific are among the companies scheduled to report to the market on Wednesday
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Summer lull at its zenith on Friday with just a small cap AGM and some US consumer confidence data due
Very quiet day ahead with only an AGM for System1 Group - formerly known as Brainjuicer - and the University of Michigan preliminary consumer confidence reading for August due
Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld steps down as second quarter sales fall after cyber attack
McCain Foods chief executive Dirk Van de Put is to take over from Mondelez boss Irene Rosenfeld, who resigns in November
WPP buys French digital agency Extrême-Sensio as its Brexit-proofs with European expansion
As a result of UK referendum to leave the European Union, WPP is placing an even greater emphasis on growth in Western Continental Europe, which includes Germany, France, Italy and Spain
Deutsche Bank switches ad agencies preference from WPP Group to French rival Publicis
The German bank’s analysts have downgraded their rating for WPP to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and cut their target price to 1,750p from 1,890p
Mondelez joins Reckitt Benckiser in cutting revenue forecast after Petya cyber-attack
Mondelez expects a 3% slice off its revenue growth rate for the second quarter
Maersk says too soon to tell cost of cyber-attack after Reckitt Benckiser reveals hit to revenues
Reckitt Benckiser has cut its full year revenue guidance after a cyber-attack disrupted its ability to manufacture and distribute products
FTSE 100 enjoys late surge to ensure it finishes the week ahead
The top-share index finished up on the day and therefore up on the week also
WPP still experiencing disruptions after cyber attack
Many business in Europe and the US have been affected by the ransonware attack, known at Petya, this week
Shore Capital cuts rating for WPP as it expects short-term pricing pressures to prove tougher and more sustained
Downgrading to 'hold' from 'buy, ShoreCap said they believe WPP’s current valuation "looks fair rather than cheap, and we do not see an obvious catalyst for a re-rating”
FTSE 100 closes lower as cyber-attack hits global firms; Brexit worries
The FTSE 100 closed down over 12 points at 7,434 on Tuesday
FTSE 100 closes 51 lower amid sterling losses and Brexit worries
The pound has plummeted against the dollar on dovish remarks from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney
UBS gives lift to WPP, initiating coverage with a ‘buy’ rating and 2,050p target price
The Swiss bank's analysts said: “Despite seeing structural threats dampen organic growth, WPP looks well placed to deliver EPS growth, albeit at a slower rate"
FTSE 100 closes lower as Britain heads to the polls
The blue chip FTSE 100 index closed 28 points down at 7,449
WPP's AGM reportedly sees over 20% of investors vote against chief executive, Martin Sorrell's pay package
The Guardian’s website reported that a total of 21.3% of WPP shareholders either voted against Sorrell’s £48m pay package or abstained at the company’s 45th annual meeting
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FTSE 100 closes below 7,500 ahead of UK election
FTSE 100 closed below the 7,500 level as traders sit and wait it out..
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Storm brewing outside, but Hurricane Energy shareholders should be snug and happy at its annual meeting
Day ahead: Hurricane Energy AGM; full-year results from Ramsdens Holdings, RPC Group, Workspace Group
FTSE 100 closes lower as traders mull ECB policy
The FTSE 100 closed at 7,237 as the European Central Bank announced its latest policy decision
Morgan Stanley upgrades WPP's rating to ‘overweight’ for the first time since 2012
In a note to clients, the US broker’s analysts raised their rating from ‘equal-weight’ after upping their target price for shares WPP to 1,975p from 1,900p
FTSE 100 recoups some losses but Brexit worries weigh
Europe again dominated the mood in London after Article 50 day
Goldman Sachs adjusts its method in valuating European stocks
Goldman is refining sector categories in its coverage of European stocks and will be updating valuations on a weekly, instead of monthly, basis
WPP boss Martin Sorrell receives final payout from controversial share scheme
WPP's Martin Sorrell has netted more than £200mln over the past five years through a controversial share scheme
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FTSE shares fall ahead of Budget, as Paddy Power Betfair slumps
FTSE 100 shares end lower on Tuesday ahead of the Spring Budget speech on Wednesday and as Paddy Power Betfair shares slump
WPP slumps as banks cut target price after 2017 revenue warning
WPP is still an attractive investment despite saying sales growth could slow in 2017, according to JP Morgan and HSBC
FTSE 100 stocks dragged lower by miners and copper price drop shock
The FTSE 100 was down 32 points to 7,342 shortly after 3.15pm on Monday
Advertising giant WPP bearish amid loss of some major accounts and global uncertainty
Mike van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets, pointed out that investors have baulked “at a nasty combo of Q4 slowdown and disappointing outlook.”
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Agent Provocateur founder gives 3i and Mike Ashley a dressing down
What's trending: Mike Ashley's unlikely interest in sexy underwear; WPP says companies are grinding it out with a three yards and a cloud of dust running game; LSE boss to cancel retirement plans?
Global advertising giant WPP makes "relatively slow start" to current year after 2016 results hit new records
The world's largest advertising group, run by the high-profile businessman Martin Sorrell, reported 2016 like-for-like net sales growth of 3.1%.
FTSE falls ahead of Yellen, after WPP’s spin-free bad news
FTSE 100 shares closed lower on Friday, cautious ahead of comments from the US central bank chief, and beaten down by advertising behemoth WPP after it signalled a cautious outlook for 2017 which even spin could not conceal
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London Stock Exchange doing fine as an independent entity
The LSE will want to focus on its results but the market will want to know if the marriage is off.
BarCap gives WPP some love
Barclays Capital thinks WPP should be a core holding for long-term investors
WPP weak after being pulled into US Department of Justice alleged price-fixing probe
In a note to clients today, analysts at Liberum Capital said: “At this stage, it is unclear where this investigation will head but there are obvious risks to the Agency names.”
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FTSE 100 shares close higher after ECB returns to lower QE
FTSE 100 shares closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by news that the euro zone will curb its quantitative easing programme next April
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.
Trending - Uber, drivers, Mark Carney and Amur Minerals
A look at some of the big trending stories on the day
WPP top dog on FTSE 100 after results but UK growth slows
Shares in the Martin Sorrell led group added 3.28% to 1,764p in early deals though Footise as whole was down 0.4%.
FTSE 100 ends month lower despite WPP’s surge
FTSE 100 shares ended lower on Monday, despite a valiant surge from advertising behemoth WPP
Lloyds Banking and RBS to give post-Brexit vote updates
Britain's banks had enough on their plates already, but the Brexit vote made things more complicated still
Cello Group appoints new director to bolster US plans
The Cambridge graduate has spent 24 years in the advertising industry
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Sainsbury's checked out by Jefferies, which cuts target
An early look at some City analyst views on Monday morning
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Brokers: Jimmy Choo gets a "woo!" from Liberum
Companies featured: Jimmy Choo, WPP, Carillion, Ibstock,Forterra, Michelmersh Brick, Just Eat, Haydale Graphene
UK shares close lower, wary of Fed speech, pharma dragged down by Clinton remarks
London shares closed lower on Thursday, nestled in negative territory throughout the session, as investors turned wary ahead of Fed chair Janet Yellen’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday and pharma stocks were singed by Hillary Clinton’s pro
London miners reverse this week’s rally but mid-caps hit May 2015 highs
London’s top stocks closed lower on Wednesday after the global miners honeymoon was interrupted by a downbeat trading update from Glencore but mid-caps rose above 18,000 for the first time since May 2015
FTSE 100 subdued as Glencore disappoints
FTSE 100 shed 17 to 6,851, with the FTSE AIM 100 also down by a few points at 3,765.
FTSE 100 lower as mining giant Glencore weighs
London opens lower as peak holiday season and the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday keep trading volumes thin.
Preview: All eyes on Glencore's debt mountain
How far back from the brink has miner and commodities trader Glencore stepped?
Week Ahead: Persimmon expected to shrug off Brexit fears
Approvals remained ahead of last year in the run-up to the EU membership referendum but what about after it?
WPP boss Sorrell faces backlash over pay package
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has advised its members to oppose WPP’s remuneration report
PREVIEW; GameAccount Network needs more landmark deals
Other companies reporting include Lloyds Banking, Taylor Wimpey and WPP
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Anglo American plc expected to struggle with asset sales
Anglo American, Randgold Resources, Amerisur Resources, Barclays, HSBC, and Hunting were all in the broker spotlight on Monday.
FTSE 100 on course to set new high for 2016
Metals prices are on the up taking mining stocks with them
FTSE 100's advance driven by miners
Miners were doing much of the heavy listing in early trading
WPP Group's Sorrell warns against "Don Draperish" optimism
2015 was a good year despite the absence of a major global sporting contest. This year the Olympics, Euro 2016 and the US presidential election should boost marketing spend
FTSE 100 to amble higher
Results from WPP and the LSE both showed strong top-line growth
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Beaufort Securities Breakfast Alert Alecto Minerals, Eurasia Mining, KEFI Minerals, Ortac Resources, Victoria Oil & Gas, WPP group
Market opening: The FTSE-100 is expected to start this morning's session around 24-points lower. New York: Wall Street ended in the red in a volatile trading session, despite a rally in oil prices. Weak economic data released in the US revi
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UBS ups rating on builder Persimmon
Swiss broker UBS is upbeat on house builder Persimmon (LON:PSN) and extends its rating to 'buy' from 'neutral'.
Risers & Fallers: Providence Resources, MRS, Arria NLG, Stratex Intl, Lancashire Hldgs, WPP
Some significant movers on Thursday at 9.30am, including Stratmin Global and Victoria Oil & Gas..
Risers & Fallers: Next, Tern and Reckitt Benckiser...
Those of you who dumped shares of cyber-security group Sophos ahead of today's trading update: good call!
Advertiser J. Walter Thompson goes wearable
Advertising agency J. Walter Thompson has teamed up with Mio Global, maker of wearable technology.
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FTSE100 makes slow start to the week
The FTSE100 had remained flat through most of the day, but ended the day 25 points lower to 6,418.
FTSE100 flat on China growth fears
While there were some rises in Asia overnight, markets in European markets got off to a mixed start of the week.
WPP dips on 'characteristically cautious' update
The group was "characteristically cautious" about its prospects for the fourth quarter, but was looking forward to a number of big events in 2016.
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Risers & Fallers: African Potash, Sierra Rutile, Rightster, GRIT, InternetQ, Trinity Exploration
A mixed reaction to changes to the board compositions of some companies.
FTSE 100 surrender's the week's (modest) gains
Investors are taking money off the table ahead of the long weekend, and it is hard to blame them after a tumultuous week.
Inmarsat riding high on news flow, says Nomura
Japanese broker Nomura homes in on satellite giant Inmarsat (LON:ISA), shunting up the target price to 900p each from 760p previously...
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FTSE 100 drops as US markets slip back after opening surge
The FTSE 100 ended the day 102 points lower, 1.68% to 5,979
FTSE 100 stays in red as Chinese stimulus moves stump market
Footsie falls 81 points as Chinese central bank cuts rates
Wednesday's most followed - Paddy Power, Asiamet Resources, WPP and potatoes
A mixed bag of stories was piquing investor interest on Wednesday...
WPP talks up China but cautions on UK and global economy
Sorrell says Britain's EU referendum is causing uncertainty
FTSE 100 stays in red as Chinese stimulus moves stump market
Footsie falls 81 points as Chinese central bank cuts rates
FTSE100 tipped to fall again as China market advances
Britain's blue chips are tipped to open lower midweek as China's stock market regains ground...
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FTSE 100 drops as US markets slip back after opening surge
The FTSE 100 ended the day 102 points lower, 1.68% to 5,979
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Wednesday's agenda: WPP's update will be pulse-check on the economy
There has been no world Cup this year to boost advertising spending but WPP has most likely done all right for itself.
UPDATE - WPP boss's pay under fire again
The pay for the man at the top of advertising group WPP (LON:WPP) Sir Martin Sorrell was the subject of controversy once again.....
The great rebate debate: ad agencies under the spotlight
Recent incidents have reignited a media industry debate about the level of trading transparency between media owners (TV stations, newspapers and websites), media buyers/agencies and their corporate advertiser clients.