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3i ShareCast News (III)
ShareCast News for 3i (III)
| Share Price: 369.10 | Bid: 368.10 | Ask: 368.40 | Change: 2.50 (+0.68%) |  | ||||||
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London afternoon: US GDP data jolts Footsie into life
Leading equities stormed higher after US second quarter gross domestic product (GDP) was revised upwards to show a 1.7% quarterly increase. Although this represented a slow-down from the 3.7% gain in the first quarter economists had not been expecting any improvement on the previous estimated gain, and investors were happy to buy on the back of the slight improvement.[30 Sep '10]
London midday: Sluggish Footsie
Investors are holding fire ahead of this afternoon's release of US gross domestic product data. The downgrading of the credit rating of Spanish sovereign debt came as little surprise and has had minimal effect on sentiment, as has news that the bail out of Anglo Irish Bank could cost Ireland as much as €34bn (£29bn).[30 Sep '10]
London open: Footsie falls back
Yesterday's drab showing by Wall Street has engendered a cautious mood on this side of the pond, sending London's leading share index into the red.[30 Sep '10]
London pre-open: Stocks set to step back
Yesterday's drab showing by Wall Street has engendered a cautious mood on this side of the pond, and dealers expect the FTSE 100 to open around 25 points down from its close last night.[30 Sep '10]
3i sells less, buys more
Private equity house 3i spent much more money on investments and sold far less during the five months to the end of August, it revealed ahead of meetings with analysts and investors.[30 Sep '10]
FTSE 100 movers: Positive reaction to Unilever deal
Investors have reacted favourably to Unilever's $3.7bn (£2.3bn) purchase of Alberto Culver, the owner of such brands as TRESemmé, Nexxus, VO5, St Ives and Simple.[27 Sep '10]
London pre-open: Promising start is forecast
Equities are set to extend Friday's near-1% rally following huge gains on Wall Street and triple-digit advances in the Far East.[27 Sep '10]
3i expands debt management footprint
Private equity group 3i is to buy debt management business Mizuho Investment Management (UK).[27 Sep '10]
