ShareCast News for Next (NXT)
London equities finished lower for a second straight day, with investors being put off by the recent gyrations in the market, although the early close of some US markets ahead of the Memorial Day weekend may also have played a role.
[Yesterday 16:15]Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) was leading the way lower. The company announced Thursday that it has suffered two potential losses of company data.
[Yesterday 15:42]Mining and banking stocks were weighing on the FTSE 100 on Friday morning as the index extended losses following yesterday's dramatic sell-off.
[Yesterday 11:41]Markets opened tentatively on Friday morning with sentiment still fragile following a plunge the day before as traders reacted to concerns about stimulus measures in the US and a slowdown in China.
[Yesterday 08:47]Aveva: Panmure Gordon ups target price from 2076p to to 2091p keeping a hold recommendation. Investec takes target price from 2450p to 2500p and retains its buy recommendation. Credit Suisse increases target price from 2013p to 2240p, while staying with its neutral rating.
[Yesterday 08:00]Royal Bank of Scotland was in the lead after Numis raised its target price from 308p to 410p, while upgrading the stock to buy.
[Mon 14:56]The FTSE 100 had erased its early-morning gains by Monday lunchtime, as strong performances by easyJet and RBS were offset by heavy falls in the mining sector.
[Mon 11:26]Budget airline easyJet was flying high on Monday morning after Citigroup lifted its target price and kept its 'buy' rating for the stock following last week's first-half results.
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