Assura Share News (AGR)

6 Apr 2010

The day was dominated by news that the general election will be held on May 6 following Prime Minister Gordon Brown's announcement, but Footsie was li...

6 Apr 2010

Footsie is still in the blue but the gains are slowly dribbling away on a day which, aside from the heavily trailed dissolution of Parliament, is ligh...

6 Apr 2010

With official confirmation of a May 6 election date now received the market is enjoying an end to the uncertainty, though sentiment is tempered by the...

6 Apr 2010

With Gordon Brown expected to call an election for 6 May, election fever has gone into overdrive. Investors are more focused on resource plays this m...

6 Apr 2010

With Prime Minister Gordon Brown expected to visit the Queen today to ask her to dissolve Parliament the market has put to one side concerns about the...

6 Apr 2010

Pharmacy and GP services supplier Assura said it is no longer in takeover talks. The group said the discussions were terminated after the parties fr...

3 Mar 2010

A good start on Wall Street helped jolt Footsie out of its sluggish start, helping the leading share index close above 5,500 points for the first time...

3 Mar 2010

The blue-chip index moved into positive territory over the lunchtime trading session helped by expectations of a firm start on Wall Street. Asia-focu...