

Shanks is by far and away the standout stock in the mid-cap index after the waste management firm said it had received a 135p a share takeover approac...


The banking sector has shrugged off a bearish note from Goldman Sachs to post good gains. The broker downgraded the sector to 'neutral' following its ...


Despite being weighed down by a number of ex-dividend stocks, Footsie finished the day in positive territory, with gains on miners outweighing losses ...


Though banks are still looking sickly, Footsie has struggled into positive territory on the back of a strong mining sector. Royal Bank of Scotland (R...


After yesterday's strong gains, equities come off the boil today with banks, in particular, getting hammered, on enduring fears over exposure to Dubai...


Aquarius Platinum is the best performer as prices for the precious metal climbed to 15-month highs. Things are going swimmingly for Brewin Dolphin to...


Mid-cap stocks have been sent in both by directions by company updates. Home maintenance specialist Homeserve is on track for a year of "strong growt...


Shares in Aquarius Platinum, which mines for the precious metal in South Africa, are sharply lower after it said it will issue $250m worth of bonds to...