Wed, 12th Feb 2014 14:59
Shares in RPS Group continued Thursday's losses, when the industrial consultancy outfit said the continuing volatility in the oil and gas sector meant its energy business had a slower-than-expected start to the year. Stockmarket newcomer Virgin Money was climbing after it increased its share of the
Read moreAcacia Mining was trading higher as Credit Suisse initiated the stock with an 'outperform' rating, despite the gold miner reporting an 18% fall in its first-quarter core profit due to declining prices for the yellow metal. Mining peers Vedanta Resources, BlackRock World Mining Trust and Kaz Minerals
Read moreInternational Personal Finance (IPF) was boosted as the home-credit group escaped a fine from Poland's consumer protection authority. After an investigation into fee structures, the Polish Office of Consumer Protection and Competition agreed to waive the fine if IPF's Provident Polska implement a ne
Read moreLonmin was in the red as Citigroup downgraded its rating on the stock to 'neutral'. Citigroup downgraded its stance on the wider mining sector on Monday to 'neutral' from 'bullish', saying that upside is "now capped" by weaker iron ore prices. BlackRock Mining was trading lower, as chief investment
Read moreHomeserve was trading higher after a reassuring trading statement that revealed trading in its busy winter period had been "good" and in line with its full-year targets. Management was also pleased with levels of customer growth across the international businesses, having reported good customer numb
Read moreSynergy Health shares rocketed after it was announced US-based medical technology group Steris Corp. had agreed to buy the UK company for $1.9bn. Synergy shareholders will be paid 439p a share in cash and 0.4308 shares in the newly combined group, valuing shares in the FTSE 250 group at £1.2bn, or 1
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