

Tobacco is one of the most defensive sectors in a downturn, for one simple reason. Smokers, particularly in the emerging markets, typically refuse to ...


London ended the day heavily in the red as a triple-digit fall on Wall Street knocked an attempted rally by Footsie firmly on the head. Reports sugge...


Expectations of a weak opening on Wall Street put an end to London's attempt to move into positive territory, and losses lengthened again over the lun...


Footsie has dragged itself off the lows seen earlier in the morning but with weak metal prices hitting mining shares, the index is not making much hea...


London has followed on from last night's lacklustre performance on Wall Street and a weak display in Asia this morning with a poor start. Reports sug...


Shares are expected to pull back further Wednesday following last night's lacklustre performance on Wall Street and a weak display in Asia this mornin...


Floor coverings retailer Carpetright said group sales declined 5.2% in the 12 weeks ended 23 October 2010 and warned it expects tough market condition...


JD Sports Fashion was sharply higher ahead of tomorrow's half-year results from the trendy sportswear retailer. Elsewhere in retail, Carpetright was ...