

Investors are taking a punt on Sportingbet after the online bookmaker confirmed it is in merger talks, rumoured to be with Swedish rival Unibet in a d...


A sprinkling of bid speculation is livening up markets this Monday, as traders wait for the Irish sovereign debt situation to play itself out. Share...


KBC Peel Hunt, a persistent bear on housebuilders, notes that Persimmon's trading update has a "positive tone but weaker undertow", reflecting over-va...


Footsie is in positive territory now after an impressive rally that has been mostly powered by miners, though there's takeover talk in the oil sector....


Blue chips have opened lower despite some trading updates today, with miners the main drag on sentiment. BHP Billiton's decision to end its battle to...


Pork specialist Cranswick served up a 12% increase in half year pre-tax profit, hiked its dividend and said it was confident for the second half. Pre...


Marston's is for those who enjoy an old-fashioned pint and an old-fashioned pub company. Marston's shares sell on about ten times' earnings for the ye...


An uncertain start to the day was a distant memory by trading's close as shares surged following a strong start in the US, helping Footsie hit its hig...