Mon, 13th Dec 2021 12:55
- FTSE 100 retreats from highest close since May 14th - DAX, Dow and S&P 500 at record highs - Chinese CPI rises, UK production improves - BT falls as Sky unveils new sports channel techMARK 2,851.50 -0.20% FTSE 100 6,845.20 -0.43% FTSE 250 16,205.98 -0.08% UK stocks pulled back on Tuesday after t
Read moreLONDON (Alliance News) - Brokerage ICAP could now be hit by fines from the European Commission over the manipulation of yen Libor rates, after it said Tuesday it has received a so-called statement of objections from the EU's executive body, which it said it intends to fight vi
Read moreLONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday.
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FTSE 100 - WINNERS
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Imperial Tobacco Group, up 0.5%. The cigarettes and tobacco company said it w
- Markets retreat after global stocks hit record highs - FTSE 100 pulls back from highest close since May 14th - Imperial Tobacco leads consumer staples higher techMARK 2,853.93 -0.12% FTSE 100 6,852.30 -0.33% FTSE 250 16,178.50 -0.25% UK stocks retreated from a four-week high on Tuesday as invest
Read moreShares in Tristel surged on Tuesday after the company raised its full-year guidance again after a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter. The AIM-listed company, which makes infection prevention, contamination control and hygiene products, said that the "strong momentum" seen in underlying trade in
Read moreLONDON (Alliance News) - Tristel PLC said Tuesday it had increased its full-year pretax profit expectations as it anticipates further acceleration in revenue growth, following previously upgrading expectations in April. The manufacturer of infection prevention, contamination control and hyg
Read moreHealthcare stocks were at the top of the pile on Wednesday on the back of continued M&A activity in the sector, with UK-listed medical device maker Smith & Nephew in focus on reports of bid interest from overseas. The Financial Times reported today that US group Stryker had hired banks and was work
Read moreDisinfectant product maker Tristel has taken a step forward in selling its products in Russia. Tristel said the Russian Society of Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons had recommended its wipes for ENT endoscopy, which it sells in 32 countries. The group registered the wipes in Russia two years ago and sai
Read moreLONDON (Alliance News) - AstraZeneca Tuesday set out its defence against a GBP63 billion takeover offer from US rival Pfizer Inc, urging its investors to be patient because it is set to grow quickly after it invests in its pipeline and transforms the company over the next few
Read more(Correcting AstraZeneca made its statement on Tuesday.) LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday.
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FTSE 100 - WINNERS
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Persimmon, up 3
LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Tuesday.
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FTSE 100 - WINNERS
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Persimmon, up 3.6%, and Barratt Developments, up 1.8%. The h
LONDON (Alliance News) - Tristel PLC saw its shares rise early Tuesday after it said its wipes system for decontaminating endoscopes used in ear, nose and throat departments had been recommended in an article in a Russian scientific journal, a development it hopes will lead to a jump in sales in
Read moreLONDON (Alliance News) - AstraZeneca has led the FTSE 100 all Monday morning after US drugs giant Pfizer confirmed that it has now twice approached British peer with a takeover proposal.
Pzifer said it is considering its options after being rebuffed for a second tim
LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Monday.
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FTSE 100 - WINNERS
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AstraZeneca, up 15%. US drugs giant Pfizer Inc has confirmed that it has now t