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Sector Movers: Real estate and housebuilders in the green, but tobacco takes a hit

The UK 2015 Budget continues to impact market sentiment as real estate and housebuilding stocks followed oil and gas services companies in posting an uptick in performance. In his final budget before the General Election on May 7, Chancellor George Osborne announced a series of measures considered t

London close: FTSE jumps 1.6% after business-friendly Budget, Fed meeting ahead

Those expecting little market reaction to the Budget on Wednesday were probably left surprised, with stocks in the energy, financial, housing and consumer staples sectors leading the surge in London following George Osborne's statement. Dovish comments from Bank of England policymakers were also buo

Britain's first-time-buyer bonus lifts house builders

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain announced it would top up first-time buyers' savings to help them buy a home on Wednesday, building on the success of its "Help to Buy" equity loan scheme that has boosted the property market since it was unveiled two years ago. Finance Minister George O

BUZZ-UK housebuilders rise as further help for new buyers introduced

** UK housebuilding stocks among top risers as Chancellor George Osborne announces further help for first time buyers ** Govt's "Help to Buy ISA" will top up every £200 saved for house purchase with additional £50 up to a max of £3,000 ** Move will cost govt c. £2.2 bln to 2019/20

FTSE 100 movers: Standard Chartered surges on upgrades, miners lower

Shares in Standard Chartered surged after analysts at Barclays and Bernstein raised their ratings, highlighting the recent appointment of a former JPMorgan banker as its new boss. Barclays lifted their stance from 'equal weight' to 'overweight', while Bernstein upgraded by two notches from 'underper

London open: Stocks rise ahead of UK Budget, Fed decision

London stocks advanced on Wednesday morning, rising for a third straight day, as investors took a bullish approach ahead of the hotly-anticipated UK Budget and Federal Reserve policy decision. The FTSE 100 was trading up 0.3% at 6,859.81 in early deals. The market reaction to chancellor George Osbo

UK BROKER RATINGS: Liberum Raises Bovis Homes To Buy From Hold

UK BROKER RATINGS: HSBC Swaps Rio Tinto For Glencore In Super 10 List

UK BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs Adds ITV To Conviction Buy List

UK BROKER RATINGS: Numis Upgrades ITV To Buy From Add

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Firm Early Market Applauds ITV Cash Return

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Drops Further Away From 7,000 Mark

London close: Mixed data, weak earnings pull FTSE below 6,900

A mixed batch of economic data and weak corporate earnings gave investors the excuse to take profits on Tuesday, as markets continued to retreat from their recent record highs. London's FTSE 100, which had started the day in positive territory, swung sharply into the red by mid-morning and extended

FTSE 100 movers: Barclays and Glencore fall after annual results, Taylor Wimpey higher

Shares in Barclays fell after the bank set aside a total of £1.25bn for provisions to cover litigation costs related to ongoing probes into mis-selling PPI and rigging foreign exchange rates. The news came as Barclays reported a pre-tax loss of £532m for the fourth quarter. Commodities trader and mi

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Barclays Profit Again Hit By Provisions