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Where to find winners when markets are slumping and recession looms

independent.co.uk     6 hrs ago          

The UK economy is teetering dangerously on the brink of recession. Last week, new figures showed that GDP growth came to a complete standstill in the second quarter, and most economists are now predicting a fall in the...                    

Market Report: Enterprise Inns takes fresh hit from brokers

independent.co.uk     6 hrs ago          

Another round of negative broker comment bore down on Enterprise Inns, the pubs group which took the FTSE 100 wooden spoon yesterday. The stock, which was hit by negative comment from Cazenove earlier this week, closed...                    

Brokers fear miserable time down the pub

telegraph.co.uk     6 hrs ago          

By Yvette Essen Pub companies attracted much attention yesterday, as brokers continued to publish bearish notes on the sector predicting consumers will continue to tighten their belts. Earlier this week, Enterprise Inns,...                    

UK shares: Analysts decide to stay away from pubs

guardian.co.uk     6 hrs ago          

Shares in Enterprise Inns took a knock yesterday after two analysts' notes flagged concerns about the pub group. Landsbanki downgraded the company - and three others in the pub sector - from hold to reduce, while Credit...                    

FTSE ticks higher early as commodity stocks gain

reuters.co.uk     20 hrs ago   16 related          

By Atul Prakash LONDON (Reuters) - The top share index ticked higher early on Friday as a rise in commodity shares on the back of firmer oil and metal prices and positive banks nullified the impact of weaker telecoms and...                    

Banks help FTSE rise

ft.com     19 hrs ago          

London equities moved higher on Friday, with banking stocks holding firm after Bradford & Bingley’s interim numbers did not contain any nasty surprises for the sector. The FTSE 100 was flat at 5,602.4 at the start of the...                    

London Markets: HBOS, BG Group advance in upbeat London

marketwatch.com     14 hrs ago   5 related          

HBOS, BG Group move higher in upbeat London FTSE 100 index up 0.6%; Shares in pub operator Enterprise Inns weaken ) shares fell 1.5% after the buy-to-let specialist swung to a first-half net loss of 17.2 million pounds...                    

London shares up, Bradford & Bingley slides (AFP)

yahoo.com     14 hrs ago   2 related          

LONDON (AFP) - London's FTSE 100 index of top shares rose 0.47 percent to stand at 5,627.80 points in late morning trade Friday, with banking shares in focus. British mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley slid 1.49 percent to...                    

FTSE 100 closes higher (AFP)

yahoo.com     13 hrs ago          

LONDON (AFP) - London shares finished higher on Friday, with oil stocks making the biggest gains. London's FTSE 100 index closed up 0.63 percent to close at 5,636.60 points. Oil prices rebounded as Tropical Storm Gustav...                    

FTSE hits 2 month closing high on banks

reuters.co.uk     yesterday   2 related          

LONDON (Reuters) - The leading share index rose 1.3 percent on Thursday as data showing the U.S. economy grew stronger than initially estimated in the second quarter boosted financials and retailers, while acquisition...                    

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