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• FTSE 250 movers: Resources lead the rise after recent slump

  
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  Resource stocks were making advancing strongly on the FTSE 250 on Friday as the sector rebounded after a turbulent week owing to the wider market volatility. Oil explorer Afren led the risers with a gain of nearly 9.0% as West Texas crude oil prices rose to a nine-month high of $98.02 a barrel (up 1.4% on the day) on ...
  5 days ago

• FTSE 100 movers: Mining, property stocks gain as traders ‘buy on the dip’

  
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  A calmer session on financial markets prompted decent gains in the mining and property sectors on Friday, as bargain-hunters moved in to ‘buy on the dip’ after the recent volatility hit both sectors hard. Anglo American, Glencore, Antofagasta, Vedanta and Randgold led the resources sector higher today, while real ...
  5 days ago

• FTSE 100 movers: RBS leads march south

  
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  Royal Bank of Scotland led the march of the blue chips southwards on Thursday after pressure from the bank’s government owners led to the resignation of Chief Executive Stephen Hester. Although the bank’s plans to slash costs in its investment banking arm leaked out, brokers rallied to praise Hester and to slap ...
  6 days ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Home Retail slumps as Argos misses forecasts

  
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  Home Retail saw shares sink on Thursday after the first-quarter underlying growth figures at its Argos chain missed forecasts. Like-for-like (LFL) sales increased by just 1.9 per cent in the 13 weeks to June 1st, well below the 3.0 per cent expected by analysts. LFL growth at the smaller Homebase division was a more ...
  6 days ago

• Philips one of top risers in Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands ranking

  
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  Philips was one of the biggest climbers in the annual ranking of the top 50 Best Global Green Brands by leading brand consultant, Interbrand…. News Center RSS Feed Related PostsPhilips and RAD-AID demonstrate commitment to women’s healthcare at 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Annual MeetingPhilips accelerates Green ...
  1 week ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Ocado up as rumours escalate; Dialight drops

  
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  Online grocer Ocado was extending its recent gains on Tuesday, continuing to set new all-time highs, as speculation over potential contracts and M&A activity continue to do the rounds. The stock has rocketed since the start of the year after the company signed a deal with Morrison to help the supermarket giant ...
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• FTSE 100 movers: Severn Trent sinks as takeover is put on the line

  
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  Water group Severn Trent was a heavy faller on the FTSE 100 on Monday after rejecting the latest takeover proposal from international consortium LongRiver Partners at 2,200p per share. A spokesman from the consortium responded by saying that it would not make a further proposal for Severn Trent if the board does not ...
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• Olly Murs “Right Place, Right Time” Giveaway

  
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  Geri, a 5m4m contributor, shares her insights about musical artist Olly Murs. This post is part of a promotional campaign for Olly Murs and Walmart Soundcheck Risers . While we were paid to promote this artist, all opinions remain our own. Okay, I’ll say it.  I’ve been a little out of touch with the music ...
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• FTSE 250 movers: Kcom Group rises following dividend hike

  
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  Telecoms and internet communication provider Kcom Group advanced after announcing a 10 per cent rise in its dividend in its annual results despite a slump in sales. 888 Holdings rallied after New York Congressman Peter King proposed a bill that back online gambling. Emerging markets fund Ashmore Group’s shares ...
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• FTSE 100 movers: Severn Trent jumps after LongRiver ups offer

  
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  Severn Trent surged this afternoon after the LongRiver consortium upped its cash offer for the water provider following the rejection of an earlier proposal by the group earlier this week. The consortium has offered 2,200p per Severn Trent share, including the 45.51p dividend announced in May, which values the group ...
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• FTSE 250 movers: HomeServe jumps on M&A speculation

  
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  Hopes of potential private-equity bids for home emergency and repairs group HomeServe pushed the stock firmly higher on Thursday, following comments from Liberum Capital. The broker said that the full-year results two weeks ago re-assured the market that the ‘company’s new model can deliver stability and perhaps ...
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• FTSE 100 movers: Johnson Matthey gains as results beat forecasts

  
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  Platinum refiner and chemicals group Johnson Matthey rose to the top of the FTSE 100 on Thursday after the company reported full-year results that beat analysts’ estimates. Bank of America Merrill Lynch upgraded its rating from ‘neutral’ to ‘buy’, saying Johnson’s second-half earnings were 5.0% ahead of ...
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• Wood Stairs

  
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  Many people think of their old and outdated stairs as a sore spot in their home that although they would like to change, is just too expensive or difficult to renovate. Usually this isn’t the case and in fact there are some very simple things that can be done to help refresh your old stair and banister without ...
  2 weeks ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Oil companies advance, Lonmin falls

  
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  Oil and gas companies were among the biggest risers on the FTSE 250 index on Monday, tracking a rise in crude prices. Independent oil and gas exploration company Heritage Oil ended the day higher while shares in hydrocarbon producer and explorer Afren were also up at the close of trading. Meanwhile, shares in ...
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• HGTV Played it Smart

  
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  As you take a peak inside HGTV’s 2013 Smart House you find yourself amused by the colorful “nautical” theme.  While we aren’t talking Navy & Plaid everywhere, I am loving the Neon Green and Turquoise accents.  This color combo mixed with white trim and cabinetry looks fresh and cheery. I love the Neon ...
  2 weeks ago

• FTSE 100 movers: Gold and silver rises to push miners higher

  
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  Mexican-based precious metals mining company Fresnillo topped the FTSE 100 Thursday as gold and silver rallied. Gold futures for August advanced 1.4% to $1,411.90 an ounce at 09:35 on the Comex in New York, heading for the biggest gain in a week. Silver futures climbed 1.8% to $22.82 an ounce in New York, the most ...
  2 weeks ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Tullett Prebon and ICAP jump after UBS upgrade

  
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  Inter-dealer brokers Tullett Prebon and ICAP surged on Thursday afternoon after UBS upgraded both stocks from ‘sell’ to ‘neutral’ following their recent underperformance. While the broker said it remains cautious on inter-dealer brokers in general due to ‘structural issues’, it sees ‘risks to the ...
  2 weeks ago

• FTSE 100 movers: ENRC up after naming new Chairman

  
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  Diversified natural resource group Eurasian Natural Resources advanced on Wednesday following the announcement by the group that it had appointed Gerhard Amman as the Chairman of the group. The group said that executive responsibilities for corporate functions previously associated with the role of Chairman would be ...
  2 weeks ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Mining giants climb the ladder

  
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  Miners rallied Wednesday after gold advanced in New York and London as lower prices lured buyers of the metal amid an extended drop in holdings in exchange-traded products. Natural resource giant African Barrick Gold rose to lead other mining companies higher including Petropavlovsk and Lomnim. On the other end of ...
  3 weeks ago

• FTSE 250 movers: Victrex gains after hiking dividend

  
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  Polymer manufacturer Victrex was the highest riser on the FTSE 250 index by the close of trading in Tuesday with its share price having jumped nearly nine per cent to 1,769p after its first-half results. Victrex posted modest growth in revenues and volumes in the first six months of its fiscal year, though a slight ...
  3 weeks ago

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