Spread Bet 29 Oct 2008
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The Daily Update from Anthony Grech - Research Analyst, IG Index.
Spread Betting 29 Oct 08
The FTSE has maintained its promising start to the day, climbing 238 points (6.6%) by 3pm. The broader FTSE 250 also experienced a strong afternoon, rising by 248.81 points (4.4%).
The UK's blue-chip index was buoyed by the prospect of interest rate cuts, attracting investors to the market, while the Dow Jones had a sluggish start, opening slightly lower as investors looked to book profits from yesterday's rises of 10.9%.
After a brief rally the Dow was down 0.13% at 3pm (London time) as investors warily await the decision from the Fed, which is announced at 6.15pm (London time). Caution is still evident in the US markets this afternoon, although Chevron, Boeing and United Tech are among the gainers, up between 2.24% and 3%.
At home, insurers Old Mutual and Standard Chartered continue to lead the way with rises of 12.7p (32.5%) and 190.5p (27.2%) respectively, while Aviva, HBOS and mining group Xstrata make up the top five winners so far this afternoon. In the FTSE 250, Salamander Energy is leading the way with an increase of 29.3 points (38%).
In Europe the French CAC 40 is continuing this morning's rise, up 232.35 (7.45%), while Germany's DAX is recovering early losses but still down 33.83 (-0.7%) largely as a result of Volkswagen's drop of 385.9p (40.84%).
Yesterday's huge leap in US markets has been tempered so far in early trading, as investors weighed up news that orders for durable goods fell by 1.1%, alongside potential interest rate cuts from central banks. China and Norway have already led the way, and the ECB has indicated that it may cut rates again next week, after its last reduction on 8 October as part of the globally coordinated rate cuts.
After yesterday's latest upward movements in global markets, the effect of the Fed’s interest rate decision on afternoon trading in the US will be closely watched, giving some indication as to tomorrow's open on the FTSE.
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Retailers and consumer goods are on the agenda in the UK this morning, as clothing giant Next and food staple Domino's Pizza both provide . . . read more - Domino's Pizza Spread Betting Market Rises Sharply After Strong Rise in Online Sales.
Spread Betting Investor Optimism Boosts UK Mining Sector - last update: 03-Jan-2012
Optimism among spread betting investors has been reflected in the mining sector, which saw impressive gains for most major names. Rio Tinto led the way followed by . . . read more - Spread Betting Investor Optimism Boosts UK Mining Sector.
FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Weakens Ahead of 2011 Year End - last update: 30-Dec-2011
It is yet another half day for London markets, as the old year draws to a close. By 11.30am (London time), the FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 5545.38, but the FTSE 250 managed to remain in the . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Weakens Ahead of 2011 Year End.
Crude Oil Spread Betting Markets Rise on Iranian Comments Over Straits of Hormuz - last update: 29-Dec-2011
The crude oil spread betting market has received some attention in the past two days, as the Iranian and US navies make various noises about the Straits of Hormuz. Yesterday, Iran said that . . . read more - Crude Oil Spread Betting Markets Rise on Iranian Comments Over Straits of Hormuz.
UK Banking Stocks Weigh on Financial Spread Betting Markets - last update: 28-Dec-2011
Financial spread betting markets were weaker in London this morning, hurt by a lacklustre day for banks in Europe yesterday. The usual trio of Barclays, RBS and Lloyds fell back, while their . . . read more - UK Banking Stocks Weigh on Financial Spread Betting Markets.
European Spread Betting Markets Reverse Losses Ahead of Festive Break - last update: 22-Dec-2011
European spread betting markets reversed all of the previous session's losses, though nagging worries over the Eurozone debt crisis could cap the rebound ahead of . . . read more - European Spread Betting Markets Reverse Losses Ahead of Festive Break.
ECB Liquidity Operation Boosts Indices Spread Betting Markets - last update: 21-Dec-2011
Christmas has come just in time for the indices spread betting markets of Europe, as the ECB announced the results of its latest liquidity operation. The sense of relief among investors is . . . read more - ECB Liquidity Operation Boosts Indices Spread Betting Markets.
AstraZeneca Shares Spreads Slip After R&D Impairment Charge - last update: 20-Dec-2011
Pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca announced this morning that it will take a $381.5 million pre-tax charge due to R&D impairment in the fourth quarter, following a double blow to . . . read more - AstraZeneca Shares Spreads Slip After R&D Impairment Charge.
UK Retail Shares: Ocado Tumbles After Issuing Profit Warnings - last update: 19-Dec-2011
Ocado and HMV have endured a very difficult year, and it doesn't look as if either of them will see their predicaments lessen in the New Year. Ocado issued a profit warning, saying that . . . read more - UK Retail Shares: Ocado Tumbles After Issuing Profit Warnings.
Hang Seng Spread Betting Market Rises on Positive US Leads - last update: 16-Dec-2011
Across Asia, regional spread betting markets are enjoying modest gains after picking up a fairly positive lead from US markets. The Hang Seng, Nikkei and ASX 200 are up between 0.2% and . . . read more - Hang Seng Spread Betting Market Rises on Positive US Leads.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Slip as European Debt Deal Struggles - last update: 15-Dec-2011
It seems that the wheels are already coming off the EU summit deal after not even a week. France and Germany may hope that the treaty survives but indices spread betting markets will . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Slip as European Debt Deal Struggles.
Asian Shares Struggle on Ratings Agency Eurozone Comments - last update: 14-Dec-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are struggling as shares spread betting investors react to the latest comments by ratings agencies regarding the outlook for Eurozone nations. Fitch came out and said . . . read more - Asian Shares Struggle on Ratings Agency Eurozone Comments.
Whitbread Shares Spreads Tumble on Slowing Sales Growth - last update: 13-Dec-2011
This morning Britain's biggest hotel operator said its sales growth had slowed in the third quarter as tough economic conditions kept customers away from its Premier Inn hotels and Costa Coffee shops, which had previously proved resilient. News of the slowing growth sent Whitbread shares plummeting . . . read more - Whitbread Shares Spreads Tumble on Slowing Sales Growth.
EUR/USD Spreads Fall on Disappointment Over EU Summit Outcome - last update: 12-Dec-2011
As we bask in the not-so-warm afterglow of the latest European summit, we are left wondering what has actually been achieved. The answer is, I fear, not much. This morning's market reaction is not what leaders would hope, with stock markets down across the continent, the EUR/USD spreads dropping . . . read more - EUR/USD Spreads Fall on Disappointment Over EU Summit Outcome.
CAC Spread Betting Market Higher as Key EU Negotiations Unfold - last update: 09-Dec-2011
Markets are caught like the proverbial 'rabbit in the headlights' this morning, with traders and spread trading investors cautious due to the ongoing summit in Brussels. EU markets posted some gains, with the CAC 40 up 0.5% and . . . read more - CAC Spread Betting Market Higher as Key EU Negotiations Unfold.
FTSE Spreads Rise Ahead of Bank of England Interest Rate Decision - last update: 08-Dec-2011
European indices were marginally higher this morning ahead of interest-rate decisions from the Bank of England and European Central bank, though gains were capped after ratings agency Standard & Poor's warned it could now cut the EU's coveted triple-A rating. By 10.30am (London time) the FTSE . . . read more - FTSE Spreads Rise Ahead of Bank of England Interest Rate Decision.
Kazakhmys Spreads Lifted by Better Than Expected Australian Growth - last update: 07-Dec-2011
Mining stocks were enjoying a good morning, following better-than-expected growth data from Australia. The country's economy grew by 1% in the third quarter, ahead of the forecast 0.8% growth, while the second quarter’s expansion was revised up from 1.2% to 1.4%. Kazakhmys, Lonmin and Vedanta rose . . . read more - Kazakhmys Spreads Lifted by Better Than Expected Australian Growth.
Shares Spread Betting Markets Fall as S&P Puts Eurozone on Negative Watch - last update: 06-Dec-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are weaker after S&P placed most of the Eurozone sovereign credit ratings on negative review. After having seen a big improvement in sentiment over the past week or so, this piece of news saw shares spread betting markets take a big step backwards . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting Markets Fall as S&P Puts Eurozone on Negative Watch.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Gain on Franco German Fiscal Accord - last update: 05-Dec-2011
The FTSE 100 started the week with decent gains, as optimism rose that a Franco-German summit later today points the way to further progress towards a Eurozone debt crisis solution. Strong gains were also seen in European indices spread betting markets . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Gain on Franco German Fiscal Accord.
RBS Share Spreads Market up 3 Percent as Bank Sells off Its Pub Group - last update: 02-Dec-2011
It would appear that the empire-building of RBS knew no bounds. This morning we learn that the bank has sold off its pub group Galaxy to a subsidiary of the Dutch brewer Heineken for £422 million. RBS shares were up 3.3% at . . . read more - RBS Share Spreads Market up 3 Percent as Bank Sells off Its Pub Group.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Higher on Coordinated Central Bank Action - last update: 01-Dec-2011
Indices spread betting markets in London started the final month of the year cautiously higher after yesterday's coordinated action by major central banks raised hopes that the ECB may take more drastic action to help stem the Eurozone debt crisis. By 10am (London time) the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Higher on Coordinated Central Bank Action.
US Spread Betting Markets Higher on Improved Consumer Confidence - last update: 30-Nov-2011
US markets were mostly higher overnight after consumer confidence data came in significantly ahead of expectations. In Europe, Italy's bond auction failed to impress, but spread betting investors remained optimistic ahead of the Eurozone finance . . . read more - US Spread Betting Markets Higher on Improved Consumer Confidence.
Dow Jones Spread Betting Market as EU Leaders Draft Bailout Framework - last update: 29-Nov-2011
Global markets rallied overnight as European leaders drafted a framework for a bailout fund for the region. Among the major averages, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.6% to end at 11,523. The S&P climbed 2.9% to 1193 and the Nasdaq soared 3.5% to close at 2527. European . . . read more - Dow Jones Spread Betting Market as EU Leaders Draft Bailout Framework.
Randgold Resources Spreads Drop on Production Concerns - last update: 28-Nov-2011
There was one standout loser this morning. Gold miner Randgold Resources slumped 5.5% to 6400p after the company said that production in the fourth quarter would be adversely affected. Wet weather, work stoppages and other problems will mean that . . . read more - Randgold Resources Spreads Drop on Production Concerns.
Financial Spread Betting Markets Tumble as Germany Opposes Eurobonds - last update: 25-Nov-2011
Financial spread betting markets are now beginning to wake up to the awful prospect that Germany will not in fact 'pick up the tab' for the rest of the Eurozone, and will not permit either the introduction of jointly-issued eurobonds or an active programme of bond-buying by the . . . read more - Financial Spread Betting Markets Tumble as Germany Opposes Eurobonds.
FTSE 100 Spreads Higher on Better Than Expected European Economic Data - last update: 24-Nov-2011
A string of better-than-expected economic data helped European markets slightly higher this morning, though gains could be capped as fears grow that the Eurozone debt crisis now involves Germany. By 10.30am (London time) the FTSE 100 had erased earlier gains and was 0.35% higher at 5157.62 . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Higher on Better Than Expected European Economic Data.
Sharp Drop in Chinese PMI Data Unsettles Spread Betting Markets - last update: 23-Nov-2011
Earlier in the week Chinese officials unsettled markets with their comments about the likelihood of a renewed global recession, and China-related fears have returned to stalk spread betting markets this morning. The HSBC flash manufacturing PMI for November saw activity levels drop by the largest . . . read more - Sharp Drop in Chinese PMI Data Unsettles Spread Betting Markets.
Thomas Cook Share Spreads Plummet as Firm Renegotiates Debt - last update: 22-Nov-2011
Europe's second biggest tour operator, Thomas Cook, announced this morning it had entered fresh talks with its banks as a result of a deterioration in trading in some areas of the business in the current quarter, and because of its cash and liquidity position. Shares in the company fell over . . . read more - Thomas Cook Share Spreads Plummet as Firm Renegotiates Debt.
Chinese Fears Over Global Economy Send Spread Betting Markets Lower - last update: 21-Nov-2011
A trio of problems have combined to send spread betting markets reeling this morning. The interminable Eurozone crisis has been joined by a new iteration of the US debt crisis and a warning from China about a lasting global recession. By . . . read more - Chinese Fears Over Global Economy Send Spread Betting Markets Lower.
German Refusal to use ECB Funds to Solve EU Crisis Pushes FTSE Spreads Down - last update: 18-Nov-2011
The FTSE 100 slipped again this morning, as Eurozone woes persist, keeping investors in 'risk off' mode.German officials continue to insist the ECB cannot finance Eurozone governments, thus blocking off the one possible solution to the crisis. By 10.40am (London time), the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - German Refusal to use ECB Funds to Solve EU Crisis Pushes FTSE Spreads Down.
FTSE 100 Spreads Continue to Tumble Ahead of French Bond Auction - last update: 17-Nov-2011
European shares extended losses this morning as Eurozone sovereign bond yields rose prior to Spanish and French debt auctions, and on worries of further contagion in the currency bloc. By 10.15am (London time) the FTSE 100 had dropped over 1.45% to 5429.17, while the broader FTSE 250 . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Continue to Tumble Ahead of French Bond Auction.
Commodities Spread Betting: Markets Tumble as Eurozone Debt Crisis Escalates - last update: 16-Nov-2011
European shares pared gains and turned negative this morning, as commodities spread betting investor concerns over the Eurozone debt crisis escalated after the European Central Bank stepped in and started buying sovereign bonds to reduce . . . read more - Commodities Spread Betting: Markets Tumble as Eurozone Debt Crisis Escalates.
European Equity Spread Betting Markets Down as Bond Yields Rise - last update: 15-Nov-2011
European equities fell this morning as mixed economic data added to investors' concern over Europe's ability to tackle its debt problems, while government bond yields continued to rise. In Europe, shares were also lower with the French CAC and German DAX both down 1.5% and the . . . read more - European Equity Spread Betting Markets Down as Bond Yields Rise.
Equity Spreads: ITV Shares Higher as Broadcaster Increases Revenues - last update: 14-Nov-2011
Terrestrial broadcaster ITV managed to raise revenues by 4% for the nine months to 30 September, while audience figures, which ITV watches carefully, were up 2%, with 23% of the total UK audience watching one of the four ITV channels. The shares rose 3.4% to 65.8p . . . read more - Equity Spreads: ITV Shares Higher as Broadcaster Increases Revenues.
Financial Spread Betting Markets Lifted as Italian Bond Yields Slip Back - last update: 11-Nov-2011
The expectation that Italy will soon begin the process of forming a new government lifted financial spread betting markets this morning, while Italian benchmark yields continued to slip back from bailout territory. However, caution persisted, and the . . . read more - Financial Spread Betting Markets Lifted as Italian Bond Yields Slip Back.
FTSE 250 Spreads Down on Fears of a Eurozone Split - last update: 10-Nov-2011
European shares where lower this morning as the political and economic crisis in Italy and Greece spurred fears of a split in the Eurozone and a possible default. By 10.30am (London time) the FTSE 100 was 0.49% lower at 5433.37 and the FTSE 250 was 0.4% down to 10,227.94. European shares were . . . read more - FTSE 250 Spreads Down on Fears of a Eurozone Split.
Admiral Share Spreads Plummet 30 Percent Following Profit Warning - last update: 09-Nov-2011
Insurer Admiral has had a choppy year, and the seas have got much worse in recent weeks. The company's share price sank 30% to 844p, down 44% this year, after it released a profit warning, saying that a jump in personal injury claims meant that earnings would be at the lower end of . . . read more - Admiral Share Spreads Plummet 30 Percent Following Profit Warning.
FTSE 100 Spreads Rise on Positive Corporate Earnings - last update: 08-Nov-2011
In London the FTSE 100 was significantly higher this morning, bouncing back from yesterday's losses, as corporate earnings pushed shares higher. However, political developments in debt-laden Italy are likely to keep financial spread betting markets cautious as the government faces a crucial . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Rise on Positive Corporate Earnings.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Lower as Greek PM Resigns - last update: 07-Nov-2011
Indices spread betting markets across Europe shed ground. Bank stocks have been hit hard, with Lloyds down 4.3%, RBS off 3.2% and Barclays down 3%. Mining stocks are also doing their bit, with Kazakhmys, Rio Tinto and . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Lower as Greek PM Resigns.
Spread Betting Market Rally Continues as Greece Drops Bailout Referendum - last update: 04-Nov-2011
Spread betting markets advanced for a second successive day, after Athens abandoned plans to hold a referendum on the latest bailout package. Caution persisted however, ahead of the all-important US non-farm payrolls figures for October. By . . . read more - Spread Betting Market Rally Continues as Greece Drops Bailout Referendum.
Australian ASX 200 Spread Betting Market Lower on Eurozone Woes - last update: 03-Nov-2011
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index has defied a 1.5% gain on Wall Street to fall 0.3%, as spread betting investors remain cautious about Europe's debt woes. The market has extended its losses after France and Germany told Greece that a sixth tranche of aid won't be . . . read more - Australian ASX 200 Spread Betting Market Lower on Eurozone Woes.
Shares Spread Betting: Lloyds Plunges as CEO Steps Down - last update: 02-Nov-2011
Lloyds was the biggest faller in the banking sector, on news that the still-new chief executive, Antonio Horta-Osorio, is stepping down temporarily. Reports suggest that Mr Horta-Osorio has taken a leave of absence as a result of overwork, having immersed himself fully in the . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting: Lloyds Plunges as CEO Steps Down.
Greek PM Bailout Referendum Decision Shocks Spread Betting Markets - last update: 01-Nov-2011
Greek PM George Papandreou shocked shares spread betting markets last night after he announced that he will put Greece's bailout to a referendum. The announcement threatened to intensify the Eurozone crisis after its leaders agreed last week on a second bailout of €130 billion for Athens, and a . . . read more - Greek PM Bailout Referendum Decision Shocks Spread Betting Markets.
Spread Betting Markets Lower on Chinese Reluctance to Invest in EFSF - last update: 31-Oct-2011
Fears that China is dragging its feet over participation in the latest Eurozone bailout plan hurt equity markets this morning, with shares in London falling as confidence among spread betting investors dissipated. By 10.45am (London time), the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets Lower on Chinese Reluctance to Invest in EFSF.
Aussie Spread Betting Market Higher on Optimism over EFSF - last update: 28-Oct-2011
The Aussie spread betting market is up 0.1% at 4352 after hitting a three-month high of 4417.6 on the back of offshore markets reacting positively to the European financial stability plan. The index has significantly . . . read more - Aussie Spread Betting Market Higher on Optimism over EFSF.
Shell Share Spreads Rise as Third Quarter Profits Double - last update: 27-Oct-2011
This morning, Royal Dutch Shell announced that its profits had doubled in the third quarter, thanks to higher oil prices, robust demand for gas and stronger refining margins, and said that it would continue to sell off non-core assets. Europe's largest oil . . . read more - Shell Share Spreads Rise as Third Quarter Profits Double.
Gold Spread Betting Market Rises as Economic Concerns Spur Risk Aversion - last update: 26-Oct-2011
US markets halted their three-day win streak on further concerns about the economic outlook and some disappointing earnings reports. With risk once again out of favour, gold spread betting prices emerged as the victor, posting a 2.7% gain. Among the . . . read more - Gold Spread Betting Market Rises as Economic Concerns Spur Risk Aversion.
Commodities Spread Betting Markets Lower on Doubts Over EU Crisis Plan - last update: 25-Oct-2011
Caution crept back into the commodities spread betting markets this morning as investors become increasingly doubtful of whether Eurozone leaders will be able to propose concrete plans to tackle the Eurozone's fiscal and banking problems during tomorrow's second EU summit. By 10.30am . . . read more - Commodities Spread Betting Markets Lower on Doubts Over EU Crisis Plan.
Antofagasta Share Spreads Higher on Chinese PMI Data - last update: 24-Oct-2011
Chinese manufacturing data pointed to a slight rebound in activity in the world's second-largest economy. The data prompted a strong rally in mining shares, lifting the FTSE 100 back above the 5500 level for the first time since early August. Antofagasta, Fresnillo and Rio Tinto all . . . read more - Antofagasta Share Spreads Higher on Chinese PMI Data.
Spread Betting Markets Rally on Optimism Over EU Debt Crisis Summit - last update: 21-Oct-2011
The FTSE 100 reversed yesterday's losses as financial spread betting markets became cautiously optimistic on hopes that a comprehensive plan to resolve the Eurozone debt crisis could emerge in a new meeting planned for 26 October. By 10.30am . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets Rally on Optimism Over EU Debt Crisis Summit.
FTSE 100 Spreads Lower as Hopes of EU Debt Crisis Plan Fade - last update: 20-Oct-2011
Fresh reports of talks stalling between France and Germany pushed the FTSE 100 lower this morning, as hopes dampened that an EU summit on Sunday would come up with a comprehensive plan to tackle the Eurozone debt crisis. By 10.30am (London time), the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Lower as Hopes of EU Debt Crisis Plan Fade.
Home Retail Share Price Spreads Plunge on Weak Sales Data - last update: 19-Oct-2011
Shares in Home Retail slumped 13% to 104.2p after pre-tax profit dived by 70% to £28 million and sales dropped by 6% to £2.57 billion. The fall was heaviest at Argos, which saw sales decline 7.5% during the year, as the impact of reduced consumer spending and competition from the . . . read more - Home Retail Share Price Spreads Plunge on Weak Sales Data.
FTSE Spread Betting Market Lower on Slower Chinese GDP Growth - last update: 18-Oct-2011
The FTSE 100's losing streak ran into a new trading day, as China worries took centre stage in investors' minds. Slowing GDP growth in that economy hurt mining stocks, while fresh concerns about France's AAA rating hit financial shares. By 10.50am (London time), the . . . read more - FTSE Spread Betting Market Lower on Slower Chinese GDP Growth.
Financial Spread Betting Markets Rise on Optimism over EU Crisis Deal - last update: 17-Oct-2011
European equities extended last week's rally into a third week, as financial spread betting investors rushed back into equities on mounting expectations that Eurozone leaders will agree on and present a plan to fight the debt crisis at this weekend's European Union summit. By . . . read more - Financial Spread Betting Markets Rise on Optimism over EU Crisis Deal.
FTSE 100 Spreads Power Ahead on Slowing Chinese Inflation - last update: 14-Oct-2011
After a slow start, the FTSE 100 has powered ahead once more, continuing a trend higher that began in the first half of last week. A slowing of inflation in China helped to override yet another sovereign downgrade for a Eurozone nation. By . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Power Ahead on Slowing Chinese Inflation.
Share Spread Betting: Carrefour Cuts Profit Forecast on Sales Decline - last update: 13-Oct-2011
Carrefour, the world's second- largest retailer, cut its 2011 profit forecast saying that it expects an earnings decline of as much as 20% amid a slump in Europe. The revision comes after Carrefour forecast in August that earnings in 2011 would drop 15%. Today's . . . read more - Share Spread Betting: Carrefour Cuts Profit Forecast on Sales Decline.
Share Spreads: Fresnillo Falls on Lower Production Output - last update: 12-Oct-2011
Mexican silver miner Fresnillo dropped 5.6% to 1604p after it cut its production target for 2011. The company has been on a safety drive to tighten up working conditions, following two fatalities at the eponymous mine, which has slowed production. As a . . . read more - Share Spreads: Fresnillo Falls on Lower Production Output.
Spread Betting Market Drops Ahead of Slovakian EFSF Vote - last update: 11-Oct-2011
European shares slipped this morning as spread betting investors become cautious that a solution for the Eurozone debt crisis may be derailed by political deadlock in Slovakia, the final Eurozone country to approve the EFSF expansion. By 10.30am . . . read more - Spread Betting Market Drops Ahead of Slovakian EFSF Vote.
Indices Spread Betting Market Rallies on Eurozone Debt Crisis Plan Speculation - last update: 10-Oct-2011
The FTSE 100 extended its latest rally into a new week, helped in part by positive noises emanating from the Eurozone. Promises of a new rescue plan buoyed sentiment, but this could turn ugly quite quickly if indices spread betting markets begin . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Market Rallies on Eurozone Debt Crisis Plan Speculation.
FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Rally Curbed Ahead of US NFP - last update: 07-Oct-2011
The FTSE 100's strong rally finally petered out on Friday morning, as spread betting investors paused for breath after an impressive run up during the past two days. Caution prevailed ahead of the all-important US jobs report this afternoon. By . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Rally Curbed Ahead of US NFP.
Banking Stocks Lead Spread Betting Markets Higher - last update: 06-Oct-2011
European stock markets rallied this morning, with banks leading gains amid continued hope for more concrete action by European policymakers, while spread betting investors await the latest interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. By . . . read more - Banking Stocks Lead Spread Betting Markets Higher.
FTSE 100 Spreads Rise on Bank Recapitalisation Speculation - last update: 05-Oct-2011
The FTSE 100 regained the 5000 level this morning, as the leading index received a powerful boost from last night's impressive turnaround in US markets. Banks were lifted thanks to hopes of European action on bank recapitalisation, while a weaker US dollar gave an upward impetus to . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spreads Rise on Bank Recapitalisation Speculation.
Hang Seng Spreads Track American Markets Lower - last update: 04-Oct-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower on the back of another appalling session on Wall Street, which saw the major indices finish at their lowest levels in almost a year. The Kospi is the worst performer - down by 5.1% - while the Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng are seeing losses of 0.9% and . . . read more - Hang Seng Spreads Track American Markets Lower.
Shares Spread Betting: Greece to Miss Deficit Reduction Targets - last update: 03-Oct-2011
Last week the shares spread betting market endured a choppy end to the month due to Greece worries, and today markets have fallen because of…Greece. The beleaguered government in Athens was forced to confess that it would miss its deficit reduction targets, which means . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting: Greece to Miss Deficit Reduction Targets.
Indices Spread Trading Markets Lower on Eurozone Sovereign Debt Worries - last update: 30-Sep-2011
Cold reality seems to have set in this morning, as a choppy third quarter draws to a close. The euphoria over the German bailout vote has disappeared, as indices spread betting markets wake up to the fact that the Eurozone is no closer to any kind of meaningful deal to solve its . . . read more - Indices Spread Trading Markets Lower on Eurozone Sovereign Debt Worries.
Spread Betting Markets on Edge Ahead of German EFSF Vote - last update: 29-Sep-2011
Spread betting markets remain on edge this morning as we await the outcome of the German Bundestag vote. All 17 Eurozone members need to pass the 21 July package, but the German government vote is the most keenly anticipated one. At present . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets on Edge Ahead of German EFSF Vote.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Swing on Eurozone Crisis Fears - last update: 28-Sep-2011
The wild swings that we have seen recently are a reflection of the real drivers of indices spread betting markets; hope and fear. Both are currently to be found in large quantities, but the evidence for either salvation or apocalypse is finely . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Swing on Eurozone Crisis Fears.
Spread Betting Markets Lifted by Optimism Over EU Debt Crisis Outcome - last update: 27-Sep-2011
Sentiment in equity spread betting markets changed markedly just after the European close last night, with traders suddenly becoming increasingly confident that European leaders can now reach an agreement to successfully contain the debt crisis. With stock prices . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets Lifted by Optimism Over EU Debt Crisis Outcome.
FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Led Higher by Banks - last update: 26-Sep-2011
The FTSE 100 managed first to pare all its losses and then make solid gains today. Leading the way were banks and other financial stocks, just as on Friday, with spread betting investors buoyed by the weekend meeting in Washington. For the moment . . . read more - FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market Led Higher by Banks.
Hang Seng Spreads Fall on Global Recession Fears - last update: 23-Sep-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower following the terrible set of leads from overnight markets that saw participants running for the exit doors on fears of a global recession, following yesterday's dire outlook from the US Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng is down . . . read more - Hang Seng Spreads Fall on Global Recession Fears.
Indices Spread Betting Markets Tumble as Fed Stops Short of More QE - last update: 22-Sep-2011
The FTSE 100 dropped sharply this morning, as traders digested the Fed announcement released last night. The lack of an explicit commitment to more QE has knocked risk appetite, with the US dollar climbing as a result as indices spread betting investors flock to US Treasury bonds. By . . . read more - Indices Spread Betting Markets Tumble as Fed Stops Short of More QE.
Shares Spread Betting: JD Sports Pushed Higher as Sales Growth Resumes - last update: 21-Sep-2011
In shares spread betting JD Sports rose 1.4% to 852p after a first-half report that showed sales growth had resumed following a difficult start to the financial year. Like-for-like sales were down 1.6% for the first six months of 2011, but had then grown 3.3% since the . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting: JD Sports Pushed Higher as Sales Growth Resumes.
Equities Spread Betting: Debenhams Rises on Better Than Expected Profits - last update: 20-Sep-2011
Retailer Debenhams rose 3% to 61p after comments that it expects to beat forecasts for pre-tax profit for the full year. A trading update from the group showed that like-for-like sales (including VAT) were up 1.2% for the full-year, although . . . read more - Equities Spread Betting: Debenhams Rises on Better Than Expected Profits.
Gold Spread Betting Market Rallies on Reports of Central Banks Buying into Metal - last update: 19-Sep-2011
The yellow metal has staged a small recovery today, pushing back above $1800 per ounce. The gold spread betting market is being helped by the renewed Greece worries, but also by reports that European central banks have become buyers of gold for . . . read more - Gold Spread Betting Market Rallies on Reports of Central Banks Buying into Metal.
European Shares Spread Betting Markets Lifted by Coordinated Central Bank Interventions - last update: 16-Sep-2011
European shares spread betting markets set the pace yesterday, having been cheered by a coordinated central bank liquidity easing exercise. The resulting rally seems to . . . read more - European Shares Spread Betting Markets Lifted by Coordinated Central Bank Interventions.
Dow Jones Rises as Eurozone Leaders Renew Greek Aid Pledge - last update: 15-Sep-2011
In the US overnight, the major indices all logged their third straight gains, although they finished well off their highs, after Greek, French and German leaders renewed their pledge on Greek aid. This helped soothe recent speculation that a Greek default was imminent. The Dow Jones added 1.3%, the . . . read more - Dow Jones Rises as Eurozone Leaders Renew Greek Aid Pledge.
Asian Spread Betting Markets Fall on Comments by Chinese Premier - last update: 14-Sep-2011
Across Asia, regional spread betting markets are all trading lower as earlier signs of strength faded following comments from Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. Premier Wen said that China will look to help Europe through its current crisis but noted that Western nations must . . . read more - Asian Spread Betting Markets Fall on Comments by Chinese Premier.
Stocks Lifted by Reports of China Buying Into Italian Bonds - last update: 13-Sep-2011
In the US overnight, stocks rallied hard in the last hour of trade to erase the session's losses. This occurred following reports in the Financial Times that suggested China has been in discussion to purchase Italian bonds. Earlier . . . read more - Stocks Lifted by Reports of China Buying Into Italian Bonds.
Lloyds Recovers From Eurozone Crisis Induced Losses - last update: 12-Sep-2011
Bank shares suffered heavily in opening trading, because of the Eurozone turmoil, but losses were pared as the morning went on. Indeed both Lloyds and RBS moved into positive territory, up 1%, while Barclays and HSBC lagged . . . read more - Lloyds Recovers From Eurozone Crisis Induced Losses.
Bernanke Fails to Reassure Stock Market Indices - last update: 09-Sep-2011
In the US overnight, the major stock market indices all finished the session lower after briefly pushing into positive territory. This came after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke failed to provide any details as to how they may look to . . . read more - Bernanke Fails to Reassure Stock Market Indices.
Marks & Spencer Shares Rise on Optimism Over Store Revamps - last update: 08-Sep-2011
Marks & Spencer was among the top blue-chip risers as its share price increased 4.2% to 327.9p on optimism over plans to revamp its stores and on speculation about possible private equity interest in . . . read more - Marks & Spencer Shares Rise on Optimism Over Store Revamps.
Gold Spreads Reverse as Investor Risk Appetite Increases - last update: 07-Sep-2011
While riskier assets raced higher this morning, gold spreads reversed course and fell back. The yellow metal hit a low of $1818 per ounce, and by 10.45am (London time) it was at . . . read more - Gold Spreads Reverse as Investor Risk Appetite Increases.
Australian Indices See Losses After European Bourses Rout - last update: 06-Sep-2011
As expected after the rout on European bourses overnight, the Australian market is seeing broad-based losses, with indices spread betting investors becoming increasingly concerned that European/US policy makers . . . read more - Australian Indices See Losses After European Bourses Rout.
Spread Betting Markets Weaken on ECB Comments to Italy - last update: 05-Sep-2011
While the Greece story continues, Italy is also providing cause for concern. ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet issued a stern warning to Rome, saying that it risked damaging already-fragile spread betting market . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets Weaken on ECB Comments to Italy.
Fears Over US and European Banks Limit Shares Spread Betting Markets - last update: 02-Sep-2011
Concerns about the health of banks on both sides of the Atlantic have been keeping shares spread betting investors busy for some weeks now, and, just when some of . . . read more - Fears Over US and European Banks Limit Shares Spread Betting Markets.
Delay in Proposed Banking Sector Regulation Boosts RBS Shares - last update: 01-Sep-2011
Banks continued to see significant gains this morning as they welcomed the announcement that saw the proposed ring-fencing of their retail arms from other banking operations postponed until 2015. RBS saw the biggest gain in its share price, surging over 8% to 26.55p. Lloyds jumped almost 6% to . . . read more - Delay in Proposed Banking Sector Regulation Boosts RBS Shares.
Tesco Shares Rise as Supermarket Giant Pulls Out of Japan - last update: 31-Aug-2011
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will be withdrawing from Japan after the company decided that it would be unable to achieve critical mass. Tesco employed 4000 people in the country, but the division had the weakest like-for-like growth in the latest full-year results. Tesco shares gained 1.9% to . . . read more - Tesco Shares Rise as Supermarket Giant Pulls Out of Japan.
Spread Betting Markets Rise on Ben Bernanke Speech - last update: 30-Aug-2011
Global stock markets also continued to build on last week's tentative recovery as spread betting investors found comfort in US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's comments on Friday that the Fed may do more to support the stalling US economy, though not at present. Market . . . read more - Spread Betting Markets Rise on Ben Bernanke Speech.
FTSE Share Spread Betting Market Falls Ahead of US Fed President Speech - last update: 26-Aug-2011
The FTSE 100 opened in the red this morning, continuing yesterday afternoon's declines, as traders turned their attention to today's speech by Ben Bernanke. Shares spread betting investors remain transfixed by this afternoon's speech by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke. Expectations have been evolving . . . read more - FTSE Share Spread Betting Market Falls Ahead of US Fed President Speech.
Barclays Surges Higher Lifting FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market - last update: 25-Aug-2011
The FTSE 100 was up this morning, reaching 5254.17 on the back of strength in the mining and banking shares. Barclays soared over 8% to 162p and Kazakhmys jumped over 6% to 1008p by 10am (London time). The broader FTSE 250 gained 1% to . . . read more - Barclays Surges Higher Lifting FTSE 100 Spread Betting Market.
Yen Spread Betting Market Rises Despite Japanese Credit Downgrade - last update: 24-Aug-2011
It would seem that not even a downgrade of Japan can halt the strengthening of the yen spread betting market. MoodY's, which has continued to rate the US as AAA despite the S&P downgrade last month, has lowered its rating on Japan from Aa3 to Aa2, citing the ever-increasing . . . read more - Yen Spread Betting Market Rises Despite Japanese Credit Downgrade.
Rumours of M&A Activity Lifts Financial Spread Betting Markets - last update: 23-Aug-2011
Rumours of M&A activity helped to lift financial spread betting investor sentiment this morning. ARM Holdings was among the top blue-chip risers, jumping 5.2% as traders revived talks about the chip designer's appeal as a bid target. Charter International jumped 10.6% to 688p after the . . . read more - Rumours of M&A Activity Lifts Financial Spread Betting Markets.
Commodities Spread Betting: Oil Prices Rise as Libyan War Nears End - last update: 22-Aug-2011
In commodities spread betting news, oil prices eased on hopes that the Libyan civil war may be drawing to a close, which would see an increase in oil supplies from that nation. By 10.20am (London time), the FTSE 100 had . . . read more - Commodities Spread Betting: Oil Prices Rise as Libyan War Nears End.
Financial Spread Betting Markets Plunge on Global Growth Fears - last update: 19-Aug-2011
Massive concerns over the outlook for the global economy saw financial spread betting markets decimated on both sides of the Atlantic during Thursday's session, dashing traders' hopes that we'd see a quiet second half of the month. Although . . . read more - Financial Spread Betting Markets Plunge on Global Growth Fears.
FTSE 100 Drops as Banking Sector Falls on US Fed Concerns - last update: 18-Aug-2011
European banking arms in the US are under scrutiny this morning as the US Fed and regulators signal concerns that Europe's debt crisis could spill into the US banking system. The FTSE 100 dropped over 2% this morning to a low of 5199.71 as the banking sector weighed heavily on . . . read more - FTSE 100 Drops as Banking Sector Falls on US Fed Concerns.
German GDP Spooks Wall Street as Spread Betting Markets Fall - last update: 17-Aug-2011
Yesterday's German GDP data - combined with the lack of any meaningful output from the Merkel-Sarkozy meeting - seems to have spooked traders on Wall Street, leaving the major US indices to finish Tuesday's session squarely in negative . . . read more - German GDP Spooks Wall Street as Spread Betting Markets Fall.
Dax Plummets 2 Percent on Dreadful Economic Data - last update: 16-Aug-2011
European markets slipped back this morning as investors were reluctant to stretch the rebound of the last few sessions following the release of dreadful European data. The FTSE 100 dropped to 5265.83 this morning. In Germany, the Dax plummeted over 2% to . . . read more - Dax Plummets 2 Percent on Dreadful Economic Data.
Crude Oil Spread Betting Market Drops as Economic Recovery Falters - last update: 15-Aug-2011
The momentum of the global economic recovery is running out of steam and analysts believe that the demand for industrial commodities in the remainder of this year will decline. September copper futures saw a 5.5% decline last week and light-sweet crude oil for September delivery fell almost 4% over . . . read more - Crude Oil Spread Betting Market Drops as Economic Recovery Falters.
Equities Spread Betting Markets Finally Rally on Bargain Hunting - last update: 12-Aug-2011
Buyers moved into the equities spread betting market to snap up beaten-down blue chips, and a stronger-than-expected unemployment claims figure eased some concern about the slowing economy. The NASDAQ was the top gainer - adding 4.7% - while . . . read more - Equities Spread Betting Markets Finally Rally on Bargain Hunting.
Commodities Spread Betting: Eurozone Debt Fears Lift Gold Spreads - last update: 11-Aug-2011
Fresh fears that Eurozone debt contagion is spreading, and angst over the Fed's gloomy economic outlook after the US was stripped of its AAA rating, continued to haunt commodities spread betting investors this morning, with gold reaching a new high of $1814 per . . . read more - Commodities Spread Betting: Eurozone Debt Fears Lift Gold Spreads.
ASX 200 Spread Betting Market Builds on Late US Surge - last update: 10-Aug-2011
In Australia, the ASX 200 is currently 2.6% firmer at 4139, just off its session highs of 4162. The late overnight surge on Wall Street has been enough of a catalyst to see spread betting investors resume their buying, which kicked off around noon yesterday with the . . . read more - ASX 200 Spread Betting Market Builds on Late US Surge.
FTSE 250 Sheds 4.5 Percent on Weak UK Economic Data - last update: 09-Aug-2011
The FTSE 250 dropped 4.5% as official data released highlighted the fragility of the UK's economic recovery. Manufacturing production unexpectedly fell by 0.4% after a rise of 1.8% in May. Economists had predicted a 0.2% increase. Industrial . . . read more - FTSE 250 Sheds 4.5 Percent on Weak UK Economic Data.
US Credit Downgrade Spurs Safe Haven Buying and Lifts Silver Spreads - last update: 08-Aug-2011
The impact of S&P's downgrade of the US (which, by the way, puts it on the same footing as Belgium) has yet to be fully appreciated, but it has had the effect of sending gold racing higher yet again. Flight to safety has also given the silver spread betting market a push again, moving . . . read more - US Credit Downgrade Spurs Safe Haven Buying and Lifts Silver Spreads.
Shares Spread Betting Market Crisis Continues as Risk Aversion Spreads - last update: 05-Aug-2011
Shares spread betting markets have sustained further heavy losses this morning, as risk aversion grips investors. It is hard to escape the feeling that the various worries that have stalked markets for several months are finally converging to prompt a second crisis, just three years . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting Market Crisis Continues as Risk Aversion Spreads.
Eurozone Crisis Deteriorates Sending Indices Spread Betting Markets Diving - last update: 04-Aug-2011
Equity markets suffered yet more losses this morning as indices spread betting investors continued to slash their exposure to risky assets. With the debt crisis in Europe deteriorating by the second and investors flocking into . . . read more - Eurozone Crisis Deteriorates Sending Indices Spread Betting Markets Diving.
Shares Spread Betting Markets Plunge on Concerns Over US Economy - last update: 03-Aug-2011
Equity markets are being smashed at the moment as shares spread betting investors continue to bail out of risk assets, fretting over the woeful state of the US economy and the apparent lack of a coordinated plan to rectify its many structural problems. The . . . read more - Shares Spread Betting Markets Plunge on Concerns Over US Economy.
Threat of US Credit Downgrade Looms Over Financial Spread Betting Markets - last update: 02-Aug-2011
Despite the US appearing to have averted a debt default after the House of Representatives approved a deal last night to raise the government's borrowing limit, the threat of a potential US credit rating downgrade still added pressure on the financial spread betting markets. Mining . . . read more - Threat of US Credit Downgrade Looms Over Financial Spread Betting Markets.
Spread Betting 1 Aug 2011 - last update: 01-Aug-2011
Financial spread betting markets worked themselves up into a lather of excitement this morning, after news that US lawmakers had finally managed to hammer out some sort of resolution to the debt ceiling impasse that has paralysed financial markets for the past two weeks. The deal . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Aug 2011.
Spread Betting 29 Jul 2011 - last update: 29-Jul-2011
Banks have come under pressure as Eurozone fears resurface barely a week after a Eurozone summit that was supposed to have provided a solution. Financial stocks are also suffering as the debt ceiling debate rumbles on with no solution yet in sight. Barclays, RBS and Lloyds all dropped by . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Jul 2011 - last update: 28-Jul-2011
In Australia, the ASX 200 is currently 1.4% weaker at 4472, just above its intraday low of 4465. With no resolution to the US debt ceiling crisis having yet been reached, and the deadline of 2nd August looming large in the mind of the market, indices spread betting investors are taking . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 27 Jul 2011 - last update: 27-Jul-2011
Expectations of further rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which would make the Aussie more attractive for yield-seeking investors, increased as forex spread traders began to suspect that the bank would take steps to cool price growth in the economy. The surprise . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 26 Jul 2011 - last update: 26-Jul-2011
Positive announcements from resource companies provided equities with some relief this morning, however, stock market sentiment quickly turned following a disappointing second-quarter UK GDP reading. By 10.30am (London time) the FTSE 100 was 0.4% lower at 5901.66, despite a . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 25 Jul 2011 - last update: 25-Jul-2011
Although the FTSE 100 opened sharply lower, it has clawed its way back up throughout the morning, with mining stocks helping to support the index on the back of a weaker US dollar. By 10.30 am (London time), the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 22 Jul 2011 - last update: 22-Jul-2011
Banks rose as sovereign debt concerns eased, while miners recovered yesterday's losses, pushing the FTSE 100 back towards 6000. However, while there may be some relief on one debt front, the other battle, in Washington, continues unabated, and . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Jul 2011 - last update: 21-Jul-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower following the modestly weaker overnight leads from London and the softer-than-expected Chinese HSBC PMI reading that showed contraction for the first time in a year. The Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng are both 0.3% lower. In . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 20 Jul 2011 - last update: 20-Jul-2011
Upbeat earnings reports and news of a possible deal on the US debt ceiling meant that the FTSE 100 was up once again this morning. Signs of a possible accord between American lawmakers prompted investors to leave the US dollar and Treasuries and . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 19 Jul 2011 - last update: 19-Jul-2011
Ahead of a report tomorrow that may show US crude oil inventories dropped for a seventh week alongside rising demand in China, crude oil spreads rose this morning, counteracting speculation that Europe's debt crisis will temper fuel consumption. Light-sweet crude was . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 18 Jul 2011 - last update: 18-Jul-2011
Safe haven demand is lifting gold and silver, with the yellow metal reaching new highs of $1600 per ounce, and silver spreads hitting price levels not seen for several weeks, around the $40 per ounce level. Gold and silver might be up, but other commodities are . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 15 Jul 2011 - last update: 15-Jul-2011
There was an understandable atmosphere of caution on the financial spread betting markets this morning, with the FTSE 100 opening lower and then eking out small gains, as investors awaited the publication of European bank stress test data. Last year's . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Jul 2011 - last update: 14-Jul-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly lower after credit rating agency Moody's said- after hours - that the United States' triple-A credit rating is under review for possible downgrade. There has seen widespread caution throughout Asia, with the Kospi and Hang Seng the . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 13 Jul 2011 - last update: 13-Jul-2011
Continued strong growth helped to buoy assets connected with the Chinese economy, such as commodities and the Australian dollar. Copper spread betting prices firmed, while the Aussie pushed back above $1.06 as traders bought the currency in expectation of continued high demand for the output . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 12 Jul 2011 - last update: 12-Jul-2011
Debt concerns across Europe and the US are continuing to weigh on investor sentiment with the result being money pulled out of equities and reweighted into the gold spread betting market and US treasuries. Losses for the day are . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 11 Jul 2011 - last update: 11-Jul-2011
Debt concerns across Europe and the US are continuing to weigh on investor sentiment with the result being money pulled out of equities and reweighted into the gold spread betting market and US treasuries. Losses for the day are broad-based, with the heaviest coming from . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 8 Jul 2011 - last update: 08-Jul-2011
British Sky Broadcasting Group, flagged up on our factsheet earlier today, saw its share price tumble 4.4% to 776p on speculation that News Corp will drop the takeover bid for the company. According to Bloomberg News, the UK government said that it will take some time before giving a final . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Jul 2011 - last update: 07-Jul-2011
The FTSE opened in positive territory this morning thanks to strength in the heavyweight mining sector. By 12.15pm (London time) the FTSE 100 index was 23.32 points (+0.40%) above its previous close at 6028 while the broader (more domestic) FTSE 250 index was . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 6 Jul 2011 - last update: 06-Jul-2011
The FTSE 100 index was 0.59% lower at 5987.63, while the FTSE 250 index was 0.19% below its previous close at 12123.32 by midday. The blue-chip index was paring earlier losses by late morning when out of the blue the Bank of China announced a surprise 25 basis-point increase in . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 5 Jul 2011 - last update: 05-Jul-2011
Anxiety over Greece, China and the US instigated a bout of profit-taking across mining stocks this morning, limiting the FTSE's upside potential. Rio Tinto, Kazakhmys, and African Barrick Gold were the worst performing miners, down between 0.4% and . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 4 Jul 2011 - last update: 04-Jul-2011
The reaction in the mining sector this morning seems to suggest that the commodities spread betting market is not too concerned about the slowdown in China. Essar Energy, Eurasian, BHP Billiton and Antofagasta were among the best performing miners this morning, with gains ranging . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 1 Jul 2011 - last update: 01-Jul-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are all in positive territory, following Wall Street's lead, indicating a general improvement in investors' risk appetite. The Hang Seng and Kospi are the top performers - up 1.5% and 1.3% respectively - while the . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jul 2011.
Spread Betting 30 Jun 2011 - last update: 30-Jun-2011
In Australia, the ASX 200 is currently 1.6% firmer at 4602, right on its session highs. With the Greek government passing its austerity package overnight, the mood of the market has lifted considerably with spread betting investors notably more willing to buy into risk names. Gains for . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 29 Jun 2011 - last update: 29-Jun-2011
The FTSE 100 traded at 5832.22 by 11.10am (London time), representing a 1.13% gain from the prior day's close, while the broader FTSE 250 index was 0.96% higher at 11718.05. The financial spread betting market is confident that the Greek austerity vote will pass. Even . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Jun 2011 - last update: 28-Jun-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following the positive overnight leads from the US, although spread betting investors continue to remain cautious ahead of the crucial Greek parliamentary vote. The Nikkei 225 is the . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 27 Jun 2011 - last update: 27-Jun-2011
Gold bucked the negative trend in commodities today, with July futures up 0.15% to $1,502.75 per troy ounce by late morning trading. In contrast, silver, platinum, palladium, copper, natural gas and crude oil prices were all lower this . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 24 Jun 2011 - last update: 24-Jun-2011
UK shares have rebounded from yesterday's sell-off following a statement from China that it expects to have inflation under control by the end of the year, and also by news that EU leaders have agreed to dispatch yet more money to Greece. Two of . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 23 Jun 2011 - last update: 23-Jun-2011
The FTSE 100 fell on Thursday morning, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated plans to end QE2 at the end of the month, despite increasing evidence of a slowdown in economic growth. Investors have now shifted their attention back to . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 22 Jun 2011 - last update: 22-Jun-2011
In the US overnight, stocks continued their rebound as financial spread betting investors bet that the Greek parliament would vote in favour of the current government. This has just been confirmed, which is another crucial . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Jun 2011 - last update: 21-Jun-2011
Equities recovered from a three-month low this morning following yesterday's upbeat announcement from Eurogroup President Jean-Claude Juncker, but shares spread betting investors are likely to be cautious ahead of . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 20 Jun 2011 - last update: 20-Jun-2011
The stronger US dollar has sent commodities into another funk, pushing US crude back towards $90 per barrel, while copper is down 1.3% to $404 per pound. Gold is little changed however, as declines prompted by a rising dollar are . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 17 Jun 2011 - last update: 17-Jun-2011
Across Asia, regional indices spread betting markets are mostly lower despite the improvement in sentiment overnight, and some modest gains on Wall Street. Uncertainty over the Greek debt situation and US economic growth is continuing to weigh on investors' minds. The Shanghai Composite is the . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 16 Jun 2011 - last update: 16-Jun-2011
The EUR/USD sank to a low of 1.4074 this morning after Nout Wellink, governing council director of the ECB, said the bailout fund should be doubled to €1.5 trillion to take into account the contagion risk for both Ireland and Portugal. Greece's fiscal position has begun to infect sentiment towards other highly . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 15 Jun 2011 - last update: 15-Jun-2011
After clinging on yesterday to 5800, the FTSE 100 fell below this level again, as news of major reforms in the financial sector knocked banking stocks. A poor first-quarter update from Sainsbury's served to remind shares spread betting investors about the weak state of UK consumer spending, while . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Jun 2011 - last update: 14-Jun-2011
The markets have all rallied strongly following the Chinese inflation data release. Having been down as much as 0.7%, the Kospi is now the best performer, up 1.5%. Elsewhere, the Shanghai Composite, Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng are all up between 0.3% and 1.1%. In . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 13 Jun 2011 - last update: 13-Jun-2011
The FTSE 250 lost 0.2% to 11759.82. Mining stocks were mixed, as commodity spread betting prices fell back, but the financial sector was up on the back of reports that suggest that the UK's big banks may meet the government's lending targets . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 10 Jun 2011 - last update: 10-Jun-2011
On Wall Street overnight, stocks finally snapped their six-session losing streak to close higher for the first time in June, as participants saw the recent sell-off as overdone, and bargain hunters moved in. The broad-based S&P 500 was the best performer, adding 0.7%, while . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 9 Jun 2011 - last update: 09-Jun-2011
The Euro / Dollar spread betting market has resumed its upward progress this morning in advance of the ECB's monthly interest rate decision. The single currency is pushing towards a one-month high before the ECB . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 8 Jun 2011 - last update: 08-Jun-2011
Sterling has generally struggled against the euro this year, as weak UK growth prevents the Bank of England from lifting rates. On the other hand, a good performance from the German economic powerhouse has pushed the ECB into raising rates, making the single European currency . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Jun 2011 - last update: 07-Jun-2011
It was another weak session in the US overnight, with the major indices spread betting markets closing lower for the fourth straight session. Investors continue to worry about last week's economic data and what . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 6 Jun 2011 - last update: 06-Jun-2011
It was another weak session in the US overnight, with the major indices spread betting markets closing lower for the fourth straight session. Investors continue to worry about last week's economic data and . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 3 Jun 2011 - last update: 03-Jun-2011
In FTSE 250 shares news, transport groups were lifted following a note from JP Morgan, who started coverage on Stagecoach and Go Ahead with an overweight rating. The two companies rose 2% and 3.5% respectively, helping . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 2 Jun 2011 - last update: 02-Jun-2011
Financial spread betting investors have become increasingly nervous about the state of the global economy, and the poor US news yesterday combined with existing concerns about monetary tightening in east Asia. Sentiment is likely to . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 1 Jun 2011 - last update: 01-Jun-2011
Ex-dividend factors are weighing on the FTSE 100 index as Vodafone, National Grid, Marks and Spencer, WPP, Intertek and Capital Shopping Centres are all trading without their payout attractions today. All of the affected companies are . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jun 2011.
Spread Betting 31 May 2011 - last update: 31-May-2011
Across Asia, regional spread betting markets are mostly higher, albeit on light volumes, after positive economic data out of Japan. Data showed that Japan's industrial and manufacturing activities are starting to show signs of recovery following . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 May 2011.
Spread Betting 27 May 2011 - last update: 27-May-2011
Bullish conditions on global spread betting markets, meanwhile, were benefiting the FTSE's roster of big miners. As at 10.20am (London time), Rio Tinto was up +1.94%, Xstrata +1.79% and Antofagasta +1.75% as a surge of optimism saw . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 May 2011.
Spread Betting 26 May 2011 - last update: 26-May-2011
The UK 100 began the day in positive fashion, adding about half a percent by 9am, but has quickly corrected that sharp ascent and was trading about 15.68 points (+0.27%) up on the day at 10.45am in London. The index is receiving strong support . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 May 2011.
Spread Betting 25 May 2011 - last update: 25-May-2011
On Wall Street overnight, US Shares finished a choppy session modestly lower as signs of economic weakness continued. However, it would have likely been worse had . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 May 2011.
Spread Betting 24 May 2011 - last update: 24-May-2011
The FTSE has clawed back some ground this morning following yesterday's 1.9% fall over renewed Eurozone fears, with miners predominant on the blue-chip index's early leaderboard. Copper miner Kazakhmys (+2.8%) headed the FTSE at 10am, from . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 May 2011.
Spread Betting 23 May 2011 - last update: 23-May-2011
The FTSE is down sharply this morning as Greek default fears hit resource prices and the shadow of another Icelandic eruption spooked markets. US and Asian markets closed out last week with a steep drop, and this morning the . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 May 2011.
Spread Betting 20 May 2011 - last update: 20-May-2011
The FTSE 100 moved back to 6000 once more this morning, as a good finish on Wall Street, helped by the soaring success of LinkedIn's IPO, put the bulls firmly in charge. Only time will tell whether . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 May 2011.
Spread Betting 19 May 2011 - last update: 19-May-2011
In the US overnight, stocks snapped a three day losing streak to close near their session highs as prices rebounded in the commodities spread betting markets. This occurred as participants began to . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 May 2011.
Spread Betting 18 May 2011 - last update: 18-May-2011
The FTSE 100 snapped the longest losing streak for two months today, as better than expected earnings from Land Securities triggered a strong rebound in real estate stocks. Miners and banks also . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 May 2011.
Spread Betting 17 May 2011 - last update: 17-May-2011
Shares spread betting investors are being deterred from taking stakes in the banking sector due to the continuing uncertainty over Greece, as rumours of default continue to rumble around . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 May 2011.
Spread Betting 16 May 2011 - last update: 16-May-2011
With metal prices falling once more today, mining stocks once again suffered as spread betting investors continued to shy away from riskier assets due to fears about . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 May 2011.
Spread Betting 13 May 2011 - last update: 13-May-2011
In the US overnight, stocks erased a good chunk of yesterday's falls as commodities recovered on the back of a retreating US dollar while traders saw the recent declines as . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 May 2011.
Spread Betting 12 May 2011 - last update: 12-May-2011
Yesterday's sell-off continued this morning, as investors took flight from risky assets on fears about the state of the global economic recovery. Miners are the chief hindrance to any hope of gains for the leading index, with Mexican silver miner Fresnillo once again . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 May 2011.
Spread Betting 11 May 2011 - last update: 11-May-2011
A third consecutive day of gains for US markets and further gains in the commodity spread betting markets are providing the impetus for today's advance. Gains on the day are broad-based but are being led by . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 May 2011.
Spread Betting 10 May 2011 - last update: 10-May-2011
Imperial Tobacco reflected some of April's strong retail sales data in its results, as earnings for its first half rose 7% instead of the forecast 5.5%. Sales growth came from emerging markets, as trading in Europe (even in Germany) suffered from . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 May 2011.
Spread Betting 9 May 2011 - last update: 09-May-2011
Spread trading investors seem prepared once more to believe that the global economy is continuing to improve, helped by Friday's upbeat non-farm payrolls report. However, a lack of UK and US economic data this morning means that . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 May 2011.
Spread Betting 6 May 2011 - last update: 06-May-2011
In indices spread betting, the Australian, the ASX 200 is currently 0.2% weaker at 4746, well off its earlier session lows of 4713. On the back of heavy overnight losses across US markets, the Australian market opened down sharply but may . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 May 2011.
Spread Betting 5 May 2011 - last update: 05-May-2011
In the banking sector, Lloyds provided a nasty shock for the markets as it swung back into the red for its first quarter. Provisions for potential compensation claims resulting from Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) lie behind . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 May 2011.
Spread Betting 4 May 2011 - last update: 04-May-2011
A surprise move by the Chinese to lower the CNY fix by a marginal amount to 6.5013 saw capital flows into the USD with AUD/USD and EUR/USD coming under pressure. Reports in the Wall Street Journal that George Soros's fund had been selling out of precious metals . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 May 2011.
Spread Betting 3 May 2011 - last update: 03-May-2011
The FTSE 100 was able to post modest gains this morning, remaining solidly above 6000, but the atmosphere remains febrile as spread betting investors continue to debate the full impact of yesterday's momentous news . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 May 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Apr 2011 - last update: 28-Apr-2011
Overnight, US markets rallied to fresh multi-year highs after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivered a ''no surprises'' press conference following the FOMC's decision to keep the Fed funds rate unchanged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 27 Apr 2011 - last update: 27-Apr-2011
Overnight, US spread betting markets broke through recent resistance to touch their highest levels in nearly three years, after continuing strong earnings reports and a surprisingly optimistic consumer confidence reading. It was the Dow and S&P's highest close since . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 26 Apr 2011 - last update: 26-Apr-2011
Interestingly, the correlation between AUD/USD and gold is at 80%, the highest since mid February, and as gold fell today we saw the AUD/USD dip below $1.07 . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Apr 2011 - last update: 21-Apr-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are ending the Easter-shortened week on a positive note, with all indices firmly in the black following the very strong corporate earnings and economic data out of the US overnight. The Kospi and Hang Seng are . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 20 Apr 2011 - last update: 20-Apr-2011
In spread betting markets, the gold price has passed a psychological milestone today, as the cost of an ounce of the yellow metal moved above $1500. As the ultimate safe haven, gold is seen as . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 19 Apr 2011 - last update: 19-Apr-2011
On Wall Street overnight, the US stock markets started the week on a negative footing, sinking the most in a month. This came as crude oil slid lower and gold surged to another record high after Standard & Poor's cut the American credit outlook . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 18 Apr 2011 - last update: 18-Apr-2011
The Euro spread betting market has come under heavy pressure this morning following a series of worrying news items. In Finland, the Euro sceptic True Finns party gained almost a fifth of votes cast in national elections . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 15 Apr 2011 - last update: 15-Apr-2011
The Chinese inflation data we've seen overnight may have come in higher than expected but the overshoot was marginal and financial spread betting markets haven't reacted adversely to the news in isolation . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Apr 2011 - last update: 14-Apr-2011
Reckitt Benckiser, the consumer goods company, provided an object lesson in 'key man risk' today, after its shares lost 7.5% following news of the departure of its chief executive, Bart Becht. Mr Becht has been at the helm of Reckitt for 16 years . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 13 Apr 2011 - last update: 13-Apr-2011
A slightly improved picture for UK employment helped to stiffen investors' nerves, while commodity spreads regained their composure as markets realised that yesterday's note from . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 12 Apr 2011 - last update: 12-Apr-2011
There were heavy falls for UK shares this morning, as abysmal retail sales figures combined with a commodity-linked sell-off in the mining sector, prompted by a cautious note from . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 8 Apr 2011 - last update: 08-Apr-2011
Despite soaring crude oil prices and gold continuing to push out to fresh all-time highs, equity markets remain in an upbeat mood as we approach the weekend break. Even yesterday's latest . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Apr 2011 - last update: 07-Apr-2011
Bank stocks were in the ascendant following the news from Portugal, as the acknowledgement of the inevitable sent a feeling of relief through London's financial sector. RBS gained 3% to 44.03p and Barclays . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 6 Apr 2011 - last update: 06-Apr-2011
Some positive news for the UK retail sector emerged from Marks & Spencer, which announced that overall like-for-like sales were up 0.1%, although this masked a 3.4% drop in non-food sales . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 5 Apr 2011 - last update: 05-Apr-2011
The FTSE 100 slipped below 6000 once again, as worries about the Eurozone and elevated inflationary pressures reignited fears about the global economic recovery. An unexpectedly strong reading on . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 4 Apr 2011 - last update: 04-Apr-2011
Resurgent commodity prices lifted the heavyweight mining sector, with the biggest riser being silver miner Fresnillo, which rose 3.3% to 1617p, thanks to a leap in silver prices that pushed the white metal past . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 1 Apr 2011 - last update: 01-Apr-2011
The yen has continued to weaken, providing a boost for beaten up Japanese exporters. The Nikkei 225, the Kospi and Hang Seng are all higher by between . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Apr 2011.
Spread Betting 31 Mar 2011 - last update: 31-Mar-2011
The FTSE 100 struggled to remain in positive territory this morning, as a broad weakness across retail shares countered gains in mining and energy stocks . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 30 Mar 2011 - last update: 30-Mar-2011
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks continued their ascent, with the S&P 500 hitting a three-week high, as energy and materials names led the market higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was the best performer . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 29 Mar 2011 - last update: 29-Mar-2011
In currency markets, most traders have been watching the AUD/USD pretty closely after it hit a fresh post-float high of 1.0315 overnight. It moved through previous closing resistance . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Mar 2011 - last update: 28-Mar-2011
The banking sector was broadly higher thanks to the weekend Eurozone agreement, with Barclays and HSBC up 1%. However, widespread drops in commodity prices following . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 25 Mar 2011 - last update: 25-Mar-2011
African Barrick Gold gained 4.06% after finding more gold at the Nyanzaga Project in Tanzania. The FTSE was also buoyed by a rise from Reckitt Benckiser and Invensys, which gained 3.39% and . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 24 Mar 2011 - last update: 24-Mar-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly higher following firmer commodities leads that have boosted materials stocks. The Kospi and Hang Seng are the top performers, up 1% and . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 23 Mar 2011 - last update: 23-Mar-2011
Sainsbury plunged 5.39% this morning after missing sales estimates for the ten weeks to 19 March. Excluding fuel, like-for-like sales gained 1% during the fourth quarter, below the 2.1% median estimate . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 22 Mar 2011 - last update: 22-Mar-2011
The Bank of England will be pressed further to lift interest rates after UK inflation quickened at a faster pace than expected in February. Sterling rose on the data, as it suggests the BoE may be forced to lift interest rates . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Mar 2011 - last update: 21-Mar-2011
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett commented today that the tragedy would not change the economic future of Japan. Mr Buffett added that if he owned any shares in Japan, he would not be selling . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 18 Mar 2011 - last update: 18-Mar-2011
Stock market spread betting this week has been dominated by fear and 'headline' news, with the VIX index spiking more than 40% over the course of the week. The absence of any . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 17 Mar 2011 - last update: 17-Mar-2011
After six days of declines, indices staged a rebound this morning on hopes that G7 talks over the weekend may result in a coordinated approach to stemming Japan's nuclear crisis . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 16 Mar 2011 - last update: 16-Mar-2011
Crude oil prices have risen again this morning following action by security forces in Bahrain. Police and military forces cleared Pearl Square in Manama, Bahrain's capital, where anti-government protests have been . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 15 Mar 2011 - last update: 15-Mar-2011
The Nikkei 225 is down a massive 11.6% while the Hang Seng, Kospi and Shanghai Composite are all lower between 2.1% and 3.8%. Japanese share traders resumed where they left off on Monday selling . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Mar 2011 - last update: 14-Mar-2011
Shares of power supply firm Aggreko jumped 6% to 1492p on expectation its products will be needed en masse in Japan, while BG Group added 1.85% to reach 1487p as a result of speculation that Japanese . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 11 Mar 2011 - last update: 11-Mar-2011
Japan was struck by the biggest earthquake in 140 years this morning, which has already claimed ten lives. Aviva and Prudential lost 2.36% and 2.04% respectively as the extent of the damages . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 10 Mar 2011 - last update: 10-Mar-2011
Morrisons unveiled plans to buy back £1 billion of shares over the next two years and is also aiming for double-digit percentage growth in dividend payments over the next three years . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 9 Mar 2011 - last update: 09-Mar-2011
Across Asia, stock market indices are all higher in afternoon trade, following the positive leads from Wall Street and the comments from OPEC overnight. The Nikkei 225 is the best performer . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 8 Mar 2011 - last update: 08-Mar-2011
Earnings news is set to pick up a little, however, with petrochemicals engineering firm Weir Group out of London, along with insurer Old Mutual, Antofagasta and Tullett Prebon . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Mar 2011 - last update: 07-Mar-2011
In the financial spread betting markets, safety services firm Intertek jumped 4.6% to 1986p after announcing good results for 2010. The group increased revenue by 9% to £1.3 billion . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 4 Mar 2011 - last update: 04-Mar-2011
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks surged as the major indices jumped more than 1.5%, following talk of a Middle East mediation plan from Venezuela and a series of stronger . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 3 Mar 2011 - last update: 03-Mar-2011
AMEC, the engineering and oil services firm jumped 6.55% to 1203p after full-year earnings gained 30% last year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 2 Mar 2011 - last update: 02-Mar-2011
WTI oil is hovering near $100 a barrel, while Brent crude is trading near $115 a barrel. Gold is also near a record high of $1431.50 an ounce as investors seek shelter from the . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 1 Mar 2011 - last update: 01-Mar-2011
Shares in Fresnillo rose 2.07% to 1627p after announcing preliminary results this morning. The gold and silver miner said production reached new records in 2010, with silver output up 1.7% while gold increased 33.4% . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Mar 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Feb 2011 - last update: 28-Feb-2011
Looking at financial shares, HSBC saw performance improve in all its divisions last year and succeeded in doubling pre-tax profits to just over $19 billion. A 169% increase over the 2009 figure . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 25 Feb 2011 - last update: 25-Feb-2011
Despite a technical failure halting trading, sentiment on the London Stock Exchange seemed improved as a calmer oil market helped to reassure investors. However, optimism was limited . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 24 Feb 2011 - last update: 24-Feb-2011
Royal Bank of Scotland lost 2.79% this morning, after full-year results disappointed analysts. The bank narrowed its full-year loss to £1.1 billion, from £3.6 billion in 2009. Analysts surveyed by Bloomberg . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 23 Feb 2011 - last update: 23-Feb-2011
Copper prices fell as risk-aversion continued to reign among investors, with Antofagasta dropping 1.8% to 1358p and Rio Tinto shedding 1.16% to 4290p. However, the banking sector . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 22 Feb 2011 - last update: 22-Feb-2011
Escalating tensions in Libya knocked the FTSE below the psychological 6000 mark yet again. The situation in Libya took a turn for the worse, with leader Muammar Gaddafi refusing to relinquish power. In a speech . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Feb 2011 - last update: 21-Feb-2011
Drinks giant Diageo, the owner of Guinness, has announced plans to buy Turkish spirits producer Mey Icki for £1.3 billion. Mey Icki is the market leader in production of Raki . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 18 Feb 2011 - last update: 18-Feb-2011
So far Anglo American has sold $3.3 billion of non-core assets, and it has announced a joint venture with Lafarge to merge their UK cement and aggregates businesses . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 17 Feb 2011 - last update: 17-Feb-2011
There's a flood of European earnings news with high profile names including Kingfisher and Ladbrokes in the UK, BNP Paribas, Pernod Ricard and AXA in France . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 16 Feb 2011 - last update: 16-Feb-2011
Across Asian spread trading markets, regional indices are all higher as markets digest BHP's earnings result and positive manufacturing data out of the US last night. The Hang Seng is the region's best performer . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 15 Feb 2011 - last update: 15-Feb-2011
Chinese data released yesterday, showing larger-than-expected growth in imports, combined with Citigroup raising its price target on several steel and coal companies to serve as the catalyst for the energy and materials sectors to . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Feb 2011 - last update: 14-Feb-2011
The FTSE 100 managed to edge forward during morning trading, as mining stocks were lifted by rising commodity prices, and the resignation of Egypt's president Hosni Mubarak calmed fears about . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 11 Feb 2011 - last update: 11-Feb-2011
Across the Asian spread betting markets, regional indices are all modestly lower despite continued improvement in the US economic outlook and hopes of a near-term resolution to the unrest in Egypt . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 10 Feb 2011 - last update: 10-Feb-2011
Shares in Diageo fell 4.55% to 1196p after the alcoholic drinks producer missed estimates. The company said like-for-like sales in the first-half rose 4%, missing the 4.5% . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 9 Feb 2011 - last update: 09-Feb-2011
The FTSE 100 February rally took a breather this morning after a widening of the UK trade balance dampened spirits, while disappointing results from . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 8 Feb 2011 - last update: 08-Feb-2011
Gas giant BG Group rose 1.18% to 1457p after reporting full-year results today. Earnings for the year were $4.01 billion, beating the $3.4 billion median estimate from analysts . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Feb 2011 - last update: 07-Feb-2011
AstraZeneca was hit by another set of problems this morning, with the latest poor drug results coming from its cancer treatment, Zibotentan. Advanced trials on the . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 4 Feb 2011 - last update: 04-Feb-2011
Across Asia, the Nikkei 225 is currently higher by 1.1%, taking its cues from US markets which overcame early modest losses to finish in the green . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 3 Feb 2011 - last update: 03-Feb-2011
It was an interesting night in equity, commodity and currency markets, with plenty of reasons to lighten-up on risk. US markets held up well . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 2 Feb 2011 - last update: 02-Feb-2011
The FTSE 100 extended yesterday's rally and sailed past the psychological 6000 mark, led by a rally in the mining sector. Risk appetite was also fuelled by . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 1 Feb 2011 - last update: 01-Feb-2011
Manufacturing activity in the UK rose at a record pace in January, surprising economists who were expecting activity to remain unchanged on the month. Sterling rose strongly following the release . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Feb 2011.
Spread Betting 31 Jan 2011 - last update: 31-Jan-2011
Holiday firms were hit hard by the Egyptian crisis, with travel agents Thomas Cook and TUI Travel among the heaviest fallers on the FTSE 100. Thomas Cook . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 28 Jan 2011 - last update: 28-Jan-2011
In Australia, the ASX 200 closed down 0.7% at 4774, but well off its session lows of 4755. Materials and energy names followed the weak leads of their offshore peers and . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 27 Jan 2011 - last update: 27-Jan-2011
Credit rating agency S&P surprised financial markets this morning after downgrading Japan's sovereign credit rating from AA to AA-. The downgrade sent the yen sharply lower . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 26 Jan 2011 - last update: 26-Jan-2011
March futures for the Dow Jones and S&P 500 are up 0.3% and 0.4% respectively, indicating that Wall Street will see a strong advance after the opening bell. This afternoon . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 25 Jan 2011 - last update: 25-Jan-2011
Across Asia, regional markets are mostly higher following the positive lead from Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 is the best performer, up 1.0% on optimism ahead of the upcoming earnings season . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 24 Jan 2011 - last update: 24-Jan-2011
In the UK spread betting markets, talks between the government and the country's largest banks reached an impasse, as the banks argue that lending targets for weaker businesses might . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 21 Jan 2011 - last update: 21-Jan-2011
Prices of precious metals such as gold and silver remain under pressure as the recovery in Europe and the US continues to take hold. However, the money . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 20 Jan 2011 - last update: 20-Jan-2011
Concerns that China's booming economy will lead to further policy tightening this year gave investors an excuse to lock in recent profits and take a breather from the stock market rally which . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 19 Jan 2011 - last update: 19-Jan-2011
The banks suffered yesterday after Citigroup missed earnings estimates. Barclays was down 1.56%, Lloyds retreated 0.5%, and HSBC fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 18 Jan 2011 - last update: 18-Jan-2011
Sentiment among Asian technology names has been hurt following the news overnight that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take medical leave for the third time since . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 17 Jan 2011 - last update: 17-Jan-2011
Spread betting account holders should also be keeping an eye on Rolls Royce. Shares in the company rose 0.15% to 655.5p after it reported a contract win that will see it supply gas turbines and . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 14 Jan 2011 - last update: 14-Jan-2011
Fresnillo rose 1.54% to 1582p after reporting their fourth-quarter production report. The miner expects a 5% increase in silver production for 2011 to 44 million ounces . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 13 Jan 2011 - last update: 13-Jan-2011
Attention in the spread trading markets is now on Madrid, which is set to have its own bond offer today. Expectations are that this will also get away without any hitches and the offered rate will . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 12 Jan 2011 - last update: 12-Jan-2011
It was a good Christmas for Sainsbury, according to data released by the supermarket, with a 3.6% rise in like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) in the fourteen weeks to . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 11 Jan 2011 - last update: 11-Jan-2011
Japan is committed to buying a significant tranche of the Euro-bond issue due later in the month. This is injecting some confidence into the euro, pushing asset prices . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 10 Jan 2011 - last update: 10-Jan-2011
For the second time in as many months, the rules on company reporting appear to be taken merely as suggestions, as news emerged that Smith & Nephew had rejected a bid approach without informing . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 7 Jan 2011 - last update: 07-Jan-2011
Everyone in the online spread trading markets will be waiting for the slew of US data released at 1.30pm GMT, including the December non-farm payrolls data . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 6 Jan 2011 - last update: 06-Jan-2011
In the indices spread betting markets, resources stocks were among the best performers on the FTSE this morning after Randgold Resources, Eurasian Natural Resources and . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 5 Jan 2011 - last update: 05-Jan-2011
Much of this morning's focus in the financial spread betting markets was on the retail sector, with the first important festive updates out today. Fashion outlet Next was first up . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 4 Jan 2011 - last update: 04-Jan-2011
BP jumped 4.93% to 488.5p bolstered by the recent gains in oil price and also reports that Royal Dutch Shell was considering making a takeover bid for BP during the wake of . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Jan 2011.
Spread Betting 31 Dec 2010 - last update: 31-Dec-2010
The euro continued its good performance in the forex markets for the week, rising 0.47% against the US dollar to $1.3352 . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Dec 2010 - last update: 30-Dec-2010
In the spread betting markets, foreclosures on houses in the US jumped in the third quarter of 2010, according to official data from bank regulators, as the number of borrowers that . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Dec 2010 - last update: 29-Dec-2010
A slew of news from China has provided much for spread trading investors to chew on now that they have digested their Christmas turkey. On Christmas Day, while the western world gathered for . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Dec 2010 - last update: 24-Dec-2010
Randgold Resources fell 5.4% to 5205p after it issued another statement saying that its operations in the Ivory Coast would be hit by the political turmoil in that country. Incumbent president . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Dec 2010 - last update: 23-Dec-2010
Rio Tinto has increased its offer for Riversdale Mining to £2.5 billion, as it attempts to win over shareholders of the Australian firm such as Tata Steel. The two companies have been in talks . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Dec 2010 - last update: 22-Dec-2010
The FTSE 100 continued to claw its way towards 6000 this morning, but volumes remained low as geopolitical tensions returned once more to discourage . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Dec 2010 - last update: 21-Dec-2010
The brief calm that descended on the Euro in the forex markets was shattered this morning as ratings agency Moody's took another look at Portugal's credit rating. Moody's said that . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Dec 2010 - last update: 20-Dec-2010
Indices struggled to make gains this morning, as talk of limiting bank bonuses affected banking stocks, but investors regained some confidence as North Korea failed to . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Dec 2010 - last update: 17-Dec-2010
Drugs giant AstraZeneca slumped 5% to 2999.5p after it suffered another delay in getting US approval for its blood-thinning drug Brilinta. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Dec 2010 - last update: 16-Dec-2010
In the spread trading markets, the ASX 200 closed 0.2% firmer at 4784, on the highs of the day. Gains for the day are broad based and are being led by . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Dec 2010 - last update: 15-Dec-2010
In the US overnight, shares finished the session firmer, although they were off their highs after bond yields rose. This occurred after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its commitment to . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Dec 2010 - last update: 14-Dec-2010
In the forex markets, the pound initially climbed as a result, as rising inflation makes it more difficult for the Bank of England (BoE) to justify additional . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Dec 2010 - last update: 13-Dec-2010
The FTSE remained firmly above the 5800 level in morning trading, as China surprised the market by holding off from an interest rate hike . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Dec 2010 - last update: 10-Dec-2010
In the Australian spread trading markets, the ASX 200 closed 0.1% higher at 4745 having traded in a tight range all session. Today's trading was notable for . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Dec 2010 - last update: 09-Dec-2010
The US Dollar rose and Treasuries hit a six-month high. For the session, the NASDAQ and S&P 500 were the best performers, both adding . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Dec 2010 - last update: 08-Dec-2010
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed after the US market's rally stalled overnight after solid early gains. As of 05:25, the Nikkei 225 is the region's best . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Dec 2010 - last update: 07-Dec-2010
Wolseley, the plumbing and trade distributor, topped the FTSE 100 after gaining 4.15% to 1906p. The company issued an interim management . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Dec 2010 - last update: 06-Dec-2010
Looking at the French markets, De La Rue, the banknote printer, soared 25% to 802.5p after it confirmed that it had received a bid approach . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Dec 2010 - last update: 03-Dec-2010
Looking ahead in the financial spread betting markets, clearly the coming hours will be significant as they contain the high profile Non Farms Payroll reading out of the US . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Dec 2010 - last update: 02-Dec-2010
In the index spread betting markets, (London time) the FTSE 100 was 47.65 points (+0.84%) higher at 5690.15, and the FTSE 250 gained 106.03 points . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Dec 2010 - last update: 01-Dec-2010
If you're looking to spread bet on shares, holiday firm Thomas Cook slumped 4.46% to 178p as it announced underlying pre-tax profit of £277 million in . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Dec 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Nov 2010 - last update: 30-Nov-2010
Indices were proceeding with caution this morning as ongoing European debt concerns and geopolitical tensions in Korea kept investors on the sidelines. The situation in Europe is showing . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Nov 2010 - last update: 29-Nov-2010
The FTSE 100 doubled back on early gains as optimism about the Irish bailout package gave way to renewed worries about the spread of sovereign debt contagion in the Eurozone. EU officials . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Nov 2010 - last update: 26-Nov-2010
Fears of conflict in the Far East and a festering Eurozone debt crisis dominated indices, causing risk appetite to evaporate and equities to fall after two days of gains. The Eurozone debt crisis appears to be . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Nov 2010 - last update: 25-Nov-2010
The FTSE edged higher this morning following the release of the Ireland's budget, while bid speculation in the commercial real estate sector also buoyed the index. The Irish government announced their budget plan yesterday, which will . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Nov 2010 - last update: 24-Nov-2010
The FTSE rose after upbeat GDP data was released, rebounding from a sell-off yesterday which was sparked by ongoing European debt worries and heightened fears stemming from North Korea's attack on South Korea. However, the indices . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Nov 2010 - last update: 23-Nov-2010
Global indices were firmly in the red this morning after artillery fire from North Korea on a South Korean military base prompted investors to shun riskier assets. An attack from North Korea on a nearby South Korean . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Nov 2010 - last update: 22-Nov-2010
News that Ireland would receive a funding package from the EU, IMF and the UK to help shore up its finances provided a boost to the FTSE and various other indices this morning. After insisting that it . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Nov 2010 - last update: 19-Nov-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, despite the news that Ireland will receive funds, the UK banking sector was down this morning due to worries that the crisis will now move on to engulf Portugal and Spain. Lloyds fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Nov 2010 - last update: 18-Nov-2010
Easing tensions over Ireland’s debt woes and an increase in UK retail sales sparked a healthy rebound in London indices this morning. Anticipation of a successful . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Nov 2010 - last update: 17-Nov-2010
Continuing Eurozone debt worries meant that London indices struggled to establish a direction in early trading after yesterday's bloodbath. The FTSE fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Nov 2010 - last update: 16-Nov-2010
On Wall Street overnight, indices gave up most of their early gains in the last few hours of trade as the US dollar index continued its push higher, with both the . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Nov 2010 - last update: 15-Nov-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, BHP Billiton abandoned its takeover bid for Canadian firm PotashCorp after the Canadian government blocked the move. The mining giant said . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Nov 2010 - last update: 12-Nov-2010
On Wall Street, spread betting indices finished the session lower as worse-than-expected results from the likes of Cisco and Walt Disney weighed on sentiment and the US dollar rose amid sustained . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Nov 2010 - last update: 11-Nov-2010
BT Group was also a stellar performer this morning, rising 3.51% to 165p. The telecommunications company reported a 16% increase in second-quarter adjusted earnings to 5.1p a share. The group also . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Nov 2010 - last update: 10-Nov-2010
The rally on the FTSE 100 was scuppered by trade data out of China today, which seems to suggest that the country's inexorable appetite for foreign goods was not . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Nov 2010 - last update: 09-Nov-2010
Telecoms giant Vodafone rose 1.63% to 177.85p, after raising its full-year profit guidance from £11.8 billion to £12.2 billion. Group revenue increased 3.9% to £22.6 billion in the first half, while . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Nov 2010 - last update: 08-Nov-2010
The markets edged back from last week's two-year high this morning, as worries about the state of peripheral eurozone economies returned to haunt the indices. Renewed worries about . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Nov 2010 - last update: 05-Nov-2010
On Wall Street, US indices surged to new two-year highs as traders came to grips with the Fed's latest plan to purchase US$600 billion worth of long-dated treasuries. News that . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Nov 2010 - last update: 04-Nov-2010
The FTSE rallied this morning, after the Fed launched QE2 last night and UK house prices posted bigger-than-expected gains. A host of upbeat earnings from the likes of . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Nov 2010 - last update: 03-Nov-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, retailer Next, in its interim management statement, issued a warning that clothes prices were likely to rise by 8% in 2011 because of higher cotton costs. The firm said that . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Nov 2010 - last update: 02-Nov-2010
RBA's decision to hike rates caught forex markets off guard, with investors immediately pushing the AUD up from the $0.9880 level just before the announcement to around the $0.9970 level minutes after the . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Nov 2010 - last update: 01-Nov-2010
Ryanair reported a surge in passenger numbers in the six months to 30 September, that indicated that travellers are still happy to use the firm's planes despite the host of accompanying charges. A 10% rise in customers to . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Nov 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Oct 2010 - last update: 29-Oct-2010
Flag-carrier British Airways announced its first profit in two years, as the company prepares to complete its merger with Spain's Iberia. A half-year pre-tax profit of £158 million was booked, compared with . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Oct 2010 - last update: 28-Oct-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, oil giant Shell saw earnings jump 18% in the third quarter of 2010, to $3.5 billion, although this was below the $4.5 billion made in the second quarter. Shell said that it had . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Oct 2010 - last update: 27-Oct-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, British American Tobacco reported a rise in cigarette volumes in the Asia Pacific region for the first nine months of 2010, although volumes . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Oct 2010 - last update: 26-Oct-2010
Turning to the forex spread betting markets and once again we saw the equity markets react negatively to the stronger USD with markets closing off their high. The euro once again proved it really struggles to hold the 1.40 level, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Oct 2010 - last update: 25-Oct-2010
BG Group looks set for a further boost in its stake in the Tupi field offshore Brazil, as the field's operator, Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras, described the current estimated size of the field as conservative. Previous drilling had indicated that . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Oct 2010 - last update: 22-Oct-2010
In the shares spread betting markets, the long running BHP Billiton/PotashCorp saga took another turn today as Saskatchewan, the Canadian province that houses PotashCorp's headquarters, called on the Canadian government to . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Oct 2010 - last update: 21-Oct-2010
In the forex spread betting markets, sterling gained on the US dollar over general US dollar weakness, but it is at six-month lows against the euro. This may suggest that investors are expecting the Bank of England to now step in with . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Oct 2010 - last update: 20-Oct-2010
The FTSE 100 had a disappointing start to the day as it followed the US spread betting markets lower in the wake of the Chinese interest rate hike, but it regained its composure ahead of . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Oct 2010 - last update: 19-Oct-2010
The FTSE was trading flat this morning, with broad declines in the mining sector countering gains in the banking sector. Investors were cautious with . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Oct 2010 - last update: 18-Oct-2010
News of the failure of a joint venture between BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto combined with falling commodity prices to batter mining stocks this morning, weighing down the FTSE 100 despite . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Oct 2010 - last update: 15-Oct-2010
In American indices overnight, US stocks staged a late-session rally to pare earlier losses following a weaker-than-expected jobless claims report and concerns over the foreclosure practices of major banks. After the closing bell . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Oct 2010 - last update: 14-Oct-2010
The rally on the FTSE fizzled this morning after solid gains from the miners were offset by weakness in the banking sector. Miners rose to the top of the FTSE after . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Oct 2010 - last update: 13-Oct-2010
The FTSE rallied off the back of reinforced expectations on monetary easing following the FOMC minutes and upbeat results from Intel overnight that saw . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Oct 2010 - last update: 12-Oct-2010
It seems more participants are beginning to subscribe to the thought that the US Dollar is already pricing in Quantitative Easing (QE) and may in fact be closer to a bottom. There could be a . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Oct 2010 - last update: 11-Oct-2010
The FTSE had a choppy start to the week, eventually pushing forward due to hopes that the US will employ additional stimulus measures and . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Oct 2010 - last update: 08-Oct-2010
PPI data briefly buoyed Sterling against the US dollar, to $1.5899, before settling back down to remain flat during the morning at $1.5871. Just hours before . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Oct 2010 - last update: 07-Oct-2010
The FTSE recovered from earlier losses after manufacturing and industrial production expanded by more-than-expected in August, however . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Oct 2010 - last update: 06-Oct-2010
Sainsbury has bested arch-rival Tesco in the first half of the year, reporting a 2% increase in like-for-like (LFL) sales excluding petrol for the first six months. The rate of sales growth also . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Oct 2010 - last update: 05-Oct-2010
The BoJ's latest efforts are expected to be more aggressive and comprehensive, giving hope that they will be more effective this time around. The Nikkei reacted positively, rising 1.47%, while the yen remained steady against the US dollar to trade at . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Oct 2010 - last update: 04-Oct-2010
Energy and mining stocks were hit this morning by a fall in commodity prices, sending the FTSE 100 into retreat despite improved . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Oct 2010 - last update: 01-Oct-2010
Elsewhere in the indices spread betting markets, across Asia, regional markets have started the new quarter in mixed fashion after better-than-expected . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Oct 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Sep 2010 - last update: 30-Sep-2010
The FTSE struggled to gain traction this morning. A downgrade to Spain's sovereign debt rating and massive bail-out costs for Anglo Irish Bank kept investors . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Sep 2010 - last update: 29-Sep-2010
Gold hit a fresh high this morning of $1313.80 an ounce, before settling back to $1309.77. Worries over currency devaluation have supported gold in recent weeks, and should continue to . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Sep 2010 - last update: 28-Sep-2010
Business software developer Sage was the biggest gainer in the FTSE 100 this morning, rising 3.23% to 274.90p. The shares rose over rumours that German software maker SAP AG may be . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Sep 2010 - last update: 27-Sep-2010
On the fx spread betting markets, the Euro fell against the US Dollar, to $1.3441 at 10.30 am (London time), after ratings agency Moody's said that it had downgraded . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Sep 2010 - last update: 24-Sep-2010
On the currency spread betting markets, Sterling was mostly unchanged against the US Dollar due to a lack of UK economic data this morning. However, the Euro gained ground against . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Sep 2010 - last update: 23-Sep-2010
The gap between the yield on Portuguese and German bonds widened to 392 basis points on 20 September, a high for the lifetime of the Euro . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Sep 2010 - last update: 22-Sep-2010
The rising gold spread betting market, which hit $1293.63 per ounce during the morning and looks set to break the $1300 per ounce mark, buoyed miners . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Sep 2010 - last update: 21-Sep-2010
In the US overnight, stocks started the week on the front foot with the S&P 500 jumping to a four-month high as IBM announced a takeover bid . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Sep 2010 - last update: 20-Sep-2010
In indices spread betting, the FTSE 100 was 65.19 points (1.18%) higher at 5573.64 and the FTSE 250 had gained 48.01 points . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Sep 2010 - last update: 17-Sep-2010
After trading in a tight range all week, the FTSE rose strongly this morning after quarterly results from Oracle and Research in Motion (RIM) topped analysts' forecasts . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Sep 2010 - last update: 16-Sep-2010
Kingfisher, Europe's largest home-improvement firm, reported a 22% jump in first half pre-tax profit to £351 million, ahead of a Bloomberg forecast for £342 million. The group was able to use its large size to . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Sep 2010 - last update: 15-Sep-2010
Earlier in the Asian session the big news story was the confirmation by Japanese finance minister Noda that the Ministry of Finance has intervened in the forex spread betting market by . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Sep 2010 - last update: 14-Sep-2010
The FTSE spread trading market was trading near its previous close as mixed economic data encouraged investors to lock in recent profits as a degree of trepidation remains before a . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Sep 2010 - last update: 13-Sep-2010
Lloyds Banking Group has continued to outperform rivals this morning, rallying 3.2% on speculation that it will be able to start paying dividends to shareholders, as its capital reserves are . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Sep 2010 - last update: 10-Sep-2010
Once again, concerns over European banks appear to be weighing, with Deutsche Bank reported to be eyeing a significant equity sale to raise capital and other institutions tipped to . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Sep 2010 - last update: 09-Sep-2010
US investment bank Goldman Sachs is poised to encounter a bout of selling pressure today, after the UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA) slapped the company with a £17.5 million fine for . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Sep 2010 - last update: 08-Sep-2010
On Wall Street overnight, US stocks declined for the first time in five days, snapping their longest winning streak since July on renewed concerns over the European debt crisis . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Sep 2010 - last update: 07-Sep-2010
The market appears to have become rather bearish all of a sudden and strategists have told CNBC that stocks and gold spreads are poised for a sell-off . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Sep 2010 - last update: 06-Sep-2010
Energy majors contributed to gains on the FTSE this morning, with BP up 1.1% to 406.15p after the Financial Times reported that the company may sell its Alaskan assets. According to the newspaper, the company tried to . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Sep 2010 - last update: 02-Sep-2010
Looking at the FTSE 100, the morning's big winners included technology firm Autonomy Corporation, which rose 4.60% to 1706p over takeover conjecture involving more than one . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Sep 2010 - last update: 01-Sep-2010
TUI Travel was the star FTSE 100 performer in morning trading, as the company's shares gained 5.18% to 211.70p on reports in the Financial Times that TUI's German parent was . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Sep 2010.
Spread Betting 31 Aug 2010 - last update: 31-Aug-2010
Asian equity markets finished in the red, lead by a 3.6% drop in the Japanese Nikkei. Japanese investors dismissed the government's attempt to stem the Yen's rise and . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Aug 2010 - last update: 27-Aug-2010
In after-hours trading, shares in 3PAR rose to 6.8% to $27.80, which may be an indication that shareholders are expecting Dell to come back with a slightly higher . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Aug 2010 - last update: 26-Aug-2010
Drinks giant Diageo dropped 1.49% to 1050.15p as it fell short of expectations for pre-tax profit for the year to 30 June. Pre-tax profit was £2239 million, ahead of the previous year's . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Aug 2010 - last update: 25-Aug-2010
The session saw the Yen spread betting market surge to its highest level versus the US Dollar since 1995. Ten year Treasury yields also fell to the lowest level in 17 months as . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Aug 2010 - last update: 24-Aug-2010
Vedanta Resources slumped 5.6% to 1923p after India rejected its proposal to mine bauxite in the Indian state of Orissa. The government may also revoke their permit to . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Aug 2010 - last update: 23-Aug-2010
Petrofac said that the work in Iraq was potentially worth hundreds of millions of Dollars and is expected to lead to a larger contract award in the second half of . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Aug 2010 - last update: 20-Aug-2010
The Australian Dollar slipped against its US counterpart, falling to $0.8890. AUD/USD will be one to watch as over the weekend, as Australians go to the voting booth for . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Aug 2010 - last update: 19-Aug-2010
Australian miner BHP Billiton began to feel negative effects from its now-hostile takeover attempt on US firm Potash Corp. The ratings agency Standard & Poor's said that it . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Aug 2010 - last update: 18-Aug-2010
On the Wall Street spread trading markets overnight, largely stronger-than-expected economic data saw the major US indices move higher, with the Dow . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Aug 2010 - last update: 17-Aug-2010
The technology-laden Nasdaq easily outperformed, adding 0.4% while the S&P 500 finished unchanged and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Aug 2010 - last update: 16-Aug-2010
Insurer Aviva continued to be dogged by speculation regarding possible bids, despite its rejection of an offer worth £5 billion from rival . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Aug 2010 - last update: 13-Aug-2010
There were some positives in the market this morning, however, as Prudential reported first-half results that were ahead of expectations. The UK insurer has been regularly . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Aug 2010 - last update: 12-Aug-2010
The US Dollar continued to gain against most currencies this morning, and was trading at $1.2825 against the Euro and $1.5600 against Sterling. Demand for . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Aug 2010 - last update: 11-Aug-2010
The biggest faller so far today though is BT Group, another stock trading ex-dividend. At 10.30am the telecommunications giant was down 4.37% to 140p. The Bank of England . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Aug 2010 - last update: 10-Aug-2010
The FTSE started the day in the red after data released from China showed imports growing slower than expected. According to information from the Chinese government . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Aug 2010 - last update: 09-Aug-2010
The US Dollar index, a measure of the US Dollar's strength against a basket of foreign currencies, retreated to 80.3810 from 80.407. Meanwhile . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Aug 2010 - last update: 06-Aug-2010
The return to profit of RBS helped lift the FTSE this morning and saw shares in RBS rise 2.12% to 53.10p. Much of the profit was a result of a drop in bad-loans provisions, which is . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Aug 2010 - last update: 05-Aug-2010
Both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 closed at two-month highs with gains of 0.4% and 0.6% respectively. The NASDAQ was . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Aug 2010 - last update: 04-Aug-2010
Next issued a statement reflecting the likely effect that the UK government austerity measures are likely to have on its second-half trading, saying 'consumer spending will be more restrained . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Aug 2010 - last update: 03-Aug-2010
The Australian Dollar was weaker against most currencies after the RBA decided to leave interest rates on hold this morning, with little indication of a . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Aug 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Jul 2010 - last update: 30-Jul-2010
The FTSE spread betting market was dragged lower this morning after the GfK NOP, a research group based in London, reported a drop in UK consumer confidence. The index . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Jul 2010 - last update: 29-Jul-2010
The FTSE got off to a good start after opening, with promising first-half updates from a number of major firms. The biggest riser in the morning was publisher Reed Elsevier, which surged . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Jul 2010 - last update: 28-Jul-2010
At 10.45am (London time) France's CAC 40 was up to 3687.53, up 21.13 points (+0.58%), while the DAX 30 in Germany was trading at . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Jul 2010 - last update: 27-Jul-2010
The better-than-expected results from Deutsche Bank saw banks gain broadly this morning. UBS rose 9.6% to 17.20 Swiss Francs, while Deutsche Bank gained . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Jul 2010 - last update: 26-Jul-2010
Sterling continued to make gains against the Dollar on Monday as the bank stress test results and stronger UK economic data propelled demand for riskier . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Jul 2010 - last update: 23-Jul-2010
Mobile phone giant Vodafone announced that quarterly revenues had risen for the first time since the onset of the global recession. Revenue increased by 1.1% to . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Jul 2010 - last update: 22-Jul-2010
Retail group Kingfisher said that it had seen sales drop in the ten weeks to 10 July. The owner of B&Q reported a 0.8% fall in like-for-like sales for the period, with underlying sales in Britain sinking by . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Jul 2010 - last update: 21-Jul-2010
Apple is expecting fourth-quarter revenue to be $18 billion, ahead of the $17 billion forecast by analysts. In the past Apple has been known to be conservative with its profit guidance, so this . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Jul 2010 - last update: 20-Jul-2010
Turning our attention to today's session, it looks set to start on a suitably upbeat note. The only real detractor at the moment seems to be Japan, where the Yen's strength is . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Jul 2010 - last update: 19-Jul-2010
Boosting positive sentiment this morning was fresh talks of M&A activity among industrial stocks. International Power jumped 9.5% after the company confirmed it is in discussions with . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Jul 2010 - last update: 16-Jul-2010
Firstly, Goldman Sachs has consented to pay $550 million after concluding a settlement with US regulators over misleading investors over mortgage . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Jul 2010 - last update: 15-Jul-2010
In terms of earnings, the US season continues apace with highlights today set to include JP Morgan before the open and Google after the . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Jul 2010 - last update: 14-Jul-2010
Home builder Barratt, miner's Fresnillo and Rio Tinto plus pub group JD Wetherspoon are amongst the earnings releases slated for . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Jul 2010 - last update: 13-Jul-2010
Alcoa is typically seen as a barometer for the overall economy as it sells its products to construction, airline, auto and home appliance industries. The fact that . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Jul 2010 - last update: 12-Jul-2010
BP is also said to be in talks with Apache as it prepares to sell up to $12 billion of assets to help fund the cleanup operation. Rumours that Exxon Mobil may soon make a bid . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Jul 2010 - last update: 09-Jul-2010
Citigroup said Antofagasta's valuation was 'too low and attractive, given the company's commodity exposure and financial strength.' Separately, . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Jul 2010 - last update: 08-Jul-2010
There is a flurry of earnings news that might offer some direction at the stock specific level including Associated British Foods, First Group, Hays and . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Jul 2010 - last update: 07-Jul-2010
Food retailer J Sainsbury was among the few positive performers, up 3.9% to 341p on talk that the Qataris are planning to raise their stake in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Jul 2010 - last update: 06-Jul-2010
The FTSE 100 in London fell 0.3% while the broader-based FTSEurofirst 300 drifted 0.1%. The Euro retreated approximately 0.2% which shows a further . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Jul 2010 - last update: 05-Jul-2010
Uncertainty about the global economic recovery encouraged investors to scurry back to the safety of the US Dollar this morning. Risk aversion is usually negative for commodities, but . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Jul 2010 - last update: 02-Jul-2010
The FTSE 100 Index rose 19 points (+0.40%) to 4824.73 by 11:00am (London time), ahead an important US labour market report. At around the same time . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Jul 2010 - last update: 01-Jul-2010
A broad fall in metal and energy commodities hit Xstrata, Lonmin and Petrofac, which fell between 2.7% and 3.12%. The slowdown in China's manufacturing growth also . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jul 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Jun 2010 - last update: 30-Jun-2010
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower following the plunge on Wall Street, with Japan's exporters hurt by a rising Yen, as risk appetite evaporated . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Jun 2010 - last update: 29-Jun-2010
The Euro is worth noting at the moment, currently trading at 20-month lows against the Pound as UK rate hikes are back on the agenda. There are also concerns over . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Jun 2010 - last update: 28-Jun-2010
A coordinated agreement to implement 'tailored' policies to slash budget deficits without derailing growth at the G20 summit on Sunday helped enliven the FTSE this . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Jun 2010 - last update: 25-Jun-2010
At 9.30am Standard Chartered, due to unveil its quarterly update on Monday, led the UK blue-chip index, up 2.78% to 1758p. Also showing in the top five on the . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Jun 2010 - last update: 24-Jun-2010
The newly appointed Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has made it clear that she will open the door for discussions on a revised proposed tax. The Australian Dollar initially rose on . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Jun 2010 - last update: 23-Jun-2010
The UK emergency budget was delivered yesterday and, if you were to look at Sterling and gilts, it would seem that the market is looking favourably towards the . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Jun 2010 - last update: 22-Jun-2010
US markets had opened strongly with the S&P trading to an intra-day high of 1131, a gain of 1.2%. However, as the Euro pulled back to . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Jun 2010 - last update: 21-Jun-2010
Uncertainty about the levy left banks vulnerable to profit taking this morning. Sector losses ranged from 0.5% to 3.15%, with Barclays the . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Jun 2010 - last update: 18-Jun-2010
The Euro has been hovering near three-week highs and could come under selling pressure leading into the weekend as some investors may feel the recent rally in the Euro may . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Jun 2010 - last update: 17-Jun-2010
In Australia, the ASX 200 is drifting lower towards the end of its session, to be 0.7% weaker at 4527, just off its lows of the day. While the industrial sector and . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Jun 2010 - last update: 16-Jun-2010
We're seeing concrete evidence now that the market is paying attention to the strong economic data that continues to flow. Price action is reflecting this, with the S&P 500 closing . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Jun 2010 - last update: 15-Jun-2010
Pay-TV firm British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) dominated the FTSE leader board this morning, soaring 18.3% to 710.5p after News Corp, a major shareholder, made an . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Jun 2010 - last update: 14-Jun-2010
A strong revival in risk appetite and hawkish comments from BoE policymaker Andrew Sentance helped Sterling rally over 1% against the US Dollar to . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Jun 2010 - last update: 11-Jun-2010
BP's shares climbed despite reports that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is much bigger than previously thought and news of a potential cut or deferral in the company's second quarter dividend . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Jun 2010 - last update: 10-Jun-2010
Shares in ARM Holdings skyrocketed 16.2% to 318.40p on rumours that Apple may be interested in making a bid for the company again. However a spokesperson from ARM is said to . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Jun 2010 - last update: 09-Jun-2010
The UK's blue-chip index climbed 36 points in the first hour this morning, but has since given up those gains. At 10.30am, the FTSE 100 was down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Jun 2010 - last update: 08-Jun-2010
Tesco was a major faller today, down 2.5% to 396.9p on news that chief executive Sir Terry Leahy will retire next year. Sir Leahy will be replaced by . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Jun 2010 - last update: 07-Jun-2010
Shares of Barclays slumped as much as 4.2% to 276.35p earlier today while Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland tumbled as much as . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Jun 2010 - last update: 04-Jun-2010
Shares of insurer Aviva climbed 0.2% to 339.8p this morning after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company from 'Neutral' to 'Buy'. 'In our opinion, Aviva's share price has been disproportionately . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Jun 2010 - last update: 03-Jun-2010
The Financial Services Authority fined JP Morgan Chase a record £33.32 million for failing to separate client money held by its futures and options business from the firm's own money . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Jun 2010 - last update: 02-Jun-2010
Questions are going to continue to linger over the outlook for BP, as the company attempts to stem the damage both to the environment and to its reputation. Equally, investors are trying to understand . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Jun 2010 - last update: 01-Jun-2010
In the financial sector, Prudential managed to buck the negative trend and climb 3.5% to 560.5p after AIG rejected the insurer's request to cut the price of . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jun 2010.
Spread Betting 28 May 2010 - last update: 28-May-2010
Mexican miner Fresnillo was the mining sector's best performer, up 2.8% to 907.5p after management confirmed that business was robust in 2010 thanks to the high price of precious metals and . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 May 2010.
Spread Betting 27 May 2010 - last update: 27-May-2010
Man Group saw its shares soar 7.8% to 232p following a smaller-than-expected drop in full-year pre-tax profits. The hedge fund also said client assets had stabilised after a . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 May 2010.
Spread Betting 26 May 2010 - last update: 26-May-2010
The FTSE 100 is tipped to add in excess of £20 billion at the open. Without doubt markets have been looking toppy for a while and the extended rally we saw in equities has been questioned many times. However, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 May 2010.
Spread Betting 25 May 2010 - last update: 25-May-2010
By 10.45am (London time), the FTSE 100 Index had breached the psychological 5000 level, down 145.12 points (-2.9%) to 4924.49. The FTSE slumped to an eight-and-a-half month low this morning, as . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 May 2010.
Spread Betting 24 May 2010 - last update: 24-May-2010
Data from UBS shows that speculators are buying gold faster than the world's biggest producers can mine; exchange-traded products backed by bullion added . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 May 2010.
Spread Betting 21 May 2010 - last update: 21-May-2010
British Airways climbed 1% to 188.4p after saying it expects a recovery in business-class traffic to help the company breakeven next year. The airline today posted a . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 May 2010.
Spread Betting 20 May 2010 - last update: 20-May-2010
In Australia, the ASX 200 is 1.1% lower at 4337.7 after a volatile morning session following threats towards South Korea of 'full-scale war' from the North after . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 May 2010.
Spread Betting 19 May 2010 - last update: 19-May-2010
The FTSE dropped sharply from the open this morning, as Germany's ban on naked short selling hit European markets and the Euro. Analysts warned that with many avenues for speculation against . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 May 2010.
Spread Betting 18 May 2010 - last update: 18-May-2010
After spending nearly 90% of the session in the red and being down as much as 184 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to finish . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 May 2010.
Spread Betting 17 May 2010 - last update: 17-May-2010
BP has made its first breakthrough in stemming the oil spill which has been wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Mexico. After repeated failed attempts in the past three weeks, including placing a dome over . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 May 2010.
Spread Betting 14 May 2010 - last update: 14-May-2010
Plumbing and heating products distributor Wolseley bucked the negative trend today, surging 6.2% to 1708p after saying it expects profits to beat consensus estimates. The company said . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 May 2010.
Spread Betting 13 May 2010 - last update: 13-May-2010
The biggest gainer on the FTSE 100 this morning was BT Group, which announced fourth-quarter results that topped consensus estimates. The phone company surged . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 May 2010.
Spread Betting 12 May 2010 - last update: 12-May-2010
The FTSE's modest early rise this morning follows a 53.21 points (-1%) correction yesterday, in the wake of Monday's 5.2% Eurozone debt rescue-fuelled surge. It also comes as the . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 May 2010.
Spread Betting 11 May 2010 - last update: 11-May-2010
The technology-heavy NASDAQ was the top gainer, rising 4.8% while the S&P 500 rose 4.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.9%. The coordinated plan from . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 May 2010.
Spread Betting 10 May 2010 - last update: 10-May-2010
Sterling climbed 1.2% against the Dollar, meanwhile, but upside was limited as Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said he would decide whether to form a coalition with . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 May 2010.
Spread Betting 7 May 2010 - last update: 07-May-2010
Royal Bank of Scotland moved into profit at operating level during the first quarter following a decline in impairment charges. Operating profits over the quarter came in . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 May 2010.
Spread Betting 6 May 2010 - last update: 06-May-2010
Sterling has risen to nine month highs against the Euro as investors seek a haven from the failing currency. Riots have broken out in Greece with . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 May 2010.
Spread Betting 5 May 2010 - last update: 05-May-2010
The FTSE started the day in retreat after yesterday's dramatic decline on Wall Street, but the index has managed to reverse the trend as miners rallied . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 May 2010.
Spread Betting 4 May 2010 - last update: 04-May-2010
The demand outlook for commodities was tainted by fears that the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone will spread. An anonymous German government source today . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 May 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Apr 2010 - last update: 30-Apr-2010
Surprisingly, risky currencies were predominantly unscathed by a turn in banking sector sentiment, with the Australian Dollar, Euro and Sterling all . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Apr 2010 - last update: 29-Apr-2010
Procter & Gamble, the world's largest consumer goods company, will release quarterly results later today. Its shares traded 0.44% higher in . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Apr 2010 - last update: 28-Apr-2010
S&P lowered Greece's rating to junk status while Portugal's was cut two steps. When you have the VIX jumping 30% and 96% of S&P 500 stocks falling, you know you're in for . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Apr 2010 - last update: 27-Apr-2010
Lloyds Banking Group climbed 1.4% to 71.22p after releasing an upbeat interim management statement. The bailed out bank said that it 'returned to profitability' in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Apr 2010 - last update: 26-Apr-2010
Rising metal prices benefited the mining sector today, with Antofagasta jumping 3.8% to 1031p, Kazakhmys climbing 2.3% to 1463p and . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Apr 2010 - last update: 23-Apr-2010
Carnival rallied 4.1% to 2803p, as investors expect the cruise operator to benefit from the ash cloud which closed much of Europe's airspace . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Apr 2010 - last update: 22-Apr-2010
Unsurprisingly banks weighed on the blue-chip index this morning. Barclays was the sector's worst performer, down . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Apr 2010 - last update: 21-Apr-2010
In Australia, the ASX 200 is currently 0.7% higher at 4960, just off its highs of the day of 4970. Gains for the day are broad-based with all sectors except . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Apr 2010 - last update: 20-Apr-2010
All eyes will be focused on Goldman Sachs tonight, as it stands, analysts are looking for an 18% increase to both revenue and earnings per share. Despite elevated expectations . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Apr 2010 - last update: 19-Apr-2010
Travel stocks were in the red, after TUI Travel said it has taken a £20 million hit from the closure of most of Europe's airspace due to a huge cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano. Tui's share price slumped . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Apr 2010 - last update: 16-Apr-2010
In Australia, yesterday's ASX 200 foray above the 5000 level has proven to be short lived with markets retreating from the opening bell to be currently 0.5% lower at 4978 and just off the lows of . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Apr 2010 - last update: 15-Apr-2010
The NASDAQ was the top gainer, up 1.6%, while the S&P 500 added 1.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%. The S&P closed at . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Apr 2010 - last update: 14-Apr-2010
After the bell we saw earnings numbers from Intel. The numbers were positive with Intel's quarterly profit nearly quadrupling and top line revenue . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Apr 2010 - last update: 13-Apr-2010
Banks were a drag on the index, as Lloyds Banking Group underperformed the sector with a 1% drop to 63.84p. Barclays declined 0.5% to 362.8p while Standard Chartered . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Apr 2010 - last update: 12-Apr-2010
Details of an EU rescue package for Greece provided the stock market with a boost this morning. This development sent the Euro up to its highest level in nearly . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Apr 2010 - last update: 09-Apr-2010
The resurgence of risk appetite helped the Euro, Australian Dollar and Sterling advance against the US Dollar today, which in turn boded well for . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Apr 2010 - last update: 08-Apr-2010
The spread between the Greek 10-year bond and bunds widened to 425 basis points this morning, according to data from Bloomberg, the widest spread since the Euro's 1999 debut. Investors should . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Apr 2010 - last update: 07-Apr-2010
Earnings remain relatively quiet, but British Airways is due to unveil traffic figures for March which should capture the impact of last month's . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Apr 2010 - last update: 06-Apr-2010
The next target for the US market is for the Dow Jones to hit 11,000, which is not that much of a stretch given its overnight close of . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Apr 2010 - last update: 01-Apr-2010
Resource shares dominated the FTSE leaderboard this morning following an influx of positive economic data from the likes of China, Japan, South Korea . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Apr 2010.
Spread Betting 31 Mar 2010 - last update: 31-Mar-2010
The Russell 2000, a benchmark for US small cap stocks is up 15% since early February, outpacing the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s rise of 7%. This is pretty impressive considering . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 30 Mar 2010 - last update: 30-Mar-2010
Iron ore contract negotiations were certainly a focus in Asian markets with BHP Billiton announcing it had agreed to sell the majority of its production on . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 29 Mar 2010 - last update: 29-Mar-2010
Vodafone was among the best blue-chip performers this morning, up 2.6% to 150.5p a share. This comes after the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times reported that . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Mar 2010 - last update: 26-Mar-2010
The Nikkei and the Shanghai Composite are the best performers, up 1.4% and 1.6% respectively, while the Kospi and Hang Seng are both firmer by . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Mar 2010 - last update: 25-Mar-2010
Next dominated the FTSE leader board this morning, rallying 5.3% to 2180p after a reporting a full-year profit of £364.1 million, beating the average . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Mar 2010 - last update: 24-Mar-2010
The morning's winners included travel group Thomas Cook, which rose 2.85% to 263.10p, technology firm Smiths Group, which gained . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Mar 2010 - last update: 23-Mar-2010
Cairn Energy rallied to the top of the FTSE leader board this morning, surging 12.1% to 424.7p after upping output forecasts at its . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Mar 2010 - last update: 22-Mar-2010
April Gold futures slid 0.3% to $1,104.6 per troy ounce this morning and May high-grade copper futures sank nearly 1% to . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Mar 2010 - last update: 19-Mar-2010
Banks dominated the FTSE leader board this morning, with bailed-out lender Lloyds Banking Group leading the pack, up . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Mar 2010 - last update: 18-Mar-2010
The Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite are both up by 0.2% while the Nikkei 225 and the Kospi are . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Mar 2010 - last update: 17-Mar-2010
Fresnillo, Xstrata, Kazakhmys and Eurasian Natural Resources were all among the FTSE's top performers, gaining 1 - 2.4% in the wake of the . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Mar 2010 - last update: 16-Mar-2010
Royal Bank of Scotland, which is 70% government owned, saw its share climb 2.3% this morning as investors welcomed reports the bank is planning to . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Mar 2010 - last update: 15-Mar-2010
Stock market confidence was crushed by Moody's Managing Director Pierre Cailleteau, who said the UK and US have moved 'substantially' closer to . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Mar 2010 - last update: 12-Mar-2010
The FTSE 100 fluctuated between gains and losses this morning following a tug of war between banks and miners. Banks were higher on the view that . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Mar 2010 - last update: 11-Mar-2010
Across Asia, regional markets are mixed as they digest a slew of economic data out of China and Japan. The Nikkei 225 is the . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Mar 2010 - last update: 10-Mar-2010
At just after 10am in London the German DAX was up 13.77 points (+0.23%) at 5899.66, while in France the CAC 40 had risen . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Mar 2010 - last update: 09-Mar-2010
A bearish report on British banks by Credit Suisse also weighed on the sector this morning. Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds lost between . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Mar 2010 - last update: 08-Mar-2010
Oilfield services provider Petrofac rallied over 4% to 1116p, after unveiling a 33% surge in 2009 full-year net income, driven by a surge in . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Mar 2010 - last update: 05-Mar-2010
In Australia, the ASX 200 closed 0.3% firmer at 4767, slightly off session highs of 4780. It was very positive to see broad-based gains, especially . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Mar 2010 - last update: 04-Mar-2010
The Shanghai Composite and the Nikkei 225 are leading the declines to be lower by 1% and 0.9% respectively, while the Hang Seng and the Kospi are . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Mar 2010 - last update: 03-Mar-2010
In Europe, the Dax and the CAC 40 slowed their losses, as Greece's government passed measures to cut its deficit by a further . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Mar 2010 - last update: 02-Mar-2010
Although the FTSE 100 traded in positive territory throughout this morning's session, there were a few choppy bouts, with occasional losses across the . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Mar 2010 - last update: 01-Mar-2010
May copper futures (COMEX) jumped 6.18% to $3.487 per pound earlier today, the biggest intraday gain since April. This came after an earthquake of . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Mar 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Feb 2010 - last update: 26-Feb-2010
Lloyds Banking Group was in the limelight this morning. Its shares retreated 3.2% to 53.13p after posting a wider-than-expected full-year loss following . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Feb 2010 - last update: 25-Feb-2010
British American Tobacco slid 2% to 2,186.5p after unveiling net income of £2.71 billion, missing the £2.95 billion average estimate shown in . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 24 Feb 2010 - last update: 24-Feb-2010
Banks fared better than most, Royal Bank of Scotland up 0.25% to 36.09p and Lloyds Banking Group 1.3% higher to 52.42p ahead of their . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 23 Feb 2010 - last update: 23-Feb-2010
Building supplies group Wolseley rallied to the top of the FTSE leader board this morning, up 10.7% to 1604p. This came after saying it expects full-year trading profit . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Feb 2010 - last update: 22-Feb-2010
Looking across to Europe, the leading continental indices are also trading pretty close to where they started the morning. France's CAC 40 is marginally down, by 2.82 points (-0.07%) to 3766.72 while the Dax in Germany is . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Feb 2010 - last update: 19-Feb-2010
The FTSE took a slight dip this morning, following news that the US Federal Reserve has taken the first step towards bringing stimulus measures to an end. Investors worldwide were hit with a surprise after . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Feb 2010 - last update: 18-Feb-2010
BAE Systems topped the index after showing signs that it will deliver growth in 2010. This follows a difficult period for BAE that saw its operating profits slide and the paying out of . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 17 Feb 2010 - last update: 17-Feb-2010
Man Group, the biggest publicly-traded hedge fund manager, shot to the top of the FTSE leader board, up 7% to 243.9p on the back of takeover talk. The Daily Mail has said that BlackRock was interested in . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 16 Feb 2010 - last update: 16-Feb-2010
Banking shares dominated the FTSE 100 leader board this morning after Barclays, the UK's second-biggest bank, reported full-year net profits of £9.39 billion. This was more than double the . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Feb 2010 - last update: 15-Feb-2010
British Airways rallied 4.3% to 203.9p this morning, after US regulators approved a long-planned alliance with American Airways and Iberia - a synergistic tie up that could . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Feb 2010 - last update: 12-Feb-2010
The US Dollar rallied broadly, exerting pressure on metal prices and consequently, the heavyweight resource sector. A stronger Dollar also exerted pressure on March crude oil, which . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Feb 2010 - last update: 11-Feb-2010
Xstrata, BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Fresnillo, Antofagasta and Vedanta Resources were among the top risers, all up by over 2%. Oil and gas producers were also en vogue, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 10 Feb 2010 - last update: 10-Feb-2010
The EU will be discussing ways to support Greece, in particular, with German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble set to brief lawmakers today on steps to take in support of . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 9 Feb 2010 - last update: 09-Feb-2010
Dow and S&P 500 futures traded up between 0.6% and 0.80%, suggesting the market currently expects Wall Street to open higher this afternoon following . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Feb 2010 - last update: 08-Feb-2010
Xstrata climbed more than 3% to 985p after announcing that it is restoring its dividend payments, in the belief that the outlook for commodities is promising. ''Robust economic growth and . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Feb 2010 - last update: 05-Feb-2010
ICAP plunged by 18% to 299.6p this morning, after downgrading its full-year profit forecasts on the back of a slowdown across newer businesses, which are . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Feb 2010 - last update: 04-Feb-2010
Energy majors were struck by a bout of profit taking today, after Royal Dutch Shell reported a fourth-quarter profit of $1.18 billion - down 75% from the $4.8 billion the . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 3 Feb 2010 - last update: 03-Feb-2010
The recent positive manufacturing data from the US and UK has helped keep miners buoyant this morning. Rio Tinto was up 1.53% to 50.50p and Anglo American rose . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 2 Feb 2010 - last update: 02-Feb-2010
Energy majors weighed the most on the blue-chip index earlier this morning, with BP knocked back 4.2% to 569.47p after failing to live up to the market's high expectations. Europe's biggest oil company today . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 1 Feb 2010 - last update: 01-Feb-2010
Driving gains across the domestic stock market was deal-making speculation in the utility sector, which drove Northumbrian Water up by 10.3% to 285.2p and . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Feb 2010.
Spread Betting 28 Jan 2010 - last update: 28-Jan-2010
The FTSE advanced as much as 1.2% from the open before encountering resistance at the 5280.36 mark. The blue-chip index was powered on the back of the Federal Reserve's decision to . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 27 Jan 2010 - last update: 27-Jan-2010
In the energy sector, the biggest losers were Tullow Oil, down 4.61% to 1160p and Cairn Energy, which lost 3.13% at 324.5p. Other losers included . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 26 Jan 2010 - last update: 26-Jan-2010
By around 10:45am (London time) the FTSE had declined 37.53 points (-0.71%) to 5222.78, while the broader FTSE 250 had retreated 49.89 points (-0.54%) to 9243.23. In the meantime, March Dow Jones and S&P 500 . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 25 Jan 2010 - last update: 25-Jan-2010
The FTSE 100 has been hovering between 5321 and 5265 during the early morning session following a directionless start. A rally across the . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 22 Jan 2010 - last update: 22-Jan-2010
Banks are suffering on the back of a US banking sector overhaul aimed at limiting financial risk-taking, and miners falling on the view that . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 21 Jan 2010 - last update: 21-Jan-2010
The downward trend on the FTSE has remained in tact so far, as fresh evidence of robust growth in China implies the country may have to continue . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 20 Jan 2010 - last update: 20-Jan-2010
Pharmaceuticals managed to prop up the index after Republican Scott Brown won Massachusetts' Senate election and dealt a potentially killer blow to Obama's planned healthcare reforms in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 19 Jan 2010 - last update: 19-Jan-2010
Mobile telecommunications heavyweight Vodafone provided some support to the FTSE as well this morning, rising 1% to 136.95p following an upgrade from . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 18 Jan 2010 - last update: 18-Jan-2010
Electricity producer International Power climbed to the top of the FTSE leader board, after the Sunday Times newspaper reported that French power giant GDF Suez is planning to . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 15 Jan 2010 - last update: 15-Jan-2010
Technology shares were particularly en vogue today after Intel's strong earnings reinforced speculation for a strong recovery in PC demand. The fourth-quarter results from the world's largest semiconductor firm roared past . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 14 Jan 2010 - last update: 14-Jan-2010
The news of low borrowing costs continuing weighed on the US Dollar and lifted commodity prices, which in turn benefited mining shares. Banks were trading . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 13 Jan 2010 - last update: 13-Jan-2010
The FTSE 100 seemed uncertain in early trading, fluctuating between gains and losses as key economic sectors pulled the overall index to and fro. By 11am the FTSE had . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 12 Jan 2010 - last update: 12-Jan-2010
The market cheered early, after domestic retail giant Tesco revealed that it has experienced its best Christmas performance in three years. Tesco unveiled a . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 11 Jan 2010 - last update: 11-Jan-2010
Miners were particularly en vogue this morning, as underlying commodities surged on the back of stronger than expected growth in . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 8 Jan 2010 - last update: 08-Jan-2010
The FTSE opened modestly higher today, yet it doesn't seem as if there is going to be any exciting movement before this afternoon's all-important US non-farm payroll data. Payrolls are widely expected to . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 7 Jan 2010 - last update: 07-Jan-2010
At the top of the board, building supplies company Wolseley is up 36p (+2.65%) following an upgrade by broker UBS from 'neutral' to 'buy' on the strength of first-quarter results. Also among today's winners are . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 6 Jan 2010 - last update: 06-Jan-2010
After closing at a 16-month high yesterday, UK stocks retreated in early trading as retail giant Marks & Spencer reported disappointing Christmas sales figures and UK consumer confidence fell in . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 5 Jan 2010 - last update: 05-Jan-2010
Cadbury was back in the spotlight as well today, after US food giant Kraft pledged to improve the cash element of its hostile takeover offer for the company. Kraft said it has agreed to sell its . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 4 Jan 2010 - last update: 04-Jan-2010
Banks added the most points to the blue-chip index this morning, with Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland the sector's best performers after the Sunday Times reported that . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Jan 2010.
Spread Betting 31 Dec 2009 - last update: 31-Dec-2009
Banking shares continued to recover today, as the market speculated that the worst was now behind for the sector. The best performing banks so far were Standard Chartered and Lloyds Banking Group, which traded around . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Dec 2009 - last update: 30-Dec-2009
Miners retreated in spite of rising copper prices; high grade copper futures expiring in March traded 0.8% higher at $3.339 per pound this morning, as investors speculated that a labour strike at the Chuquicamata copper mine in . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Dec 2009 - last update: 29-Dec-2009
Retail shares were marginally higher on signs of a strong Christmas trading period. British retail bellwether John Lewis has reported a strong online start to its seasonal clearance sale, saying online sales surged a record . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Dec 2009 - last update: 24-Dec-2009
The FTSE has been moving sideways so far today, with news flows thin and trading volumes light ahead of the Christmas break. By 10:35am (London time) the blue-chip index was trading . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Dec 2009 - last update: 23-Dec-2009
The stock market ascent was aided by resource and banking shares. Standard Chartered was the best performing stock in the banking sector this morning, up 2.1% to 1580p followed by Barclays, which gained 1.7% to 277.1p. Miners were also in favour, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Dec 2009 - last update: 22-Dec-2009
The general optimism for a stronger-than-estimated economic recovery has also helped to boost crude oil prices towards $74 a barrel, which in turn has aided . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Dec 2009 - last update: 18-Dec-2009
European equities clawed back some of yesterday's lost ground this morning, on a day when many index futures and options contracts expire. By 10.15am the FTSE 100 had risen . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Dec 2009 - last update: 17-Dec-2009
In the UK, the FTSE 100 has also lost ground this morning, slipping 53 points or 1% to 5266 by 11.00am, with banking stocks being most responsible. HSBC dropped . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Dec 2009 - last update: 16-Dec-2009
The UK's blue-chip market has been led higher by a bout of buying in defensive stocks this morning, with health care giants AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline both rising by . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Dec 2009 - last update: 15-Dec-2009
Embattled airline carrier British Airways was among the FTSE's underperformers. The company's shares traded 2.7% lower at 195.6p, after staff voted for a 12 day strike from . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Dec 2009 - last update: 14-Dec-2009
The latest news on Dubai helped spark a mini rally across the UK banking sector, with shares in Standard Chartered surging 4.2% to 1573p and HSBC jumping . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Dec 2009 - last update: 11-Dec-2009
After a couple of hours of trading, the FTSE was standing at 5301, up 57 points (1.1%), with mining stocks making some of the bigger gains. This came after data showed that factory output in China surged . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Dec 2009 - last update: 10-Dec-2009
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up just over 50 points or around 0.5% at 10337 last night in New York, after a day of relatively . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Dec 2009 - last update: 09-Dec-2009
As investors awaited news of the Chancellor's plans for the financial sector, banking stocks recovered some of the ground they lost yesterday, with RBS up 1.5% to 30.9p, Barclays up . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Dec 2009 - last update: 08-Dec-2009
Tesco was in the limelight this morning, after unveiling disappointing third quarter figures. The food retailer's shares dropped 1.3% to 430p. Rival J Sainsbury saw its shares edge . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Dec 2009 - last update: 07-Dec-2009
The FTSE was back in the red today, following an impressive rebound on Friday evening when US non-farm payrolls came in substantially better than . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Dec 2009 - last update: 04-Dec-2009
Not surprisingly, the UK banking sector took the most points off the FTSE this morning, with the likes of Standard Chartered, Royal Bank of Scotland and . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Dec 2009 - last update: 03-Dec-2009
Dow and S&P 500 futures traded around 0.50% higher, after last night's Beige Book business survey revealed that the . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Dec 2009 - last update: 02-Dec-2009
Miners helped the FTSE 100 build on yesterday's gains this morning after gold soared to a new record high. However, at midday the UK's leading index has started to . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Dec 2009 - last update: 01-Dec-2009
Risk appetite rebounded today after China's manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in five years in November. The rise was driven by an improvement in foreign demand for . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Dec 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Nov 2009 - last update: 30-Nov-2009
Banks were among the biggest casualties, on the fear that a default in Dubai would derail the sector's recovery. Standard Chartered's share price dropped 1.38% to 1499p, Barclays declined . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Nov 2009 - last update: 27-Nov-2009
Concerns over Dubai's financial heath continued to weigh on the FTSE this morning. Dubai World's delay to repay its debt obligation has continued to . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Nov 2009 - last update: 26-Nov-2009
Water companies managed to buck the negative trend today following Ofwat's decision to cut water bills by less than anticipated over the next five years. Shares of United Utilities advanced . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Nov 2009 - last update: 25-Nov-2009
Randgold Resources was the star performer - its share price rose 3.37% as the price of gold continued its upward trajectory, hitting a fresh peak of . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Nov 2009 - last update: 24-Nov-2009
The FTSE has been taking a bit of a breather this morning following yesterday's strong rally. Lloyds Banking Group took centre stage after finally unveiling the details of its . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Nov 2009 - last update: 23-Nov-2009
Cadbury rose 1.5% to 812.5p this morning, as investors speculate that US confectioner Hershey will attempt to takeover the UK firm as well. Kraft is also interested in acquiring . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Nov 2009 - last update: 20-Nov-2009
A rebound in miners and banks helped the FTSE claw back some of yesterday's sharp losses this morning. By 10.30am, the blue-chip FTSE 100 Index was . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Nov 2009 - last update: 19-Nov-2009
Not to sound like a broken record, but it was the heavyweight mining sector that took the most points off London's blue-chip FTSE 100 Index this morning. The worst performing miners this morning were . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Nov 2009 - last update: 18-Nov-2009
Cadbury's share price rose 1.1% to 797p despite the fact that talks between Hershey and Ferrero have yet to produce an offer. RBS and Cable and Wireless were lagging, dropping to . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Nov 2009 - last update: 17-Nov-2009
It seems as though investors have taken the opportunity to lock in some profits this morning following yesterday's rally, which saw the FTSE 100 rise to the highest level since . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Nov 2009 - last update: 16-Nov-2009
Mining stocks were in demand this morning, as investors bought commodities to hedge against a depreciating US Dollar. December gold futures climbed to a new record high of . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Nov 2009 - last update: 13-Nov-2009
Britain's biggest airline carrier British Airways today formally confirmed that it has agreed to merge with Spain's Iberia - a synergistic deal which will create the world's third-largest airline by . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Nov 2009 - last update: 12-Nov-2009
Thomas Cook and Whitbread were among the other star performers in the travel & leisure sector, up 2.5% to 220.9p and 2.7% to 1284p respectively. BT was also in the limelight climbing 4.4% to 148.2p after raising its . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Nov 2009 - last update: 11-Nov-2009
London's FTSE 100 advanced this morning on the back of industrial and trade news out of China and better-than-expected local earnings. By 11am (London time) the FTSE . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Nov 2009 - last update: 10-Nov-2009
Robust domestic economic data and an upbeat announcement from banking titan HSBC helped keep the FTSE 100 in the black. By 10.30am (London time), the FTSE 100 was . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Nov 2009 - last update: 09-Nov-2009
Traders were eagerly waiting to see whether American food giant Kraft would turn hostile on its British rival Cadbury today - Reuters has reported that Kraft Foods may formalise a . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Nov 2009 - last update: 06-Nov-2009
Barclays was another gainer, rising 2% and benefiting from a positive shift in JP Morgan's target price for the stock. British Airways today announced a pre-tax . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Nov 2009 - last update: 05-Nov-2009
Vedanta Resources, a leading producer of zinc and copper, slid more than 3% after announcing that its first-half profit had fallen to $188 million. First-half earnings per share fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Nov 2009 - last update: 04-Nov-2009
At 10.30am, the FTSE 100 was up 29.8 points (+0.6%) to 5067 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 had gained 157 points (+1.8%) to 8913.7. Europe's leading indices also climbed this morning, in part after France's second-biggest bank . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Nov 2009 - last update: 03-Nov-2009
The banking sector was in the limelight this morning, with Lloyds Banking Group formally confirming that it will raise £21 billion in order to avoid paying an exorbitant £15.6 billion fee to insure its risky assets under the . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Nov 2009 - last update: 02-Nov-2009
The FTSE relinquished earlier losses, as gains in the resource sector countered the dip in banking shares. The UK banking sector has remained in focus, as the government is expected to unveil plans on a . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Nov 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Oct 2009 - last update: 30-Oct-2009
Mining shares gained on the back of rising metal prices. Rio Tinto jumped 1.8% to 2835p after announcing that its capital expenditure for 2009 will be approximately . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Oct 2009 - last update: 29-Oct-2009
By 10:30am (London time), the FTSE 100 was 9.06 points (-0.18%) in the red at 5071.36, while the broader FTSE 250 was 39.18 points (+0.44%) above its previous close at 8888.68. Heavyweight banks and miners - the hardest hit . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Oct 2009 - last update: 28-Oct-2009
The FTSE 100 reached a three-week low today, as both banking and mining stocks - two of the market's key constituent sectors - once again found themselves under pressure. Today's sell-off is partly attributable to the . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Oct 2009 - last update: 27-Oct-2009
Royal Bank of Scotland, the 70% state-owned bank, and Lloyds Banking Group, which is 43% owned by the government, were struck by a strong bout of profit taking today, as Monday's news concerning the . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Oct 2009 - last update: 26-Oct-2009
The FTSE 100's performance was somewhat lacklustre this morning, as Friday’s sharp losses on Wall Street triggered a strong bout of apprehension. Financials were the biggest . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Oct 2009 - last update: 23-Oct-2009
The report reveals that the fall in GDP came on the back of a surprise decline in the country's dominant services sector, which contracted by 0.2% over the quarter. Sterling, which has risen sharply over . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Oct 2009 - last update: 22-Oct-2009
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ended last night's trading session nearly 1% lower, after an influential banking sector analyst Richard Bove recommended selling shares in . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Oct 2009 - last update: 21-Oct-2009
In the UK, Home Retail Group is reporting half-year results, and cautious expectations are that these will show pre-tax profits of a relatively flat £121.4 million. Still in retail, Tesco Shares and Sainsbury's shares were both . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Oct 2009 - last update: 20-Oct-2009
Barclays share price took a bit of a battering this morning after a Qatari sovereign wealth fund confirmed that it is selling half of the warrants it holds in the bank. The wealth fund said it is selling 379.22 million shares in Barclays by . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Oct 2009 - last update: 19-Oct-2009
Stronger metal prices helped miners rise as well this morning, with Fresnillo rallying 3.9% to 855p and Kazakhmys jumping 3.7% to 1304p. Kazakh miner Eurasian Natural Resources added . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Oct 2009 - last update: 16-Oct-2009
The FTSE made decent gains this morning, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to end last night’s trading session back above the 10,000 level. Sentiment was also boosted by . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Oct 2009 - last update: 15-Oct-2009
The FTSE fell from a 56-week high this morning, after heavyweight mining shares retreated on the back of disappointing merger news. Shares of Anglo American slid 2% to 2264p after . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Oct 2009 - last update: 14-Oct-2009
The morning's gains were focused on the mining sector with Kazakhmys gaining 5.43% at 1242p; Xstrata gaining 5.90% at 1014p; Rio Tinto rising . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Oct 2009 - last update: 13-Oct-2009
The FTSE gave up some of yesterday's gains this morning, despite an encouraging report from Whitbread, as apprehensive investors took . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Oct 2009 - last update: 09-Oct-2009
Miners came under some selling pressure this morning after the price of gold, silver, platinum, nickel and copper declined. The worst performing miner this morning was Antofagasta, with a . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Oct 2009 - last update: 08-Oct-2009
The FTSE 100 Index climbed over 1% early this morning, as miners rallied on the back of Alcoa's exceptional third-quarter results. Alcoa, the largest US aluminium producer, kicked off the . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Oct 2009 - last update: 07-Oct-2009
Retailers Sainsbury's and WM Morrison weighed heaviest on the blue-chip index today after Sainsbury's - the UK’s third-largest grocer - said it expects growth to . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Oct 2009 - last update: 06-Oct-2009
October gold futures climbed to an 18 month high of $1020 an ounce today, after an exclusive report published by the Independent revealed that . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Oct 2009 - last update: 05-Oct-2009
Miners, which were mainly supported by slightly firmer copper prices and some positive broker comments, contributed the most points to . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Oct 2009 - last update: 02-Oct-2009
London's blue chip Index continued to trade in negative territory this morning, as apprehensive investors played it safe and took profits ahead of this afternoon’s all-important US non-farm payroll data. Today's non-farm payrolls may be the . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Oct 2009 - last update: 01-Oct-2009
Macroeconomic data is beginning to appear unstable, with every two pieces of good data seemingly followed by a bad one – a phenomenon the market hasn't been accustomed to over the past six months and which is now beginning to take its toll on nerves. The market immediately sold off after . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Oct 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Sep 2009 - last update: 30-Sep-2009
By around 11am, the FTSE 100 had climbed to 5185.19 points, an improvement of 25.47 points (+ 0.49%) on yesterday's close. The broader FTSE 250 was also on the move this morning, trading 59.68 points (+ 0.65%) up on its previous close at 9275.25. Both the Cac 40 and the Dax 30 were ahead in . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Sep 2009 - last update: 29-Sep-2009
London's blue-chip FTSE 100 Index was trading marginally lower this morning, as yesterday's rally encouraged investors to lock-in profits. The release of mixed domestic economic data didn't bode too well for . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Sep 2009 - last update: 28-Sep-2009
The FTSE relinquished early morning gains as fears of a slowdown in China's appetite for commodities and potential regulatory reforms across the financial services industry struck the resources and banking sectors. Mining shares were . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Sep 2009 - last update: 25-Sep-2009
A rebound in crude oil helped heavyweight energy shares move higher this morning, with BP gaining 1.3% to 553.2p, Cairn Energy rising 1.2% to 2700p and Tullow Oil advancing 1.6% to 1157p. Yesterday's 4.5% decline in crude oil was viewed as excessive. 'In the medium term, six to nine months from now, prices are expected to . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Sep 2009 - last update: 24-Sep-2009
This, in turn, helped the US Dollar appreciate, weighing on commodity prices, and triggered a bout of profit-taking across the heavy-weight resource sectors at the start of trading today. The FTSE has begun to recovery from earlier losses by . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Sep 2009 - last update: 23-Sep-2009
The FTSE 100 rose 0.47% to 5167.19 by 10.30am this morning - and is approaching its best quarterly performance in almost a decade. The UK's leading blue-chip index has gained 49.5% since its six-year slump in March - and this optimism has . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Sep 2009 - last update: 22-Sep-2009
The FTSE resumed its uptrend this morning, as a rebound across commodity prices, broker upgrades and upbeat corporate news lured investors back to the market. Heavyweight resource shares added the most points to the . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Sep 2009 - last update: 21-Sep-2009
Banks were also treading in negative territory today. Lloyds Banking Group fell 1.8% to 108.65p, Standard Chartered declined 2% to 1467p, Barclays lost 1.4% to 368.4p while HSBC retreated 1% to 722.5p. Royal Bank of Scotland, the sector's worst . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Sep 2009 - last update: 18-Sep-2009
Tullow Oil was the sector's worst performer, however, down 3.3% to 1204p on the back of a broker downgrade; Citigroup today cut its recommendation on the oil explorer from 'buy' to 'hold'. Elsewhere, Cadbury traded marginally higher, up 0.2% to 787p this morning. Real Estate Company British Land was . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Sep 2009 - last update: 17-Sep-2009
The UK 100 continued to rise toward the 5200 level this morning, shrugging off weaker-than-expected domestic retail sales figures, as strong overnight gains on Wall Street, oil discoveries and bid talk in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Sep 2009 - last update: 16-Sep-2009
The FTSE 100 opened strongly this morning, amid renewed optimism about a global recovery and strong gains for US and Asian markets overnight, with the Dow closing at . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Sep 2009 - last update: 15-Sep-2009
The blue-chip FTSE 100 Index was trading marginally lower this morning, despite further evidence of stabilisation in UK house prices. The latest report from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) revealed that . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Sep 2009 - last update: 14-Sep-2009
London's blue-chip FTSE 100 Index sank below the 5000 level this morning, as lower commodity prices, downbeat comments about the UK recovery, house prices and protectionist tensions between China and the US encouraged . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Sep 2009 - last update: 11-Sep-2009
Supermarket giant Tesco climbed 1.3% to 383.2p, meanwhile, after unveiling that it has formed a partnership with Belgian-based insurance group Fortis – a development that will create more than 1,500 new jobs. Pub group JD Wetherspoon was also in the limelight today, after . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Sep 2009 - last update: 10-Sep-2009
London's blue chip FTSE 100 Index was supported above the 5000 level this morning following an upbeat overnight report from the US and further evidence of a recovery in UK house prices. The Federal Reserve's so called 'beige book', a report which provides a snapshot of the economic conditions prevailing across 12 of America's Federal districts, was . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Sep 2009 - last update: 09-Sep-2009
Trading was somewhat mixed this morning, with the FTSE seen opening in the red on the back of profit-taking but later resuming its uptrend. A report from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) revealed that the UK economy has started growing again, while a separate publication from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG showed an increase in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Sep 2009 - last update: 08-Sep-2009
The FTSE Index touched an 11-month high this morning, as investors continued to plough into equities after Kingfisher disclosed better than expected bottom line figures. M&A news also contributed to market optimism this morning; Cadbury's shares rose . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Sep 2009 - last update: 07-Sep-2009
Cadbury gained a stunning 39% as details emerged that it had rejected a £10.2 billion bid by Kraft, North America's largest food company. Kraft said that its proposed merger would produce a 'global powerhouse in snacks, confectionary and quick meals.' The failed bid values Cadbury at
. . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Sep 2009 - last update: 04-Sep-2009
After a sorry performance over the first few days of September, the UK 100 index is off to a better start this morning, climbing 1% to 4845 by 9.45am, helped by strong banking and mining stocks. Mining was one of the better performing sectors yesterday, and that story has continued this morning, benefiting from
. . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Sep 2009 - last update: 03-Sep-2009
The FTSE 100 Index was largely flat in early trading today, gaining seven points to 4824 by 10am, and trading in a range of just 25 points. Rising metal prices provided a boost to mining stocks, but these gains were offset by weakness in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Sep 2009 - last update: 02-Sep-2009
The FTSE was down for the second day this morning, losing 28.15 points or 0.58% by 10am, while European and Asian stocks also fell for the third consecutive day. The majority of the morning's losers were in the financial sector, with RBS losing 4.68% at 52.90p; Legal & General losing . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Sep 2009 - last update: 01-Sep-2009
The FTSE has fallen this morning in the first session since the long weekend, slipping 51.94 points (-1.06%) to 4856.96 at 10am. Europe's other major indices have also opened weaker, with the German Dax already 125.26 points (-2.27%) lower to 5392.09 shortly after 10am. Looking ahead, US futures are currently indicating . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Sep 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Aug 2009 - last update: 28-Aug-2009
By 10.30am (London time) the FTSE 100 was up by 51.21 points (+1.05%) to 4920.56, while the broader FTSE 250 was 108.18 points (+1.24%) above its previous close at 8809.51. The biggest contributors to gains on the blue-chip index were, as usual, the resources and banking sectors. Miners and energy majors moved higher, tracking . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Aug 2009 - last update: 27-Aug-2009
Miners and energy majors were predominantly responsible for supporting the FTSE this morning. Tullow Oil, Royal Dutch Shell, BP and BG Group were also in positive territory, up between 0.05% and 0.8% at 1061p, 1700p, 527.75p and 1050p respectively. Most banks traded lower this morning, apart from . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Aug 2009 - last update: 26-Aug-2009
The FTSE 100 was holding its position above 4900 this morning, after closing yesterday’s trading above that mark (4916.8) for the first time since early October 2008. London’s leading index fluctuated in early trading, but by 11.00am (London time) had resolved to . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Aug 2009 - last update: 25-Aug-2009
A bout of profit-taking struck London's UK 100 this morning after US equity market sentiment weakened on the back of downbeat banking sector comments. By around 10:30am (London time), the UK 100 was trading 9.63 points (-0.20%) lower at 4886.60 and the broader UK 250 was . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Aug 2009 - last update: 24-Aug-2009
A rally in the mining sector propelled London's FTSE to a level last seen at the beginning of October 2008 this morning. There has been a lot of encouraging macroeconomic data emanating from both sides of the Atlantic recently, which is supporting the global economic recovery story and encouraging . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Aug 2009 - last update: 21-Aug-2009
Trading on the FTSE was somewhat cautious this morning, as China is said to be planning to tighten its banking sector capital requirements in order to curb the lending that has fuelled a 60% rally on its stock market. The motives behind this potential development are . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Aug 2009 - last update: 20-Aug-2009
Energy majors Royal Dutch Shell, BP and Cairn Energy were trading between 1.4% and 2.6% higher at 1611p, 517.5p and 2493p respectively, after the price of crude oil advanced near its highest level since June. Miners were also in vogue after . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Aug 2009 - last update: 19-Aug-2009
The FTSE fell in early trading this morning and by 11am was standing at 4649.69, down 36.09 points. London's leading index fell on open following bearish sentiment in eastern markets. China's stocks fell on concern that . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Aug 2009 - last update: 18-Aug-2009
Lloyds Banking Group rose 0.7% to 95.7p while Barclays bucked the positive trend and fell 1.5% to 341.85p. Miners also helped lift the FTSE, with Rio Tinto advancing 3.4% to 2321p after unveiling that . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Aug 2009 - last update: 17-Aug-2009
The FTSE was struck by another bout of profit-taking this morning, as investors realised that the rally was overdone. ‘We don’t believe that the underlying macro-economic fundamentals . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Aug 2009 - last update: 14-Aug-2009
British Land takeover speculation and mining sector upgrades helped lift London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index toward the 4800 level this morning. The Daily Telegraph newspaper has reported that . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Aug 2009 - last update: 13-Aug-2009
A renewed bout of optimism struck global equity markets today following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. Upbeat economic data from Europe also boded well for market sentiment. The Federal Reserve last night . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Aug 2009 - last update: 12-Aug-2009
The FTSE 100 beat global trends to rise to 4683.93 by 11am this morning despite rising UK unemployment statistics and the BoE’s pessimistic outlook on inflation. In a report on global stocks released today, a group of Citigroup analysts stated that . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Aug 2009 - last update: 11-Aug-2009
News of a takeover in the insurance sector and upbeat UK housing market data propelled the FTSE higher this morning. Friends Provident advanced 2.4% to 76.8p a share, after the life insurer . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Aug 2009 - last update: 10-Aug-2009
The FTSE fell from a 10-month high today, as weakness across banks and miners renewed bid activity in the insurance sector. Friends Provident, the 177-year old life insurer, this morning confirmed that it has resumed talks with buyout group . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Aug 2009 - last update: 07-Aug-2009
Weak underling results at RBS caution ahead of the all-important US non-farm payroll data weighed on the FTSE. Royal Bank of Scotland Group, which is 70% owned by the government, plunged . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Aug 2009 - last update: 06-Aug-2009
Upbeat news about Britain's housing market and stronger earnings at Aviva helped lift the FTSE toward the 4700 level this morning. There was a ray of light for UK homeowners in negative . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Aug 2009 - last update: 05-Aug-2009
The FTSE 100 began marginally lower on Wednesday, despite a positive morning for financial stocks after Lloyds Banking Group said its bad debt levels had peaked. The UK's blue-chip index had . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Aug 2009 - last update: 04-Aug-2009
The recent rally on the FTSE looks to have stopped today, as an unexpected capital raising announcement from . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Aug 2009 - last update: 03-Aug-2009
The interim results of Barclays and HSBC ignited a rally across the banking sector today, helping lift market sentiment overall and sending the FTSE closer towards the 4700 level. Shares in Barclays managed to . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Aug 2009.
Spread Betting 31 Jul 2009 - last update: 31-Jul-2009
The FTSE was trading somewhat flat this morning, as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of the critical second-quarter US GDP figures. There's undeniably a strong element of caution tied to . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Jul 2009 - last update: 30-Jul-2009
The FTSE 100 traded higher today after better than expected results from a number of companies, including . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Jul 2009 - last update: 29-Jul-2009
Leading indices also tracked up, with the German DAX 1.62% higher at 5258.58, and the French CAC up more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Jul 2009 - last update: 28-Jul-2009
Energy majors were also in focus today, with oil giant BP reporting second-quarter replacement cost profits at the higher end of consensus estimates. Replacement cost profit, which strips out . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Jul 2009 - last update: 24-Jul-2009
Vodaphone was in focus this morning, announcing that first-quarter sales climbed 9.2% to £10.7 billion, in line with analyst estimates, from £9.8 billion a year earlier. However, when . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Jul 2009 - last update: 23-Jul-2009
September Dow Jones futures and S&P 500 futures were trading between 0.25% and 0.35% higher, indicating that the US equity markets are likely to . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Jul 2009 - last update: 22-Jul-2009
The FTSE opened lower today as investors deemed the index overbought and banked profits to end a seven-day uptrend in . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Jul 2009 - last update: 21-Jul-2009
Food retailers contributed to uplift in the FTSE, yet trading remains cautious following six straight sessions of gains. Food retailer Wm Morrison dominated the FTSE 100 leader . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Jul 2009 - last update: 20-Jul-2009
Merger talk in the life insurance sector and renewed rescue hopes over embattled US commercial lender CIT Group helped enliven the FTSE this morning. Speculation over Lloyds and RBS returning to profitability in the first half also boded well. The sector was . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Jul 2009 - last update: 16-Jul-2009
The FTSE snapped a three-day winning streak this morning, as apprehensive investors took profits on the back of sharp gains made earlier this week. Heavyweight miners took the most points off . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Jul 2009 - last update: 15-Jul-2009
Major European indices posted healthy gains this morning, the Dax 30 gained 71.4 points (1.49%) to 4853.1, while the CAC 40 rose around 40 points (1.30%) to 3121.8. Large FTSE gains were seen in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Jul 2009 - last update: 14-Jul-2009
Both domestic and Chinese data point to a resurrection in demand, and that’s boding well for commodity and equity markets this . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Jul 2009 - last update: 13-Jul-2009
US stock market futures traded lower so far, pointing to the potential for a negative start on Wall Street this . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Jul 2009 - last update: 10-Jul-2009
US equities opened in positive territory this afternoon, after better-than-expected quarterly results left investors feeling more optimistic about the . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Jul 2009 - last update: 09-Jul-2009
September Dow Jones futures and S+P 500 futures contracts were trading between . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Jul 2009 - last update: 08-Jul-2009
The FTSE is lower in early trading, Similar weakness has been seen across European markets, with the French CAC falling and the German DAX shedding about . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Jul 2009 - last update: 07-Jul-2009
The FTSE managed to rebound off a two-month low this morning, as a pick-up in sentiment on Wall Street last night encouraged investors back to equities in search of value and . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Jul 2009 - last update: 02-Jul-2009
Elevated levels of risk aversion took its toll on both commodity and equity markets this morning. Crude Oil was knocked back, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Jul 2009 - last update: 01-Jul-2009
Strong manufacturing figures and better than expected sales results from the Marks and Spencer Group helped boost the FTSE 100 first thing this morning, taking the index above the . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jul 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Jun 2009 - last update: 30-Jun-2009
Gains across house builders and banks supported the FTSE this morning, despite the release of a larger-than-expected drop in first-quarter domestic GDP figures. House builders Bovis Homes, Barratt Developments, and Redrow advanced . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Jun 2009 - last update: 29-Jun-2009
Elsewhere, mobile telecommunications giant Vodaphone climbed nearly 1.5% to 117.9p after unidentified sources told the Financial Times that the company was examining the case for making an offer for T-Mobile or . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Jun 2009 - last update: 26-Jun-2009
Commodities were back in vogue this morning as investors were more optimistic about the prospects for a global economic recovery. In the meantime, crude oil prices were seen strengthening back toward the . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Jun 2009 - last update: 25-Jun-2009
The prices of energy and other commodities have risen of late. However, substantial resource slack is likely to dampen cost pressures, and the committee expects . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Jun 2009 - last update: 24-Jun-2009
With stockmarkets slipping back over recent days, particularly after the World Bank's unexpected downward-adjustment of its global GDP forecast, the UK's blue-chip index has remained flat through the . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Jun 2009 - last update: 23-Jun-2009
US stocks suffered their worst one-day decline in two months yesterday. The S+P 500 ended the session 28.19 points (-3.06%) in the red at 893.04, wiping out all of the gains made so far this year, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Jun 2009 - last update: 22-Jun-2009
The prospect of weaker global growth didn't bode too well for commodities, especially crude oil, which fell close to the $68 a barrel this morning. That in turn weighed on . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Jun 2009 - last update: 19-Jun-2009
The heavyweight banking sector was responsible for driving the FTSE higher this morning, with Barclays up 2.8% to 276.25p and Lloyds Banking Group 1.7% higher at 70.5p. HSBC, meanwhile, had advanced 1.4% to 530.75p after UBS added the stock to its European . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Jun 2009 - last update: 18-Jun-2009
An unexpected drop in domestic retail sales exacerbated declines on the FTSE this morning. Official figures released today unveiled a 0.6% monthly decline in UK retail sales volumes in May, the first drop in three months, following a 0.9% rise the month before. The latest figure was much lower than . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Jun 2009 - last update: 17-Jun-2009
Miners were the biggest drag on the blue-chip index this morning after underlying commodity prices retreated as hopes for a sharp global economic rebound faded. Shares in . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Jun 2009 - last update: 16-Jun-2009
Dow Jones Futures and S+P 500 futures contracts were trading between 0.1% and 0.2% below fair value, indicating that US stock markets are likely to . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Jun 2009 - last update: 15-Jun-2009
Commodity prices, sensitive to news about the outlook for global economic growth, fell today, taking the limelight away from miners. Copper declined in Asia on speculation that supply . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Jun 2009 - last update: 12-Jun-2009
Commodities were also weaker today as investors became more cautious about the economic outlook. Alistair Darling yesterday warned that Britain's economic recovery could falter on the back of rising oil prices, while . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Jun 2009 - last update: 11-Jun-2009
The National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) released a statement yesterday that the UK economy has reached a turning point. This news has not, however, done much to halt . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Jun 2009 - last update: 10-Jun-2009
However Asian bourses performed strongly overnight, with the Nikkei 225 jumping 1% to 9885.13 - its highest level for eight months, after global commodity prices rallied and oil went . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Jun 2009 - last update: 09-Jun-2009
Energy companies, meanwhile, benefitted from rising crude oil prices, which traded above $69 a barrel this . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Jun 2009 - last update: 08-Jun-2009
Looking ahead, June Dow and S&P 500 contracts were trading around 0.8% below fair value this morning, indicating that Wall Street is . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Jun 2009 - last update: 05-Jun-2009
The FTSE was trading back above the 4400 level this morning, aided by a rebound in mining shares. The mining sector was hit by a strong bout of selling pressure yesterday after . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Jun 2009 - last update: 04-Jun-2009
Wall Street is likely to track gains seen across European bourses when it opens this afternoon as June Dow and S+P 500 futures traded . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Jun 2009 - last update: 03-Jun-2009
The FTSE 100 is down significantly this morning after major stocks went ex-dividend . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Jun 2009 - last update: 02-Jun-2009
Barclays was the worst performer on the blue-chip index this morning. The bank plummeted 14.62% to 270p after one of its largest Middle Eastern shareholders, International Petroleum Investment Corp (IPIC), an investment vehicle of the Abu Dhabi . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Jun 2009 - last update: 01-Jun-2009
The release of encouraging economic data from China helped commodities and resource stocks rally once again, sending the FTSE 100 just a few points . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Jun 2009.
Spread Betting 28 May 2009 - last update: 28-May-2009
According to Bloomberg, the yields on 10-year Treasury notes have risen more than 100 basis points since March, when the Federal Reserve said it would buy up to $300 billion of US debt over a six-month period in an effort to reduce rates. This fresh concern tempered sentiment on Wall Street last night, sending the . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 May 2009.
Spread Betting 27 May 2009 - last update: 27-May-2009
In the eurozone, the German DAX momentarily slipped 19.45 points (0.39%) to 5005.05 while the French CAC 40 rose . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 May 2009.
Spread Betting 26 May 2009 - last update: 26-May-2009
Energy companies tracked losses in crude oil futures, which fell on speculation that OPEC will keep output . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 May 2009.
Spread Betting 22 May 2009 - last update: 22-May-2009
A rebound in the mining sector this morning helped the FTSE recover a fraction of yesterday's losses. Heavyweight miners were back in vogue today, rising on the back of a rebound in metal prices and a flow of . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 May 2009.
Spread Betting 21 May 2009 - last update: 21-May-2009
Heavyweight mobile telecommunications company Vodaphone was also having a rough day, sliding 2.3% to 116.15p after Nomura cut its rating from . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 May 2009.
Spread Betting 20 May 2009 - last update: 20-May-2009
Despite the news of a record slump in the Japanese economy, the Nikkei rose . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 May 2009.
Spread Betting 19 May 2009 - last update: 19-May-2009
The optimistic developments that occurred in the US rubbed off onto commodity and oil prices as . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 May 2009.
Spread Betting 18 May 2009 - last update: 18-May-2009
Looking ahead to Wall Street, June Dow and S+P 500 futures were trading around 0.5% above fair value, indicating that US equity markets are . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 May 2009.
Spread Betting 15 May 2009 - last update: 15-May-2009
Looking ahead to the US, June Dow futures were trading 0.2% above fair value while June S+P 500 Futures were up by 0.07%, indicating that Wall Street is currently expected to open . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 May 2009.
Spread Betting 14 May 2009 - last update: 14-May-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index was trading back in the red early this morning but later managed to pare losses as gains in banks outstripped losses in . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 May 2009.
Spread Betting 13 May 2009 - last update: 13-May-2009
The FTSE 100 remained relatively flat in early trading, despite a wide array of significant announcements from the index's major players. As of . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 May 2009.
Spread Betting 12 May 2009 - last update: 12-May-2009
The slowdown in China's international trade did not bode well for miners because it indicates that demand for commodities is likely to remain weak. Anglo American was down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 May 2009.
Spread Betting 11 May 2009 - last update: 11-May-2009
Antofagasta, the Chilean copper producer, fell 1.5% to 628.5p as July high grade copper futures traded at . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 May 2009.
Spread Betting 8 May 2009 - last update: 08-May-2009
S+P 500 futures contracts are currently trading around 1% above fair value, indicating that US equity markets are likely to open in positive terrain today . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 May 2009.
Spread Betting 7 May 2009 - last update: 07-May-2009
June Brent Crude Oil was 2.37% above its previous close at $57.48 a barrel, while June WTI rose 2.5% to $57.78 a barrel. An interesting report released by Barclays earlier this week revealed that oil could rise to $71.55 a barrel if . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 May 2009.
Spread Betting 6 May 2009 - last update: 06-May-2009
Despite achieving its best single-day rise since mid-January yesterday, the FTSE opened flat this morning, perhaps influenced by a poor close on Wall St last night. While there were . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 May 2009.
Spread Betting 5 May 2009 - last update: 05-May-2009
The S&P 500 breached the psychological 900 level yesterday, ending the session 3.4% higher at 907.24 as investors speculated that US banks will . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 May 2009.
Spread Betting 1 May 2009 - last update: 01-May-2009
The FTSE 100 had a lacklustre start today after having posted its biggest monthly rise since 2003 . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 May 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Apr 2009 - last update: 30-Apr-2009
This development ignited a rally on US markets last night, which left the Dow Jones Industrial Average 168.78 points (+2.1%) higher at 8185.73 and the S+P 500 . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Apr 2009 - last update: 29-Apr-2009
Following the record crude oil highs of $147 a barrel last July, oil firms have seen prices slashed to . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Apr 2009 - last update: 28-Apr-2009
Concerns over the impact of the swine flu outbreak on the wider economy continued to taint equity sentiment in the UK this morning. Travel-related stocks were . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Apr 2009 - last update: 27-Apr-2009
Wall St is also likely to open in negative terrain this afternoon, as June Dow, S+P 500 and Nasdaq futures contracts traded more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Apr 2009 - last update: 23-Apr-2009
By around 10.30am, the FTSE 100 Index was up by 10.84 points (+0.27%) to 4041.5, while the broader FTSE 250 had advanced . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Apr 2009 - last update: 22-Apr-2009
The FTSE is currently in a holding pattern this morning, drifting either side of the 4000 mark as all eyes look towards . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Apr 2009 - last update: 21-Apr-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index edged marginally higher this morning as Tesco's consensus-beating results helped spur gains . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Apr 2009 - last update: 20-Apr-2009
In the US, June DJIA futures contracts were trading 1.1% below fair value and . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Apr 2009 - last update: 16-Apr-2009
Also on the rise was Vodaphone, which rose 1.37% to 122.15p on the back of . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Apr 2009 - last update: 15-Apr-2009
In Europe, the DAX 30 and CAC 40 had less positive mornings, with the former opening down . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Apr 2009 - last update: 14-Apr-2009
Royal Dutch Shell retreated 1.2% to 1444p after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that world crude oil demand would fall by . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Apr 2009 - last update: 09-Apr-2009
The FTSE was higher at the start of trading today, with banks adding the most points to the blue-chip index after . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 8 Apr 2009 - last update: 08-Apr-2009
British indices, unsurprisingly, followed suite this morning, with the blue-chip FTSE 100 Index declining . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 7 Apr 2009 - last update: 07-Apr-2009
US Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures were trading around 1% below fair value this morning indicating that, as things stand, Wall St will open lower . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Apr 2009 - last update: 06-Apr-2009
Looking ahead, US Dow and S+P 500 futures were up by around 0.5% this morning, relatively weak when compared to the performance of European bourses. The cautious sentiment in US markets may be . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Apr 2009 - last update: 03-Apr-2009
After so many months of relentless bad economic news, the fact that there appeared to be genuinely promising news emanating from the manufacturing sector and the housing market yesterday was . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Apr 2009 - last update: 02-Apr-2009
Rallying stock prices have not been confined to the UK. We have seen strong overnight performances from the Asian markets, with the Nikkei finishing . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 1 Apr 2009 - last update: 01-Apr-2009
In more positive territory was Vodafone Group, which basked in the glow of a 'buy' rating from . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Apr 2009.
Spread Betting 31 Mar 2009 - last update: 31-Mar-2009
With most major European indices also posting reasonable gains this morning, conditions are looking tentatively favourable ahead of . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Mar 2009 - last update: 30-Mar-2009
Crude oil prices continued to decline. Brent crude slid 2.98% to $50.43 per barrel this morning while WTI Crude was . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Mar 2009 - last update: 27-Mar-2009
The US's other major indices also fared well. The S&P 500 gained 2.3% to 832.86 points, and is on course for its biggest . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Mar 2009 - last update: 26-Mar-2009
The FTSE edged marginally higher at the start of trading today but gains were knocked back after the release of dismal UK retail sales, which triggered a selling spree . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Mar 2009 - last update: 25-Mar-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index initially edged a notch closer to the 4000 level this morning, but cautious sentiment in financial and . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Mar 2009 - last update: 24-Mar-2009
The euphoric state seen in equities last night petered out this morning as investors locked in short-term gains. This sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by a staggering . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Mar 2009 - last update: 23-Mar-2009
The world's largest mobile-phone company Vodaphone was also in positive terrain today, up 0.7% to 120.85p after announcing that it has . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Mar 2009 - last update: 20-Mar-2009
British equity markets were back in the red this morning as losses in banks and retailers overshadowed gains in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Mar 2009 - last update: 19-Mar-2009
The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 index started higher but fell back this morning, after recovering from . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Mar 2009 - last update: 18-Mar-2009
Europe's major bourses have followed the FTSE higher. In Germany the Dax 30 has climbed 54.35 points (+1.36%), while the French CAC 40 is . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Mar 2009 - last update: 17-Mar-2009
Energy shares also felt the brunt, with Royal Dutch Shell 'A' shares down 2.74% to 1595p on speculation it may . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Mar 2009 - last update: 16-Mar-2009
British equity markets rallied this morning, with banks adding the most points to the . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Mar 2009 - last update: 12-Mar-2009
British equity markets fell for a second day today, with the heavyweight mining sector taking most points off the FTSE 100 after . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Mar 2009 - last update: 11-Mar-2009
In the US, the Dow Jones climbed 67.62 points (0.98%) to 6994.11, while the S+P 500 gained . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Mar 2009 - last update: 10-Mar-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index traded marginally higher this morning, as a rally in . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Mar 2009 - last update: 09-Mar-2009
Looking ahead to the US, Dow Jones and S+P 500 futures were down between 1.35% and 1.5% this morning, indicating that, as things stand, Wall St is likely to open . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Mar 2009 - last update: 06-Mar-2009
British equity markets swung between gains and losses this morning as investors traded cautiously ahead of . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Mar 2009 - last update: 05-Mar-2009
BG Group, Cairn Energy and Royal Dutch Shell were among the worst performers in the energy sector, down by more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Mar 2009 - last update: 04-Mar-2009
Back on Wall Street, a mixed bag of companies helped the Dow Jones rise this . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Mar 2009 - last update: 03-Mar-2009
The FTSE had bounced off a six-year low this early morning, but gains were . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Mar 2009 - last update: 02-Mar-2009
As it stands, US Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures contracts were trading between 1.5% and 2% below . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Mar 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Feb 2009 - last update: 27-Feb-2009
The release of disappointing results from Lloyds Banking Group broke the euphoric state that was dominating the fragile banking sector yesterday, leading financial stocks back into negative terrain and knocking the FTSE into the red this . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Feb 2009 - last update: 26-Feb-2009
Equity markets in Britain climbed on the back of gains in the . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 25 Feb 2009 - last update: 25-Feb-2009
British indices continued to nudge higher this morning, riding on the back of renewed optimism in the US, as banks climbed higher following the Dow's 236-point rally on Wall Street last . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 24 Feb 2009 - last update: 24-Feb-2009
Light Sweet crude remained capped below the $40 level at $38.38 a barrel, down . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Feb 2009 - last update: 08-Mar-2009
In the UK, Royal Bank of Scotland surged to the top of the FTSE leader board this morning, its share price up 17% to 22.63p, on rumours that it was planning to cut costs by more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Feb 2009 - last update: 20-Feb-2009
S+P 500 futures contracts were trading around 1.3% below fair value, indicating that . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Feb 2009 - last update: 19-Feb-2009
Royal Dutch Shell gained 0.5% to 1714p after its chief executive said the company was in discussion with Gazprom about . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 18 Feb 2009 - last update: 18-Feb-2009
The volatile opening of the FTSE is perhaps unsurprising considering last night's losses in the US and Asian Markets. Japan's Nikkei closed 1.5% lower at 7534.44, the lowest level . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 17 Feb 2009 - last update: 17-Feb-2009
Heavyweight energy shares were also once again under pressure as WTI crude prices remained capped below $37 a barrel. Cairn Energy and Royal Dutch Shell were down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Feb 2009 - last update: 16-Feb-2009
Also disappointing the market was the outcome of The Group-of-Seven meeting, which took place in Rome over the weekend. Finance ministers attending the event failed to . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Feb 2009 - last update: 13-Feb-2009
Crude oil futures benefitted from US developments, with March Light Sweet crude (WTI) up . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Feb 2009 - last update: 12-Feb-2009
UK equities fell this morning on the back of disappointing results from Diageo and a bout of selling pressure in the mining sector. The world's biggest alcoholic drinks group Diageo slashed its . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 11 Feb 2009 - last update: 11-Feb-2009
Across the Atlantic last night the Dow Jones plunged by 381.99 points (-4.6%), crashing back through the 8000 level to close at 7888.88 after suffering its largest points fall for more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 10 Feb 2009 - last update: 10-Feb-2009
In economic news, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) house price balance revealed that British house prices fell to -76 in January from -74 the month before, suggesting that . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Feb 2009 - last update: 09-Feb-2009
Most UK banks rose on the back of better-than-expected earnings results by Barclays this morning. Gains in the sector were overshadowed, however, by weaknesses in heavyweight energy and . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 6 Feb 2009 - last update: 06-Feb-2009
Looking ahead to the US this afternoon, March DJIA and S+P futures contracts were up between . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 5 Feb 2009 - last update: 05-Feb-2009
The upbeat morale witnessed in British and European equity markets yesterday dissipated on the back of this morning's grim developments emanating from Swiss Re, Deutsche Bank, Banco Santander and Unilever, leaving analysts mulling over the accuracy of their forecasts - were they . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 4 Feb 2009 - last update: 04-Feb-2009
In other key European markets today, the DAX 30 had gained 33.3 points (+0.8%), while in France the CAC 40 was up 40.5 points (+1.4%) to 3022.8. Last night, the . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 3 Feb 2009 - last update: 03-Feb-2009
Vodaphone, the world's largest mobile-phone company, surprised investors today by reporting a 14.3% rise in third-quarter sales of £10.47 billion, up from . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Feb 2009 - last update: 02-Feb-2009
The beleaguered UK banking sector was in focus this morning, with Barclays tumbling 10.3% to 95.2p a share after it was struck by a downgrade from credit-rating company Moody's Investors Service. On Sunday, Moody's downgraded the bank's long-term debt rating by two notches to . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Feb 2009.
Spread Betting 30 Jan 2009 - last update: 30-Jan-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index opened cautiously higher this morning, with gains in the banking sector offsetting losses in mining and . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 29 Jan 2009 - last update: 29-Jan-2009
In energy, Royal Dutch Shell, the biggest oil company in Europe, reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $2.81 billion, compared with a profit of $8.47 billion during . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 28 Jan 2009 - last update: 28-Jan-2009
Europe's gains this morning follows widespread rises overnight in the US and Asia. The Dow closed . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 27 Jan 2009 - last update: 27-Jan-2009
Looking ahead to the US, March Dow and S&P 500 futures were trading more than 0.7% above . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 26 Jan 2009 - last update: 26-Jan-2009
A banking sector rally, led by Barclays, helped lift the FTSE 100 Index this morning. The embattled UK bank that has lost more . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 23 Jan 2009 - last update: 23-Jan-2009
On the commodities front, March gold contracts also won some support, rising 1.85% to $875.6 an ounce. March Brent Crude Oil was down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 22 Jan 2009 - last update: 22-Jan-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index has rebounded as investors return to the beaten-down banking sector in search of . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 21 Jan 2009 - last update: 21-Jan-2009
London's FTSE 100 Index started the week in positive terrain this morning after the UK government announced further aid to help embattled banks. The UK government today revealed . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 20 Jan 2009 - last update: 20-Jan-2009
Banks trading on the New York Stock Exchange were sharply lower this afternoon as risk aversion to the sector spread from the UK to the US. About half an hour after the opening bell, Bank of America was down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 19 Jan 2009 - last update: 19-Jan-2009
European markets are also weaker today, with the German DAX 30 80.1 points (-1.9%) off at 4160.7, and the French CAC 40 lower by . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 16 Jan 2009 - last update: 16-Jan-2009
Today, sentiment on the FTSE is upbeat, with most sectors on the rise again as overnight developments in the US removed a lot of uncertainty from the market. Also, the sharp sell-off seen over . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 15 Jan 2009 - last update: 15-Jan-2009
Around £53 billion was wiped off the value of London equities yesterday as investors fretted over the health of the banking sector and pondered over bleak economic data in the US. Unsurprisingly, the FTSE weakened further . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 14 Jan 2009 - last update: 14-Jan-2009
In Wall Street, US futures are expected to open lower on mounting concerns of a gloomy earnings session and deepening . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 13 Jan 2009 - last update: 13-Jan-2009
This morning's fall makes this the FTSE's longest losing streak in over two years, contrasting sharply with the 400-point gain made by the blue-chip index during its six-day winning streak during the first week of January 2009. At 9.30am the FTSE 100 was down . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 12 Jan 2009 - last update: 12-Jan-2009
Anyone thinking that the economic scene can't get much worse than 2008, think again. Three separate reports released by the BRC, BCC and RICS this morning heightened concerns about . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 9 Jan 2009 - last update: 09-Jan-2009
At the start of the opening bell today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 8769.62, but by 3.30pm (London time), the index had . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 2 Jan 2009 - last update: 02-Jan-2009
European markets have started the year brightly, with the DAX 30 and CAC 40 up nearly . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Jan 2009.
Spread Betting 31 Dec 2008 - last update: 31-Dec-2008
There will also be a lot to reflect on for investors worldwide, with markets globally having seen spectacular losses in 2008; the Nikkei 225 fell 42.1% for . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 30 Dec 2008 - last update: 30-Dec-2008
The FTSE was boosted yesterday by a rise in commodity prices, propelling mining and oil . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 29 Dec 2008 - last update: 29-Dec-2008
The week's early positive sentiment has also spread across Europe, where the Dax 30 is 101.4 points (+2.2%) ahead to . . . read more - Spread Betting 29 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 24 Dec 2008 - last update: 24-Dec-2008
British indices remained glum on the last working day before Christmas as oil prices threw a wet blanket on miners and a bleak . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 23 Dec 2008 - last update: 23-Dec-2008
Wall Street opened higher this afternoon despite a contraction in final third-quarter US gross domestic product, a larger-than-expected drop in new home sales and further tensions in the auto sector. Data released by the Commerce Department this afternoon revealed . . . read more - Spread Betting 23 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 22 Dec 2008 - last update: 22-Dec-2008
Also tainting market morale today was Japanese auto bellwether Toyota. The world's second-largest carmaker warned that it would post the first operating loss in history and its . . . read more - Spread Betting 22 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 19 Dec 2008 - last update: 19-Dec-2008
In economic news, British consumer confidence rose, surprisingly, for a second month running in December after a cut in VAT and lower interest rates encouraged shoppers to . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 18 Dec 2008 - last update: 18-Dec-2008
HSBC bucked the trend however, falling for the sixth consecutive day on concerns over possible dividend reductions and capital raisings. Its share price had . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 17 Dec 2008 - last update: 17-Dec-2008
The FTSE 100 closed 31.5 points ahead on Tuesday, while Wall Street received a shot-in-the-arm last night as the Fed cut . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 16 Dec 2008 - last update: 16-Dec-2008
Shares in Tullow Oil bucked the subdued sentiment in the mining sector, advancing 9.54% to 626p (placing it at the top the FTSE 100 leader board) after the oil and gas explorer said it has made a 'significant' new crude oil discovery . . . read more - Spread Betting 16 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 15 Dec 2008 - last update: 15-Dec-2008
By around 3.15pm the Dow Jones Industrial Average had fallen by 70.8 points (-0.82%) to 8558.88 and the broader S&P 500 had slid 8.08 points to 871.65. The Nasdaq was also lower, down . . . read more - Spread Betting 15 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 12 Dec 2008 - last update: 12-Dec-2008
Disappointing overnight developments in the US sent ripples through global equity markets this morning. The $14 billion automaker bail-out plan was rejected in the Senate last evening and news emerged that JP Morgan may report disappointing fourth quarter results. Not surprisingly, Wall Street ended its trading session in . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 11 Dec 2008 - last update: 11-Dec-2008
Downside pressures in the retail, financial and pharmaceutical sectors weighed on the FTSE during early morning trading. The blue-chip FTSE 100 Index, however, managed to recover by mid-morning trading, on the back of a pick-up in . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 10 Dec 2008 - last update: 10-Dec-2008
Crude Oil (WTI) for January delivery was trading at $43.03 a barrel this morning, up 2.3% from yesterday's close. January Brent crude was up . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 9 Dec 2008 - last update: 09-Dec-2008
A barrage of bleak economic data weighed on the FTSE this morning. A report released today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed that retail sales fell at their fastest pace in more than three years . . . read more - Spread Betting 9 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 8 Dec 2008 - last update: 08-Dec-2008
The UK's leading indices have had a positive start to the week, with the FTSE 100 up 4% at 4211 and the FTSE 250 up 3.68% at 5895 by . . . read more - Spread Betting 8 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 5 Dec 2008 - last update: 05-Dec-2008
British and European equity markets continued to slide this morning as investors fear that non-farm payrolls will reveal the US economy slashed more jobs in . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 4 Dec 2008 - last update: 04-Dec-2008
Earlier today, we were reminded of just how bad the situation really is. HBOS this morning reported that UK house prices fell by a further 2.6% in . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 3 Dec 2008 - last update: 03-Dec-2008
The UK's leading indices have so far failed to build upon yesterday's gains. At 10am the FTSE 100 was 1% lower to 4081.9, while the broader FTSE 250 had . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 2 Dec 2008 - last update: 02-Dec-2008
Equity investors in Britain and Europe remained cautious this morning following a steep sell-off on Wall Street and Asian markets. The DJIA ended yesterday's session sharply . . . read more - Spread Betting 2 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 1 Dec 2008 - last update: 01-Dec-2008
If three consecutive days of gains on the FTSE 100 last week created the illusion of some kind of financial recovery, such notions would appear to have been dispelled this morning as the FTSE slumped more than . . . read more - Spread Betting 1 Dec 2008.
Spread Betting 28 Nov 2008 - last update: 28-Nov-2008
Looking ahead to the weekend, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries will hold an informal meeting in Cairo on Saturday. There are some suspicions the organisation could surprise the market with . . . read more - Spread Betting 28 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 27 Nov 2008 - last update: 27-Nov-2008
Nationwide Building Society said that UK house prices fell for the 13th consecutive month in . . . read more - Spread Betting 27 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 26 Nov 2008 - last update: 26-Nov-2008
After closing 18.3 points (+0.4%) stronger at 4171.3 on Tuesday, the Dow finished ahead for a third consecutive day last night, though only by . . . read more - Spread Betting 26 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 25 Nov 2008 - last update: 25-Nov-2008
Crude oil futures were also lower, with January Brent crude down 2.8% to $52.42 a barrel and January . . . read more - Spread Betting 25 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 24 Nov 2008 - last update: 24-Nov-2008
British and European equity markets rose this morning after Wall Street rebounded from an 11-year low on . . . read more - Spread Betting 24 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 21 Nov 2008 - last update: 21-Nov-2008
Looking ahead to the US, US stock futures are currently pointing higher, which means we are likely to see a positive start on Wall Street this afternoon. By around 10.20am, December Dow futures were . . . read more - Spread Betting 21 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 20 Nov 2008 - last update: 20-Nov-2008
Oil and gas producers also suffered after crude oil prices fell back towards . . . read more - Spread Betting 20 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 19 Nov 2008 - last update: 19-Nov-2008
The FTSE has been led downwards this morning by the mining sector as metal prices slide, with . . . read more - Spread Betting 19 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 18 Nov 2008 - last update: 18-Nov-2008
We have witnessed a cautious start for British and European equity markets this morning, with major indices tracking losses seen in Asia and the US. Wall Street ended its . . . read more - Spread Betting 18 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 17 Nov 2008 - last update: 17-Nov-2008
The major sectors weighing the most on the FTSE this morning were banks and . . . read more - Spread Betting 17 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 14 Nov 2008 - last update: 14-Nov-2008
January Brent Crude Oil was, however, down by $1.03 (-1.83%) to $55.36 a barrel and December Nymex was . . . read more - Spread Betting 14 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 13 Nov 2008 - last update: 13-Nov-2008
The weaker outlook for oil weighed on the sector this morning, with BP down 3.62% . . . read more - Spread Betting 13 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 12 Nov 2008 - last update: 12-Nov-2008
The FTSE 100 began higher in early trading today, with positive numbers from . . . read more - Spread Betting 12 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 11 Nov 2008 - last update: 11-Nov-2008
The RICS house price balance rose to a reading of -81.8 in October from -84.5 in September. This means that the percentage of agents and surveyors reporting . . . read more - Spread Betting 11 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 10 Nov 2008 - last update: 10-Nov-2008
HSBC's writedown was attributable to devalued US loan defaults and was higher than Bloomberg's median estimate of $3.7bn. Despite the ongoing . . . read more - Spread Betting 10 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 7 Nov 2008 - last update: 07-Nov-2008
Into the mid-morning session, December Dow (Wall St) and S&P futures contracts were up by around 1.6%, indicating that, as things stand, Wall Street is likely to . . . read more - Spread Betting 7 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 6 Nov 2008 - last update: 06-Nov-2008
The energy sector was also hammered by waning crude oil prices, with BP, Cairn Energy and Tullow Oil among the worst performers, all down between . . . read more - Spread Betting 6 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 5 Nov 2008 - last update: 05-Nov-2008
Spread Betting >> The FTSE is sharply lower this morning after the six-day rally inevitably ran out of steam, despite healthy gains across Asian stocks and in the US yesterday as voters went to the polls in record numbers. At 10am the UK's leading index was down by . . . read more - Spread Betting 5 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 4 Nov 2008 - last update: 04-Nov-2008
In Germany, the DAX was 73.2 points (+1.46%) above its previous close at . . . read more - Spread Betting 4 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 3 Nov 2008 - last update: 03-Nov-2008
Although the rate reduction is a step in the right direction, it was not enough to keep US equity markets out of the red yesterday and the fact that the Fed may need to . . . read more - Spread Betting 3 Nov 2008.
Spread Betting 31 Oct 2008 - last update: 31-Oct-2008
Unsurprisingly, by around 3.15pm (London time) the Dow was up by 144 points (+1.6%) at 9135 and the broader . . . read more - Spread Betting 31 Oct 2008.
Spread Betting 30 Oct 2008 - last update: 30-Oct-2008
The latest Nationwide house price survey showed UK house prices falling by the most in at least 17 years in October, declining 14.6% (around £30,000) on the year to £158.872. Over the month, house prices fell . . . read more - Spread Betting 30 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 29 Oct 2008 - last update: 29-Oct-2008
After a brief rally the Dow was down 0.13% at 3pm as investors warily await the decision from the . . . read more - Spread Bet 29 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 28 Oct 2008 - last update: 28-Oct-2008
Wall Street started its session in positive terrain this afternoon, shaking off dire economic data and rebounding on . . . read more - Spread Bet 28 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 27 Oct 2008 - last update: 27-Oct-2008
Banks also buckled under the pressure, with HSBC Holdings and Standard Chartered both losing over . . . read more - Spread Bet 27 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 24 Oct 2008 - last update: 24-Oct-2008
Crude oil suffered too, with December Brent down 5.3% to . . . read more - Spread Bet 24 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 23 Oct 2008 - last update: 23-Oct-2008
A combination of weak economic data, a poorer sales and earnings outlook and rising energy shares triggered a bout of volatility on Wall Street this . . . read more - Spread Bet 23 Oct 2008.
Spread Bet 12 Sep 2008 - last update: 12-Sep-2008
The much awaited US retail sales data for August trailed consensus expectations, dropping 0.3% over the month, after a downwardly revised 0.5% fall in July. The latest figure was significantly . . . read more - Spread Bet 12 Sep 2008.
Spread Betting Daily Index - last update: 22-May-2012
An index of Mid-Morning Daily Spread Betting Reports covering the key Index, Forex, Shares and Commodities markets . . . read more - Spread Betting Daily Index.
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