A week full of stock results: what to watch October 10, 2011 TO say we live in interesting economic times would be an understatement. Confidence is low and money is tight. And retail stocks often show investor nerves more prominently than other markets. But it isn’t all bad news: volatility in the market can serve to make the life of the spread better more exciting. So with [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS October 17, 2011 SYNGENTA Nomura rates the agricultural chemical maker as a “buy” and increases its target price from SwFr380 to SwFr385 after a better than expected set of third-quarter sales. The broker sees solid growth for 2012, plus a pricing improvement and productivity gains, which should more than offset adverse currency and raw material effects. Nomura increases [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD October 30, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Barclays announces today. It traces its origins back to 1690, when John Freame and Thomas Gould traded as goldsmith bankers in Lombard Street. Eagle eyes await results. ● Imperial Tobacco announces tomorrow. Its brands include Davidoff, West, Gauloises Blondes, Montecristo and Drum. It was created in 1901 through the amalgamation of thirteen [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD October 30, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Barclays announces today. It traces its origins back to 1690, when John Freame and Thomas Gould traded as goldsmith bankers in Lombard Street. Eagle eyes await results. ● Imperial Tobacco announces tomorrow. Its brands include Davidoff, West, Gauloises Blondes, Montecristo and Drum. It was created in 1901 through the amalgamation of thirteen [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD October 9, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Burberry will make its second quarter trading statement on Wednesday. China has been driving demand for luxury European goods, but there have been signs that this demand is beginning to abate, which will not bode well for the UK brand. ● Hargreaves Lansdown will release an interim management statement on Thursday. Many [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD October 9, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Burberry will make its second quarter trading statement on Wednesday. China has been driving demand for luxury European goods, but there have been signs that this demand is beginning to abate, which will not bode well for the UK brand. ● Hargreaves Lansdown will release an interim management statement on Thursday. Many [...]
Asos sales beat forecasts January 19, 2011 British online fashion retailer ASOS forecast year profit in line with market expectations after sales growth accelerated in its third quarter. ASOS, which targets internet-savvy 16 to 34 year old women looking to emulate the designer looks of celebrities like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung but at a fraction of the price, said [...]
ASOS surge driven by overseas sales January 19, 2011 SALES at online fashion retailer ASOS soared by 59 per cent over the Christmas period – with its international performance driving the company forward. Overseas sales jumped by 156 per cent while poor weather in the UK hit deliveries. The firm said UK retail sales increased 23 per cent to £56.3m, in the three months [...]
Anchors away: get in the nautical mood for Cowes July 28, 2011 1. Ralph Lauren Laurel blazer, £125.50, johnlewis.com 2. Top Shop red button shorts, £35 3. Watercolour chain scarf in cream, John Lewis, £50, johnlewis.com 4. Aspinal nautical charm, £19, aspinaloflondon.com 5. Alexander McQueen double skull ring, £150, Matches, matchesfashion.com 6. BC Milkshake wedge deck shoes, £65, asos.com 7. Timney rope handle stripe tote bag, £65, houseoffraser.co.uk [...]
THE TIPSTER September 4, 2011 TRADERS in oil explorer Rockhopper probably don’t know whether they’re coming or going. The share price of the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company, based in the United Kingdom with licences to explore for oil and gas in the North Falkland Basin, have rocketed from 35p all the way up to 550p and back [...]