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European markets climb on commodity strength
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "The rally in the US markets towards the close last night and strength in Asia this morning has settled a lot of the nerves in the market that was created by yesterdays disappointing macro data and warnings of a downgrade from rating agencies over Greece's sovereign debt.
Investors sell Lloyds as ‘superbank’ reveals £6.3bn loss
Shares in Lloyds Banking Group fell 1.8% this morning after the bank announced a loss of £6.3bn in 2009. Commenting on today's results, Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, said: "Lloyds' results revealed a slightly smaller loss than analysts had expected.
Investors turn to banking sector as bosses bin bonuses
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse Comments: "Overall trading volumes increased slightly (4%) on last week as the banking sector dominated (59%) the top ten following a series of high profile bankers waiving their contractual bonuses for the year.
Investors cash in on RBS' £3.6bn loss
This morning, Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) share price rose 7% despite the bank announcing a loss of £3.6bn. Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, comments on today's results and explains how investors are responding in the market.
FSA issues warning about new share scam
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a warning following the dramatic increase in overseas fraudsters selling shares using the names, registration numbers and addresses of FSA authorised firms and individuals.
London Stock Exchange welcomes Euroclear tariff changes
The London Stock Exchange welcomes Euroclear UK & Ireland's (EUI) decision to remove the gross charge for the netting of London Stock Exchange trades.
FTSE remains firm as spot gold reverses earlier losses
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "The FTSE pushed higher into the close led by banking and mining stocks as investors continued to add risk to their portfolios.
Banking sector gains in run up to reporting season
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse Comments: "All eyes were on the banking sector this week, which accounted for more than two thirds (67%) of the top ten, in the run up to reporting season as the city giants brace themselves for another bonuses backlash.
Barclays kicks off banking season with 92% rise in profits
Barclays kicked off the banking season by announcing a 92 per cent rise in full-year profits to £11.6bn. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, comments on the bank's results and explains what they mean to investors.
Investor confidence in Emerging Markets
Investors have revealed their confidence in investing in Emerging Markets in 2010; recent research found more than half of Barclays Stockbrokers clients (53%) believe Emerging Markets will deliver the greatest returns on their investments this year.
Barclays Wealth reissues UK Accumulator
Barclays Wealth has reissued its UK Accumulator, following a successful first launch. This six-year investment offers investors 100% of the rise in the Index up to a maximum return of 60%, with gains locked-in for every 15% rise in the FTSE 100 during the term.
Lloyds leads buying frenzy as overall trading rises
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse Comments: "Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) spurred a hike in trading activity this week, with customer buys accounting for more than two-thirds (70%) of the top ten trades, and overall trading activity of the most popular stocks increasing 53% on the previous week.
BT’s £9 billion pension black hole
David Kuo, Director at the financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, says: "There used to be a running joke that BT was a pension fund running a telecoms business. The joke lost some of its punch this morning when BT Group revealed a £9 billion deficit in its pension scheme.
Confident investors capitalise on recent market falls
As sterling fell to an eight-and-a-half-month low against the dollar this week, investors' fears around the continuing fiscal difficulties of some eurozone countries took its toll on the markets.
Lower gas and oil prices impacts BG Group’s revenues
This morning BG Group announced its fourth quarter earnings had been heavily impacted by the gas price slump, despite stepping up its production levels. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.