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September 18, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were mixed to end the week on Friday.
The FTSE 100 added 0.17 percent to 5,172.89 in London, but the FTSE 250 dropped 0.61 percent to 9,306.93.
DIY retailer Kingfisher (LSE: KFG) led gainers on the 100 and turned in the best performance in the retail sector as it added 4.29 percent, while clothing retailer Next (LSE: NXT) also scored among the top five gainers ...
September 17, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were up again Thursday as hopes continued that the global economy is making its way out of recession.
The FTSE 100 added 0.77 percent to 5,163.78 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.63 percent to 9,363.54.
Construction group Balfour Beatty (LSE: BBY) was the best in its sector and led gainers on the 100 as it added 7.94 percent ...
September 16, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Wednesday.
The FTSE 100 was up 1.63 percent to 5,124.13 in London, while the FTSE 250 added 1.54 percent to 9,305.24.
Components of the energy sector led both the 100 and the 250.
Wellstream Holdings (LSE: WSM), which designs pipeline systems for the oil and gas industry, led the sector and the 250 as it added 9.52 percent, ...
September 15, 2009
by Elaine Frei
Equities markets in Europe were higher Tuesday on good news from the United States, where retail sales were reported up in August, manufacturing in the New York region saw gains and US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the recession is likely over in the US.
The FTSE 100 was 0.46 percent higher to 5,042.13 in London, while the FTSE 250 ...
September 14, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were mixed Monday after the oil sector declined and miners were largely down on the session.
The FTSE 100 was up 0.15 percent to 5,018.85 in London, but the FTSE 250 was down 0.92 percent to 9,123.13.
Defense contractor BAE Systems (LSE: BA) had the best day on the 100 as it gained 2.14 percent, while metal products manufacturer IMI (LSE: IMI) led the 250 ...
September 11, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets ended higher Friday, with miners up in London.
The FTSE 100 added 0.48 percent to 5,011.47 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.9 percent to 9,207.89.
Aquarius Platinum (LSE: AQP) led a mostly higher mining sector with a gain of 5.19 percent, while gold and silver miner Fresnillo (LSE: FRES) was up 5.07 percent and Lonmin (LSE: LMI) gained 3.24 ...
September 10, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were mixed Thursday as banks saw declines and the retail sector was also mostly lower.
The FTSE 100 was 0.33 percent lower to 4,987.68 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.12 percent to 9,125.71.
Retailers were the biggest losers on both the 100 and the 250, with Sports Direct International (LSE: SPD) down 16.3 percent to ...
September 9, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Wednesday as the energy sector saw gains following a significant gain in oil prices on Tuesday and banks also were mostly higher.
The FTSE 100 added 1.15 percent to 5,004.3 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 1.13 percent to 9,137.05.
Oil explorer Cairn Energy (LSE: CNE) added 4.61 percent while BG Group (LSE: BG; ...
August 27, 2009
by Elaine Frei
Equities markets in Europe were lower Thursday as most miners showed declines and banks were mixed at best.
The FTSE 100 was 0.43 percent lower to 4,869.35 in London, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.93 percent to 8,701.33.
Barclays Bank (LSE: BARC) was the only gainer in the London banking sector as it added 1.63 percent, while Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: ...
August 26, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were lower Wednesday despite optimistic data that included a gain in German business sentiment.
The FTSE 100 was 0.53 percent lower to 4,890.58 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 0.88 percent to 8,783.21.
Miners were lower after UK-listed Chilean miner Antofagasta’s (LSE: ANTO) first-half earnings were reported lower than expectations, sending its shares down by 4.75 percent on ...
August 25, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Tuesday on good economic news from the United States as house prices fell less than had been expected in June, consumer confidence was up in the US, and President Barack Obama nominated Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for a second term as head of the Fed.
The FTSE 100 was up 0.42 percent to 4,916.8 in ...
August 24, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Monday as banks and miners were up with investors looking for riskier investments as confidence seemed to be staging a recovery.
The FTSE 100 added 0.93 percent in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 1.76 percent to 8,831.89.
Banks led the 100, with Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS; NYSE: RBS PRM) adding 6.75 percent to top the gainers ...
August 21, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Friday, with the FTSE Eurofirst 300 adding 2.19 percent to close at 965.61, its highest closing level since last November and almost 50 percent higher than it was when it hit a record low in March.
The gains came on improved sentiment after the National Association of Realtors said that US existing home sales were ...
August 20, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Thursday as the construction and building materials sectors saw gains.
In London, the FTSE 100 added 1.43 percent to 4,756.58 while the FTSE 250 was up 1.65 percent to 8,508.64.
Home builder Barratt Developments (LSE: BDEV) led the 250 with a gain of 9.45 percent while Taylor Wimpey (LSE: TW) gained 7.49 percent on the session.
UK property developers ...
August 19, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were mixed Wednesday, with London’s markets up slightly but others seeing declines.
The FTSE 100 added 0.08 percent to 4,689.67 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.19 percent to 8,370.25.
The mining sector was mixed, but Eurasian Natural Resources (LSE: ENRC) led the 100 and the sector’s gainers as it added 6.24 percent while gold and silver miner Fresnillo ...
August 18, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Tuesday after Monday’s declines.
London markets were up after reports that inflation held at 1.8 percent in July, although analysts still expect inflation to drop more this year.
The FTSE 100 was 0.88 percent higher to 4,685.78 in London, while the FTSE 250 added 0.97 precen tto 8,354.48.
Energy-related engineering group Amec (LSE: AMEC) added 4.42 percent to turn ...
August 17, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were lower Monday as mining shares declined on lower metals prices and most insurers saw share prices slip but two in the sector still were among the top gainers on the FTSE 100.
The FTSE 100 was 1.46 percent lower to 4,645.01 in London, while the FTSE 250 fell 2.84 percent to 8,274.09.
Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) added 1.97 percent for the ...
August 14, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were lower Friday as investors worried about new data on US consumer confidence which called into question how fast the economy will recover from the recession.
The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer confidence index was at 63.2 in August, down from 66 in July and below an expected rise to 68.5.
In London, the FTSE 100 was down 0.87 percent to ...
August 13, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Thursday on new data showing that the gross domestic product in both Germany and France were up in the second quarter, but gains were limited after figures from the United States showed that retail sales there were down in July and new jobless claims were up slightly.
The GDP of France and Germany each added 0.3 ...
August 12, 2009
by Elaine Frei
European equities markets were higher Wednesday as utilities shares were higher and most banks were higher.
The FTSE 100 added 0.97 percent to 4,716.76 in London, while the FTSE 250 was up 0.59 percent to 8,351.93.
Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) was 6.42 percent higher to lead the London banking sector, while Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS; NYSE: RBS PRM) managed a ...
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