FTSE 100 up 2% as 'remain' camp builds head of steam
The FTSE 100 opened strongly as predicted, with the opinion polls suggesting the ‘remain campaign’ has a narrow lead ahead of the crucial vote on Thursday.
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Lloyds Banking Group PLC
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Lloyds Banking Group has many household names like Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows. Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK based financial services group providing a wide range of banking and financial services, focused on personal and commercial customers. The Group’s main business activities are retail, commercial and corporate banking, general insurance, and life, pensions and investment provision. The Group operates the UK’s largest retail bank and has a large and diversified customer base.
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London stocks gain after labour costs inhibit UK rate hikes, after rough Brexit week
The FTSE100 index popped its head above 6,000 early in the session and managed to stay there into the Friday close, drawing and end to a difficult Brexit fears week
FTSE 100 back above 6,000 level
Footsie is on track to finish a rough week on a positive note
FTSE 100 off to a flyer as investors pile into banking stocks
Banks lead the way higher as fears of a Brexit recede
BREXIT WATCH: 'Brexit will hit Capital' warns Osborne
The chancellor warned a vote to leave would be a major blow to the health of the UK economy and the Capital.
Former BHS boss to face questions over £10mln payment
MPs to quiz Dominic Chappell, the final owner of BHS, this week about £10mln payment by Sir Philip Green
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Merlin’s potential is intact, says UBS
"While we cut our forecasts by 1-3% to reflect weaker trends in London for the Midway division, we remain confident in Merlin's recovery potential in 2016/17," said the broker
Most followed - Burberry, banks, Lloyds and BBC trending
A look at some of the most topical and trending stories of the day
Banking shake-up sparks criticism from rivals
Big banks welcome watchdog's review but rivals and consumer groups brand it inadequate
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UBS picks up on BT with upgrade
UBS has picked up on telecoms giant BT and upgraded the shares to 'neutral' from 'sell' saying the risk from mobile is lessening.
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London still in red as Japan stimulus decision weighs
The Footsie was 70.7 points adrift by lunchtime, although Taylor Wimpey rallied after an update
Thursday's most followed - Facebook, Avocet Mining, BHS and Goldstone Resources
In keeping with the nature of this column, social network giant Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) was a major focus today, but so too was UK State backed Lloyds (LON:LLOY), retailer BHS and the Fed.
Risers and Fallers - Stratex Resources, Goldstone Resources, RBS and Tlou Energy
Some risers and fallers in London at 1pm on Thursday....
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Aim stocks unaffected by BoJ-inspired stock market slump
Blue-chips the world over are in retreat after the Bank of Japan's decision not to introduce new stimulus measures but investors on Aim could care less
Lloyds Banking Group profits nearly halve on market volatility
The state-backed bank said statutory pre-tax profits were £654mln against £1.2bn a year ago
PREVIEW; GameAccount Network needs more landmark deals
Other companies reporting include Lloyds Banking, Taylor Wimpey and WPP
Week Ahead: Investors look out for Apple, Twitter, Facebook and BP results
After Silicon Valley giants Alphabet and Microsoft disappointed this week, next Tuesday brings Apple Inc’s second-quarter earnings.
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Halfords Group PLC – one positive quarter does not make a trend be – Liberum
Liberum slides under bikes, cars and maintenance firm Halfords Group PLC and repeats a 'sell', although the broker says there are some clear positives about the group, including a healthy balance sheet.
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Proactive news summary: Accesso technology group, Aminex PLC, Green Dragon Gas PLC and more
Horizonte Minerals and its game-changing deal, Chinese Green Dragon subsidy and hefty write-offs for troubled IPSA.
Fresnillo among 50 firms set to pierce dividend gloom
Silver miner among 50 UK-listed companies set to boost divis more than 10% in each of next three years