Is the thin market to blame for the sharp falls of Provident, WPP and Dixons Carphone this week?
Traders and fund managers are typically away from their desks for most of August which sends trading volumes through the floor
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WPP PLC
LON:WPP
WPP is one of the world's largest communications services groups. We are made up of leading companies in: Advertising; Media Investment Management; Information, Insight & Consultancy; Public Relations & Public Affairs; Branding & Identity; Healthcare Communications;Direct, Promotion & Relationship Marketing; Specialist Communications
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FTSE 100 holds on to gains despite late swoon
The FTSE 100 was its gains eroded as the Jackson Hole chinwag got under way
American Eagle Outfitters flying high after revenues and earnings top expectations - PRE-MARKET
The share price of the clothing seller was soaring in pre-market trade like a giant bird of prey, the name of which I can't recall at the moment. Also featured: Lowe's Companies; Intra-Cellular Therapies; Paratek Therapies; Achaogen; and WP
FTSE 100 flat as investors digest mixed PMI data and look ahead to Jackson Hole
The FTSE 100 was flat while the pound took another dive against the dollar and the euro
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WPP to give an insight into health of global economy with first half numbers
WPP, Laura Ashley and Anglo Pacific are among the companies scheduled to report to the market on Wednesday
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Summer lull at its zenith on Friday with just a small cap AGM and some US consumer confidence data due
Very quiet day ahead with only an AGM for System1 Group - formerly known as Brainjuicer - and the University of Michigan preliminary consumer confidence reading for August due
Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld steps down as second quarter sales fall after cyber attack
McCain Foods chief executive Dirk Van de Put is to take over from Mondelez boss Irene Rosenfeld, who resigns in November
WPP buys French digital agency Extrême-Sensio as its Brexit-proofs with European expansion
As a result of UK referendum to leave the European Union, WPP is placing an even greater emphasis on growth in Western Continental Europe, which includes Germany, France, Italy and Spain
Deutsche Bank switches ad agencies preference from WPP Group to French rival Publicis
The German bank’s analysts have downgraded their rating for WPP to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and cut their target price to 1,750p from 1,890p
Mondelez joins Reckitt Benckiser in cutting revenue forecast after Petya cyber-attack
Mondelez expects a 3% slice off its revenue growth rate for the second quarter
Maersk says too soon to tell cost of cyber-attack after Reckitt Benckiser reveals hit to revenues
Reckitt Benckiser has cut its full year revenue guidance after a cyber-attack disrupted its ability to manufacture and distribute products
FTSE 100 enjoys late surge to ensure it finishes the week ahead
The top-share index finished up on the day and therefore up on the week also
WPP still experiencing disruptions after cyber attack
Many business in Europe and the US have been affected by the ransonware attack, known at Petya, this week
Shore Capital cuts rating for WPP as it expects short-term pricing pressures to prove tougher and more sustained
Downgrading to 'hold' from 'buy, ShoreCap said they believe WPP’s current valuation "looks fair rather than cheap, and we do not see an obvious catalyst for a re-rating”
FTSE 100 closes lower as cyber-attack hits global firms; Brexit worries
The FTSE 100 closed down over 12 points at 7,434 on Tuesday
FTSE 100 closes 51 lower amid sterling losses and Brexit worries
The pound has plummeted against the dollar on dovish remarks from Bank of England Governor Mark Carney
UBS gives lift to WPP, initiating coverage with a ‘buy’ rating and 2,050p target price
The Swiss bank's analysts said: “Despite seeing structural threats dampen organic growth, WPP looks well placed to deliver EPS growth, albeit at a slower rate"
FTSE 100 closes lower as Britain heads to the polls
The blue chip FTSE 100 index closed 28 points down at 7,449
WPP's AGM reportedly sees over 20% of investors vote against chief executive, Martin Sorrell's pay package
The Guardian’s website reported that a total of 21.3% of WPP shareholders either voted against Sorrell’s £48m pay package or abstained at the company’s 45th annual meeting
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FTSE 100 closes below 7,500 ahead of UK election
FTSE 100 closed below the 7,500 level as traders sit and wait it out..