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Week ahead: U.S. nonfarm payrolls, Global PMIs in the spotlight
All eyes over the coming week would be on the U. S. non-farm payrolls report for March.
Sunday share tips: Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust, SSP
The Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column tipped shares of Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust (SREIT) to its readers, predicting that they were set to rally.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Stamp duty, Wind energy, Metro Bank
Investment companies are calling on government to bin the stamp duty on share trading in order to revive the London stock market and the country's economy. The bosses at Abrdn, AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown and Interactive Investor all told The Mail on Sunday that politicians must pledge to ditch the tax. According to Abrdn's Stephen Bird, the levy was unpatriotic and economically destructive. Removing it might be the single biggest boost to UK share ownership, he said.
Americans ramp up spending in February, prices roughly stable
Americans ramped up their spending amid roughly stable price pressures.
Directors dealings: Vodafone chairman follows in CFO's steps, buys shares
Vodafone's chairman bought a big batch of shares in the telecommunications outfit just ahead of the Easter break.
Broker tips: DFS, JD Sports
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded their recommendation for shares of DFS Furniture from 'buy' to 'hold' on anticipation that management's guidance for improved demand in mid-2024 would prove premature.
Berenberg downgrades DFS, prefers Dunelm
Analysts at Berenberg downgraded their recommendation for shares of DFS Furniture from 'buy' to 'hold' on anticipation that management's guidance for improved demand in mid-2024 would prove premature.
Consumers confident in March that inflation will soften, U. Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the U. S. improved slightly in March amid lessened concern about inflation, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US jobless claims little changed during latest week
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the preceding week.
Europe close: Stocks edge up
European shares were up slightly with Germany's DAX outperforming, while shares in Swedish fashion giant H&M surged after profits smashed estimates.
Broker tips: IAG, Dr. Martens, Ascential
JPMorgan Cazenove placed shares of BA and Iberia owner IAG on ‘positive catalyst watch’ on Wednesday ahead of first-quarter results and following minor changes to estimates published yesterday.
Citi sees more than 20% upside for Ascential, stays at 'buy'
Analysts at Citi told clients they saw more than 20% upside in shares of Ascential, when not more.
Thursday preview: US consumer confidence, UK Q4 GDP in the spotlight
Investors' attention on Thursday will be on a raft of economic data releases on the other side of the Atlantic.
US pre-open: Wall Street stocks set for early gains
Wall Street futures were pointing to a higher open on Wednesday following three down days, albeit on dwindling trading volumes ahead of the Easter break.
Wednesday preview: European economic sentiment, Spanish CPI in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday would be on the European Commission's economic sentiment index for the month of March.
US durable goods orders rise by more than expected in February
Orders for goods made to last more than three years increased by a bit more than expected last month.
Tuesday preview: US durable goods orders, Softcat in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a raft of economic reports due out in the States.
Directors dealings: Chemring boss sells shares
Chemring's boss and its group legal director offloaded shares in the sensor and countermeasures manufacturer ahead of the Easter weekend.
Europe close: Stocks edge up ahead of Easter break
European stocks were mostly higher on Monday ahead of the long Easter weekend and as investors took stock of a slew of rate decisions during the preceding week and dovish comments from policy makers that sent the Stoxx 600 index to record highs.
US open: Stocks drift lower at the start of the week
US stocks were again easing back on Monday after the record highs reached during the prior week.