Market Pulse - Europe
Berenberg cuts target price on Vodafone, but keeps at 'hold'
Analysts at Berenberg cut their target price for shares of Vodafone despite what they said was its cheap valuation and 10. 5% dividend yield.
London midday: Stocks up as investors position for US inflation data
Stocks were catching a bid on Friday on greater confidence in the outlook for the US economy and signs that inflation was cooling across the Channel.
London close: Stocks and bonds unloved as Thames Water fiasco festers
Stocks in London underperformed peers on either side of the Atlantic as another batch of mostly better-than-expected economic data out of the States pushed government bond yields in the US and the UK higher.
German CPI reaccelerates in June, as expected
The cost of living in the euro area's largest economy picked up as expected in June.
London midday: Stocks drift lower
Stocks in London were holding slightly lower come midday as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London open: Stocks dip as investors wait on European inflation numbers
Stocks in London were trading slightly lower on Thursday morning as they waited on the latest inflation data from across the Channel.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
Stocks in London looked set for a flat start to trading on Thursday morning.
London midday: Solid gains for stocks ahead of ECB policy summit
London stocks were firmly higher ahead of the start of a panel discussion at the European Central Bank's semi-annual policy retreat in Sintra, Portugal, in which several of the world's top central bankers would participate.
J.P. Morgan stays 'overweight' on BAE Systems, despite possible quicker end to war
Analysts at J. P. Morgan retained their 'overweight' stance for BAE Systems despite speculation that the past weekend's events in Russia might foreshadow a quicker end to the war in Ukraine.
Fed's Powell reiterates nearly all FOMC members expect 'somewhat' more rate hikes
The head of the US central bank reiterated that the Federal Reserve remained "squarely focused" on its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.
Liontrust Asset Management posts drop in full-year profits, keeps divi stable
Liontrust Asset Management posted lower full-year profits but the dividend payout was steady even as the firm looked to expand.
GSK unveils positive trial results for vaccine against RSV
GSK unveiled unveiled successful third phase clinical trial results for its Arexvy vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus in older adults.
SThree reports 'robust' 1H despite macro uncertainty
Hiring specialist SThree reported a "robust" net fee performance for the first half of its financial year, despite what it described as an "uncertain" macroeconomic backdrop.
ECB hikes again, revises core CPI forecasts higher
Rate-setters in Frankfurt hiked its main interest rates again, as expected, as inflation appeared set to remain "too high for too long".
Ryanair cancels hundreds of flights as French ATC strikes
Ryanair, Europe's largest low-cost airline, was forced to cancel a significant number of flights on Tuesday,as a result of ongoing strike action by air traffic control (ATC) workers in France.
Europe close: Strong sentiment sees stocks finish firmer
European markets ended the week on a high note on Friday, riding a wave of optimism after US lawmakers reached an agreement to raise the nation's debt ceiling, mitigating the threat of a government default.
Europe close: Stocks rise as eurozone inflation cools
European shares closed in positive territory on Thursday, buoyed by falling inflation in the eurozone and encouraging economic data from China and Germany.
Falling energy prices help soften eurozone inflation in May
Inflation in the euro area looked to have decreased in May, according to a flash estimate on Thursday, to 6. 1% from 7. 0% in the prior month.