Market Pulse
China CPI edges higher in December, more stimulus still seen
Chinese consumer prices edged past forecasts in December, but factory gate inflation continued falling for a 46th consecutive month, paving the way for further monetary stimulus as soon as this quarter, economists said.
Sunday newspaper round-up: BT, Shire, Sainsbury's, Laird
A handful of much-anticipated deals could be announced in the coming week, according to the Sunday newspapers, including BT's acquisition of EE, Shire's takeover of Baxalta and Sainsbury's follow up offer for Home Retail.
Sunday share tips: Randgold, BAE Systems, REDT
Randgold Resources, a rarity of a profitable and debt-free miner, is a share to hold onto, argued the Sunday Times' Inside the City column. The west and central Africa-focused group is valued at twice the market capitalisation of FTSE 100 peer Anglo American, which is highly indebted and making losses from most of its businesses. As the price of gold shines brighter in the light of global financial jitters, Randgold has made hay and profits of $149m in the first nine months of its financial year.