Market Pulse
US close: Stocks end mixed as investors digest Brussels terror attacks
US stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow snapping a seven-day winning streak as investors digested news of coordinated terror attacks in Belgium.
London close: Stocks reverse losses following Belgium attacks
The FTSE 100 closed slightly higher on Tuesday, reversing losses from earlier in the session after explosions in Brussels hurt investor sentiment.
FX round-up: Pound takes hit from Brussels bombings, weak CPI
The pound had the dubious honour on Tuesday of registering the largest downside move among the main currency crosses.
Bonds: Brussels bombings spark small flight to safety bid
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Europe close: Markets shake-off early losses
European equity markets shook off early losses, with travel and leisure stocks managing to close well above their intra-day lows despite the terror attacks in Brussels.
Director dealing: British Polythene CEO bags some cash
The chief executive of British Polythene Industries has sold £0. 35m-worth of shares in the plastic bag maker.
Sector movers: Travel stocks hit in wake of Brussels attacks
UK share indices were trading sideways on Tuesday after the Brussels terror attacks earlier in the day, which from an investment perspective hit travel companies especially hard.
Goldman leaves IAG at 'buy', raises target price
Goldman Sachs said it expects International Consolidated Airlines to generate strong free cash flow (FCF) over the next two years.
US open: Stocks mixed as traders assess risks after Brussels attacks
US stocks were mixed on Thursday as traders weighed economic data and assessed the risks following explosions in Belgium.
Apple confirms talks with Imagination Tech but not planning bid
Apple has admitted holding talks with troubled UK processor developer Imagination Technologies but said it was not planning a purchase.
FTSE 250 movers: IG Group gains on update; Sports Direct tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 index was up just 0. 1% to 16,879. 81 at 1440 GMT as investors took in news of the terror attacks in Brussels.
FX round-up: US dollar bounces back after policymakers´ remarks
Dollar strength was the main feature of Monday´s session as two - if not three - Fed speakers weighed in with somewhat 'hawkish' remarks.
Bonds: Aggressive Fed speak weighs on bonds
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Johnston Press signals further job cuts as profits rise
Widespread cost cutting led to a 23% leap in pre-tax profit at Johnston Press, though the newspaper publisher warned more cutbacks could be on the way.
US manufacturing little changed in March, according to Markit
Markit’s flash US manufacturing PMI nudged up to 51. 4 in March from 51. 3 the previous month.
Shore Capital Group results benefit from diversified model
Shares in Shore Capital Group rebounded from their lowest level in two years after the stockbroker lifted full year profits 40% on robust revenues.
Enterprise Inns net income up, share buyback announced
Pub group Enterprise Inns rallied on Tuesday as it reported growth in like-for-like net income and announced a share buyback programme.
US home prices rise as expected in January
Home prices in the States edged higher in January led by increases in the Northwest and Southeast.
RBS pays off government golden share to enable dividend payments
Royal Bank of Scotland will be able to issue shareholders with dividends after it paid off the final 'golden share' owed to the UK government.
HSBC cuts Barclays to 'hold' on dividend disappointment
HSBC downgraded Barclays to ‘hold’ from ‘buy’ and cut the price target to 190p from 230p to reflect disappointment over the bank’s dividend decision and the uncertain background for investment banking earnings.