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FTSE 100 AstraZeneca (AZN) – the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing the New Drug Application for IRESSA® (gefitinib) as a targeted monotherapy for the first line treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer. Aviva (AV.) – Aviva and Friends Life have…

The Markets The UK manufacturing sector advanced last month according to the latest PMI survey data, which suggested that growth in industry rose slightly and hit a four month high in November. Job creation was also at its highest point since July as the UK recovery cemented itself. This was despite falling export sales caused…

It is now over 40 years since OPEC had its most high profile moment – the Oil Embargo in the wake of the Yom Kippur War of 1973. That was my first memory of the financial markets and geopolitics, along with the Three Day Week, power cuts and over zealous trade unions. The stock market…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW TODAY’S VIDEO   Spreadbet Magazine editor Zak Mir takes a look at the technical position of some of the bulletin board stocks of the moment amongst private investors. Here are the key points from today’s video: Castleton Technology (CTP) The shares have consolidated via a higher low for late November…

FTSE 100 BG Group (BG.) – announces revisions to the remuneration package for new Chief Executive, Helge Lund, in response to shareholder concerns. Aberdeen Asset Management (ADN) – Underlying profit before tax increased by 2% to £490.3 million in the year to September, total dividend up by 2p to 18p per share. FTSE 250 Carillion…

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by Dave Evans of binary.com This week, oil prices (West Texas Intermediary) slumped to a four year low after OPEC opted to keep oil production steady instead of cutting it, as the body often did at previous meetings during times of pricing pressure. Oil Prices Daily (WTI) The move caps a sustained period of selling…

Research & Development (or R&D) is often a crucial factor in maintaining or improving a company’s competitive position. It usually entails the creation of new technologies or products that can help drive future profitability, and is therefore of high importance to investors looking to spot the next winner. However, investors should also be careful to…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW TODAY’S VIDEO   Spreadbet Magazine editor Zak Mir takes a look at the technical position of some of the bulletin board stocks of the moment amongst private investors. Here are the key points from today’s video: African Consolidated Resources (AFCR) The shares have consolidated via a higher low for late…

FTSE 100 Rio Tinto (RIO) – has declared a significant increase of its managed thermal coal reserves and resources in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia. SSE (SSE) – has received Ofgem’s final determination for the electricity distribution price control for the eight years from 1 April 2015. Ofgem’s final determinations propose a…