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The morning news update with Hammerson, Dignity and InternetQ

The morning news update with Hammerson, Dignity and InternetQ

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FTSE 100 Hammerson (HMSO) – Consumer and occupier market conditions are improving in prime UK retail whilst remaining subdued but stable in France. Aviva (AV.) – announces the closing of the initial public offering of ordinary shares of its joint venture AvivaSA Emeklilik ve Hayat. The company is expected to be listed as “AVISA” on…

James Faulkner on why Stadium Group Deserves a Wider Audience

James Faulkner on why Stadium Group Deserves a Wider Audience

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Back on the value trail, Stadium Group (SDM) is in the middle of an interesting transformation from being a commoditised electronic components business to a technology-led group focused on its own IP and selling into several niche growth markets. I like situations such as this, where a company makes a move up the value chain,…

The morning news update with National Grid, Rentokil and Songbird Estates

The morning news update with National Grid, Rentokil and Songbird Estates

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FTSE 100 National Grid (NG.) – Adjusted operating profit 2% higher at £1.611 billion in the six months to September. Interim dividend up by 0.22p at 14.71p per share. Admiral Group (ADM) – Group turnover decreased by 3% to £513 million for the quarter to September. International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) – in October group traffic…

Zak Mir Video Blog On Bulletin Board Heroes: Bezant Resources, Nostra Terra Oil & Gas, Quindell and Tethys Petroleum

Zak Mir Video Blog On Bulletin Board Heroes: Bezant Resources, Nostra Terra Oil & Gas, Quindell and Tethys Petroleum

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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: Bezant Resources (BZT) The shares have gapped back into a falling 2013 price channel.…

The morning news update with easyJet, Fidessa and Minoan

The morning news update with easyJet, Fidessa and Minoan

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FTSE 100 easyJet (EZJ) – passenger numbers up by 5.5% at 5,835,145 for October 2014, load factor up from 89.1% to 90.9%. Morrisons (MRW) – In the 13 weeks to 2nd November total sales excluding fuel were down by 3.6% (down 5.6% including fuel), and like-for-like sales were down by 6.3% (8% including fuel). AstraZeneca…