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Severe Disruptions Hit London Transport: Gas Leak and Signalling Fault Cause Delays
November 27, 2024 06:26 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Gas Leak Disrupts Metropolitan Line,:,Severe delays reported between Watford and Harrow-on-the-Hill.,Elizabeth Line Closures,Paddington to Abbey Wood section shut due to,signalling,fault, with delays on the rest of the line.,Alternative Ar...
London Stocks Set to Rise as Investors Weigh Consumer Confidence and Retail Sales Data
November 22, 2024 08:00 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaLondon stocks were poised to open higher on Friday, with investors reflecting on a boost in consumer confidence alongside a larger-than-expected decline in retail sales. The,FTSE 100,was anticipated to rise by around 35 points at the opening.,Data fr...
Goldman Sachs Highlights UK Equities as 2025 Growth Opportunity
November 20, 2024 01:33 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,UK stocks trading at a discount:,Goldman Sachs identifies UK equities, particularly domestically focused ones, as undervalued compared to European and US counterparts.,Improving economic outlook in the UK:,Factors like easing inflation an...
UK Mortgage Rates Climb Despite Bank of England's Interest Rate Cut
November 15, 2024 08:05 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Mortgage Rate Increase,:,UK average mortgage rates rose daily this week, reaching 5.50% for five-year fixed deals despite a recent rate cut by the Bank of England.,Savings Rates Decline,:,Average savings rates fell to 2.98%, adding pressu...
UK Regulator Calls for Reform to Tackle Growing Wave of Mass Mis-selling Complaints
November 15, 2024 07:25 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,FCA Seeks Input on Redress Reform,:,The FCA and Financial Ombudsman Service are inviting suggestions on managing mass mis-selling claims more efficiently.,Motor Finance Claims Surge,:,The growing motor finance scandal could rival the scal...
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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to Unveil Ambitious Pension Reform Plan Aimed at Driving Economic Growth
November 15, 2024 03:21 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Creation of Pension Megafunds:,New reforms will consolidate UK pension schemes into large investment funds, mirroring successful models from Canada and Australia.,Focus on Infrastructure Investment:,The initiative aims to channel billions...
Aviva Posts Strong Q3 Results with Boost in Insurance Premiums and Retirement Sales
November 14, 2024 07:36 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Insurance Premiums Surge,: General insurance premiums rose 15% year-on-year, reaching £9.1 billion, driven by strong market demand.,Record Retirement Sales,: Retirement sales increased by 67% to £7.3 billion, supported by significant grow...
Could Lingering Global Concerns Keep the FTSE 100 Down?
November 13, 2024 08:41 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,FTSE 100,sees marginal gains amid global economic concerns, particularly China's economic challenges.,Key stocks like Smiths Group, Flutter Entertainment, and SSE show upward trends due to revised guidance and profit gains.,The US CPI rep...
Will Deferred Project Work Disrupt Future Performance Goals?
November 12, 2024 10:05 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,B2B van-based franchise business reports steady demand for essential services despite macroeconomic challenges.,Deferred project work expected due to economic uncertainty, pushing anticipated recovery into the following year.,Company maint...
What’s Driving IQE Stock to Unexpected Lows?
November 12, 2024 09:21 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,IQE plc operates in the semiconductor sector, providing essential materials for high-tech industries.,The company's stock recently dipped below its 200-day moving average, indicating a notable trading trend.,IQE shares are actively traded,...
Why Is Gold Facing a Losing Streak as the Dollar Strengthens?
November 12, 2024 12:56 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Gold sees decline amid strong U.S. dollar sentiment and policy expectations.,Market focus shifts to U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve insights.,Interest rate trajectory influenced by anticipated U.S. policies.,Gold prices,recently d...
Will UK Jobs Data Reveal Unsettling News for Wage Growth?
November 12, 2024 12:47 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,London's stock market sees gains with Croda leading after a positive third-quarter update.,Chinese economic stimulus measures and UK labor data are in focus for the week.,Croda, NatWest, Kainos, Burberry, and Direct Line make notable moves...
Will Refunds from EU Tax Reversal Truly Benefit Pearson, ITV, and LSEG?
November 12, 2024 12:20 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,European tax exemptions ruling overturned, likely impacting major UK firms.,Key beneficiaries may include Pearson PLC, ITV PLC, and London Stock Exchange Group.,Court decision in favor of UK firms, reversing earlier Brussels ruling on tax...
Why Is the FTSE 100 Climbing When Markets Seem Uncertain?
November 12, 2024 12:13 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,FTSE 100 experiences a notable gain amid favorable market conditions.,Bitcoin reaches a record high, demonstrating continued strength in the cryptocurrency sector.,NatWest successfully completes a government stake buyback, and Aquis Exchan...
Bank of England Expected to Cut Interest Rates Amidst Budget Impact and Policy Uncertainty
November 11, 2024 12:42 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Interest Rate Cut Anticipated,: The Bank of England is expected to cut the base rate by 0.25% to 4.75% on Thursday.,Focus on Future Rate Path,: Following the Autumn Budget, markets seek clarity on the BoE’s outlook for interest rate traje...
Scottish Mortgage Trust Posts Lackluster Interim Performance Amid Unlisted Asset Decline
November 08, 2024 07:37 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Unlisted Investments Drag Down NAV:,Decline in unlisted holdings led to a significant reduction in Scottish Mortgage Trust’s net asset value (NAV).,Lack of Clarity on Capital Returns:,Stifel criticized the absence of a clear update on the...
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UK Businesses Face Rising Costs Amid Budget-Driven Tax Hikes
November 08, 2024 11:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Higher Taxes Impact Profit Margins,: Vistry Group and Serco report significant financial hits from increased national insurance contributions (NIC).,Retail and Hospitality Under Pressure,: Major firms like Sainsbury’s, M&S, and JD Wethers...
US Election: Potential Impacts on Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Tech Sector
November 06, 2024 10:16 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Escalation of U.S.-China Tech Tensions: A second Trump term could intensify trade disputes with China, affecting supply chains for key tech companies.,FTC Antitrust Policies in Focus: Election outcomes could shape the future of FTC Chair...
Persimmon Q3 Performance Meets Expectations, Remains on Track for 2024 Targets
November 06, 2024 07:05 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Persimmon delivered 1,416 homes in Q3, maintaining progress toward a full-year target of 10,500 completions.,Private forward sales increased 40% to £1.45 billion, supported by stable market conditions and early multi-year reservations.,The...
Haleon Achieves Robust Organic Revenue Growth in Q3 2024 Amid Strategic Divestments and Increased Stake in China JV
November 01, 2024 05:01 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights,Q3 organic revenue growth reached 6.1%, driven by balanced gains in pricing and volume/mix.,Strong Q3 operating profit growth of 7.4% organically, with a 23% adjusted operating profit margin.,£1 billion returned to shareholders through div...
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