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Pantheon Intl. says volatility has impacted discount to NAV per share
Analysts at Pantheon International reported just a dip in the business's net asset value during the month of March.
London close: Stocks end week on a positive note
London stocks finished higher on Friday, even as investors locked in profits following nine straight days of gains, driven by easing trade tensions and hopes of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Berenberg ups target for Babcock, cites outlook, leverage, pensions deficit
Analysts at Berenberg upped their target price for shares of defence engineer Babcock, from 885. 0p to 910. 0p.
Deutsche Bank cuts IAG target price on US exposure
Analysts at Deutsche Bank lowered their target price for shares of IAG, telling clients that the outlook for transatlantic airlines had "undoubtedly" deteriorated in the aftermath of the reciprocal trade tariffs levied by the US and EU.
Asia close: Stocks mostly higher, save in Shanghai
Stock markets in the Asia Pacific region were mostly higher on Friday, following reports that Beijing might walk back its 125% tariffs on certain imports from the US.
Friday preview: UK, US consumer, Alphabet in focus
Investor focus at the end of the week will continue to be on all things concerning geopolitics.
Europe close: Shares end mostly higher
European shares were mostly higher on Thursday as investors cheered positive news regarding US trade talks with India and an in line reading for weekly US jobless claims.
US existing home sales drop by more than forecast in March
Second hand home sales fell by more than anticipated last month.
US durable goods orders surge in March thanks to Boeing
Durable goods orders in the States surged in March, as Boeing ramped up its production cadence following a very damaging strike.
London midday: Stocks slightly in the red ahead of US jobs figures
Stocks were trading a tad lower come midday, but had come off their lows, as investors waited on the latest weekly jobs data in the US.
London open: Stocks slip as investors wait for next trade headline to hit
Stocks were trading a tad lower in later morning trading while investors waited for the next trade headline to hit.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start
Stocks are set for a flattish start as investors monitor their screens for any sign of a thawing in trade relations between China and the US.
Trump says that he will be 'very nice' with China
The US President sounded a conciliatory tone regarding the country's trade disputes with Beijing.
Thursday preview: US jobs data, IFO in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday would be on the latest weekly jobless claims figures in the States.
Euro area factory activity holds up in April, but services softens
Economic activity in the single currency bloc continued to cool in April, as new orders fell more rapidly and weaker confidence in the outlook, preliminary survey results revealed.
US Treasury Secretary expects trade war with China to de-escalate
The head of America's Treasury believes that the trade war with China will de-escalate.
Russia offers to halt invasion at current frontline
The Russian president has offered to stop the invasion of Ukraine at the point where the frontline currently stands.
Wednesday preview: Iran, Ukraine, Global PMIs in focus
Financial markets' focus in the middle of the week will be on geopolitics, with top level officials from the US, Ukraine and Europe set to meet in London.
London open: Stocks off lows, geopolitics and trade in focus
The financial newswire headlines are covered in various iterations of 'sell the US' but stocks in London and over on the Continent have moved off their lows.
London pre-open: Investors have a glint in their eye (gold)
Stocks in London were set for a softer start following another difficult session for US dollar assets the day before amid what some in markets had dubbed the 'sell the US' trade.