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Sector movers: Rising government bond yields drag on precious metals miners
Precious metals miners' shares paced losses on Tuesday, as investors girded themselves for the result of the U. S. central bank's two-day policy meeting.
Wednesday preview: Federal Reserve, Haleon in focus
Investors' focus in the middle of the week will be on the U. S. central bank.
US Employment Cost Index rises more quickly than expected in Q1
The cost in the U. S. of employing workers picked up modestly at the start of 2024 amid a jump in benefits.
Spain's BBVA approaches rival Sabadell regarding possible merger
Spain's second-largest lender BBVA has expressed its renewed interest in a takeover of its smaller rival Banco Sabadell.
Tuesday preview: Euro area CPI, HSBC in the spotlight
Investors' focus on Tuesday will be on a preliminary reading on euro area consumer prices covering the month of April.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Royal Mail, Shein, Canary Wharf
The heads of the Communication Workers Union have acquiesced to Royal Mail's demand to end six-day-a-week letter deliveries, paving the way for historic cuts to postal services. Royal Mail wants to amend its universal service obligation so that it must only deliver second-class post every other day. Nonetheless, first-class mail would continue to be delivered on Saturday, union sources said. Ofcom has yet to respond to Royal Mail's proposals. - The Sunday Times.
Sunday share tips: Centrica, Lancashire Holdings
The Sunday Times's Lucy Tobin told her readers to book their profits in Centrica and 'sell'.
Week ahead: Federal Reserve, US non-farm payrolls in the spotlight
Investors will have to navigate a week full of potential risks events over the next seven days, not the least the U. S. central bank's policy meeting on Wednesday and the April U. S. non-farm payrolls report two days later.
Europe close: Alphabet and Microsoft earnings help lift gloom
European shares were higher on Friday as strong earnings from tech giants Google and Microsoft lifted the gloom hanging over markets.
Pearson reports in-line Q1, reiterates full-year guidance
Pearson reported an in-line performance for the first quarter and reiterated its full-year guidance.
Friday preview: US inflation data, NatWest Group in the spotlight
Financial markets' attention at the end of the week would be squarely on the latest inflation data out of the States.
Europe close: Stocks slump amid deluge of company news, U.S. inflation data
European shares fell amid a deluge of earnings, trading updates, and disappointing results from US tech giant Meta.
US Q1 GDP growth comes in slower than expected
Economic activity in the U. S. slowed by more than anticipated at the turn of the year, while price pressures picked up.
AstraZeneca blows past analysts' estimates for Q1
AstraZeneca posted better-than-expected revenues and profit for the first quarter of 2024 with both the company and analysts highlighting its drug pipeline.
Sector movers: Higher Gilt yields hit cyclicals, interest rate sensitive names
Cyclicals and interest rate-sensitive areas of the market came under pressure in the middle of the week as longer-term Gilt yields continued moving higher.
Europe close: Stocks dip taking cue from Wall Street
European shares recorded slight losses on Wednesday with investors seemingly taking their cue from a weak start to the session in the States amid the latest raft of company results.
Thursday preview: US Q1 GDP, Barclays in focus
Investors' attention on Thursday will be on a first reading for U. S. gross domestic product growth during the first quarter.
US durable goods orders rise as expected in March, details weaker
Orders in the U. S. for goods made to last more than three years rose by slightly more than expected last month.
Filtronic shares rocket after inking SpaceX partnership
Filtronic's shares rocketed after announcing that it had entered into a supply agreement with SpaceX.
Wednesday preview: US corporate results, Lloyds in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Wednesday will be firmly on the U. S. , as the latest quarterly results from the country's tech heavyweights continue to roll in.