Archive for December 7th, 2009
Shanks Group adds nearly 43 percent on bid
European equities markets started the week with a session of declines on Monday.
The FTSE 100 was 0.22 percent lower to 5,310.66 in London, while the FTSE 250 was down 0.25 percent to 9,173.25.
By far the biggest gainer in London was Shanks Group (LSE: SKS), which added 42.62 percent on the 250 after it said a [...]
John Lewis experience bumper week
The John Lewis Partnership, which is seen as a barometer of British retailing, has experienced its biggest ever weekly sales figures despite the recession.
In the week to December 5, the chain reported sales of £102.4 million – up 13.8% on the same week a year earlier and nearly £1 million more than the previous record [...]
Neighbours motivate 95,000 house moves
Annoying neighbours are providing a major reason for Britons to embark on a house move, even in today’s difficult market.
Information from Abbey Mortgages suggests that 95,000 homeowners have sold up in the last two years to escape the people next door, forming a significant proportion of the UK’s 680,000 home movers during the period, as [...]
Loyalty cards: how to make the most of them
Your wallet is probably stuffed full of loyalty cards, but how many do you actually use? And are they worth it? Find out with our guide
German factory orders see unexpected fall in October
The Economy Ministry in Berlin has today revealed a fall in German factory orders for the month of October.
The monthly fall of 2.1% was the first in eight months and came as a surprise after analysts had expected the recent rise in orders to continue.
The fall was led by a slump in export demand. [...]