The US market reversed course last night, failing to extend three straight days of gains, after mixed earnings reports and economic news brought out the bears from their recent hibernation.
The Dow closed off 3.69 points at 10,593.10 with the Nasdaq 17.42 points lower at 2,057.64 and the S&P500 3.30 adrfit at 1,189.89.
It is a mixed bag in Asia this morning with Hong Kong well ahead and Tokyo struggling.
dave dazzlers - I remember the time when BARC & LLOY prices were the same - LLOY has been about 100 points behind BARC recently. No idea why? Unless there is still doubt as to whether or not LLOY can maintain its dividend at same level.
Druid ,i think lloyds will put a small percentage on the divi myself,now the pension fund is more together ,with the ftse increase of the past few months,just a thought.