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Traders Thread - Wednesday 16th April (GUS)
Crocodile - 15 Apr 2003 23:47
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| FTSE | +32 | ||
| TechMark | +3 | ||
| DAX | +25 | ||
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Hang Seng+40
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Nikkei+40.66
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News Headlines:
FTSE futures up 32 but could well climb over 50 at some point this morning with strong US Futures. This followed a buoyant earnings news from Microsoft.GUS said it expects annual profits to be at the top end of market expectations after its Argos shops and Experian credit checking business performed better than analysts anticipated. Contrary to expectations of a slowdown, the Argos retail chain maintained third quarter growth with like-for-like sales up seven percent in the six months to 31 March 2003. Pizza Express <Warning> Sales have further weakened since the interim results. Amey <TAKEOVER> said on Wednesday it had agreed to a 81 million pound takeover from Spanish construction company Grupo Ferrovial Ferrovial are offering 32 pence cash for each Amey share -- a premium of around 19 percent to Amey's closing share price on Tuesday. Reuters reported a 9.1 percent fall in first-quarter core subscription revenues in line with its own expectations. Subscription revenues will fall 11 percent in the second quarter and 10-12 percent over the whole of 2003. Laura Ashely said it was raising 8.2 million pounds ($12.9 million) via a rights issue, but said it expected to report an underlying annual loss of 4.9 million pounds. Awaiting data Associated British Foods the maker of Twinings tea and Silver Spoon sugar, on Wednesday reported a 13 percent rise in half-year profits above analysts expectations but warned 2nd half operating profits growth will be below the first half.
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Insider trader
- 16 Apr 2003 10:29
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| 14th Apr | 15th Apr | Change | Consensus Rating | Broker Change | |
| Amvescap | 3.23 | 3.23 | 0.0% | Hold | Amvescap shares lifted as concerns over the solvency levels for insurers, fund managers and banks with insurance arms eased following Monday's gain in the Dow Jones industrial averages |
| AstraZeneca | 2.41 | 2.43 |  -0.8% | Outperform | ING downgrades AZN as it expects 2003 to be a very challenging year for the pharmaceutical giant |
| Aviva | 2.35 | 2.35 | 0.0% | Outperform | Like Amvescap, shares in Aviva soared as concerns over solvency eased, however its ratings remains steady |
| Daily Mail & General Trust | 2.83 | 2.83 | 0.0% | Hold | CSFB downgrades its forecasts ahead of the group's results at the end of the month. Among its reasons for this decision the broker cites the weak advertising market and the group's increased promotional spend |
| Hilton Group | 2.82 | 2.82 | 0.0% | Hold | Many market observers voice support for Hilton as it face the new competition posed by Intercontinental Hotels (formerly part of Six Continents), but rating sticks. |
| HSBC | 3 | 3.04 | -1.3% | Hold | In spite of UBS upgrading its forecasts, the rating for the group falters |
| Invensys | 3.06 | 3.06 | 0.0% | Hold | Following its disposal news Invensys shares soared but many brokers, including Deutsche and JP Morgan, reiterate "neutral/hold" ratings until further details are known |
| Lloyds TSB Group | 2.69 | 2.69 | 0.0% | Hold | Lloyds also lifted in line with other stocks as solvency concerns are eased, however this was not enough to spark a response from brokers |
| Prudential | 2.94 | 2.94 | 0.0% | Hold | Goldman Sachs named Pru as its prefered life stock, this caused a lift in the shares but not in the rating. |
| Safeway | 3.05 | 3.05 | 0.0% | Hold | Q4 trading statement reveals a dip in sales as the retailer battles against the uncertainty of the bidding situation. Many brokers had been expecting this so the rating stays the same |
Insider trader
- 16 Apr 2003 11:29
- 3 of 3
16 April 2003
- by Veronique De Freitas
BT has launched a new website supporting local community groups that are campaigning to bring high-speed internet connection to small towns and villages.
Campaign in a Box helps locals boost broadband demand around their neighbourhood with practical advice on successful campaigning.
Currently around a third of the UK cannot get ADSL services via their telephone line. The website offers tips on starting a campaign, a list of areas with current campaigns and an order form for campaign leaflets and posters.
Philippa Winterburn, BT Wholesale's head of broadband marketing said: "The key to successful local broadband awareness campaigns has been the energy and drive of the individuals who can see what broadband will mean for them and their communities. Their enthusiasm is infectious and highly effective at a local level."
Campaign in a Box is accessible via BT's broadband website, by clicking on Broadband Campaigns.
Related items:
www.bt.com/broadband
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