BUSINESS

Shares in Morrison (WM) were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading, ahead of the supermarket chain's full year results, expected tomorrow.

Shares in Tullow Oil were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading despite the energy company more than quadrupling its pre-tax profits in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Costain were up on the FTSE All Share in morning trading after the construction group reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as concerns about sovereign debt in the eurozone resurfaced.

Shares in Prudential were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the insurance group said it more than doubled its profits in the full year 2010.

Shares in Old Mutual were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the financial services company reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Pace Group fell on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading despite the technology company reporting a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Tullett Prebon were down on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the financial services company reported a fall in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Ashtead Group were up on the FTSE 250 after the equipment rental company reported a rise in revenue and sharp fall in its losses in the third quarter ended 31 January 2011.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after Barclays boss Bob Diamond accepted a large bonus despite ongoing opposition to bankers and their bonuses from journalists and politicians.

Shares in Antofagasta were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the mining company reported a rise in revenue and net earnings in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

December 2010 saw UK average house prices falling by 0.2% on the previous month for the fourth month in a row. By contrast, London property prices rose by 1% and were up 6.2% up overall on December 2009. In some areas, property prices had risen by more than 10% and the market is now suffering an acute shortage of supply. Some estate agents claim there is now a ratio of five buyers to every one available property within the capital.

Business rescue professionals are concerned the UK economy still continues to present risks to the financial health of a large number of UK firms. Figures released for the final quarter of 2010 demonstrate that more firms went into administration than during the previous quarter.

Shares in Stagecoach were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the transport group reported a rise in revenue in the 40 weeks ended 6 February 2011.

Shares in Inmarsat took a dive on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the satellite operator reported a slowdown in growth in the fourth quarter.

Shares in Petrofac were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the solutions provider reported a rise in revenue and net profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were mixed on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after a barrage of news and reports over the weekend about the future of banks and regulation.

Shares in Michael Page were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading despite the recruitment firm reporting a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

During the height of the financial crisis, the U.S. dollar spiked as investors fled to the quality and safety of what is considered to be the world's reserve currency. Peaking in March 2009, the dollar has had but one strong rally since. That occurred in late spring 2010 as worries that the U.S. might experience a double-dip recession heightened. As equities were sold investors once again plowed into the valued destination of the dollar. In both instances the dollar's store of value be...

Shares in Ocado were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the food delivery company reported a rise in sales in the 12 weeks ended 20 February.

Shares in WPP were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the advertising group reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Cobham were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the defence company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Balfour Beatty were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the construction company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

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Shares in Taylor Wimpey were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the housebuilder reported a return to profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after plans to broker a peace deal in Libya were mooted by the President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez.

Shares in Aviva were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the insurance group reported a rise in pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Serco were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the service company reported a rise in revenue and pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in Admiral Group were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the insurance company reported a rise in turnover and pre-tax profit in the full year ended 31 December 2010.