Shares in Bovis Homes were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading despite the housebuilder announcing that it would be resuming dividend payments after a strong half year period.
British Telecom has avoided potentially crippling strike action with the Communication Workers Union today.
JJB Sports today said that its sales have been in line with expectations since its last market update on 27 May, despite a poor and uninspiring performance from the England team at the World Cup in South Africa, which could have damaged the sale of England shirts.
NIESR, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, has forecast Q2 GDP growth of 0.7 pct in its latest estimates for three months ending June 2010.
Man Group hedge fund has posted a seventh successive quarter of losses after volatility and low interest rates continue to see clients pull out their money.
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates on hold for a fourteenth consecutive month despite a split in last month's decision to hold it at 0.5 pct.
Sluggish house prices look set to continue after the latest index released today show continual decline into June - albeit just 0.6 pct.
Associated British Foods has reported a rise in group revenue of 14 per cent in the 40 week period ended 19 June 2010. In the 16 weeks to 19 June group sales were up 13 per cent.
The owner of Primark is rising on the FTSE 100 today ahead of its third quarter trading statement.
New car registrations were up 10.8 per cent in June, despite fears that the end of the car scrappage scheme introduced by the previous Labour government would cause a slump.
Shares in Marks & Spencer were down on the FTSE 100 after the group said it was "cautious" of the future following the recent announcement of a rise in VAT, despite reporting a rise in group sales of 4.4 per cent in the first quarter ended 3 July.
Shares in Marks & Spencer were up on the FTSE 100 and are a recommended hold ahead of tomorrow's first quarter trading statement.
Sir Alan Budd, head of the Office for Budget Responsibility is to step down from his position just three months after being appointed to his role.
Shares in easyJet were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading today, as the budget airline announced a rise in passenger numbers of over nine per cent in June.
Shares in BP were up nearly five per cent on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after reports of Middle Eastern interest in a substantial stake in the company started doing the rounds.
A survey of Chief Financial Officers conducted by Deloitte has found that business optimism dropped in the second quarter to the lowest level for a year.
The Deepwater Horizon oil disaster has cost BP $3.12 billion (£2 billion) to date, the company announced this morning.
A report from the Higher Education Policy Institute has shown men graduating from university are finding it significantly harder to find a job than women graduates, but are likely to be paid more if they do.
Next week will see the Bank of England make its latest decision on interest rates and could see Monetary Policy Committee members take a good look at the possibility of raising interest rates.
Shares in Travis Perkins were up over five per cent on the FTSE 250 after the builder's merchant said it expected to begin paying dividends again later in the summer.
Diageo, the maker of Smirnoff, Guinness and Baileys has found a unique way of closing its £862m deficit - by using core assets that will grow in value.
Roy Hodgson has moved to Liverpool as reports of Harry Rednapp becoming England manager continue.
Debenhams own-bought ranges such as Principles by Ben de Lisi and H! by Henry Holland are seeing an increase in margins at the company at the expense of like-for-like sales.
Energy regulator Ofgem has said that a new regime is to be introduced from today, aimed at preventing energy companies from overcharging their customers. In addition the regulator said that it was seeking explanations from two of the big six energy companies about their pricing.
Johnson Service Group have announced £10.5 million worth of revenue from ex-Jarvis contracts in its first quarter trading statement.
The UK Public sector is set to shed over half a million jobs according to the new Independent body – the Office for Budget Responsibility, set up by the new Government.
House prices rose by three per cent in the first half of 2010, according to the latest figures from the Nationwide Building Society.
HMV Group has reported a rise in pre-tax profit of over 17 per cent in the full year ended 24 April 2010, however net debt at the group has ballooned thanks to a series of acquisitions made in the period.
The life insurance sector has fallen by over 3 pct today, including Prudential and Aviva.
Shares in HMV were up over six per cent on the FTSE Small Cap and are a "cautious buy", ahead of tomorrow's preliminary results for the full year.
