[ad_1] Glencore shares lower, “buy” note boosts Hargreaves Lansdown Robust production figures by Glencore did little for its shares today as investors continue to fret over China’s faltering economic recovery. The Swiss commodities giant said lower output of key assets in copper, zinc and coal was no worse than expected as it gears up for…
[ad_1] 1666351895 Pound touches $1.11 as traders measure UK political risk factors The UK’s turbulent politics were feeding through into the value of the pound as speculation over the identity of the country’s next prime minister reveberated around the City and across Westminster. Its low point for the day took sterling to $1.1100 before it…
[ad_1] 1663321901 Capita shares bounce after £150 million fintech disposal Shares in Capita surged 9% to 28p this morning after the professional services company announced the sale of its fintech business Pay360 in a £156 million deal. It’s the latest in a suite of disposals by the company as it seeks to slim down operations…
[ad_1] Austria lockdown weakens travel stocks, FTSE 100 lower More strong sales figures from B&Q failed to stop shares in owner Kingfisher sliding today amid City fears that weary DIYers are planning a home improvement breather. The group, which also owns Screwfix, believes “enduring” industry trends created by the pandemic, such as working from home,…