Cambridge Index advances 1.0%
The Cambridge index rose 1% or 163.1 points to settle at 16,573.9, as index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey and Greene King recorded weekly gains.
Recent market volatility: views from NW Brown
Given the stock market correction since the start of the year, NW Brown has drafted a note commenting specifically on this which is available to download below.
Tax-free childcare: help for bouncing babies
Ayesha Ping of NW Brown explains the new Tax-Free Childcare Voucher Scheme.
Points of View: A volatile week in global stock markets
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on global stock markets.
Stocks in Focus: Tate & Lyle
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at Tate & Lyle following a Capital Markets Day it hosted last week for investors and analysts.
Cambridge Index declines 6.3%
The Cambridge index slipped 6.3% or 1,101.5 points to end at 16,452.3, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
Points of View: Food retail
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at UK supermarkets. The past two years have certainly proved tough for the “Big Four” UK superstore players (Tesco, Sainsbury, ASDA and Morrisons) and the Christmas trading period is a crucial time for them all.
Points of View: China
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at at the “less than sparkling” start to 2016 experienced by China and other major global markets.
Cambridge Index inches up 0.1%
The Cambridge index rose 0.1% or 10.8 points to settle at 17,553.8, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Points of View: US interest rate hike
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on the US interest rate hike.
Cambridge Index eases 2.2%
The Cambridge Index retreated 2.2% or 379.4 points to end at 17,246.9, led by losses in index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings, AVEVA Group and Xaar.
Stocks in Focus: Centrica
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Centrica, the parent company of British Gas and the biggest energy supplier in the UK.
Cambridge Index dips 4.3%
The Cambridge index slid 4.3% or 799.5 points to end at 17,626.3, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights’ share prices ended lower.
Cambridge Index inches up 0.6%
The Cambridge index added 0.6% or 118.9 points to end at 18,425.8, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Points of View: Bank stress tests
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on the Bank of England's annual stress tests.
NW Brown highlights key points in the 2015 Autumn Statement
This year’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review saw George Osborne reiterate his belief that the UK can return to a budget surplus during this parliament, says NW Brown.
Points of view: First State Stewart
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on fund management group First State Stewart.
Cambridge Index surges 5.5%
The Cambridge Index climbed 5.5% or 940.7 points to settle at 17,890.6, as index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings, Johnson Matthey and DS Smith posted weekly gains to their share prices.
So what does a director actually do?
Marcus Johnson, Chief Executive of NW Brown, takes a look at the work of the director and wonders: what do they actually do?
Stocks in Focus: St Ives
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at St Ives, an international marketing services group with a strong list of clients.
Cambridge Index slips 4.0%
The Cambridge Index dropped 4% or 707.7 points to end at 16,949.9, as all top ten index heavyweights’ share prices ended the week lower.
Cambridge Index rebounds 2.3%
The Cambridge Index rebounded 2.3% or 391.5 points to settle at 17,657.6, led by gains in index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings and Johnson Matthey.
Cambridge Index rises 6.2%
The Cambridge Index surged 6.2% or 1033.3 points to settle at 17,698.4, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Cambridge Index rises 4.2%
The Cambridge Index rallied 4.2% or 686.9 points to settle at 16,873.7, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights ended in the green.
Cambridge Index falls 4.8%
The Cambridge Index declined 4.8% or 810 points to settle at 16,186.8, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses.