FTSE slips ahead of UK rate meeting but Direct Line and InterContinental climb
Investors cautious before UK central bank decision amid economy concerns
December 2011
Market Forces blog
Six UK groups tipped as possible bid targets by Credit Suisse
Analysts look at capital goods companies which may prove attractive to large global players
July 2010
Market Forces blog
Analysts look for other targets after Tomkins bid approach
Following news of a £2.8bn bid approach for engineering group Tomkins from a Canadian consortium, analysts have been looking around to try and find the next target in the sector
August 2009
Market Forces blog
FTSE slips back from peak
Falls for Standard Chartered and Legal & General helped push the FTSE 100 off its highs on Tuesday with traders seeming unwilling to buy wholeheartedly into a recovery rally ahead of key US jobs data due later this week
March 2009
Market Forces blog
Broker positive on British Airways ahead of investor day
British Airways is due to host its annual investor day on Thursday, and the City is keen for an update on both trading and any progress on the proposed £3bn merger with Spain's Iberia
