Director of Finance Online - Strategic Finance www.dofonline.co.uk http://www.dofonline.co.uk Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:22:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/images/M_images/dof_logo.png Director of Finance Online http://www.dofonline.co.uk www.dofonline.co.uk Spread betting the Facebook IPO; How traders will speculate on Facebook shareprice movements http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6026&Itemid=116 This has been a popular market already with a heavy bias of buyers pushing our spread up from 50%-55%... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:52:13 +0100 Barings multi-asset team turns bullish on risk-associated assets http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6022&Itemid=116 Upgrades emerging market equities and local currency government debt. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:47:43 +0100 Terms of Endearment: Avoiding Late Payment Penalties http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6021&Itemid=116 Whether late payments happen by accident or design, they may soon be attracting penalties for businesses. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:41:22 +0100 Online company earnings preview: Linkedin Corporation on Hold, ValueClick and Expedia are Buys http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6017&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: What to expect from Linkedin, ValueClick, Expedia Inc, Vodafone merger failure, Tesco current account, Barclays profits. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:26:20 +0100 Xstrata Glencore merger: This is the news the market has been waiting for says Jefferies http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6011&Itemid=116 However, the timing is somewhat surprising as we are days ahead of earnings season. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:13:56 +0100 BP plc, Royal Dutch Shell, Cairn Energy: Latest target share price guidance from the brokers http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5999&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: BP, Shell, Cairn Energy, cut corporation tax, mining company tax, EasyJet board. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:27:06 +0100 Lloyds Banking Group shares offer more upside than RBS suggests guidance from WestLB Equity Markets http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5982&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland Group, HSBC Holdings mortgage lending, British debt mountain, record British... Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:18:47 +0100 Apple Inc (AAPL): iPad 3 in March, iTV in third quarter say Jefferies, price target raised http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5974&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: Apple Inc, Scottish debt, Peacock Group, Oil prices squeezed, RBS Aviation Corp sold. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:14:38 +0100 BP Plc upgraded to Buy at Jefferies, but BG Group plc has a greater potential upside http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5965&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: BP Plc, BG Group plc, Australian natural gas, Centrica cuts prices and a look at the Detroit... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:25:43 +0100 Ocado Group plc shares surge but warning that Christmas boost is temporary http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5964&Itemid=116 Estimates reduced by investment bank as Christmas uptick judged to be temporary. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:13:02 +0100 Deal with personal debt in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5959&Itemid=116 A good starting point is a comprehensive review of all personal income and expenses every month. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:01:19 +0100 Google Inc overall search share continues to inch forward while Yahoo, Bing lose ground http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5956&Itemid=116 Financial news roundup: Google Inc, UK bonds at record lows, Bank of England criticised and Labour would make cuts. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:24:12 +0100 BP Plc shares are an island in a sea of red on the FTSE 100 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5942&Itemid=116 The FTSE 100 is lower alongside Wall Street despite some strong jobs data coming out of the US. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:08:09 +0100 Royal Bank of Scotland Group readies to chop jobs and parts of its investment banking arm http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5940&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: RBS, Thomas Cook Group, Spanish banking industry, the under pressure high street. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:20:05 +0100 FTSE 100: Investors may have got a little ahead of themselves as rally halts http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5938&Itemid=116 Short-side speculators will have to work hard to get results suggests one spread betting commentator. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:05:34 +0100 Apple Inc: InterDigital patent procurement will create strongest existing IP portfolio http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5932&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: Apple Inc, Shell, windarms get a boost, UK AAA rating is not bullet-proof. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:22:55 +0100 Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and HSBC Holdings plc agree to relax rules on Yell Group plc's debt http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5931&Itemid=116 Business news round up: Yell, RBS, HSBC, the future of Europe, Renault, Honda, Revenue Customs and Miller Group.... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:23:04 +0100 Latest broker action, featuring RBS, Lloyds Banking Group, Betfair Group http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5923&Itemid=116 Goldman Sachs advise on Lloyds Banking Group and RBS while Betfair Group is upgraded by Numis Securities. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:49:37 +0100 Betfair Group Ltd is a Buy at Jefferies despite revenues declining, Fixed Odds platform could help http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5922&Itemid=116 Conensus forecasts for Betfair Group are unlikely to change. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:57:11 +0100 FTSE 100: This year Father Christmas doesn’t want to give investors what they’re after http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5916&Itemid=116 A look at the state of the UK 100 on Tuesday morning. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:37:21 +0100 FedEx Corp: Things are looking up as Ground and Freight trends improve, EPS estimate upgraded http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5915&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: FedEx Corp, EU partners open door to Britain, London must learn its lesson, pound to euro rate... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:40:40 +0100 Intel Corp maintained at Hold as industry wide inventory correction hits the EPS outlook http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5914&Itemid=116 Jefferies say it was only a matter of time before INTC warned on earnings. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:39:12 +0100 The outlook for high frequency trading in 2012 http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5907&Itemid=116 Despite the rise in high frequency trading this year, there is still much confusion around the benefits. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:30:29 +0100 Domain name auction company gets ready to flog Christmas.co.uk http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5904&Itemid=116 Top Christmas domain names up for sale ahead of this year’s holiday season. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:21:22 +0100 Tesco plc shares expected to maintain upward trend as technicals confirm recent rally http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5893&Itemid=116 Financial News Roundup: Tesco plc, Iran readies for war, FTSE 100 to fall, Ryanair passenger numbers fall. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:25:25 +0100 A possible decade of recessionary patterns ahead; how to pull through it http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5887&Itemid=116 Terrific opportunities await patient investors in the decade ahead. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:37:56 +0100 Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and Banco Santander: Banking reform costs are ... http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5884&Itemid=116 Business news round up: RBS, Santander, Bank of England, production lines, oil prices and Lloyds. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:21:36 +0100 UBS slashes price target Mothercare plc; downgrades rating to Sell http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5872&Itemid=116 Price target of the parenting products retailer slashed by over three quarter. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:01:55 +0100 Credit Suisse: Uncertainties still high on financial situation Thomas Cook Group plc http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5871&Itemid=116 Business news round up: Thomas Cook, Credit Suisse, multi-runway airport, structural deficit, Northern Rock and Virgin Media. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:28:02 +0100 BP plc maintained at Hold by Jefferies, target share price set at 500p http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5870&Itemid=116 Financial markets update: BP plc, oil prices, ITE Group, Balfour Beatty, AstraZeneca Plc authorisation and WPP plc investment. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:18:03 +0100 Citigroup Inc upgrades Google Inc shares from Neutral to Buy http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5868&Itemid=116 Analyst maintains $680 price target on the stock. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:41:09 +0100 Yell Group plc close to agreement with banks to relax its £2.5bn debt pile http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5864&Itemid=116 Business news round up: Yell, China Investment Corporation, Eurozone debt crisis and rail fares. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:36:51 +0100 HSBC Holdings plc slashes price target Thomas Cook Group plc http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5858&Itemid=116 Business news round up: HSBC, Thomas Cook, Eurozone debt crisis, Topshop, global climate fund, Sarkozy and Portugal. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:20:03 +0100 Premier Farnell concludes refinancing with banking syndicate, including Barclays and Bank of America http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5857&Itemid=116 The establishment of a £200 million 5 year multicurrency revolving facility expires in October 2016. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:27:17 +0100 BP plc shares continue to drag on the FTSE 100 this morning, confidence remains fragile http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5853&Itemid=116 UK economy grew 0.5 percent in the third quarter of this year, in line with previous estimates. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:52:06 +0100 Compass Group plc to return £500 million to shareholders http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5852&Itemid=116 Catering Group reports pre-tax profits up 5 per cent to £958m for the year ending 30 September. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:14:18 +0100 Evolution Securities sees downside potential for Tesco plc, J Sainsbury plc share prices http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5850&Itemid=116 Morning broker snapshot featuring Tesco and J Sainsbury. UK economy grows in Q3. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:52:11 +0100 Lloyds Banking Group plc director buys nearly £45k of company's shares http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5849&Itemid=116 Business news round up: Lloyds, Marks Spencer, home buyers and British Gas. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:19:18 +0100 Lloyds Banking Group plc shares stumble, bank hits a 32-month low http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5829&Itemid=116 Business news round up: Lloyds, European Union, German bonds, welfare payments and Virgin Money. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:53:53 +0100 Broker slashes Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc target and downgrades lender's rating http://www.dofonline.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5827&Itemid=116 Business news round up: RBS, Game Group, British Gas, High Street banks and Olympus. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:45:08 +0100