London Press

Stock markets have just enjoyed their best run for several years, despite the financial meltdown and global recession. What on earth is going on?

NEWSPAPER publisher Guardian Media Group swung into the red as it racked up losses across its national and regional titles and its radio stations.

Newspaper publisher Guardian Media Group swung into the red as it racked up losses across its national and regional titles and its radio stations.

IT WAS a bad day for White Young Green after the construction company shed 11⁄2p to 231⁄2p.

BRITISH AIRWAYS yesterday reported the worst loss for the normally busy spring period since it was privatised, yet the shares were flying.

SHOPPING mall owner Liberty International has fuelled hopes that the turmoil in the UK property sector may be coming to an end after pointing to signs of stability.

A spirited performance from Grosvenor casinos yesterday encouraged investors to place their chips on owner Rank Group.

A SURGE in calls to tackle problem wasps has contributed to better than expected results from pest control and washroom services group Rentokil Initial.

A VIGOROUS end-of-season clearance sale provided a boost for department store group John Lewis.

MINER Anglo American strove yesterday to build a defence against bids saying it was economizing well even though underlying profits for the first half slumped 69 per cent to billion (£605million).