Sector review

Sector movers: Media stocks move higher
29 Jul, 2010 14:19
Updates from the media sector have been given an enthusiastic reception.

Sector movers: UBS numbers buoy banks
27 Jul, 2010 11:39
Banks are buoyant after strong second quarter results from Swiss sector giant UBS.

Sector movers: Microsoft results lift ARM
23 Jul, 2010 12:43
The sharp rise in ARM's share price has given the technology hardware and equipment sector a lift.

Sector movers: Software falls as Autonomy fails to impress
22 Jul, 2010 13:22
The software sector is lower after Autonomy, a heavy hitter in the corporate IT world, delivered record first half profits and revenues, but failed to please the market.

Sector movers: GKN update lifts autos
21 Jul, 2010 14:49
The automobiles and parts sector has motored ahead after GKN, which makes parts for cars and planes, said an upturn in automotive markets has resulted in an strong improvement in trading.

Sector movers: Mining updates lift sector
20 Jul, 2010 11:18
Mining is one of the best performing sectors today as investors react positively to updates.

Sector movers: Electricity surges, alternative energy lacks power
19 Jul, 2010 14:47
International Power has given the electricity sector a jolt, revealing that it is in talks with French energy giant GDF Suez about entering a partnership to create a new London listed electricity group.

Sector movers: BP lifts oil stocks
16 Jul, 2010 17:54
BP lifted the oil sector after saying that it yesterday succeeded in stopping the flow of oil pouring into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months. The shutdown is part of an "integrity test" to see if the leaking wellhead can finally be con

Sector movers: Software news impresses market
15 Jul, 2010 15:25
Software & computer services stocks have been busy updating the market and have been well received overall.

Sector movers: Technology stocks in demand
13 Jul, 2010 12:41
On a buoyant day for the markets generally, one of today's best performing sectors is technology hardware and equipment.