News: Sage Group PLC (SGE.L)
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Mon, Dec 7 2009
FTSE closes slightly lower on weak banks
LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares ended 0.2 percent lower on Monday, with banks weak on concerns over a possible windfall tax, offsetting modest gains in miners and energy stocks which rebounded from earlier losses.
Banks, commodities drag FTSE down 0.5 pct
LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index fell 0.5 percent on Monday, as concerns over a potential windfall tax dragged banks lower, while miners and energy stocks dropped with commodities prices as the U.S. dollar strengthened.
PRESS DIGEST - British business - Dec 3
RBS WARNS THAT BONUS CAP WILL FORCE BEST STAFF TO QUIT BANK
FTSE ends 0.3 percent higher
LONDON (Reuters) - The leading share index ended 0.3 percent higher on Wednesday as mining firms gained on the back of higher commodity prices, outpacing some weakness in banks and energy stocks.
FTSE ends 0.3 pct higher; mining stocks gain
* Miners gain as metals prices advance; gold at record high
Banks, oils pull FTSE down 0.4 pct by midday
* Miners firmer as metal prices advance; gold hits $1,200
UPDATE 2-Sage results in line; sees no recovery yet
* Adjusted pretax 307.5 mln pounds, vs forecast 296.8 mln
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Sage higher after FY results
Shares in Sage Group gain 1.5 percent, recovering after opening falls as investors' warm to the accountancy software firm's in-line full year results, with Deutsche Bank repeating its "buy" rating.
Sage full-year results in line
LONDON (Reuters) - Accountancy software firm Sage Group reported full-year sales and profit in line with expectations, after the weak pound and cost cuts countered tougher trading conditions, but said it was not yet seeing a recovery.
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares seen opening flat; await US ADP
European shares are set for a flat open, following strong gains in the previous session as worries about Dubai's debt problems recede.
Press Releases
- Sage North America Announces MIS Group as Its Overall Business Partner of the Year for 2008
- Sage North America Expands Sage University With New Business Skills and Technical Training Courses Now Available for
- Sage North America Announces Inaugural Customer Award Program Winners
- Sage North America Expands Sage University With New Business Skills and Technical Training Courses Now Available for
- Sage North America Announces Inaugural Customer Award Program Winners





