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Reuters and the Reuters sphere logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Reuters group of companies around the world. © Reuters 2013 LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Growth sensitive sectors drove Britain's top share index to fresh 13 year highs, receiving a boost after the top U.S. central banker reaffirmed his commitment to continued stimulus. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E33MW20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E33MW20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:22 -0400 LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - British soft drinks maker Britvic announced plans on Wednesday to cut costs and expand in India, hoping to strengthen its position in case regulators reject a proposed merger with rival A.G. Barr or it has to renegotiate a deal. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/britvic-results-idUSL6N0E30OX20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/britvic-results-idUSL6N0E30OX20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 07:50:10 -0400 LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 weakened early on Wednesday after hitting 13-year highs the previous session, as investors took profits in outperforming sectors such as technology and luxury. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E31WZ20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E31WZ20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 06:54:29 -0400 LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 weakened early on Wednesday after hitting 13-year highs in the previous session, as investors looked for further clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve over the outlook for its stimulus measures. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E315E20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-idUSL6N0E315E20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:29 -0400 (Corrects paragraph 3 in May 21 story to clarify Paragon was in talks to buy the banking subsidiary of National Counties Building Society) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/paragon-earnings-idUSL6N0E21E620130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/paragon-earnings-idUSL6N0E21E620130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 05:23:30 -0400 LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 endured early weakness on Wednesday, having hit 13-year highs in the previous session, as investors trade cautiously awaiting further clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve over its the outlook for its stimulus measures. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-open-idUSL6N0E30RP20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-britain-stocks-open-idUSL6N0E30RP20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 03:15:46 -0400 SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Australian shares closed 0.3 percent lower on Wednesday as the financial sector and mining services dragged on the market while investors awaited a key speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke later in the day. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HW20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HW20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 03:10:33 -0400 SEOUL, May 22 (Reuters) - South Korea's main KOSPI share index was up 0.55 percent at 1992.01 as of 0400 GMT. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-korea-hot-idUSL3N0E30S320130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-korea-hot-idUSL3N0E30S320130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:09 -0400 SYDNEY, May 22 (Reuters) - Australian shares inched 0.1 percent higher on Wednesday, led by blue-chip miners after comments from two voting U.S. Federal Reserve presidents eased fears the Fed was contemplating an imminent cut in its stimulus programme, helping Wall Street close at all-time highs. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HV20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HV20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Tue, 21 May 2013 21:43:19 -0400 SYDNEY, May 20 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.4 percent on Wednesday, led by blue-chip miners after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials eased some concerns that the central bank might scale back its stimulus programme, helping Wall Street close at all-time highs. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HU20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/22/markets-australia-stocks-idUSL3N0E23HU20130522?feedType=RSS&feedName=hotStocksNews hotStocksNews Tue, 21 May 2013 20:20:24 -0400