Share Sounds from The Week That Was

Graham Spooner, Investment Research Analyst at The Share Centre, looks at the general state of the stock market, as well as numbers from Kingfisher and Micro Focus. He also looks at what we might expect from Ferguson (ex-Wolseley) and United Utilities and SSE.

Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, looks at the Spring Statement as well as numbers from Clarkson, Prudential and Morrison's. He also looks ahead to forthcoming results from Kingfisher, Next and Smiths Group.

Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, looks at recent news from Smurfit Kappa, Rolls Royce and Restaurant Group and looks ahead to numbers from Clarkson, Morrison's, Prudential and Berkeley.

Helal Miah from The Share Centre explained the background to this week’s biggest story: Comcast’s takeover bid for Sky. He also looked at updates from Associated British Foods, which owns Primark and Twinings Tea, as well as ITV and advertising giant, WPP. Looking ahead, Helal focused on expected updates from online takeaway firm, Just Eat, and Rolls Royce.

Ian Forrest, Investment Research Analyst at The Share Centre, looks back at figures from Reckitt Benckiser and banks HSBC, Lloyds and Barclays. With the annual results season in full swing, he looks ahead to numbers from ITV, WPP and Persimmon.

Helal Miah of The Share Centre looks at recent numbers from TUI, Galliford Try, Convatec and Coca Cola HSC and looks ahead to the banking reporting season, as well as BAE Systems and BHP Billiton.

Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre looks back at the last few extraordinary days of trading on world stock markets and whether increased volatility is good or bad for investors. He also reviews figures from BP and Compass, still reeling from the tragic death of its chief executive. He looks forward to full year numbers from Coca Cola HBC and Convatec.

Ian Forrest, Investment Research Analyst at The Share Centre, looks back at announcements from Capita, Royal Dutch Shell and Unilever and ahead to forthcoming results from BP and Babcock.

Helal Miah from The Share Centre reviews the latest numbers from Sky, Dixons Carphone and Easyjet. He also looks ahead to expected updates from Vodafone, BT and AstraZeneca.

Ian Forrest, analyst at The Share Centre, looks at the lessons for private investors of the Carillion debacle and at numbers from Burberry and Associated British Foods. He also looks ahead to figures from Easyjet and Diageo.