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Shares in British banks were mixed on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading HSBC was given an expression of confidence from Goldman Sachs.

Shares in British banks were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading following mixed corporate announcements from the U.S. yesterday.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors appeared to show caution ahead of key corporate announcements from the U.S.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading despite a fall in fourth quarter profits at global banking giant Goldman Sachs.

Potash (Potassium Carbonate) and phosphate company PotashCorp is fending off a bid from BHP today driving stocks and shares on the FTSE higher after Marius Kloppers, the chief executive of the mining company said that he would take his bid for the fertiliser maker to its shareholders.

Ryanair have lost 50 million over the last three months after volcanic eruptions in Eyjafjallajokull caused severe traffic disruption over Europe.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors exercised caution ahead of results due to be published by U.S. banking giant Goldman Sachs.

Shares in HMV were up over six per cent on the FTSE Small Cap and are a "cautious buy", ahead of tomorrow's preliminary results for the full year.

Kesa Electricals has beaten its profits targets as it reported full year profits of £81.9m - above the £75 million it had predicted for for the 12 months ended 12 April.

BP are in the process of talking with investment banks Blackstone Group LP, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and Credit Suisse Group AG, and now HSBC as it emerged that a £5bn war chest is being prepared.

Shares in British banks recovered after early losses in morning trading incurred by ongoing worries about the sovereign debt in the eurozone and by a new investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.

Halfords, the car parts and bike retailer is set to deliver a strong rise in profits tomorrow at the top end of company guidance of £114 to £116 million as it announces preliminary results for the full-year.

Kingfisher, the DIY retailer, posted today improving margins in Q1 on a cost savings programme and store downsize in China.

Burberry are set to announce their full year results tomorrow with strong growth in their upmarket raincoats and shoes sales.

A consortium of wealthy fans are reportedly divided over the way they should lead Manchester United should their £850m bid succeed.

Vodafone have beaten analyst expectations today with a £11.9 billion profit using guidance assumptions.

Kesa Electricals, owner of Comet and Darty France electrical stores, shares have fallen despite Chief Executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin saying the group was on track to meet profit expectations of £72 million.