Next rises as markets retreat amid weak US jobs data

by Caelainn Barr on May 02, 2012 at 17:37

Markets decline on weak US jobs figures as investors sell off risky assets; shares in retailer Next (NXT.L) rise on home-shopping gains.

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EuroTrust dons Ray-Bans in search for quality European stocks

by Caelainn Barr on May 02, 2012 at 13:06

Tim Stevenson, manager of the Henderson EuroTrust investment trust, says companies are thriving despite the region's turmoil. One favourite is Ray-Ban maker Luxottica.

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Why investors hate banks: executive pay comparison

by Caelainn Barr on May 02, 2012 at 05:01

Utilities provide six times the return on equity that banks offer. No wonder shareholders are voting against big banker bonuses. 

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Lloyds tops FTSE 100 on strong first quarter

by Caelainn Barr on May 01, 2012 at 17:21

Lloyds claims the top spot after reporting a £288 million pre-tax profit for the quarter as better US manufacturing data pushes markets higher.

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