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FTSE pulls back after reaching 12-year high

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 10:09

The FTSE 100 has fallen after it soared to its highest level in nearly 13 years on Monday.

The Expert View: Thomas Cook, FirstGroup and Capita

by Harry Brooks on May 21, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Burberry and Lamprell.

Sipp Investor: cash and fund manager alarm bells

by Rob Kyprianou on May 21, 2013 at 00:01

Although still concerned about the strength of the market rally, Robert Kyprianou has used some cash on new investments. 

FTSE extends highs as Easyjet soars

by Gavin Lumsden on May 20, 2013 at 10:17

Budget airline Easyjet leads the FTSE 100 to new five-and-a-half year highs after good results from rival Ryanair.

Investors race to grab unregulated Jockey bond

by Michelle McGagh on May 20, 2013 at 09:59

Strong demand for the Jockey Club's 'mini' bond is raising concerns over whether the public understands the risks of such investments.

Small stock-picking trust generates big returns

by James Carthew on May 20, 2013 at 08:01

A long-held conviction in Japan helped Edinburgh Partners Global Opportunities become the best-performing global generalist fund over the past year, writes James Carthew.

The Expert View: Babcock, Petrofac and Pearson

by Chris Marshall on May 20, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Invensys and Centaur Media. 

Week Ahead: the conundrum behind the rally

by Chris Marshall on May 17, 2013 at 15:34

Our preview of the main financial events in the coming week. Can the stock market rally continue?

Gold heads for 7th down day while FTSE stalls

by Chris Marshall on May 17, 2013 at 09:57

Lloyds Banking Group passes government 'breakeven' mark. Ocado soars after Morrisons deal.

The Expert View: Dixons, 3i Group, AZ Electronic

by Gavin Lumsden on May 17, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, including Afren and Amlin.

Hayward gets his life back! Glencore Xstrata parachutes in ex-BP boss

by Dylan Lobo on May 16, 2013 at 14:27

The commodities giant has appointed former BP chief Tony Hayward as interim chairman after Sir John Bond was voted off the board at the firm's annual meeting

North Sea oil & gas revival lures AXA’s Thomas

by Chris Marshall on May 16, 2013 at 11:28

Citywire AAA-rated manager of AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities fund advises investors to use their 'ears and eyes', not just spreadsheets.

Aviva, Vedanta sustain fragile 11th day FTSE rally

by Chris Marshall on May 16, 2013 at 08:53

Sentiment lifted as Japan manages better-than-expected economic growth in first quarter of 2013.

The Expert View: National Grid, AstraZeneca and GSK

by Chris Marshall on May 16, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including ITV and BG Group.

A high risk investment trust for diverse frontier markets

by James Carthew on May 15, 2013 at 10:00

Investment trust expert James Carthew analyses the high risk BlackRock Frontiers trust. 

FTSE struggles to extend nine-day winning streak

by Chris Marshall on May 15, 2013 at 08:57

A string of shares trading ex-dividend, plus weak German and French growth readings, prevent share price gains across Europe.

The Expert View: Betfair, Severn Trent and Lonmin

by Chris Marshall, Gavin Lumsden on May 15, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, including Smith & Nephew and Carnival.

Editor's Choice: 'Don't ride a tiger' and expect to be safe

by Gavin Lumsden on May 14, 2013 at 16:42

The latest issue of The Accumulator, rounding up fund manager views on bonds, shares and gold, is available now.

Bid target Severn Trent leads rallying FTSE

by Chris Marshall on May 14, 2013 at 16:39

FTSE, led by Severn Trent, reverses early declines to close on a high.

Investors shun commodities as China ‘hard landing’ risk re-emerges

by Chris Marshall on May 14, 2013 at 15:55

Fund managers are avoiding hard-falling commodities as they begin to worry again about China's economic fate.

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