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Silver needs 'a new group of investors' to keep surging higher
Silver sprinted ahead 17% higher in January, making it the best performer of all precious metals but the metal will need to attract new investors to keep up its performance
US jobs boost triggers FTSE buying spree
(Update) Better than expected US non-farm payrolls data crown a strong week for markets.
Week Ahead: firefighting with another burst of QE
Expect more QE in the UK and just possibly the denouement of the latest Greek drama.
FTSE hovers ahead of US jobs figures
UK index wobbles before the release of US unemployment figures that could indicate whether the world's biggest economy is on the mend.
David Taylor: 3 'cash machine' stocks I love to hold
David Taylor, the newly Citywire AAA-rated manager of the Chelverton UK Equity Income fund, picks out his favourite dividend payers.
Hot Stocks: private investors pounce amid banking turmoil
Stephen Barber of Selftrade looks at the top 10 shares bought and sold in the past week.
The Expert View: Unilever, Great Portland Estates and Rolls-Royce
A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on Compass and Qinetiq.
Blanchflower: a second recession is around the corner
David Blanchflower, economist and former member of the Monetary Policy Committee, says the mistakes that were made in the lead up to the 2008 crisis and subsequent recession are being repeated.
Xstrata and Glencore merger talks fail to lift FTSE
(Update) Markets propped up by decline in US jobless claims and comments from US Fed chair Ben Bernanke that the economy is improving.
10 funds hoping to do well from big stakes in Xstrata
Investors in funds with top 10 positions in Xstrata will hope the mining group's £50 billion merger talks with Glencore lead to a deal.
Ennismore ditches sinking Expansys shares
Ennismore Fund Management drops Expansys holding after online consumer electronics retailer shares lose 56.87% over the past 12 months.
Chart of the Day: Facebook boss wants your money not your vote
Facebook’s chief executive, chairman, founder, paper billionaire and face, the 27-year-old Mark Zuckerberg, will retain major control of the company once it floats on the stock market.
The Expert View: Imperial Tobacco, Genus and BSkyB
A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on London & Stamford Property and Brewin Dolphin.
FTSE springs ahead on strong manufacturing figures
UK index rises as data show production rose in the UK, China, US and Germany in January, spurring hopes a recession can be avoided.
BlackRock's Mark Lyttleton slashes Hansteen Holdings stake
BlackRock UK equity manager Mark Lyttleton (pictured) has cut his exposure to European property portfolio Hansteen Holdings (HSTN.L).
ETFS Agriculture: how this punt on perishables fared in 2011
The ETFS Agriculture fund invests in the rolling futures of seven of the most actively traded agricultural commodities.
Ed Beal buys into BBA Aviation
Aberdeen Asset Management's Ed Beal has initiated a position in BBA Aviation, which operates flight-support stations in the US and Europe.
FTSE starts February on a high as China lifts mood
Chinese manufacturing data comes in stronger than expected and investors continue to put their money in equities.
Eurozone bank loan plan resembles 'Ponzi scheme'
John Bennett, manager of the Henderson European Focus Trust, says European Central Bank is following the 'rule of the jungle'.
The Expert View: ARM Holdings, Babcock International and Aggreko
A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on KCOM and Vectura.