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Silver needs 'a new group of investors' to keep surging higher

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 03, 2012 at 16:59

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

by Chris Marshall on Feb 03, 2012 at 16:51

(Update) Better than expected US non-farm payrolls data crown a strong week for markets.

Week Ahead: firefighting with another burst of QE

by Chris Marshall on Feb 03, 2012 at 14:25

Expect more QE in the UK and just possibly the denouement of the latest Greek drama.

FTSE hovers ahead of US jobs figures

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 03, 2012 at 09:22

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

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 03, 2012 at 09:10

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

by Stephen Barber on Feb 03, 2012 at 05:01

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

by Harry Brooks on Feb 03, 2012 at 00:01

A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on Compass and Qinetiq.

Blanchflower: a second recession is around the corner

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 02, 2012 at 16:56

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

by Chris Marshall on Feb 02, 2012 at 16:49

(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

by Gavin Lumsden on Feb 02, 2012 at 16:20

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

by David Campbell on Feb 02, 2012 at 11:37

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

by Chris Marshall on Feb 02, 2012 at 11:04

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

by Harry Brooks on Feb 02, 2012 at 05:00

A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on London & Stamford Property and Brewin Dolphin.

FTSE springs ahead on strong manufacturing figures

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 01, 2012 at 17:24

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

by David Campbell on Feb 01, 2012 at 16:16

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

by Frank Talbot on Feb 01, 2012 at 14:31

The ETFS Agriculture fund invests in the rolling futures of seven of the most actively traded agricultural commodities.

Ed Beal buys into BBA Aviation

by Danielle Levy on Feb 01, 2012 at 08:54

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

by Chris Marshall on Feb 01, 2012 at 08:37

Chinese manufacturing data comes in stronger than expected and investors continue to put their money in equities.

Eurozone bank loan plan resembles 'Ponzi scheme'

by Caelainn Barr on Feb 01, 2012 at 05:01

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

by Harry Brooks on Feb 01, 2012 at 05:01

A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on KCOM and Vectura.

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