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FTSE closes near day lows as global tightening fears and UK debt weigh

16:45 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Deborah Hyde

Miners fall on China tightening fears and sterling falls on new worries about the UK's debt. 

Parents delaying retirement to help out their adult children

14:22 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Deborah Hyde

While baby boomers are accused of having it too good, new research shows many parents with adult children struggling to support their offspring.

Reinstatement of pension tax credit tops Budget wish list

14:18 | 15 Mar 2010 | By David Campbell

Almost half of Brewin Dolphin clients say that the reinstatement of the dividend tax credit is at the top of their tax wish list in the run up to the 2010 budget.

The unloved UK stocks with potential to rise 50%

14:13 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Drazen Jorgic

David Cumming, Standard Life Investments' head of UK equities, believes a number of cyclical stocks could double in value as investors steer clear of domestically orientated companies.

Investment trusts: unloved but full of promise

13:58 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Deborah Hyde

Investment trusts are often overlooked but there are some good reasons why you should consider them as part of your portfolio.

Big changes ahead for high value buy-to-let landlords

11:58 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Lorna Bourke

Landlords owning properties with high rental values are in for a shock.

Morning Line: Is sanity finally returning to the property market?

11:53 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Tony Bonsignore

Asking prices have stalled in recent weeks when they would normally be expected to rise. So is sanity returing to the housing market? Don't bet on it.

FSA seeks extradition of insider dealing suspect from Comoros Islands

11:52 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Michelle McGagh

The FSA has for the first time sought extradition of a suspect in an insider dealing case.

British borrowers struggle to cope with the cost of living

11:50 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Victoria Bischoff

Although consumers owe less money, more people are struggling to meet debt repayments and cope with basic living costs, new research from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service has shown.

Market Update: Shares drift lower as miners suffer from China inflation fears

10:04 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Phil Cozens

Defensives back in favour as economic uncertainty returns.

'Deplorable' cabin crew strike threatens BA's future, govt warns

09:16 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Tony Bonsignore

Planned action by 12,000 BA cabin crew is 'totally unjusitifed', says transport secretary Lord Adonis.

New credit card rights could save consumers £300m

09:15 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Victoria Bischoff

New rights for credit card users announced by the government today will save consumers £300m a year.

Sterling falls on latest UK credit rating warning

09:11 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Deborah Hyde

Moody's believes all political parties understand the need to get public finances back in order but significant policy risks remain.

Bank: QE programme helped equities soar in 2009

09:09 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Nicholas Paler

The Bank of England has said for the first time that its efforts to stimulate the economy boosted shares.

Osborne: further fiscal stimulus will backfire

09:07 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Michelle McGagh

Writing in the Financial Times, shadow chancellor George Osborne has warned against delaying action to tackle the UK's deficit.

Broker Roundup Update: Panmure upbeat on Aveva

09:07 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Phil Cozens

Citigroup positive on retailers, but BarCap negative on the sector and Canaccord recommends Centamin Egypt.

Property asking prices stall as glut of homes hits market

08:44 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Tony Bonsignore

Increase in buyer choice has led to ‘restrained pricing’, according to property website Rightmove.

Morning Market: Subdued start to week on political and housing uncertainties

08:39 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Phil Cozens

Miners drift on lacklustre commodity prices but BT shine after a Citigroup upgrade.

Broker Roundup: Citigroup positive on BT Group and UBS downgrades ARM

08:04 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Phil Cozens

KBW downgrades HSBC and Morgan Stanley overweight in Halfords and Pearson

Morning Eyecatchers: TT Electronics disappoints and French Connection sells Nicole Farhi brand

07:53 | 15 Mar 2010 | By Phil Cozens

Ingenious Media reviewing surplus cash position, Gulf Keystone raises £16 million for Iraq drilling programme and DTZ sees £70 million cost savings.

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