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Stocks that will benefit from rising interest rates ...

Sure, it will be bad news for indebted companies. But those with bags of cash in the bank will see a huge kicker to their earnings

By James Phillipps | 15 Mar 2010

... and five key currency trades you should take a look at

The volatility in the currency markets holds both risks and rewards for fund managers.

By James Phillipps | 12 Mar 2010

Budget 2010: Dividend tax credit tops Brewins' client wish list

Budget 2010: Dividend tax credit tops Brewins' client wish list

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.

By David Campbell 12:14 | 15 Mar 2010

Sterling falls on latest UK credit rating warning

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

By Deborah Hyde 09:11 | 15 Mar 2010

Argonaut launches UK's first European equity covered call fund

Ignis and Argonaut Capital Partners is launching the first onshore UK fund to use a covered call strategy to boost income from overseas equities.

By Matthew Goodburn 10:22 | 15 Mar 2010

The drivers behind London & Capital's private client performance

London & Capital's chief investment officer Ashok Shah is eyeing European sovereign debt as government bond yields rise amid the uncertainty surrounding Greece.

By Drazen Jorgic 13:35 | 15 Mar 2010

SLI's Cumming: The unloved UK stocks with potential to rise 50%

David Cumming, Standard Life Investments' head of UK equities, believes a number of cyclical stocks have much further to run despite the solid gains of last year

By Drazen Jorgic 09:00 | 15 Mar 2010

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

Defensives back in favour as economic uncertainty returns.

By Phil Cozens 10:04 | 15 Mar 2010

Property asking prices stall as glut of homes hits market

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

By Tony Bonsignore 08:44 | 15 Mar 2010

Threadneedle to launch US absolute return fund

Threadneedle is in the early stages of developing a new Ucits III long/short US equity fund for Stephen Moore.

By Danielle Levy 08:00 | 15 Mar 2010

Standard Life buys Threesixty

Standard Life has bought support service provider Threesixty for an undisclosed amount.

By Iain Martin 12:06 | 15 Mar 2010

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Wealth Adviser: Colin Mann of Adam & Co on RBS and the state of Scottish banking

Wealth Adviser: Colin Mann of Adam & Co on RBS and the state of Scottish banking

In place for just two years, Mann has arguably found himself in the right place at the right time, as the company refocuses on its strategic priorities and rationalises its corporate structure.

By David Campbell 08:30 | 15 Mar 2010

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The Week in Investment: Japan is 'ugly beyond belief'

Japan's domestic economy isn't viable, says Neptune's Chris Taylor - but Japanese companies are world leaders. Plus: Is quantitative easing behind house price rises?

By Richard Harris, Deborah Hyde, Jonathan Miller, Lawrence Lever 00:01 | 13 Mar 2010

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China: use an ETF to avoid the 'classic investment trap'

China: use an ETF to avoid the 'classic investment trap'

Anthony Bolton's return to fund management has taken interest in China to fever pitch level. However, No Monkey Business's Stuart Fowler explains why investors should use an ETF rather than overpay for the Chinese growth story.     

By Stuart Fowler 11:57 | 11 Mar 2010

Leigh Harrison: Only a corporate financier can make Pru numbers work

Threadneedle's equity head examines the value in Pru's proposed acquisition of AIG's Asia business.

By Leigh Harrison 11:51 | 09 Mar 2010

Chinese biotech: a play for 2010?

It could be time for investors to start thinking about how to benefit from the growth in healthcare spend in China, according to Julius Baer Biotech manager Nathalie Flury.

By Nathalie Flury 15:08 | 04 Mar 2010

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