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Market Update: Widening trade gap and political uncertainties prompt profit-taking
News that the UK trade gap had widened unexpectedly in January and further evidence from the polls that Britain is heading for a hung parliament after the election see share prices slipping back from recent strength.
The blue chips where you should dump bonds for equity
The yield on 10-year gilts might have moved back above 4%, outstripping the payout on the FTSE, but several blue-chip equities continue to pay out a higher income than the yield on their bonds.
Rathbone's Stick on his best small cap income ideas
Rathbone's Carl Stick (above) has questioned the UK equity income sector's traditional reliance on a limited number of FTSE 100 stocks, highlighting income opportunities in the small and mid cap area.
Morning Market: Flat start as trading updates dominate
UK equities present a narrowly mixed picture at the outset following a flat performance in New York overnight, but the underlying firm tone remains, sentiment helped by a bounce back in UK retail sales last month.
Tuesday Papers: Retail sales bounce back, but long-term worries persist -- other news
* Dow eases 0.13%, or 14 points, to 10,553, S&P 500 softens 0.02% and Nasdaq hardens 0.25%
Tuesday Papers: Standard Life may sell healthcare business -- bid news and gossip
* Standard Life reportedly has appointed an adviser to consider a sale or other options for its healthcare business; the business could sell for up to £200 million
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment
FT Lex Column:
Former British Land trio to launch retail property Reit
A trio of former British Land executives have joined forces to launch a UK retail property Reit.
Investment Line: The top 20 hedge fund stockpicks
For those that back the hedgies' stock-picking abilities, Goldman Sachs' latest VIP (very important positions) list makes for interesting reading.
Henderson names co-manager on Gledhill's high yield bond funds
Henderson New Star has appointed Ben Pakenham as co-manager of the New Star Extra High Yield Bond and New Star High Yield Bond funds.
Market Update: Shares consolidate early gains
UK markets consolidate early gains that stemmed from last Friday's US non-farm payroll figures which have revived economic recovery prospects.
Lang and Pattisson to launch boutique
Jeremy Lang and William Pattisson are planning their return to the industry, following their shock departure from Liontrust almost a year ago.
Lang and Pattisson to launch boutique
Jeremy Lang and William Pattisson are planning their return to the industry, following their shock departure from Liontrust almost a year ago.
Morning Market: Firm start to week after robust Wall Street performance
Share prices extend Friday's gains following Wall Street's robust performance in the wake of better-than-expected non-farm payroll figures, boosting recovery prospects.
Stephen Peters: How trust turkey F&C Eurotrust learned to fly
One of the unique features of an investment trust is the presence of a board of directors. The board is ultimately responsible for the company and members are paid to oversee the activities of the manager who they have employed to manage the trust's assets.
Private equity enters 'brave new world' with fee-free trust launch
Private Equity Gateway Group (Pegg) has launched a fee-free listed technology trust, which managing director David Daniel believes represents a 'brave new world model' for private equity.
Morning Eyecatchers: Pru seeks HK listing prior to rights issue launch
* Prudential seeks Hong Kong listing prior to rights issue launch; not proposing to offer new ordering shares in connection with the listing
Monday Papers: UK businesses 'dramatically' more confident -- other news
* UK businesses are 'dramatically' more confidence about the economy than at the end of last year, according to Lloyds TSB survey
Monday Papers: Santander leads race for RBS branches -- bid news and gossip
* Santander leads race for RBS branches as £3 billion is added to bill -- Times
Monday Papers: tips and comment
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Sunday Papers: UK's economic recovery 'under threat' -- other news
* British Chambers of Commerce predict the economy will grow by 2.1% next year, compared with its previous forecast of 2.3% growth; it maintains its forecast for 1% growth in 2010
Sunday Papers: Coventry in merger talks with Stroud & Swindon -- bid news and gossip
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Sunday Papers: tips and comment
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Sunday Papers: tips and comment
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