News by: Caelainn Barr
Rexam flies ahead on profit gains as FTSE lags
Britain’s benchmark stock index flatlines as downbeat data create a gloomy outlook despite the Greek deal averting a crisis for now.
FTSE slips as Greece staves off default
UK index wobbles as investors mull bailout deal; Vedanta Resources (VED.L) gains 7% after announcing restructuring plans.
FTSE gains on hopes for Greek deal; Aviva rises
Britain’s benchmark index peaks to hit a seven-month high as insurance group Aviva (AV.L) gains 3.4% after JP Morgan recommendation.
The smart money is on sustainable materials
We speak to Pieter Busscher, the Citywire A-rated manager of the SAM Smart Materials fund, about the move to develop alternative resources for the future.
FTSE settles above 5,900 on Greece optimism
Britain’s benchmark index rises on expectations that the indebted nation’s next bailout will be signed on Monday, averting a default.
High income stocks to help you beat inflation
Charles Luke, manager of Aberdeen’s Murray Income Trust, tells Citywire about the stocks he’s looking to for high income
FTSE slips on Greek bailout worries
Britain’s benchmark index falters despite agreement on plan to cut €325 million from Greece's budget to secure rescue package.
Cormac Weldon: the US will grow and get debt under control
Cormac Weldon, head of US equities at Threadneedle, says the US economy will grow and cut its debts
Resilient euro expected to weaken against the pound
The euro has so far stood strong against sterling, but analysts say the pound could yet rise against the single currency.
FTSE gains as China vows to help eurozone
Britain’s benchmark index gains as China vows to back the eurozone; profits at confectioner Thorntons (THT.L) tumble 92%.
Rising stars: Citywire Selection funds on their way to the top
We review the funds that could join the ranks of Citywire Selection in the coming months.
FTSE wobbles on UK downgrade threat
Britain’s benchmark index slips as Moody’s places the UK’s AAA credit rating on negative outlook and downgrades six eurozone countries.
Momentum grows behind equities as investors increase holdings
Fund managers have doubled their holding of equities on the back of improved liquidity and economic sentiment.
FTSE breaches 5,900 on Greek deal; miners rally
Britain’s benchmark index boosted by new Greek austerity package, which brings the country one step closer to securing a second bailout.
Banks fail to meet Project Merlin lending targets
High-street banks missed 2011's target for lending to small businesses by £1.1 billion, and targets for 2012 have been scrapped.
FTSE climbs as Greek debt deal lifts the mood
Britain’s benchmark stock index edges higher as Greece secures a new bailout package.
FTSE slips on Greek deal; Reckitt Benckiser tops index
Britain’s FTSE slides as Greek politicians meet to discuss major financial reforms for the country ahead of the next part of the EU bailout.
Most top performing emerging market funds closed to investors
We look at what's left after seven portfolios have been soft closed since September.
FTSE wavers as ‘Glenstrata’ deal weighs on miners
Britain’s benchmark index dragged down by miners as opposition to the merger of commodities giant Glencore and miner Xstrata mounts.
The mega deals reshaping the biotechnology sector
A flurry of mergers and acquisitions is shrinking biotechnology sector. We talk to David Pinniger, investment manager of the International Biotechnology Trust.
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