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Market Blog: Bargain hunters maintain upper hand on FTSE

by Chris Marshall on May 25, 2012 at 08:57

News reports that some big European funds have been dumping euro assets, while euro remains weak.

Asset allocation: where bonds fit in to the big picture

by Mike Deverell on May 25, 2012 at 05:01

With global economic fears seemingly hitting both equities and bonds, does the traditional argument about the importance of asset allocation still hold?

The Expert View: Mothercare, Burberry and Moss Bros

by Harry Brooks on May 25, 2012 at 05:01

Our daily round-up of analyst recommendations and commentary, featuring Britvic and Netcall.

Friday Papers: Insults fly over troubled HP buyout

by Himanshu Singh on May 25, 2012 at 05:09

As many as a quarter of the staff at Autonomy quit the British software group soon after its acquisition by HP.

Overnight Markets: US stocks gain as Europe offsets China concern

by Himanshu Singh on May 25, 2012 at 05:03

But the Nasdaq declined after NetApp gave a weak revenue forecast, casting doubt on the outlook for tech spending.

Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest

by Himanshu Singh on May 25, 2012 at 04:59

All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.

Market Blog: bargain hunters drive FTSE to strong finish

by Chris Marshall, Gavin Lumsden on May 24, 2012 at 16:39

'Can we string more than just a one-day bounce together before we have another big sell-off?' ask brokers.

Why ‘free’ banking is a dangerous myth

by Gavin Lumsden on May 24, 2012 at 16:26

As Andrew Bailey (pictured) from the Bank of England says, there is no such thing as free banking, just unfair banking. It's time for a change.

Chart of the Day: an oil spike threat no longer

by Chris Marshall on May 24, 2012 at 12:08

The oil price has fallen significantly since concerns earlier this year about the threat it posed to markets and the economy.

Shares the pros are buying and selling

by David Campbell on May 24, 2012 at 12:06

A round-up of interesting trades by professional investors in Judges Scientific (JDG.L), BBA (BBA.L), Treatt (TET.L) and Provident Financial (PFG.L).

Pensioners rack up debts as retirement income falls

by Michelle McGagh on May 24, 2012 at 10:51

More pensioners are being burdened with debt as pension incomes fail to meet living expenses.

Why women cannot afford to put off pension saving

by Michelle McGagh on May 24, 2012 at 10:43

Women's pensions are chronically underfunded, but there are steps you can take to regain control of your retirement.

UK recession deeper than first estimated

by Chris Marshall on May 24, 2012 at 09:38

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in the first three months of 2012.

Overnight Markets: Wall Street erases loss amid European optimism

by Himanshu Singh on May 24, 2012 at 05:17

Materials shares boosted the S&P 500, while gains in Apple Inc helped lift the Nasdaq.

Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest

by Himanshu Singh on May 24, 2012 at 05:14

All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.

Thursday Papers: Euro drops sharply as fears take toll

by Himanshu Singh on May 24, 2012 at 05:11

And furious investors sue Facebook and its banks over botched IPO.

The Expert View: BP, Cove Energy and Weir

by Harry Brooks on May 24, 2012 at 05:01

Our daily round-up of analyst recommendations and commentary, featuring Savills and Ocado.

Marlborough's Giles Hargreave: my micro share tips

by Matthew Goodburn on May 24, 2012 at 05:01

Manager of the Marlborough UK Micro Cap Growth fund explains why he's still hanging onto his 13% cash holding.

Can American corporate earnings be sustained?

by Danielle Levy on May 24, 2012 at 05:01

The US corporate sector has been a tower of strength over the past few years, but fears are mounting that the tide may be about to turn.

Market blog: FTSE closes below 5,300

by Gavin Lumsden, Caelainn Barr, Chris Marshall on May 23, 2012 at 17:00

Shares fall further as European leaders meet to discuss growth and hopes of action wane.

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