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03 Feb 2012 | 13:57
Equity markets are spiking after US non-farm payrolls data revealed the economy added 243,000 jobs last month – far above consensus expectations.
A graffiti artist is set to make $200m from the Facebook IPO after he opted for shares instead of a cash payment for his work in the head office seven years ago.
02 Feb 2012 | 14:25
Schroders’ Sonja Laud has warned investors are facing a global yield crisis, and she expects cash to flow out of government bonds and into equities in the hunt for dividends.
24 Jan 2012 | 12:30
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Although market volatility is set to remain for the forseeable future, there is no shortage of opportunities, writes Grant Bughman, client portfolio manager of the UBS US Growth fund.
A change in the US dividend culture has created a burgeoning US equity income sector. The yield opportunities are clear, but is a pure play strategy the best way to access the story? Maria Merricks reports.
Neptune US Income fund manager targets yield of 3.5%-4% per annum.
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