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DOW JONES

US markets rally as Facebook moves closer to IPO

Investment Week | 01 Feb 2012

Stocks received a lift in afternoon trading as social networking giant Facebook prepares to make what could be one of the largest market debuts in history.

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FDR, Reagan, Clinton or Obama: When were markets strongest?

Three years into Barack Obama's term as US president, how do equity market returns under this administration compare with those seen under previous leaders?

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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Falling dollar drives gains for miners after Fed rate pledge

European stocks advanced this afternoon following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook, with miners driving the FTSE 100 to build on earlier gains.

Investment Week | 26 Jan 2012

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US market shrinks for the first time since 2009

The number of stocks on the US stock market has reached its lowest level since 2009 as companies cut back on share sales and buy back equity at the fastest pace in four years

Investment Week | 17 Jan 2012

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FTSE hits two-month high as world markets rise

The FTSE 100 closed at its highest level for over two months last night as world markets soared on the first day of trading in 2012.

Investment Week | 04 Jan 2012

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Dow soars over 200 points as US joins rally

US indices have opened almost 2% higher on the first trading day of 2012 as risk appetite resumes across global markets.

Investment Week | 03 Jan 2012

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'Santa rally' hopes lifted after Spanish bond auction success

US stocks climbed overnight on upbeat economic data and a successful Spanish bond auction, lifting investor hopes of the fabled year-end 'Santa Claus rally'.

Investment Week | 21 Dec 2011

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US markets surge after positive EU data

US markets have surged this afternoon after unexpected positive German data and a drop in Spanish borrowing costs provided some respite from the ongoing eurozone debt crisis.

Investment Week | 20 Dec 2011

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South Korean shares rebound after death of 'Dear Leader'

Shares on South Korea's main index rose nearly 1% overnight, having sold off sharply on the day of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's death.

Investment Week | 20 Dec 2011

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Wall Street hit by late sell-off following S&P warning

The Dow Jones shed 75 points in late trading as speculation mounted Standard & Poor’s was lining up potential downgrades for 15 of the 17 members of the eurozone.

Investment Week | 06 Dec 2011

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Markets gain on hopes for Friday's crucial EU summit

European stock markets opened higher this morning ahead of a crucial eurozone meeting on Friday which could decide the future of the single currency.

Investment Week | 05 Dec 2011

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FTSE climbs ahead of US jobs data

UK markets began the session strongly, with the blue chip index putting on more than 1% initially, ahead of key jobs data from the US.

Investment Week | 02 Dec 2011

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Draghi urges eurozone nations towards fiscal union

European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Dragh has warned risks facing the eurozone will increase unless governments adopt a closer fiscal union.

Investment Week | 01 Dec 2011

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FTSE bounces back after lengthy losing streak

European markets have opened the week in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 rebounding from a period of extended losses.

Investment Week | 28 Nov 2011

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US markets muted after GDP revised down

3.10pm: US markets have shrugged off poor third-quarter GDP results with trading muted early in the session.

Investment Week | 22 Nov 2011

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FDR, Reagan, Clinton or Obama: When were markets strongest?

Three years into Barack Obama's term as US president, how do equity market returns under this administration compare with those seen under previous leaders?

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Treasury calls for FATCA exemptions on eve of new proposals

HM Treasury is pressuring the US government for a ‘carve out’ on FATCA for low risk institutions, ahead of a draft paper due this week.

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Is now the time to snap up Greek debt?

London-based investment manager Exotix - the emerging and frontier markets specialist - is urging clients to buy into Greek debt and the country's stock market before it reaches a deal with creditors.

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Fund Manager Focus: OMAM's Stewart Cowley

Old Mutual Asset Managers’ Stewart Cowley has run the group’s £568m Global Strategic Bond fund since joining the company from Newton Investment Management in June 2009.

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Train: How I outperformed FTSE All Share during 2011

Lindsell Train founder Nick Train has revealed hefty positions in some of the more defensive stocks in the FTSE 100 helped him outperform the market substantially last year.

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