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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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Fears of fresh Portuguese bailout hit markets

The FTSE 100 has fallen 1.1% as concerns over Portugal and the continued lack of a Greek bond swap deal weigh on global markets.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

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Why equity income battle will hot up in 2012

The equity income space has always been fiercely competitive but is set to become a key battleground for fund groups in 2012.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

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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.

Investment Week | 30 Jan 2012

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FTSE treads water as profit-taking and debt deal fears weigh

UK stocks were muted mid-morning as investors took profits and fretted once more over the outlook for Europe and the Greek debt deal.

Investment Week | 27 Jan 2012

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Markets hit multi-month highs as risk appetite remains

Leading indices across the world closed up at multi-month highs overnight as investors remain in risk-on mode despite the ongoing eurozone crisis.

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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UK debt passes £1trn mark for first time

The UK's public debt pile has climbed above £1trn for the first time ever, after the government borrowed almost £14bn last month.

Investment Week | 24 Jan 2012

Asian markets climb overnight as EU debt talks continue

Shares in Asia climbed overnight despite a stalemate in Europe as talks between Greek bondholders and politicians dragged on.

Investment Week | 24 Jan 2012

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FTSE hits fresh 2012 high despite Greek debt stand-off

UK markets were firmer today, reaching new highs for 2012 as investors went to risk-on mode, despite the threat of a stand-off between Greece and its bondholders.

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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Why investors should not overlook Africa

Despite lagging their developed counterparts in 2011, emerging markets have outperformed developed markets in eight of the past ten years.

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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UK represents relative ‘safe haven’ for capital

Having benefitted more from a defensive posture relative to the rest of Europe in 2011, the UK now stands to potentially offer somewhat greater growth potential for investors in 2012.

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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Are small caps the hidden gems of 2012?

Small-cap stocks have been out of favour for years but Gervais Williams, managing director of MAM Funds, says they appear ready to surprise on the upside.

Investment Week | 20 Jan 2012

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Markets shrug off positive macro data to slip into the red

The FTSE 100 opened lower this morning despite recent positive economic data, as rumours of a Fitch downgrade of Italy weighed on markets.

Investment Week | 18 Jan 2012

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The Big Question: Which global market will be the dark horse of 2012?

With volatility set to dominate again this year, experts predict which sector or geographical region will surprise on the upside.

Investment Week | 13 Jan 2012

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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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