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UK represents relative ‘safe haven’ for capital

Investment Week | 23 Jan 2012

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.

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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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FTSE slides as banks weigh on European sentiment

The FTSE 100 has extended losses as concerns over eurozone banks’ need for more capital hit sentiment across the continent.

Investment Week | 05 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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FTSE up 1% on first day of 2012 trading

The FTSE 100 is trading 1% higher at 5,628 after closing 2011 down 5.5% for the year at the end of last week.

Investment Week | 03 Jan 2012

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Asian shares hit bear market territory; euro continues slide

Asian shares fell into bear market territory for the year overnight, while commodities and the euro suffered heavy falls on renewed eurozone fears.

Investment Week | 15 Dec 2011

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FTSE treads water following fresh Moody’s warning

London’s leading share index has made a subdued opening in early trading, with investors returning cautiously to stocks after yesterday's sell-off.

Investment Week | 13 Dec 2011

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Rising dividends will support near double-digit growth in 2012

The outlook for UK dividends is surprisingly positive. The corporate sector responded rapidly to the downturn in 2008/2009 and focused aggressively on cash generation and enhancing balance sheets.

Investment Week | 12 Dec 2011

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Investors dump risk assets on EU summit fears

The FTSE 100 sold-off in early trading as optimism over the EU's latest deal to tackle the crisis faded and investors dumped risk assets.

Investment Week | 12 Dec 2011

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Damaskos: Gold shares could be re-rated soon

At the beginning of the year, most people thought the 2008 crisis had been overcome and that the world economy had started growing again, albeit slowly.

Investment Week | 09 Dec 2011

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Bond yields spike and markets fall after euro deal

Markets across Europe sold off in early trading, while bond yields in core European countries rocketed towards danger levels, after investors failed to be convinced by an overnight deal to save the eurozone.

Investment Week | 09 Dec 2011

Investec falls out of FTSE 100 in reshuffle

Banking and asset management giant Investec has exited the FTSE 100 as part of the latest re-shuffle of the UK's leading share index.

Investment Week | 08 Dec 2011

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Markets dip as investors await latest EU summit

The FTSE 100 is down 1.2% and US markets have also opened lower as investors’ hopes for a positive outcome from Friday’s EU summit begin to dwindle.

Investment Week | 07 Dec 2011

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Jupiter tops Alpha Manager provider list

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers employs the most FE Alpha Managers with 12 on the newly revealed list for 2012.

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Gosling's Grouse: Baying for blood

When a phlebotomist sticks a needle in a vein you pay attention. He or she has you just where they want you.

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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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