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Nimmo's UK Smaller Cos fund set for lift as ASOS rises 12%

Investment Week | 19 Jan 2012

Standard Life Investments' UK Smaller Companies fund, run by Harry Nimmo, is set for a boost as ASOS shares jumped 12% this morning after international sales grew 93% last year.

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Buffett favourite Tesco dives 14% on profit warning

Warren Buffett's retail favourite Tesco has seen its shares plunge 14.2% following a profit warning today.

Investment Week | 12 Jan 2012

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M&G's Willcocks: End consumers will pay more post-RDR

M&G global head of retail sales says industry is awash with mediocrity, which must be eradicated.

Investment Week | 07 Nov 2011

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How is the high street battling the headwinds?

Can UK retailers really survive and prosper as the consumer keeps being squeezed? Maria Merricks reports.

Investment Week | 21 Oct 2011

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US opens higher on improved sales figures

US shares have built on yesterday’s gains in early trading after data showed US retail sales posted their biggest gain for four months in July.

Investment Week | 12 Aug 2011

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FTSE treads water as US opens flat

London’s leading share index has slipped back mid-afternoon following disappointing news from consumer stocks, and a muted opening in the US.

Investment Week | 31 Mar 2011

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Retail sales slip in February

UK retail sales slipped 0.8% in February compared to the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Investment Week | 24 Mar 2011

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Dow slumps on poor retail figures

The Dow Jones is trading in the red after lower than expected US retail sales figures weighed on investor sentiment.

Investment Week | 15 Feb 2011

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Double-dip fears recede on cheery sales data - papers

Fears of a double-dip recession appear to have receded after the high street enjoyed surprisingly robust trading last month, boosted by continued hefty discounting and catch-up shopping after December's snow.

Investment Week | 07 Feb 2011

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Ocado shares reach all-time high

Ocado has revealed its shares have risen to an all-time high following a grim performance after the firm floated last July.

Investment Week | 02 Feb 2011

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Chinese inflation rate hits two-year high

China's inflation rate hit a two-year high in October at 4.4%, driven by an increase in food prices.

Investment Week | 11 Nov 2010

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UK retail sales post surprise 0.5% fall

UK retail sales fell by 0.5% in August, surprising economists who had expected a 0.3% rise.

Investment Week | 16 Sep 2010

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Bond sectors dominate fund sales in July - IMA

The Global Bond sector reached its highest ever monthly sales figure in July, according to the Investment Management Association.

Investment Week | 06 Sep 2010

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Thorpe to lead Cazenove UK retail business

Cazenove has promoted Rob Thorpe to the newly-created head of UK retail position.

Investment Week | 28 Jul 2010

UK high street sees pickup in sales in May

Britain’s high street saw a marked improvement in sales volumes in May, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG’s Retail Sales Monitor.

Investment Week | 08 Jun 2010

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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?

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