Equities

Jupiter's James Clunie has been cutting back on a short position in Hargreaves Lansdown ahead of the firm's full year results tomorrow, as he begins to find "many, many ideas" for other companies to bet against.

Last week, the S&P 500 soared past the 2,000 mark for the first time, surprising those who had expected a reversal of some of the 30% gain seen in 2013.

Matthews Asia has expanded its fund range with the launch of the Matthews Asia Strategic Income fund.

Shorting the Japanese yen while going long equities was a consensus trade last year. The pair have decoupled, but can the trade work again? Tilney Bestinvest's Sophie Muller investigates.

Inflation is Europe has become worryingly low, and the situation is reminiscent of Japan in the 1990s. Rathbones' Mona Shah explores whether the ECB's actions will be enough to prevent a downward spiral.

Vietnam and Romania are prime candidates for an upgrade to the coveted emerging market status, and could soon follow in the footsteps of the UAE. Charlemagne's Bokor-Ingram explains why.

Threadneedle's Frederic Jeanmaire is to take over management of the group's Pan European Focus fund as lead manager Dan Ison steps back to become deputy.

The feeble French economy is causing pain for Europe's leading industrials, explains Richard Scrope from Oriel Asset Management.

Shares in Tesco, the UK's largest food retailer, fell today after a surprise update revealed the full extent of the challenges facing its new chief executive. But is now the time to snap up the stock at decade-low valuations?

Britain's economic recovery will be at risk if Scotland votes for independence next month, the president of Britain's biggest business lobby has warned.