Legg Mason's chief executive Joe Sullivan has revealed the firm is in acquisition talks with two businesses, while it is also looking to develop its ETF capabilities.
Warren Buffett sold out of two of his energy stocks - including his position in the world's largest energy company ExxonMobil - as the oil price collapse accelerated at the end of last year.
John Weavers is set to take over from Aled Smith as manager of the underperforming £798m M&G American fund as the group proposes converting the fund into an equity income strategy.
The US added more jobs than expected in January, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal, while the economy is beginning to see wage growth coming through.
More muted performance may be on the cards for US equities, but financials and healthcare can still out-perform, explains Martin Currie's Tom Walker.
Lower oil prices have been hailed as a welcome boost to the global economy, but could they also be a harbinger of declining demand in the global economy? Woodford IM's Stephen Lamacraft explains.
Marcus Brookes, head of multi-manager at Schroders, has become more bullish on US stocks, as he expects falling oil prices to boost the jobs market still further.
JOHCM's Thorsten Becker highlights the small-cap trailblazers giving him good cheer this Christmas.
Access to the internet and paid-for television is moving from a convenience to an essential in markets across the globe. Artisan Partners' Mark Yockey highlights the best stocks for capturing the trend.
Conventional monetary policy is "exhausted" and the key challenge for policymakers next year will be stimulating growth, says Threadneedle's Mark Burgess.