Economics

The departure of Warren Buffet's ‘heir apparent' from Berkshire Hathaway shaved over 2% of the company's share price.

Portugal has insisted it can cope with looming debt repayments, despite predictions from analysts it does not have enough money to meet its obligations.

David Sokol, the man considered to be the most likely candidate to succeed Warren Buffett as chief of Berkshire Hathaway, has unexpectedly resigned.

The FTSE 100 remains on track to make gains for the sixth day in a row, with miners powering ahead.

Henderson's chief economist Simon Ward outlines the leading indicators pointing to recovery in the UK economy.

Former Gartmore star Guillaume Rambourg is looking for another role in fund management following the FSA's decision not to take any formal disciplinary action against him.

The pound has risen against the euro after UK GDP growth was reported as -0.5% in Q4 2010, slightly ahead of previous estimates of -0.6%.

Neil Woodford, one of the UK's most highly regarded fund managers, is to give his views on the UK economy and stock market as he addresses investors in a conference call later this morning.

Taxes will be increased on expensive houses, allowing the government to fulfil its longer-term promise to scrap the 50p top income tax rate, Nick Clegg has said.

Walker Crips managers Steve Bailey and Jan Luthman have re-introduced Barclays to their portfolios for the first time in nearly four years.