Markets

Supermarket shares have risen sharply after Morrisons' interim results showed signs that the worst of an ongoing sales slump may be over.

Growth expectations are so low investors have been engaging in worryingly risky behaviour - but the recent market shake-out could mean the end of complacency, explains FOUR Capital's Chris Rodgers.

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) saw rising net inflows for the nine months to 30 September, driven partly by the performance of its equity income and credit funds.

Neptune's Robin Geffen has predicted a further sharp fall in the value of sterling against the dollar as he positions his portfolio for a fresh surge in the US currency.

Challenger bank Virgin Money has priced its shares at the bottom of their range as it relaunches its delayed IPO.

As the US Federal Reserve finally turns off the money printing presses, veteran investor Bill Gross has warned the global economy cannot survive without the support of quantitative easing.

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) chief investment officer Robert Talbut is to depart the company at the end of the year, with Kames Capital's Piers Hillier set to succeed him.

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HSBC has put aside $378m (£236m) to cover the cost of an investigation into foreign exchange manipulation and reported third-quarter profits that missed forecasts.

AFH Financial has acquired the assets of Cornwall financial planning business Knight O'Bryne for a possible £1.2m.