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Old Broad Street Research has restored an A rating to Tim Steer's Artemis UK Growth fund.

Brazil's largest bank is considering buying stakes in UK giants Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group, according to The Sunday Times.

Low quality cyclical rally proves a struggle for UK equity income funds

There has rarely been a dull moment this year. A 20% fall in the UK equity market by early March has given way to close to a 50% bounce.

Top 10 groups in sector gained at least 56% over past 12 months, with more than half seeing gains of 30% or more

As the year end looms, investor focus has turned to the outlook for 2010.

After the losses suffered in 2008, this year has proven something of a pick-up, with investors developing sharper defense mechanisms in the wake of the credit crisis. But what is providing the momentum driving investors into 2010?

The Government has made it clear in its Pre-Budget Report and accompanying draft legislation it will no longer tolerate firms abusing the Enterprise Investment Scheme for tax purposes.

Banks will be subjected to a one-off levy of 50% on any bonuses above £25,000.

Even after nearly twenty years in the business, BlackRock's Mark Lyttleton still retains a fervent enthusiasm for beating the market which continues to drive stellar performance