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The FTSE 100 is within sight of its all-time high after closing at its highest level for 15 years on Tuesday.

Neptune Investment Management's Mark Martin has overhauled the £66m UK Opportunities fund since taking over as lead manager, turning it into a higher conviction portfolio with fewer positions.

Embattled supermarket Tesco has suffered a further blow in the form of an investigation by the industry regulator into its treatment of suppliers.

To commemorate Investment Week's 20th Anniversary, Hardeep Tawakley assesses the impact of major events in financial markets since 1995.

Energy stocks have built on Monday's rise in early trading today, pushing up the FTSE 100 by 1.2%, as the oil price continues to regain ground.

The changing face of investment over 20 years

Dividends from UK firms last year grew at the slowest rate since 2010 as the strong pound continued to weight on payouts.

The FTSE 100 has dropped 2.5% this afternoon as worse-than-expected US retail sales data darkened investors' moods further this afternoon.

Tesco shares rose as much as 15% today after the retailer announced plans to save £1bn, prompting a wider rally for the troubled supermarket sector.

The FTSE 100 has dropped sharply again this morning as fears over significant falls in the oil price and other macroeconomic issues weighed on stocks.