Henderson Global Investors saw its share price climb in the face of a declining market for the second day running today following rumours of a takeover.
AIM-listed companies are targeting 12-month revenue growth rates double those of their FTSE counterparts, according to a PwC study.
Old Mutual Asset Managers' Stephen Message said UK dividends will rise 10% this year, driven by FTSE 250 companies increasing payouts for shareholders.
The FTSE 250 could rise a further 15% in 2011 despite surging more than 25% in 2010, said Old Mutual Asset Managers mid-cap specialist Richard Watts.