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Trends in the UK equity market can determine how to construct a portfolio with the best yield

UK pharmaceuticals rose in early trading after speculation mounted President Barrack Obama's healthcare reforms could be thwarted by the Republicans.

The case for investing in emerging market equities as part of a diversified global portfolio remains compelling

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

For investment trusts, 2009 has not been without its excitement. Volatile discounts have made life very difficult; the flight to quality was swiftly followed by the dash to trash as investors switched to more exotic investments

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

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

Increasing optimism over the future direction of the economy helped propel the UK equity market to a record quarter.

Investors' risk appetite has returned. General equity markets have recovered strongly in recent months.

Banks and financial services companies are proving to be perfect fodder for special situations managers who must stick to their convictions even when sentiment is driving markets down