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FTSE Group has unveiled an index series designed to provide active returns based on components in its All-World index range.

Climate of low interest rates has allowed small companies that rely on borrowing to grow and provide good opportunities for investors

Investing in the equity income sector offers a compelling way for investors to participate in the emerging trends of positive corporate cashflow and improving earnings momentum, says Karen Robertson of Standard Life Investments.

The Dow Jones closed higher at 10611.81, up 44.51 points (0.42%), marking its third day of rises and its highest closing level since January 19.

The FTSE 100 was up 11 this morning at 5,613 points, with financials peppering both sides of the gainers and losers tables.

The FTSE 100 edged past the 5,600 mark in early trading Monday, helped in part by a 2% gain for Prudential which has accelerated its plans for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The stock market adage to "Sell in May and go away, don't come back until St Leger's day" is one that will no doubt be used again this year. However, with the general election campaign under way, the phrase may have more relevance now than in May.

After 12 turbulent months for equity markets, top industry managers believe the worse is now behind them regarding dividend cuts

Fidelity European Values has attributed the company's underperformance to its defensive stance last year.

World stock markets rose after midday on better-than-expected US jobs data.