S&P 500

Investors fled Italian equities on Monday morning as political tensions resurfaced in Italy, while fears of a potential US government shutdown also impacted markets across Europe.

Bestinvest has awarded a three-star rating to competitor Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF after recommending a switch away from iShares' S&P offering.

Bestinvest has suspended its rating of the iShares S&P 500 ETF, after the provider announced today it will only cut the fee on the accumulating share class, and not the distribution version.

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iShares has streamlined its European ETF range and significantly reduced fees on a range of funds following the acquisition of Credit Suisse's ETF arm earlier this year.

GERMAN ELECTION

The US Federal Reserve surprised investors and sent shares soaring after it unexpectedly opted to hold back on any tapering of its stimulus last night.

UBS Global Asset Management has reduced the charges across its exchange traded funds (ETFs) range, as pricing pressures on ETFs escalate.

Fiona Harris, client portfolio manager on the J.P. Morgan US Equity Income fund, identifies the ‘sweet spot' for US income investors.

Shares in Apple have plummeted more than 5% this afternoon, after a disappointing reception for the tech giant's two new iPhone models released last night.