S&P 500
Economics
The latest in a string of better than expected macro data from the US drove markets higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq reaching an 11-year high.
06 February 2012
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Economics
US markets were treading water this afternoon following a cautiously optimistic speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.
02 February 2012
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Economics
Stocks received a lift in afternoon trading as social networking giant Facebook prepares to make what could be one of the largest market debuts in history.
01 February 2012
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Investment
Global equity fund managers have been too hesitant in moving to capture the US equity rally, Artemis Global Select manager Simon Edelsten has said.
30 January 2012
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Global
As investors start to take on more risk we ask managers for their strategies in this environment.
27 January 2012
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Economics
European stocks advanced this afternoon following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook, with miners driving the FTSE 100 to build on earlier gains.
26 January 2012
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Economics
Shares in Asia climbed overnight despite a stalemate in Europe as talks between Greek bondholders and politicians dragged on.
24 January 2012
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Economics
US stocks on the S&P 500 have made their best start to the year for 25 years, according to data from Bloomberg.
19 January 2012
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Economics
The number of stocks on the US stock market has reached its lowest level since 2009 as companies cut back on share sales and buy back equity at the fastest pace in four years
17 January 2012
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