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Mark Mobius is "cautiously" looking to buy oversold quality companies in the Middle East and North Africa, despite increasing volatility in the region.

Updated: Major European indices suffered triple-digit losses on Tuesday after a third explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant raised fresh radiation fears and sparked a 1,000-point plunge on the Nikkei 225.

Collins Stewart Wealth Management has reported a 10% profit jump following two acquisitions and tighter cost controls.

Holding UK interest rates at crisis levels is "inappropriate" as rising inflation becomes a bigger concern than a double dip recession, says Julie Dean at Cazenove.

Bradford & Bingley (B&B) shareholders had their hopes of compensation dashed today after an independent assessor upheld his previous ruling against a payout.

Updated 9:45am: The FTSE suffered triple-digit losses in Tuesday trade after a third explosion rocked Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, raising fresh radiation fears and sparking a 1,000-point plunge on the country's Nikkei index.

The price of US treasury yields has risen as investors seek the safety of government debt in wake of the Japan crisis.

Japan's Topix index posted its worst two-day results since the crash of 1987, as shares continued to sink.

Global insurance company share prices tumbled last night as concerns mounted about the cost of rebuilding Japan following Friday's earthquake and the resulting tsunami.

UK shares fell nearly 2% at opening after a third explosion at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan sent the Nikkei tumbling overnight.