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The recovery in equity markets that began in March is set to continue, according to Skandia Investment Group's (SIG) chief investment officer James Millard.

The UK economy shrank by more than expected in the second quarter of 2009, figures reveal.

Moody's Corp shares tumbled after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc lowered its stake, a sign of waning support for the embattled credit rating company by its largest and most prominent investor, according to Reuters.

London shares fell back slightly this morning as investors await the latest set of economic figures.

Commodities investors should be wary of a sharp price fall on a sudden drop in demand from China, Capital Economics warns.

Rlam's Jane Coffey believes most global economies have now seen their worst quarter of economic decline, expecting positive growth in the second half of the year.

A string of strong earnings results as well as positive homes resales data in the US thrust the Dow into positive territory today.

The FTSE 100 slumped on opening this morning with utilities companies among the losers following Ofwat's call for lower water bills.

Commodity ETF sales soared 57% at Lyxor Asset Management last month, becoming the most popular products among the group's global range.

Lloyds is set to choose a buyer for its Insight Investments operations within weeks, having reportedly received five binding offers from firms including Schroders and Gartmore owners Hellman & Friedman.