News Archive - Articles Published in Investments
Ignis Cautiously Upbeat on US Stocks25 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordBarack Obama's stimulus package could lead to a turnaround with some firms - with earnings expected to recover by the end of the year.
FTSE Falls Again As Gloom Deepens20 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestors remain deeply negative on future recovery prospects, as the markets fall once more.
Boiler Rooms Case Leads to Big Penalty19 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordSolicitors face a big penalty for misusing their regulatory authorisation in service of 'boiler room' operations.
Cricket Magnate Stanford Facing Fraud Charges18 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe billionaire has allegedly been selling false promises to investors, according to a US financial watchdog.
Savvy Investors Get A Pizza The Profits18 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe economic downturn is leading investors to seek out 'recession-proof' stocks - such as those of fast food firms.
ETF Growth Noted By Stockbrokers16 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe funds represent an opportunity to diversify holdings in tough times, according to Barclays.
Northern Rock Investors Fail in Court Bid13 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordFormer shareholders in nationalised bank Northern Rock have lost a court case in which they had challenged the government's decision on their compensation.
FTSE Slides On Mining, Economy Concerns12 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestors are selling mining stocks today - and bad news is expected on retail sales later.
Pound 'Going Strong Despite Rate Cut'06 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordSterling rose on the exchanges yesterday and has gained 12 percent against the euro in 2009 so far.
Investors Optimistic on FTSE Recovery04 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordA summer 2009 upturn is expected by almost half of investors - with a more cautious third looking for recovery in a year.
AIC Sees Divi Growth for Investment Firms04 Feb 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvesting in the investors could prove beneficial for some, with some firms offering the prospect of dividend increases for 2009.
AIC Sees Bright Asia Prospects for Investors30 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordHigh savings levels and low corporate debts put China and other Asian nations in a good position to recover from the current downturn.
Hedge Funds Defend Actions at Hearing28 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe fund managers suggested to MPs that short-selling on UK banks merely reflected the poor state of the firms' balance sheets.
Banks Continue Gains on FTSE27 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordBarclays' note to investors seems to have helped out UK financial stocks for the second day in a row.
Barclays Soars on Upbeat Letter from Bosses26 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordShares in the bank are up by around 60 percent today, on a confident new forecast that no government bailouts will be needed.
McFall Writes to FSA Over Shorting Ban22 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordMPs want answers over the role of short selling in recent banking stock volatility.
Emerging Markets Tipped by Experts21 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvesting in Asian or Latin American stocks could pay off for some savvy shareholders, it has been claimed.
Dr Doom: Markets will hit new lows15 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordInvestors might get burned this year if they move into stocks, a typically downbeat note from Dr Nouriel Roubini suggests.
RBS Sells Bank of China Stake14 Jan 2009 | by Anthony J. BoundsRoyal Bank of Scotland have confirmed the sale of its £1.6billion stake in the Bank of China.
£176k Fine for 'Inside Information' Investor14 Jan 2009 | by Peter WakefordThe private investor bought shares on behalf of a businessman, the FSA found.