News Archive - Articles Published in Investments
New Co-op Dividend Announced28 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordInvestors in the bank will share a £9 million dividend - with the firm turning a larger profit this year, despite the credit crunch.
RBS Announces Rights Issue Flop28 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordJust 0.25 percent of the new shares have been sold.
Don't Go Big on Gold, Expert Advises27 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordInvesting in the precious metal over the long-term does not pay off, it has been suggested.
Share Sale Closes at RBS26 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordWith the bank's stock price languishing, reaction to the rights issue is likely to have been tepid.
Expert Sees 'Bargain' Shares Prior to Market Turnaround25 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordValue investors might thrive as the equities markets turn the corner, a senior fund manager at JO Hambro has said.
Women 'Make Better Stock Pickers than Men'18 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordFemale investors are able to choose better performing stocks than men, it has been suggested.
Gold Proving Popular as a Diversification Tool17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordGold appears to be benefiting from the ongoing financial crisis.
Japan Offers 'Exciting' Investment Opportunities17 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordJapan's economy may have slipped into recession, but its equities hold much potential, it has been claimed.
Angry Colombians Riot Over Collapse of Fake Investment Scheme13 Nov 2008 | by Charlotte CardinghamLast night saw riots across Colombia after a popular investment scheme turned out to be a scam.
Poise, Patience and Perspective 'Key to Successful Investment'13 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordStay in the market and ride out the storm, investors are being urged.
Hedge Fund Popularity 'Waning'11 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordCould hedge funds be losing their appeal?
FTSE 100 Jumps on Chinese Stimulus Plan10 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordChina's stimulus plan has had a positive impact on share prices.
City Finance Firm Sue Client £1.4million Over Oral Contract Dispute06 Nov 2008 | by Charlotte CardinghamA City finance firm are suing a client for fees over a £20million deal that was never put in writing.
RBS Shares Rally as Investors Mull Offer Prospects06 Nov 2008 | by Anthony J. BoundsStephen Hester the new Chief Executive at the Royal Bank of Scotland reported further write downs of £206 million this week and expects more to come in the third quarter.
'Obama Effect' to Impact the Markets05 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordCould share prices rally as a result of the political situation in the United States?
Sipp Investors Facing Extra Costs for Protected Rights03 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordProtected rights are now allowed in Sipps, but some providers are charging extra, it has been found.
Investor Optimism Returning03 Nov 2008 | by Peter WakefordCould November turn out to be a bullish month for equities?
Stock Market Investors Urged to 'Sit Tight'31 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordGloomy news headlines are causing panic among investors.
US Rate Cut Sends FTSE 100 Higher30 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordShare prices are up in London following yesterday's eight percent increase.
Welsh Stock Market Proposals to be Examined30 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordCould investors soon be buying shares in companies listed on a Welsh bourse?