News Archive - Articles Published in Investments
US Election Likely to Alter Investment Landscape29 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordWhether Barack Obama or John McCain win the US presidency next week, investors are likely to see some changes in the markets.
Investors 'Have Faith' in the FTSE 10027 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe FTSE 100 will rise again in the final quarter of the year, investors believe.
'Diwali Effect' to Boost Indian Stock Market Returns27 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordIndian share prices might be buoyed by the Diwali effect.
FTSE Drops on Recession Fears24 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordGloomy growth news prompted a stock market slide today.
FTSE 100 Stages a Comeback17 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordMarket volatility is continuing as London's leading index sees early morning gains.
Stock Market Investors Warned of Further Falls15 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe downturn in the equities markets is not yet over, according to one expert.
Expert Predicts End of Stock Market Meltdown14 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe stock market meltdown will come to an end today, according to one expert who made his prediction two months ago.
Stock Markets Rally on Central Bank Action13 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordNews that central banks will provide unlimited dollar funds has caused share prices to rise.
Met Office Teams Up With Fund Managers13 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordA new agreement between the Met Office and HSBC will see fund managers offered advice on investment planning in a world where climate change can have a major impact on performance.
Stock Market Volatility Continues as Confidence Remains Low10 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe world's stocks have continued to slump as confidence fails to return to the money markets.
Hedge Funds Appeal To 'Sophisticated Investors'09 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordHedge funds are proving increasingly popular in the current economic climate, new research suggests.
FTSE Plummets as Markets Give Thumbs-Down to Plan08 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe government's proposal to buy up shares in banks appears to have met with negative market sentiment.
Brown Calls for Market Reform, FTSE Flames Out07 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordLondon's flagship stock exchange suffered its biggest one-day fall in history yesterday - later, the prime minister called for more "responsible" markets.
CEBR Expert Blasts Government's Shorting Ban06 Oct 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe suspension of negative bets on financial firms' shares has not worked, it was claimed.
New Shares Campaign Echoes 'Dormant Accounts' Efforts30 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordMany Standard Life customers are sitting on shares they might not even know about, the firm has said.
Stocks Collapse Following Failure of 'Bad Bank' Bill30 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordWashington's rejection of the government's plan to stabilise the financial system causes panic in New York.
FTSE Plunges, Investors Jittery29 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe US "bad bank" plan is the subject of some nervousness, causing falls on the index today.
Bank Shares Popular Despite Market Turmoil24 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe wild ride on the stock markets over recent days hasn't put some hardy investors off - as bank share deals are on the up.
US Rescue Plan Boosts Markets19 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordThe FTSE has soared by more than six percent on news of the scheme.
FSA Enforces Ban on Shorting19 Sep 2008 | by Peter WakefordMaking bets on falling bank stocks is to be outlawed for the time being - following several turbulent days on the markets.