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Big Losses Expected at Woolworths as Iceland Boss Gets Ready to Pounce16 Sep 2008  |  by Anthony J. Bounds
Analysts are predicting that the high street firm may soon go into administration.

Markets Plunge on US Bank Closure News
Markets Plunge on US Bank Closure News15 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Turmoil in the City as the FTSE 100 drops nearly five percent in a morning.

A&L Shareholders Ponder Santander Stock Deal
A&L Shareholders Ponder Santander Stock Deal15 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The small investors are facing a dilemma over their holdings, as deadline day approaches.

FSA 'Will Look Into ARFs'
FSA 'Will Look Into ARFs'11 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A type of fund which guarantees returns despite falling markets is to be the subject of increased regulatory scrutiny.

Fund Manager Fined by FSA for 'Insider Trading'
Fund Manager Fined by FSA for 'Insider Trading'09 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
This is the first time the regulator has handed down sanctions for illegal acts on the credit markets.

Post Office Growth Bond Withdrawn
Post Office Growth Bond Withdrawn - 1, 3 & 5 Year Growth Bonds.08 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The provider has said that the investment product will again be available next month, however.

LSE Suspended Following 'Computer Glitch'
LSE Suspended Following 'Computer Glitch'08 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A computer systems failure knocked out the exchange, following frantic early-morning trading.

IFAs 'Cooling on Shares'
IFAs 'Cooling on Shares'05 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Investment in bonds and cash are being advised by the experts instead, Virgin Money has said.

Mena Attractive, Investors Chuck Bric
Mena Attractive, Investors Chuck Bric03 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The Middle East and North Africa have seen considerable sterling inflows over 2008.

Sicilian Sea-View Properties Up for Sale for Just €1 ($1.5)02 Sep 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
Properties in the Mediterranean town of Salemi are being sold for a single euro each.

US Stocks Better, JPMorgan Says
US Stocks Better, JPMorgan Says01 Sep 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Equities in America are still looking more attractive to investors - as the Euro-zone appears to be flirting with recession.

Woolworths Nears Crunch Time as Walker Talks Intensify29 Aug 2008  |  by Anthony J. Bounds
With days to go until the former Focus boss takes the reigns, takeover rumours are still rife.

Buy to Let Investments Slammed by Property Expert
Buy to Let Investments Slammed by Property Expert28 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The private landlord sector could now be in near-terminal decline, the head of Firstrung has claimed.

JZ Targeted In 'Crass' ID Fraud Scam
JZ Targeted In 'Crass' ID Fraud Scam22 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Fraudsters have called up shareholders in the Guernsey-based company - and offered to buy them out at eight times market price.

FSA Warns Investors Over Cold-Calling
FSA Warns Investors Over Cold-Calling20 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Cold-callers are contacting people who previously invested in a "boiler room" stockbroker.

A&L Asks For Shareholder Approval in Santander Merger
A&L Asks For Shareholder Approval in Santander Merger19 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The proposed takeover must be approved by a majority of Alliance & Leicester shareholders - and voting information was sent to them today.

Woolworths
Woolworths Board Freeze Out Bid from Iceland Founder 19 Aug 2008  |  by Anthony J. Bounds
The high street institution have confirmed that a hotly anticipated takeover bid by retail mogul Malcom Walker has officially been rejected by the board.

Investors 'Buying Up Bank Shares'
Investors 'Buying Up Bank Shares'18 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A shift in trends is occurring among investors, price data and a poll of fund managers has shown.

Woolworths
Disappointment for Woolworths' Short Term Share Holders15 Aug 2008  |  by Anthony J. Bounds
After weeks of takeover speculation that successfully fueled share prices, Woolworths have quelled rumours by finally appointing a new CEO.

'Micro-caps Are Plainly Mispriced,' Analyst Claims
'Micro-caps Are Plainly Mispriced,' Analyst Claims13 Aug 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Go in to smaller companies, an industry expert advised investors today.

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