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Gold prices lead asset allocation fund managers to re-evaluate
Having used gold as a hedge against inflation or uncertain markets over the last couple of years, fund managers in the asset allocation sector are re-evaluating their holdings, says Standard & Poor's Fund Services in its latest update on asset allocation funds.
Lloyds rise in profits gives investors confidence
This morning, Lloyds announced a pre-tax profit of £1.6bn for the first half of 2010. Total impairment and cost cutting played a role in the increased profit - a reduction from £13.4bn to £6.6bn. Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.
SWIP Property Trust sees dramatic growth in assets
The SWIP Property Trust (SWIPPT) has seen a dramatic growth in assets under management to more than £2bn and has doubled in size over the last 15 months due to strong inflows.
Summer share picks from The Share Centre
Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre gives his top five shares who may benefit from the summer months.
Standard Life adds to South American property presence
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, have announced on behalf of its Select Property Fund the completion of a further two key acquisitions in Brazil at a combined price of nearly R$110 million (£40m).
JPM Emerging Markets Infrastructure fund
Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, sets out the case for long term infrastructure investment in emerging markets via JPM Emerging Markets Infrastructure fund.
The Share Centre recommends investors tune in to ITV
This morning ITV announced interim results ahead of expectation, however early morning trading saw the share price fall 3%. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.
Santander new issue fixed rate savings bonds
Santander has launched a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 3.60 per cent gross/AER.
Emerging markets debt funds look to quality issuers
Most fund managers are positioned for emerging markets to lead slow global growth, with China and Asia in the vanguard and a bias to quality issuers, according to the latest sector review published by Standard & Poor's Fund Services.
Skipton International raises rate on 2 year bond
Skipton International Limited has restructured its fixed rate bond range, increasing the interest rate on its 2 year product and launching a further offering of the 12 month account. The 6 month bond has now been withdrawn.
British Airways report losses of £164m
This morning British Airways (BA) announced a loss of £164m for the three months ending 30 June 2010. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.
Coventry launches 2 year tracker savings bond
Coventry Building Society is launching a new Bank of England Base Rate tracker bond that is guaranteed to pay at least 3.20% AER/Gross p.a until 30.09.12.
Rolls Royce increases dividends
This morning, Rolls Royce announced a dividend increase of 6.7% and reported an underlying rise in profits of 4% to £465m in the six month period up to end of June 2010 whilst group revenue in the six months to 30 June 2010 rose to £5,421m from £5,142m against last year.
US climate legislation disappoints - but renewable energy to survive
This week US Senate leader Harry Reid announced the Senate draft of the Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act.
BT reports a 17% rise in pre-tax profits in Q1
This morning BT announced a 17% rise in pre-tax profits and calms investors by clarifying it's exposure to government spending cuts. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.