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New name for Zurich’s Property Investors Unit
From mid January 2010, Zurich's Property Investors Unit (PIU) is changing its name to Real Estate Insurance (REI).
European markets fall after Alcoa earnings but Tesco delights
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "Investors continued to take...
Investors reveal confidence in FTSE for 2010
Despite the rollercoaster ride of 2009, new research from Barclays Stockbrokers reveals its investors are more confident in their outlook for the FTSE in 2010.
History suggests positive decade for stocks
Following one of the worst decades on record for stocks with real and nominal returns in negative territory, research from Fidelity International suggests the next 10 years are set to be positive.
Barclays Wealth reissues Defined Returns Plan series
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its latest suite of products in the highly popular Defined Returns series - each of which will have particular appeal in terms of investment horizon and appetite for risk/protection.
Advisers ‘concerned' over asset allocation and fund selection
Nearly six out of 10 advisers are concerned about possible regulatory action over asset allocation and fund selection decisions, new research from Prudential shows.
Bet on the FTSE for a global recovery
New research from UK financial website, The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, reveals that the UK is relatively insignificant when it comes to the profits generated by companies in the FTSE 100.
Barclays Wealth six-year Emerging Markets Optimiser
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its Emerging Market Optimiser (EMO) for investors seeking long-term exposure to emerging markets without the risks commonly associated with the sector.
Technological innovation offers exciting opportunities
A decade after the technology bubble burst, the convergence of a number of trends is expected to drive growth throughout 2010 and beyond for the previously unloved sector, according to Fidelity International.
European markets almost gain 1 per cent on strong China data
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets have continued on the front foot this week with investors shrugging off last weeks disappointing jobs data to buy into equities after data from China indicated that the global recovery may be gaining traction.
M&G Global Basics fund
Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for global exposure to companies with a focus on primary and secondary industries, could benefit from the M&G Global Basics fund.
Over 50s predict stocks and shares will offer best returns
Almost a third (31%) of over-50s believe the recession will continue into 2011, according to a new study from Saga Share Direct. Only one in ten (12%) believe the worst will be over in the first three months of this year, with men three times as likely to think this as women (16% vs 5%).
European markets sap gains after poor US jobs data
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets sapped gains and turned into negative territory after Non Farm Payroll figures badly missed estimates.
Over 13 million electronic equity trades in December
During December, 13.3 million equity trades, with a combined value of £108.4 billion (€120.5 billion), were carried out across the electronic order books of London Stock Exchange Group during December.
European markets trade higher on Non Farm optimism
Giles Watts, Head of Equities, City Index commented: "European markets traded higher on Friday with investors making some speculative buys in the hope that this afternoon's Non Farm Payrolls outperform market consensus.