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Retail investors warm to new stocks during the big freeze

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "The New Year has beckoned new stocks to the top ten trading tables with Desire Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration edging into the top ten buys at 10th and ninth position, respectively.

Investors’ reactions to Copenhagen

Almost half of investors in a recent survey said they thought December's landmark climate change conference in Copenhagen would have no effect either on the environment or on stockmarkets.

Cheeseman buys L&G

F&C's Multi Manager Team have added L&G Managed Monthly Income to the bond portion in the F&C Lifestyle Defensive portfolio.

A decade is a long time in investment, points out Tigue

As we enter a new decade, the one thing we can be certain of is that no-one can really tell what it will hold for investors.

Merchant Investors offshore bond launched

Innovative pensions and investment provider Merchant Investors has launched an offshore bond in ‘partnership' with Royal London 360°, an established offshore provider based in the Isle of Man.

Yorkshire Fixed Rate Cash ISA paying 3.25 per cent

Yorkshire Building Society has this week launched a new Fixed Rate Cash ISA paying 3.25% p.a/AER. The new tax-free savings account also offers a monthly interest option for those who rely on their savings for income.

T. Bailey Growth Fund LITE

T. Bailey's new international equity fund will be a passive-only version of the successful T. Bailey Growth Fund, with a TER capped at just 0.99% for the fund's leading unit class.

Consumers urged to plan their finances in 2010

Consumers urged to plan their finances in 2010

Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, announces the launch of its new Financial Calendar tool, designed to help consumers create their own personal finance calendar and help them keep track of their key financial dates.

Investors in Europe take some profits off the table

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "Investors in Europe decided to take some profits off the table today after gains of over 2% since the start of the week.

European markets continue bullish start to 2010

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets continued their bullish start to 2010 by posting another day of gains with the FTSE 100 reaching a new 16 month high and the DAX hitting a new 15 month high.

Standard Life Investments adds to global equity capability

Standard Life Investments, the global fund manager, has enhanced its ability to deliver global equity portfolio management with the appointment of Steve Weeple as Managing Director, Global Equities (USA).

SWIP expands multi-manager offering

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has launched the SWIP Multi-Manager Optimal Multi-Asset fund to the UK retail market as part of its highly regarded multi-manager offering.

Fixed rate savings bonds paying up to 4.10 per cent

From tomorrow, Wednesday 6 January, Abbey and Alliance & Leicester kick start the New Year with a new range of competitive Fixed Rate Bonds paying up to 4.10 per cent gross/AER, available to both new and existing customers.

Investors pause for breath and await raft of key data

Giles Watts, Head of Equities, City Index commented: "European equities drifted largely sideways with some muted bouts of profit taking in the morning session as investors paused for breath after yesterday's 1.5% gains.

Top ten saving tips for 2010 from Friends Provident

As 2010 begins, Friends Provident is urging people to use the New Year as a time to start planning for the retirement they would like.