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European markets finish lower despite afternoon rally in quiet session

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets recovered earlier losses of 1% to finish the day minimally lower after a positive opening in the US helped to lift European equities.

Weak support for the two-legged black horse

Research by leading financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk - has found that there is weak support among investors for the latest rights issue from Lloyds Banking Group.

16.4 million electronic equity trades in November

A total of 16.4 million equity trades with a combined value of £149.0 billion (€165.7 billion) were carried out across the electronic order books of London Stock Exchange Group during November.

European equities start in consolidation mode

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European equities started the week in consolidation mode with investors moving to cash in their profits after sharp equity rallies on Friday.

12 shares to add festive spice to a portfolio

With recession doom and gloom still hanging over the UK, Nick Raynor investment adviser at The Share Centre highlights some companies which could benefit from the Christmas season and add festive spice to investors' stockings.

EDX London and Oslo Børs launch on SOLA

EDX London and Oslo Børs have today successfully begun trading derivatives on TMX Group's SOLA trading system.

Shake up among emerging market funds predicted in UK

Managers of UK based emerging market funds will face stiff competition from early 2010 when offshore-domiciled funds are included in the UK's Investment Management Association (IMA) sectors, say two leading fund management groups.

Investec Global Gold fund

Andy Parsons, Advice team manager at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking for exposure to gold and other precious metals without wishing to purchase the assets, could benefit from the Investec Global Gold fund.

Skipton International launches new range of fixed interest bonds

Skipton International, formed at the end of September this year following the amalgamation of Skipton Guernsey and Scarborough Channel Islands has launched a new range of fixed interest bonds targeting income portfolios.

Fantastic Non Farm Payrolls spark equity surge

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets immediately reversed losses of 0.5% to post gains of as much as 1% after Non Farm Payrolls shocked the market to show a fall of just 11,000 payrolls, the smallest decline since the start of the US recession.

Threadneedle: 2010 outlook for commodities

David Donora, Head of Commodities at Threadneedle, comments on Chinese demand to support commodity prices: "Many commentators have been surprised at the broad strength of commodity prices in 2009.

Trading volumes soar as Lloyds launches rights issue

Trading volumes up 39% with Lloyds accounting for almost a third of the TD Waterhouse top ten. Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall trades were up 39% compared to the previous week, with buys storming 37% ahead of sells.

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