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Gold hits two week low as investors exit longer term positions
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "European stocks got a late boost going into the close on Friday after the release of U.S. University of Michigan consumer data.
Principality 5 year fixed rate savings bond paying 5.30%
Principality Building Society has replaced its 5 year fixed rate bond Issue 149 with a new Issue 150, paying a market-leading rate of 5.30% AER.
Brits withdraw £11 billion in ISA cash this year
Britons have dipped into £11 billion worth of ISA cash in the last 12 months, according to Abbey Savings, whose research discovered Britons withdrew almost three times as much compared against the previous 12 months.
Investors snap up energy and mining stock
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Ahead of the G20 summit investors turned to the energy sector this week, with two new entrants in the buys - Tullow Oil and Petroceltic International - while Gulf Keystone Petroleum climbed to third position in the top ten buys."
Over 50’s to invest over £2.8bn in stocks and shares ISAs
Based on a targeted ISA research study Legal & General, the UK's second largest stocks and shares ISA provider, estimates around one million investors age 50 and over will top up under the new ISA rules.
Investors voice carbon emission concerns
With just weeks to go till the crucial Copenhagen negotiations on climate change, attempts inject fresh momentum into a global deal during UN meetings in New York are in danger of disappointing despite business speaking with an increasingly common voice.
Global Convertibles fund moves to balanced profile
F&C Global Convertible Bond Fund has moved back to a 'balanced' profile as conditions normalise in the convertibles market.
Spiralling gold reaches $1,000 per ounce
According to F&C market strategist Ted Scott, the recent strength in the price of gold - which is testing an all-time high at around $1000 per announce - is something of a paradox given signs of an emerging global economic recovery and soaring equity markets.
NS&I ISA changes for over 50s
NS&I (National Savings and Investments) is increasing the ISA allowance on both its Direct ISA and Cash ISA for its over 50s customers, it has announced today. The revised allowance will come into effect from 6 October 2009.
Leeds Building Society extends ISA range
With only a fortnight to go before anyone born on or before 5th April 1960 can top up their ISA with an additional £1,500 tax free, Leeds Building Society has extended all of its very popular fixed rate ISAs, including its market leading 5-year paying 4.60%.
China leading the way in commodities demand
BlackRock's Catherine Raw, fund manager in the natural resources team, believes that commodities are set to make further progress as investors become more confident that the majority of the world economic crisis has passed.
Fidelity offers investors incentive to review portfolios
Figures from Fidelity International, the UK's leading ISA provider, show that 6 out of 10 investors are currently reviewing their portfolios and a further 28% intend to do so within the next 6 months.
Make the most of your ISA allowance
Commenting on the upcoming increase in ISA limits for over 50s, Kevin Mountford, head of banking at moneysupermarket.com said; "ISAs are a great way to save tax free, and the increase in ISA limits will hopefully motivate more and more people to start saving, and encourage those that are already putting cash aside to save even more.
Saga: Outlook for investing in stock market
Roger Ramsden, chief executive, Saga Services, comments: "The last few months have seen a Bull run in the stock market. Whether buoyed by genuine confidence in the future of UK PLC or just correcting the "slough of despond" of recent months, only time will tell.
YBS 5 year bond will pay out over £1,300 in extra interest
Picking a top paying 5 year bond rather than choosing an average offering could mean gaining £1,324 in additional interest over the term of the product. In real terms this additional interest could pay for an all inclusive Mediterranean Cruise for 2 people.