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Reckitt Benckiser results beat market expectations
Reckitt Benckiser has beaten market expectations with its second-quarter results, raising both its sales and profit targets for the full-year. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre comments on today's results and why it remains a favourite:
Threadneedle: Outlook for the oil sector
David Donora, Threadneedle's Executive Director of commodities comments on the outlook for the oil sector.
Leeds helps savers maximise tax-free returns
Leeds Building Society has announced that it will accept the additional £1,500 tax free cash allowance, announced by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, in his budget, which is available to anyone born on or before 6 April 1960.
Leeds launch 5% fixed rate savings bond
Leeds Building Society has launched a new 5-year fixed rate bond paying a very competitive return of up to 5.00%.
BP results highlight ongoing volatility of oil prices
BP's profits have more than halved during quarter two, resulting in a drop from $6.75bn in 2008 to $3.14bn in 2009. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre comments on today's results.
A growth fund with the freedom to discover hidden gems
L&G's UK Alpha Trust fund has the freedom to invest in any sector, in any size of company and any UK stock.
Tata Steel raises £500 million
London Stock Exchange today welcomed Tata Steel, one of the world's leading steel companies. On admission the firm raised $500 million, the largest ever Indian Global Depository Receipt (GDR) offering in London, and one of the biggest new equity issues to be conducted by a company outside its home market on any global exchange in the last 12 months.
How over-50s can make the most of new ISA limit
Tony Stenning, Managing Director, UK Retail at BlackRock said: "October sees the ISA limit increasing from £7,200 to £10,200 for those aged 50 and over.
TD customers in summer selling mood
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall top ten trading has increased by 33% this week compared to last week's figures as heavy selling dominated the tables.
Bond sentiment improves
Sentiment in UK corporate bond markets has continued to improve over the past few months, according to Rebecca Seabrook, manager of F&C's Ethical Bond Fund.
Political change in Japan could boost domestic consumption
A victory for the opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) in next month's snap general election could boost domestic consumption, according to Stefan Bain, who manages the F&C Japanese Equity Fund alongside Jamie Jenkins.
Nationwide increases rates on fixed rate ISA bonds
Nationwide Building Society today announces details of a new range of competitive Fixed Rate ISA Bonds, which all offer a guaranteed interest rate for savers looking to take advantage of their annual tax-efficient allowance.
Barclays Stockbrokers launches US Supertracker Note
While investors are keen to take advantage of any upturn in the US economy, many remain nervous about further market fluctuations. In response to this, Barclays Stockbrokers has launched the US Supertracker Issue 2.
Barnsley savings bonds paying up to 5.4%
Barnsley Building Society has launched a range of market leading fixed rate bonds and e-bonds. All the new bonds are available to new and existing customers and offer a monthly interest option for those who rely on their savings for income.
Two further JPMAM funds added to Selestia
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has now added the JPM Highbridge Statistical Market Neutral Fund and the JPM Income Opportunities Fund to Skandia's Selestia Investment Solutions platform as of 17th July 2009.