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Brits dip into £6 billion worth of ISA savings
Britons are being forced to use hard earned savings to meet the rising cost of living, according to new research from Abbey Savings. The study found that on average ISA savers have withdrawn £579 each (£6 billion in total), which equates to 26 per cent of the average ISA subscription for 2007/2008.
JPMAM's Henderson confident in long-term commodity prospects
Although uncertainty prevails on global stock markets, taking a selective approach to natural resources appears to be a resilient strategy, according to Ian Henderson, Portfolio Manager of the JPMorgan Natural Resources Fund.
Gartmore to run new strategy targeting absolute return
Gartmore proposes to change the investment objectives and approach of the Gartmore MultiManager UK High Alpha Fund and the Gartmore MultiManager Global High Alpha Fund in order to facilitate a merger, subject to shareholder and Financial Services Authority ("FSA") approval.
Soaring fuel prices cause British Airway's profits to nose dive
BA profits drop 88% but potential merger with Iberia would be good for investors. Commenting on the 88% drop in BA profits Nick Raynor, Investment Adviser at The Share Centre said: "BA has been hit hard by the soaring cost of fuel prices.
Oil companies risk future performance
Oil companies risk financial damage by pushing ahead with the exploration of unconventional oils despite potentially disastrous environmental consequences.
Protected Asset TEP Fund offers security to investors in bear markets
The Protected Asset TEP Fund plc (PATF), urges experienced investors seeking protection from the bear market, to consider Traded Endowment Policies (TEPs) as an attractive and stable asset class in current volatile markets.
The £4 uniform that earns you £10,000
Traditionally, the average family spends more than £320 a year on uniforms for up to 12 year olds. Thanks to retailers such as George at ASDA offering uniforms at £4, spend could be as low as £32 a year - saving a family up to £290.
TD Waterhouse customers banking on returns
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Banks are once again the focus of TD Waterhouse customers' trading activities as the interim reporting season kicks off.
HBOS and Shell results offer opportunities for investors
The Share Centre's Advice Team looks at today's results from HBOS and Shell and what they mean for investors.
Inflationary pressure rises but earnings expectations positive
Inflation is now well established as a feature to watch across emerging markets, driven by higher energy and food costs.
Rich pickings in energy stocks
Continental European smaller cap share prices traditionally begin each year energetically, yet 2008 was distinctly different.
All eyes on bank interims
As the interim reporting season for UK banks kicks off, Julian Cane, manager of the F&C UK Equity Income Fund, believes that the information to be released over the next couple of weeks will paint a clearer picture as to whether the worst is over for the sector.
F&C chief builds war chest to scoop up market bargains
One of the UK's most popular savings vehicles for small investors, the 140-year old Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust, is preparing to go bargain hunting after sharp falls in the stock market.
SVM UK 100 - energy and basic materials deliver outperformance
SVM UK100 is up 2.3% year to date (to 30 June 2008), compared to a fall of 11.6% in the FTSE 100, and an average return of -14.6% for the UK All Companies sector. The fund's high exposures to energy and basic materials have been the major contributors to outperformance.
ISA investors remain bullish in face of market turmoil
Alliance Trust Savings, a leading UK financial services provider, has published the results of its quarterly ‘Alliance Trust ISA Ranking' for the first quarter of the 2008/09 tax year.