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Marks & Spencer disappoint investors, says The Share Centre

The Share Centre currently list Marks and Spencer as a ‘hold' but suggests investors take advantage of any increase in share price.

Long term growth prospects for Indian equities remain intact

The impact of inflation and monetary tightening in the first quarter of 2011 restricted Indian equity performance, however, the country's structural growth drivers remain intact and bodes well for equities in medium to long term, says Teera Chanpongsang, Portfolio Manager, Fidelity India Focus Fund.

British Land outperforms the market despite weak economy

The Share Centre continues to recommend British Land as a ‘buy' for growth and income seeking investors.

HSBC Global Asset Management CIVETS fund

HSBC Global Asset Management has launched the first CIVETS fund, which is available to both retail and institutional investors globally.

Architas launches trio of multi-asset passive funds

Architas Multi-Manager ("Architas") announces the launch of three new Sterling OEIC funds to complete its multi-asset passive (MAP) fund range to cater for investors with differing attitudes to risk.

US investors gripped by dot com hysteria

Mike McCudden, Head of Derivatives at Interactive Investor, gives his thoughts on the last week of trading and looks ahead to what we can expect next week.

Scottish & Southern Energy reward income seekers

As electricity company Scottish & Southern Energy announce preliminary results, Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Domestic demand drives booming German economy

Baring Asset Management (Barings) believes the booming economic conditions in Germany are set to continue and investors would do well to recognise the potential to be found in Europe’s largest economy.

Sefton resources most popular as share price surges

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "There were several new entrants to the top ten buys and sells tables this week, as TD customers traded an array of stocks including financials, resources, pharmaceutical and retail, week ending Tuesday, 17 May.

JPMAM adds 10 funds from Smith & Williamson

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has added 10 funds from Smith & Williamson to enhance its direct to consumer offering via its WealthManager+ platform bringing the total number of third party funds available to investors to just over 600.

Compass moves in the right direction for lower risk investors

The catering giant spends £300m on mergers and acquisitions so far this yearAs Compass Group's results beat expectations Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Lack of education holds back wannabe investors

A lack of education is the major reason why more people are not investing in the stock market, according to research by MSN Money.

Demand for smartphones sees positive results for Vodafone

The Share Centre currently lists Vodafone as a ‘buy' for income seekersAs Vodafone announces its full year results that exceed expectations Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Cazenove European fund

Andy Parsons, advice team manager at The Share Centre explains, what the Cazenove European fund can offer an investor looking to progress into overseas markets through exposure to European equities.

TD unveils enhanced retail derivatives service

TD Waterhouse, UK execution only broker, has enhanced its Contracts for Difference (CFD) and Financial Spread Betting (FSB) services to cater to the different and specific needs of these sophisticated traders.