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Game, set and match for investors at Wimbledon

Following the announcement of the first of this year's wildcards picked to play in Wimbledon, Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, serves his tennis stocks:

Barclays launches new FTSE linked structured products

Barclays Stockbrokers has announced the launch of two new structured products - the FTSE 100 Lock-in Note and the Growthbuilder.

Lloyds Bank back on top as week's most traded stock

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "There was a diverse look about this week's TD Waterhouse top ten buys and sells tables as our customers took a shine to technology and communications in addition to trading top ten stalwarts: financial, oil and mining stocks.

DP World lists on London Stock Exchange

The London Stock Exchange Group (LESG) has welcomes DP World to the Main Market. DP World, one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, which is already listed on the Nasdaq Dubai exchange, has chosen to undertake a dual listing in London in order to gain access to a wider range of investors.

Wolseley reports increase in profits due to US demand

As the world's largest plumbers' and builders' merchant reports trading figures in line with expectations, Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Severn Trent's profits saved by cold weather

As utility group Severn Trent reports its full year results, Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Glencore gains attention as it enters FTSE 100

Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "There was a new stock of interest to TD customers this week as Glencore International (GLEN) started full trading on Thursday (19 May) in one of the most anticipated floats in recent times.

Burberry pulls it out of the bag

As emerging markets prove vital to Burberry, Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, upgrades the retailer to a ‘hold' for investors.

Glencore raises $10bn in London's largest ever international LPO

The London Stock Exchange today welcomes Glencore International plc ("Glencore") to its Main Market. The company joins the UK's Official List with a market capitalisation of $59.2bn, the largest ever IPO on the premium listing segment of the London Stock Exchange.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.