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Oil excites TD customers as FTSE breaks 6,000
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "The markets surged on the first day of trading in 2011 as the FTSE 100 broke through the 6,000 barrier, closing on 4 January up 114 points at 6,014 - a 30 month high.
Halifax Share Dealing provides immediate registration
Halifax Share Dealing is providing customers who qualify the ability to deal in shares immediately upon completing its registration process, making buying and selling shares through Halifax easier than ever before.
Investors should consider a slice of Domino's Pizza
Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains why investors should consider Domino's Pizza as they exceed market expectations for 2010.
Investor confidence in FTSE and in overseas markets for 2011
A client poll conducted by Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest online execution-only stockbroker, has found that the majority of investors (53%) have a bullish outlook for the FTSE in 2011, and are confident that the FTSE will rally - compared with the 44% of investors when asked at the beginning of last year (January 2010).
2010 IPO fundraising up more than 500%
IPO fundraising on the London Stock Exchange rose by more than 500% in 2010, as 89 companies from across the globe raised over £10 billion through Initial Public Offerings ["IPOs"] on the Exchange's markets.
TD customers bank oil in 2010
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "As 2010 draws to a close it is clear from our annual top ten that TD Waterhouse customers have chosen to focus on banking and resources stocks which have concurrently helped the FTSE draw ever closer to the elusive 6,000 mark.
How to build an investment portfolio for 2011
As 2011 approaches, many people will be thinking about New Year resolutions to make next year better than the last. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, sees it as the perfect time to consider investing and gives his top tips on how to build your investment portfolio.
UK investors confidence returning to pre-crisis levels
The TD Waterhouse 6th annual Investor Confidence Index reveals cautious levels of optimism in the UK stock market not seen since 2006.
FSA cold-calls share fraud conmen
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and City of London Police (CoLP) have employed a new tactic to discourage boiler room conmen from contacting UK investors.
TD customers cash in on hikes as banks rally on FTSE
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "Bank and mining stocks rallied on the FTSE 100, which climbed to record highs this week amid encouraging reports of a global economic recovery in 2011.
Stock pickers stay safe by sticking with what they know
As private investors gear up for another year of riding the stock market rollercoaster, new research by retail stock broker, The Share Centre, reveals how the majority of investors stick to their comfort zone, but it warns that this could lead to people missing out on the best returns.
Desire is TD customers’ most popular play
Darren Hepworth, Trading and Customer Services Director, TD Waterhouse comments: "Desire Petroleum (DES) dethroned banking stocks as the most popular buy and sell this week, as it jettisons into first position on the back of erratic market volatility.
Tesco's global presence is its attraction for investors
Graham Spooner, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains why Tesco remains his preferred pick of the supermarkets.
FSA warns 49,000 people at risk of share fraudsters
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is contacting thousands of people to warn them they could become victims of share fraud after it recovered its biggest ever ‘master list' used by boiler room fraudsters.
10 shares to bring Christmas cheer to investors
With Christmas just around the corner, Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre identifies 10 shares he feels may benefit from the festive period.