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17.6 million electronic equity trades in March
In March, 17.6 million equity trades were carried out across London Stock Exchange Group's electronic order books, with a combined value of £162 billion (€179 billion) up three per cent on March 2009.
Essar Energy to float on London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange welcomed Essar Energy's announcement that it is to proceed with an initial public offering on the Exchange's Main Market.
TD Waterhouse customers take advantage of falling shares
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD Waterhouse customers continued their buying spree this week as buys outpaced sells by 30%, while trades in the overall top ten increased 7% on last week.
Buy trades exceed sells for first time since February
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "For the first time this month, buy trades exceeded sells (15%) among our most heavily traded stocks as the FTSE rose ahead of The Budget and amid optimism the UK economy is rebounding from the worst global economic slump since World War Two.
Four IPOs in one day raise over £900 million
The London Stock Exchange today welcomed four new companies to its Main Market. Between them, the IPOs of African Barrick Gold, Metric Property Investments, SuperGroup and CPP Group have raised over £900 million.
Tax rises are biggest financial worry for investors
With a general election around the corner, research from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) suggests tax is very much on the agenda for investors.
Cater Allen reissues unlimited return structured product
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, has this week (Monday, 22 March) reissued its 100 per cent guaranteed ‘no limits' structured product.
Investors turn to the stock market for better ISA returns
Investors are feeling positive about investing in the stock market during 2010, with many believing it will produce more lucrative returns than cash, according to research from retail stockbroker The Share Centre.
Sell trades soar as investors cash in on share price gains
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Sells were 15% ahead of buys this week, as some customers looked to cash in on previous gains in banking stocks. The Banks accounted for almost two thirds (62%) of the top ten buys and sells as shares in the sector gained 0.79% (39.64p) in the week ending Tuesday, 16th March.
IFAs predict W-shaped recovery and year of stock market turmoil
A quarter of IFAs are predicting wide spread stock market fluctuations and expect a W-shaped recovery in 2010, according to recent research conducted for Prudential.
ISA investors urged to take advantage of increased limit
The majority of investors have made use of their current ISA allowance, but a smaller proportion plan to take full advantage of the increased limit in the new tax year, according to research from retail stockbroker The Share Centre.
ISA investors’ appetite for equities increases
As interest rates have remained historically low for a year, ISA investors reveal they remain disillusioned with returns on cash investments, and so continue to take a bullish approach to investing in equities.
Banks loosen grip on top ten as insurers and miners muscle in
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Sells continued to exceed buys by 27% this week, led by Barclays following news that it is on the lookout for a US retail bank to buy.
European markets quiet again in weaker trade
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "US futures markets gave up some ground in early European trade pulling the DAX and FTSE marginally lower as investors bet that the NASDAQ's 11 day winning streak could come to an end soon.
Legal & General predict tricky year for UK equities
At a Fundamentals briefing, LGIM Equity Strategist, Georgina Taylor, indicated that 2010 is likely to be a far trickier year for UK equity investors than 2009.