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Vodafone benefits from smart decisions
This morning Vodafone announced third quarter results ahead of forecasts. The group now believes operating profit will be in the range of £11.4bn to £11.8bn for 2010. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre explains what this means for investors.
Stocks take a dive after Jobless Claims jump
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "European Indices fell over 2% on Thursday with investors continuing to turn more risk averse.
Low interest rates prompt rush for risk assets
Financial advisers are predicting a significant return to the stock market in 2010, with almost three quarters (72 per cent) expecting an increase in the number of clients looking to invest in equities over the coming 12 months, according to new research commissioned by Prudential.
Self-directed investors take advantage of market conditions
In contrast to recent ONS statistics which revealed private share ownership to be at an all time low - Barclays Stockbrokers, the UK's largest execution-only retail broker, has seen trading volumes in stocks and shares increase, along with a rise in the number of new accounts opened, over the past two years.
City Index launches new product for day traders
City Index, a global leader in Spread Betting, Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and margined foreign exchange, today launches ‘Day Trades', a new product which will give 50% reduced margins and 20% lower spreads compared to standard City Index Equities spread bet products on its 20 leading LSE listed shares.
European markets rebound as US GDP data boost confidence
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets firmly rebounded to end the week on a positive note as investors returned to the market with full vigour.
Investors enter buying frenzy
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "As Britain finally emerges from the recession following economic growth recorded at 0.1% for the last quarter of 2009, it seems to have spurred a spending spree among retail investors.
Cater Allen launches Capital Guaranteed Growth Plan 4
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, has launched a new structured product; the ‘Capital Guaranteed Growth Plan 4', which places no upper limit on possible returns.
Popularity of ETFs continues to grow
The popularity of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continued to grow in Q4 2009 as more investors capitalised on their simplicity, transparency and low cost.
Execution only investors offered a new deal
Investors who buy without taking financial advice are now being offered a new deal from TQ Invest, offering initial commission discounts and trail rebates when joining their ‘Premier Club'.
iShares new ETFs on the London Stock Exchange
BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has announced that its iShares product range, the global leader in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), has launched four new ETFs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Equities consolidate further as bank regulation fears weigh
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "The weekend couldn't come any sooner for European equities after investors continued to get out of positions within the heavyweight banks and miners on fears that slowing Chinese growth and stricter regulations on risk taking within the banks could impact the speed of the global economic recovery.
Retail investors cash in on initial Cadbury’s hike
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Unsurprisingly Cadbury entered this week's top ten - becoming the second highest sell - after finally agreeing to a takeover deal with US food giant Kraft (subject to shareholder approval).
European markets sell off on China growth fears
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets sold off on Wednesday with investors looking to move money out of their riskier holdings on concerns that slowing China growth may stunt the global economic recovery.
Cater Allen launch new income structured product
Cater Allen Private Bank, part of the Santander Group, launched its first new structured product of 2010. The bank is starting the decade with the introduction of a five year FTSE 100 linked plan that offers the potential for an income paid in each of the five years of the term, offering a return equivalent to 6.5 per cent of the initial investment per annum gross).