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European markets gain in low volumes - US earnings eyed

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European Indices gained almost 1% on Monday to start the week well and recover some of last week's losses largely on bargain hunting.

European markets gain on Martin Luther King Day

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets started the week in positive fashion with investors using sharp losses on Friday to cherry pick some of the badly beaten equities.

European equities extend losses after data disappoints

Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "Weaker than expected results from JP Morgan and softer Michigan Confidence data pulled global equity's lower on Friday afternoon.

European markets gain after Intel numbers - JP Morgan eyed

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "Investors continued to buy into equities on Friday after Intel announced consensus beating numbers. However, much or the news had been somewhat priced in after yesterdays gains and investors have quickly refocused their attention towards JP Morgan's results due out at noon.

Retail investors look for bonuses in the banking sector

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "It seems our customers have started the new year in a buying mood as the volume of trading in our weekly top ten trades is 48% higher than last week, with buys 24% ahead of sells.

European markets fall after Alcoa earnings but Tesco delights

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "Investors continued to take...

Investors reveal confidence in FTSE for 2010

Despite the rollercoaster ride of 2009, new research from Barclays Stockbrokers reveals its investors are more confident in their outlook for the FTSE in 2010.

History suggests positive decade for stocks

Following one of the worst decades on record for stocks with real and nominal returns in negative territory, research from Fidelity International suggests the next 10 years are set to be positive.

Bet on the FTSE for a global recovery

New research from UK financial website, The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, reveals that the UK is relatively insignificant when it comes to the profits generated by companies in the FTSE 100.

European markets almost gain 1 per cent on strong China data

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets have continued on the front foot this week with investors shrugging off last weeks disappointing jobs data to buy into equities after data from China indicated that the global recovery may be gaining traction.

Over 50s predict stocks and shares will offer best returns

Almost a third (31%) of over-50s believe the recession will continue into 2011, according to a new study from Saga Share Direct. Only one in ten (12%) believe the worst will be over in the first three months of this year, with men three times as likely to think this as women (16% vs 5%).

European markets sap gains after poor US jobs data

Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets sapped gains and turned into negative territory after Non Farm Payroll figures badly missed estimates.

Over 13 million electronic equity trades in December

During December, 13.3 million equity trades, with a combined value of £108.4 billion (€120.5 billion), were carried out across the electronic order books of London Stock Exchange Group during December.

European markets trade higher on Non Farm optimism

Giles Watts, Head of Equities, City Index commented: "European markets traded higher on Friday with investors making some speculative buys in the hope that this afternoon's Non Farm Payrolls outperform market consensus.

Retail investors warm to new stocks during the big freeze

Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "The New Year has beckoned new stocks to the top ten trading tables with Desire Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration edging into the top ten buys at 10th and ninth position, respectively.