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European markets gain 1% in light volumes as investors await FOMC
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets quickly recovered yesterdays losses to trade higher by 1%, helped by light volumes as investors focus towards tonight's FOMC rate decision.
Investors should expect a bumpy ride in 2010
Threadneedle believes that investors have reason to feel cautiously optimistic as they look to 2010.
Strong US retail sales help European indexes finish week higher
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "Investor volume remained light on Friday afternoon as equity markets across Europe grinded higher into the close. The FTSE 100 closed marginally higher with the DAX 30 the best performer closing up 0.9 percent.
Banks and miners attract retail investors
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Buying continues to be the strategy of choice with the top ten buys 17% ahead of the sells this week.
HSBC lists first ETFs on Continent
HSBC has listed its first ETFs in Continental Europe and added to its ETF range.
FTSE finishes lower in choppy session as Darling fails to shock
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "The FTSE 100 finished the day in negative territory for a third straight day after the Pre Budget Report failed to shock and investors moved their focus towards tomorrows MPC rate announcement.
Advisers most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010
Advisers are most optimistic on Emerging Markets for 2010 with UK shares in second place after a rollercoaster year for the FTSE-100, according to the latest results from the Virgin Money Investor Intentions Index.
European bourses driven lower on a day of downgrades
Nick Serff, Market Analyst, City Index commented: "The FTSE closed down over 1.6 percent today, after a whole raft of negative news hit the market. Moody's Investor Service set the tone early this morning after describing the UK as weaker than its top rated peers.
European markets make small gains in quiet trade
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European equities made some small gains in a largely quiet morning session with investors remaining cautious ahead of tomorrow's Pre Budget Report and Thursday's MPC Rate decision.
Barclays Stockbrokers introduces Investment ViewPoint
Barclays Stockbrokers is leading the way in client engagement and thought leadership within the investment sector by introducing Investment ViewPoint; a unique and innovative approach to its communications that uses ‘abacus' imagery to signpost each of its three investment approaches.
Irish investors less optimistic about economic revival
New research from TD Waterhouse, UK stockbroker that recently launched a dedicated online equity trading service in Ireland (tdwaterhouse.ie), reveals that Irish investors are less optimistic about the economy than their UK counterparts
European markets finish lower despite afternoon rally in quiet session
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European markets recovered earlier losses of 1% to finish the day minimally lower after a positive opening in the US helped to lift European equities.
Weak support for the two-legged black horse
Research by leading financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk - has found that there is weak support among investors for the latest rights issue from Lloyds Banking Group.
16.4 million electronic equity trades in November
A total of 16.4 million equity trades with a combined value of £149.0 billion (€165.7 billion) were carried out across the electronic order books of London Stock Exchange Group during November.
European equities start in consolidation mode
Joshua Raymond, Market Strategist at City Index commented: "European equities started the week in consolidation mode with investors moving to cash in their profits after sharp equity rallies on Friday.