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TD Waterhouse customers look to energy sector for a boost
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Trading in banking stocks calmed this week accounting for just over half (53%) of overall activity compared to 74% last week, when activity was being driven by results announcements.
ASDA colleagues receive free Wal-Mart shares
Thousands of workers from ASDA stores and depots across the country are celebrating today following the maturity of the company's Colleague Share Ownership Plan which today pays out more than £1.6 million in free Wal-Mart shares.
Mixed banking results cause surge in retail trading
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall trading levels soared this week - increasing by 46% compared to last week - as customers continued to buy into the banking sector.
Pru raises dividend despite 8% drop in profits
This morning, British insurer, Prudential raised its interim dividend despite an 8 per cent drop in profits for the first half of the year. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre comments on today's results and what they mean for investors.
Savvy investors take advantage of FTSE rally
As the FTSE 100 index posted its best monthly performance in six years in July, Barclays Stockbrokers clients are continuing to buy into market strength, suggesting that they believe there is more positive performance to come - average buy:sell ratios for the month were 53:47.
Fund in Focus: Investec Cautious Managed
Sheridan Admans, investment adviser at The Share Centre, explains how investors looking to profit from the investment potential of the stock market, but with reduced risk, could benefit from the Investec Cautious Managed fund.
Banks may now offer investors glimmer of hope
Following the recent crisis in the financial sector, Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, gives his update on the banking sector and explains why some banks may now offer investors a glimmer of hope.
TD customers cash in on banking bonanza
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "It's reporting season again giving TD customers an opportunity for some well timed trades, with the UK banks the pick of the bunch. Overall, the week buys and sells have almost leveled out, with buys just slightly (8%) ahead of sells.
16.8 million electronic equity trades in July
16.8 million equity trades were carried out across London Stock Exchange Group's electronic order books during July 2009, with a combined value of £129.6 billion (€150.6 billion).
Lloyds point the finger at HBOS for £4bn loss
This morning, Lloyds Banking Group, 43% owned by the taxpayer, reported an underlying loss of £4bn in the first half of the year. Nick Raynor, investment adviser at The Share Centre, comments on today's results and what they mean for investors.
Tide turns as investor cash begins flowing back into FTSE
Investor confidence in equities seems to be improving, with stock market investors having an average of £28,000 invested in the markets today, compared with just £24,000 in December 2008, according to the fourth Investor Outlook report from Lloyds TSB Wealth Management.
Bank shares are still a good buy
After the great banking bail out and despite economic uncertainty, banking shares are still viewed as a good buy according to six out ten private investors polled by financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk.
The Share Centre lists BA as a sell following losses
This morning, British Airways, Europe's third largest airline, reported a first quarter loss of £148m despite slashing fares for cash-conscious travellers.
TD customers tap into water industry
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall top ten trades increased by a further 20% this week, as buys almost leveled the number of sells.
Commodity prices rebound over first half of year
New research by Halifax shows that commodity prices rebounded over the first half of the year amid increasing optimism regarding the prospects for the global economy.