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Threadneedle: Outlook for the US equity market
Cormac Weldon, Threadneedle's Head of US Equities: We have been of the view for some time that we are in the midst of a prolonged economic downturn. Even when the recession is technically over, ongoing consumer deleveraging means that growth will remain at sub-trend levels for an extended period.
Over 65s most likely to be targeted by share fraudsters
People over 65 are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters and con artists warned the Financial Services Authority today, as it unveiled plans to help protect older people from financial scams by working in partnership with the UK's foremost charity for older people, Age Concern and Help the Aged.
TD customers change tack amid share price fluctuations
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD Waterhouse customers traded heavily this week, registering an impressive 53% more trades than last week.
London Stock Exchange tops 200 ETFS
The London Stock Exchange today admitted seven new iShares ETFs, taking the total number of ETFs on the Exchange to 200.
Investors tighten belts but keep faith with markets
A survey of private investors by F&C Investments has revealed that while nearly half of respondents have decreased their expenditure as a result of the credit crunch, more than nine out of ten have no intention of selling their investments, and nearly as many believe the world economy and stockmarkets will recover within the next five years.
Investors driven by expectation of car scrappage deal
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Buys continued to outweigh the number of sells this week as customers steered towards the motor industry with hopes of a Government backed revival.
29.5bn raised through further issues on London Stock Exchange
Over £29.5 billion has been raised through further issues on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market and AIM during the first three months of 2009.
TD customers spy opportunities in sub 50p stock
RBS, Yell and Taylor Wimpey provide short-term profits despite floundering share prices. Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Overall trading activity rose again over the last seven days, with buys and sells registering an increase of 11.50% and 13% respectively compared to the previous week.
Trading activity on London Stock Exchange up on last three months
£156.9 billion (€168.5 billion) worth of equity trading was carried out across the equity order books of the London Stock Exchange Group during March.
General public cutting back on holiday spending
The Easter holidays are fast approaching and a recent poll by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has found that 42% of the general public and nearly a third (31%) of active investors plan to cut back on holiday spending this year due to the difficult economic environment.
Investor warns companies against paying back-door hand outs
The Co-operative Asset Management today (6 April) sent a warning to companies not to pay their executives discretionary awards through the ‘back-door' if performance targets have been missed due to the recession.
Financial services regain favour with retail investors
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "It seems TD Waterhouse customers were looking to seize opportunities to make a profit this week as the number of sells marginally overtook the number of buys.
Cartesian's top 10 tips for investing in a bear market
With challenging conditions set to continue for UK equity investors, picking stocks that are well positioned to weather the storm is now more important than ever.
ISA investors continue to seek returns from equities
In the midst of prolonged market volatility, investors still see opportunities for better returns by investing directly into the markets, according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers. Investors intend to place the overwhelming majority of their ISA investments (89%) next tax year into risk based investments.
Pharmaceuticals make a comeback
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "Traditionally, pharmaceuticals are seen as robust and defensive stocks in a bear market, thanks to their relative resilience to capital market volatility.