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Banking stocks: A leap of faith?
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “The 1 in 5 (21%) of TD Waterhouse customers who took a leap of faith with Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) this week would have been pleased to see the bank shrug off fears of further asset write-downs and capital concerns from its acquisition of ABN Amro in its full-year results today.
Corporate Governance ‘pays’ for shareholders and performance
New research from the ABI (Association of British Insurers) shows that companies with the best corporate governance records have produced returns 18% higher than those with poor governance.
Banking fever hits the UK
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “This week, banking fever continues to grip the nation as reporting season gets into full swing.
Investors look to profit from Bradford & Bingley’s woes
Volatility in financial services sector opens up opportunities, Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “Bradford and Bingley kicked off the reporting season for the banking sector with a mighty bang on Wednesday with its full year results.
Investors tap rich vein in mines
TD Waterhouse customers take profits from mining stocks after an energised week for the industry, Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “It has been an energised week for the industry with continuing concerns over the global economy and fear that commodities and metal prices could be next in line for a hammering.
Beefy British stocks shine through
Despite recent market fluctuations, traditional British stocks appear to have weathered the storm. This week business results were dominated by five traditional British companies, (BT, Rolls Royce, British Land, British Gas and BP) all of whom reported encouraging results.
UK banking stocks remain in vogue with TD Waterhouse customers
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: “The banking sector dominates our top ten trades this week accounting for over half (56.5%) of top 10 buys and two thirds (66%) of the top 10 sells.
Resilient stocks in volatile times
Retail stockbroker, The Share Centre is encouraging investors to remain positive about the recent market fluctuations, and is reminding them of the buying opportunities that can be unearthed during these volatile times.
TD Waterhouse customers take advantage of eventful 48 hours
Following the frenzied activity in the global markets at the beginning of the week, which saw the FTSE 100 fall by 5.5% on Monday only to bounce back again on Tuesday, TD Waterhouse looks at how traders reacted during an eventful 48 hour period.
Alliance Trust offers discounted £10-a-buy investment dealing
Alliance Trust Savings, the share dealing expert, has announced customers can purchase shares online for the reduced rate of £10 commission until the end of January.
Saga sharedealers snap up bargain banking shares
Saga has revealed that, rather than panic selling in light of recent stock market volatility, it’s customers have demonstrated their resilience by taking the opportunity to add to their portfolios and snapping up a potential bargain.
Barclays launches new investment notes
Barclays Stockbrokers has announced the launch of two new Investment Notes to tie in with the start of ISA season – one linked to the Dow Jones EuroSTOXX 50 Index, and one tracking the performance of the FTSE 100 Index.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 18 January 2008
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: This week has been dominated by news over the US economic slowdown and fears of a possible recession later this year.
Share plc to offer 4,000,000 free shares
Share plc, parent company of retail stockbroker The Share Centre, is delighted to announce an offer of 4,000,000 free shares in the Company ahead of its proposed flotation on AIM.
Top Ten Retail Investor Buys & Sells for week ending 9 January 2008
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse, commented: UK investors turned their attention towards retailers this week in what has been an unsettling period for the sector following weak Christmas sales.