Markets

FTSE drifts lower as investors ponder next move

by Gavin Lumsden on May 24, 2013 at 11:04

Uncertainty over whether yesterday's crash creates a buying opportunity or is a prelude to further falls sees the FTSE 100 shed 0.5%.

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The Expert View: FirstGroup, Halfords and BTG

by Harry Brooks on May 24, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Aveva and Booker Group.

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'Keep calm and carry on' as FTSE tumbles 2%

by Gavin Lumsden on May 23, 2013 at 17:19

Has the correction begun or is this a breather? Experts say today's slide in the FTSE 100 is an over-reaction to US and China news. 

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David Kempton: 5 investment companies for Spring

by Gavin Lumsden on May 23, 2013 at 08:15

Experienced investor David Kempton has a spring in his step, selecting five shares he thinks provide the best opportunities in the world.

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Shares the pros are buying and selling

by David Campbell on May 23, 2013 at 05:01

We look at five share trades by professional investors in Weir, Fairpoint, Charles Taylor, Hummingbird Resources and Globo.

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FTSE rises as Bernanke keeps his foot on the QE pedal

by Gavin Lumsden on May 22, 2013 at 16:58

(Update) Markets rally and the FTSE 100 hits a new 13-year high after the head of the US central bank vows to keep on printing money.

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Income Investor: what the hell happened to FirstGroup?

by Income Investor on May 22, 2013 at 15:25

Bus and train operator FirstGroup delivered bad news to investors this week. But is a 33% fall in the share price an over reaction?

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The Expert View: Marks & Spencer, Carnival and G4S

by Harry Brooks on May 22, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Whitbread and Big Yellow Group.

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Carry on shopping as FTSE breaks through 6,800

by Gavin Lumsden on May 21, 2013 at 17:00

All may not be well with blue chips Marks & Spencer and Vodafone but investors cheer the FTSE 100 to a new high on the expectation of more money printing from the Bank of England.

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The Expert View: Thomas Cook, FirstGroup and Capita

by Harry Brooks on May 21, 2013 at 05:01

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Burberry and Lamprell.

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