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The Expert View: ASOS, Electrocomponents and Standard Chartered

by Harry Brooks on May 24, 2013 at 17:16

A roundup of some of the best analyst commentary on shares, also including Salamander Energy and Rightmove.

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%.

Why Baillie Gifford’s A-rated UK equity man is shopping overseas

by Elsa Buchanan on May 24, 2013 at 09:25

Citywire A-rated Gerard Callahan, manager of the Baillie Gifford UK Equity Alpha fund, has increased his international exposure as a back-up plan against turbulence in the UK domestic economy

Close Brothers Asset Management hits £9bn

by Dylan Lobo on May 24, 2013 at 08:05

Assets under management (AUM) at Close Brothers asset management arm rose 4% in the three months to the end of April.

Why value-sapped private equity may still be worth a punt

by Sarah Miloudi on May 24, 2013 at 07:00

Private equity trusts are no longer the value play they once were, however Pantheon's Andrew Lebus explains why they still deserve a place in investors' portfolios. 

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.

'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. 

Cofunds chair Eppinger steps down as L&G seals takeover

by Alex Steger on May 23, 2013 at 08:15

Cofunds chairman Charlie Eppinger has stepped down following Legal & General completing its takeover of the platform.

Hargreaves demands exclusive share classes in post RDR world

by Danielle Levy on May 23, 2013 at 07:20

Hargreaves Lansdown is pushing fund groups to offer it exclusive clean share classes and is floating the idea of funds being marketed solely to its clients as part of its post-RDR distribution strategy.

WH Ireland's Scott retires from stockbroker's board

by Sarah Miloudi on May 23, 2013 at 07:17

WH Ireland's John Scott has retired from the stockbroker's board, though will continue to run his Manchester clients' portfolios.

Lloyds to land £450m through 15% SJP stake sale

by Sarah Miloudi on May 23, 2013 at 07:14

(Update) Lloyds has confirmed it will raise £450 million in gross proceeds by selling a further 15% of its stake in St James's Place.

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.

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.

Lloyds to dump another 15% of its stake in SJP

by Sarah Miloudi on May 22, 2013 at 16:44

Lloyds Banking Group is to sell a further 77 million of its shares in St James's Place.

Doric seeks £220m to get third aircraft fund off the ground

by Sarah Miloudi on May 22, 2013 at 11:34

Doric, the asset manager behind plane funds Doric Nimrod Air One and Nimrod Air Two, is to launch a third closed-end fund.

Lloyds & RBS confirm capital strength after regulatory probe

by Emma Dunkley on May 22, 2013 at 11:09

The banks have confirmed they are able to meet new capital requirements after the Prudential Regulation Authority conducted analysis into the strength of their balance sheets.

Aberdeen pays £30m premium for US boutique in £118m deal

by Dylan Lobo on May 22, 2013 at 08:06

Aberdeen Asset Management has completed the acquisition of US fund manager Artio Global Investors for £118 million.

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.

What our analysis of more than 10,000 manager moves tells us about star exits

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 09:59

In what is likely to be one of the most significant manager moves of the year, Richard Buxton’s exit from Schroders led a string of high profile departures across the City.  But what's the secret to success when a star manager departs? We analysed thousands of switches to find out.

FTSE pulls back after reaching 12-year high

by Sarah Miloudi on May 21, 2013 at 08:13

The FTSE 100 has fallen after it soared to its highest level in nearly 13 years on Monday.

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