The analyst take: why the bears are circling BAT
It may be time to sit on the sidelines when it comes to the tobacco sector as analysts struggle to see how it can repeat 2011's stunning performance.
View ArticleIs the speculative oil bubble about to burst?
The price of oil has surged to a 48-month high amid Middle East tension but for how much longer can the oil price continue on its upward path?
View ArticleProperty: is London office market about to peak?
Hammerson recently announced its exit from London office market days after big downgrades in rental forecasts, stoking fears that a peak in London’s office market is looming.
View ArticleAlternative Ucits: AAA-rated Colm Mcdonagh goes long as markets normalise
McDonagh emphasises the company’s well regarded risk team as a critical component in his positive return profile, besides his obvious abilities as a fund manager.
View ArticleStephen Peters: my fantasy investment trust footy team
Charles Stanley's Stephen Peters picks out the 11 investment trusts he believes can gel pefectly to create a formidable line up and tackle the tough conditions.
View ArticleAXA IM's Hayes: gilts are not an 'outright' sell
Although there is no fundamental value in gilts, they are not clear sells as risks surrounding the future of Europe lurk, says AXA Investment Management's Nick Hayes.
View ArticleDefensive Jupiter hikes dividend on 66% profit surge
(Update) Brokers offer a mixed reaction to Jupiter's numbers after the group saw net inflows fall from £2.3 billion to £750 million in 2011, which was offset by a 66% profit jump and 13% divi hike.
View ArticleWH Ireland hires from Arbuthnot and Investec in quintuple hire
The wealth firm has strengthened its broking team with a triple hire from Arbuthnot at Investec.
View ArticleAdmiral soars on better-than-feared profit; FTSE wavers
FTSE 100 flatlines amid concerns about global growth and Greece’s upcoming debt swap.
View ArticleHow richer would Bolton be in Scottish Oriental?
When Fidelity launched a China trust for Anthony Bolton there were few Tiger options in the closed-end world, with Susie Rippingall's Scottish Oriental Smallers one of the choices.
View ArticleLyxor chief: ETFs are ‘identical’ in terms of risk
Physical exchange traded funds (ETFs) and synthetic ETFs are mirrors in terms of risk, as securities lending in physical products replicates the swap structure, Alain Dubois has said.
View ArticleGlanmore investors stay frozen out as property fund blocks redemptions
Glanmore Property directors will review valuations of the fund's portfolio, with its directors saying the redemption freeze that has trapped investors will continue for as long as ‘practicable’.
View ArticleBlackRock hires Axiom man to head emerging market equity
BlackRock has appointed Luiz Soares as head of its fundamental equity emerging markets team and co-manager on the Emerging Markets fund run by Dhiren Shah.
View ArticleThe analysts' take: Admiral bosses are too bullish
Insurer Admiral might have thrown off last year's profit fears, but analysts warn the business is positioned for rising prices which inevitably fall off.
View ArticleAberdeen to make FTSE 100 debut
The global asset manager is set to join the big league as it enters the UK's FTSE 100 Index, following the relegation of Cairn and Essar Energy.
View ArticleSchroders suffers £24 billion fall in inflows
Schroders chairman Michael Miles and chief investment officer Alan Brown are to retire from their roles after a tough year saw inflows fall sharply at the asset manager.
View ArticleFTSE and euro gain ahead of Greek debt swap deadline
FTSE 100 bounces higher ahead of the deadline for a Greek debt swap deal, and on the back of solid US jobs data.
View ArticleAviva disappoints on dividend after 8% profit jump
Analysts are not impressed by Aviva's 2% dividend payout after the group registered an 8% jump in profit in 2011.
View ArticleFund of the Week: Veritas Global Equity Income
Veritas Global Equity Income fund, a long standing star pick in Citywire Selection is on a roll.
View ArticleAbsolutely fab Dalton sees full-year profit double
The asset manager's popular absolute return strategies helped the boutique double profit to £5.2 million last year.
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