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FTSE rises on US economic data
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US economic data has helped push the FTSE 100 index of shares back past the 5,200 mark.
That is the observation made by market strategist at City Index Joshua Raymond, who explained that conf ... |
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Knowledge to Action to utilise eSignal financial tools
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Knowledge to Action is to use a set of new customised market data, news and analytics tools that have been designed by eSignal.
The company, which offers
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Visteon UK jobs 'at risk' as administrators appointed
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Hundreds of jobs are at risk of being axed in the UK after the British subsidiary of a US car parts manufacturer filed for bankruptcy.
Visteon UK - a maker of vehicle components such as car i ... |
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Formula One team axes 270 jobs after maiden win
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After celebrating the victory of one of their driver's in last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, hundreds of staff at Formula One team Brawn GP could be looking for new ways to
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CBI: financial services jobs falling at record rate
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Jobs in the UK's financial services sector are being lost at a rate not seen since 1993, it has emerged, news which may make some employees in the industry look for new ways to
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Europe's biggest bank to axe 1,200 jobs
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HSBC is to axe up to 1,200 jobs in the UK as part of a review of its operations, news which could mean mroe people will looking for ways to
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Recovery of the UK property market will take a "long time"
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It will take a considerable length of time for the UK property market to recover from its current slump, an expert has claimed.
Firstrung chief executive Paul Homes said that it always takes ... |
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Public sector staff 'face pay freeze'
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Millions of people working in the public sector could face freezes in their pay over the next three years, meaning many could be looking for new ways to
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UK jobless total rises at 'record rate'
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Unemployment in the UK has increased at the fastest rate on record, new figures show.
Data from the Office for National Statistics reveal that more than 138,000 people became unemployed in Fe ... |
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Business investment 'falling' as recession deepens
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Investment in UK businesses is falling as a result of the deepening recession, it has been claimed.
According to Charles Davis, senior economist at the Centre for Economics and Business Resea ... |
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Irish women 'earn €160,000 less than men'
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Women in the Republic of Ireland earn an average of €160,000 (£142,205) less during their lifetime than their male counterparts as the result of a pay gap, a new study has claimed.
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ITV to axe 600 jobs
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UK broadcaster ITV has announced it will axe 600 jobs in an attempt to make significant savings across its business, stock ma ... |
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Early financial awareness 'critical'
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Becoming financially aware at a young age is now vital, it has been claimed.
Wendy van den Hende, chief executive of the Personal Finance and Education Group (PFEG), said many young people ar ... |
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More jobs axed at Zaavi
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More than 440 jobs are to go at the high street British retailer Zaavi as administrators prepare to close the remaining stores, news which may of interest to those considering
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Panasonic 'to axe' 15,000 jobs
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Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced it will axe around 15,000 jobs and shut down 27 factories in anticipation of record annual losses, it may interest
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Stock market training update: Wolsely profits 'fall 66 per cent'
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News has emerged that profits at the building and plumbing group Wolseley have fallen by 66 per cent as a result of the economic downturn, something which has affected the business' share price on the ... |
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Buffett buoys US markets with equity talk
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Warren Buffett, widely regarded as the most successful stock market investor of all time, gave a boost to the US markets recently by cl ... |
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Survey: 10% to invest in stock market during credit crunch
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Ten per cent of people recently surveyed by Fool.co.uk have said they intend to make the most of the credit crunch by investing in the stoc ... |
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Stock market training news: HMV confident on medium-term prospects
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Stock market training attendees keeping an eye on the retail market might be interested to hear the confident proclamations ... |
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Stock market training advice: It's not about luck
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Those embarking on stock market training courses have been advised not to expect to enter a world where success is written i ... |
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Trader training update: Irish pork products 'recalled'
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The Irish stock market could be affected after all pork products were recalled in the country following tests in which samples of the m ... |
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Trader training news: Virgin 'vulnerable' following Woolworths collapse
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Attendees on trader training courses learn all about monitoring the market - and there has perhaps never been a more interesting time t ... |
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Property slump hits property investors
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Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of the Manchester United, is among the property investors who might be considering stock market t ... |
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Time to take up stock market training as mortgage lending plummets?
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Mortgage approvals for home buying fell by a massive 70 per cent last month, news that may persuade some people in the property game consider learning how to be a trader.
The drop in mortgage ... |
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Irish mortgage lending hits 22-year low
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Mortgage lending in Ireland has fallen to a 22-year low, news that may persuade some people to invest in stocks and shares to
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Woolworths staff could take up trader training
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Staff at Woolworths might want to earn extra money by taking up
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Tax rises will follow cuts, ministers admit
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Government ministers have admitted that any forthcoming tax cuts will have to be paid for by tax increases in the future.
The business secretary Lord Mandelson spoke of the need for "str ... |
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FTSE 100 drops 2.9% ahead of rate decision
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Stock and shares fell in the capital in advance of an important interest rate decision by the Bank of England.
The FTSE 100 dropped 2.9 per cent on opening, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 shed 2. ... |
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Investment advice 'vital' in current economic climate
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In the current economic climate, it is vital to seek investment advice, it has been claimed.
Adrian Lowcock, a senior investment advisor, said that when markets are failing investment advice ... |
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English students facing 'most expensive' academic year
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Students at university are facing their costliest academic year ever, new research suggests.
According to the first Student Price Index compiled by the Open University, students in England ar ... |
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Investor gives the lowdown on Buffett
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An investor who placed the winning bid on eBay to have lunch with super-investor Warren Buffett has been sharing some of the expert advice imparted to him.
Guy Spier, the chief executive of A ... |
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'Tighten belts' as recession threat looms
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As the prospect of a recession looms, households need to consider tightening their belts, a financial expert has claimed.
According to David Kuo, head of personal finance at Fool.co.uk, indiv ... |
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Buffett donates stocks to charitable foundations
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Legendary investor Warren Buffett has donated more than 500,000 class B shares of his Berkshire Hathaway holding company to several charitable foundations, it has been reported
The gifts, rev ... |
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Prince Charles sets up sustainable investment fund
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Prince Charles has established a £1 billion fund to invest in sustainable urban projects across the UK, it has been reported.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Prince of Wales has ap ... |
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'Opportunities available' for subprime investment
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There are a variety of investments which can be made on the subprime mortgage market according to top experts it has been reported by Reuters.
The chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, Warre ... |
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Buffett 'set to back' InBev's Budweiser bid
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Warren Buffett is set to back the bid by the InBev company for the brewery business of Budweiser, according to reports.
Mr Buffett is among the world's richest men and his firm Berkshire Hath ... |
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UK investors looking overseas
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Investors from the UK are increasingly looking overseas for assets to acquire, it has been suggested.
In light of the current economic conditions in the UK, more and more people are consideri ... |
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Credit crunch 'hits' City salaries
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The once sizeable starting salaries enjoyed by employees in the City have been squeezed as the credit crunch has taken hold with a vengeance, it has been reported.
According to the Independen ... |
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Right shares, wrong price: 'like racing a Ferrari filled with sandbags'
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When seeking out new additions to your investment portfolio, choosing the right companies is half the battle. It is just as important to make sure you pay the right price for your stocks and shares, a ... |
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Brits 'reluctant' to cash in
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Individuals in the UK are increasingly reluctant to take positive steps regarding their finances, recent research has suggested.
Comparison website Moneysupermarket.com conducted an experimen ... |
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Warren Buffett: the rock star investor
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Warren Buffett's recent investment tour of Europe has generated much media interest lately.
His proclamations on everything from politics (he will support Barack Obama in the US presidential ... |
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David Ong - the Super-Investor
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A love of blockbuster films based on comic books has paid dividends for American moviegoer David Ong.
Following advice proffered in an issue of Stock Advisor magazine, the professor of bioche ... |
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Being your own boss in business often 'just a dream'
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The dream of being your own boss can blind many people to the realities of the business world, it has been claimed.
According to a spokesman for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), many ... |
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Take a leaf out of Buffett's book
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Beginner investors should take a leaf out of multibillionaire Warren Buffett's book if they want to be successful, it has been claimed.
According to John Reeves, writing for the Motley Fool, ... |
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More Brits 'relying' on inheritance
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For many people, inheriting money is their only chance of getting on the property ladder or helping to pay for their child's education.
New research, however, claims that many people are putt ... |
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Knight criticises HSBC
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US investor Eric Knight, chief executive of the Knight Vinke, has criticised the UK's largest bank HSBC over its US strategy at the company's annual general meeting, according to reports.
Mr ... |
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Ethical options being 'more widely' considered
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Ethical options are being considered much more widely and positively by investors, it has been claimed.
However, according to Penny Shepherd, chief executive of the UK Social Investment Forum ... |
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Buffett 'open' to minority stakes in Europe
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Multibillionaire Warren Buffett has said, in addition to 100 per cent acquisitions, he is prepared to buy minority stakes in European companies, it has been reported.
The stocks and shares gu ... |
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Warren Buffett in search of European acquisitions
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One of the world's most famous and successful investors, Warren Buffett, begins a tour of Europe today looking to boost his multi-billion dollar fortune.
Mr Buffett, who is also the world's r ... |
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