News & expert views
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Top 10 ISA mistakes: Part 9 - restricting your choice
In the ninth of a ten part series, Danny Cox, Head of Advice, looks at the most costly mistakes regularly made by ISA investors. Today he covers the cost of restricting your choice and how you could ensure you don't get caught out.
A return to 98% tax rates?
Peter Hargreaves, Chief Executive of Hargreaves Lansdown, debates the likelihood of a return to the level of taxes we saw in the 1970's.
China - is the best still to come?
China has experienced remarkable economic development. Rob Morgan investigates this dynamic economy.
Fund manager comment »»
The outlook for oil
By Angelos Damaskos | Mon 01 March
Angelos Damaskos, manager of the Junior Oils Trust, discusses recent developments in financial markets, and where he sees opportunities as a result.
Getting the basics right
By Graham French | Mon 22 February
Graham French, manager of the M&G Global Basics Fund, discusses the shift of power from West to East, and what this means for investors.
Overreaction = opportunity
By Chris Blum | Wed 17 February
Chris Blum, manager of the JPMorgan US Fund, explains that he believes that the market reaction to the credit crunch has presented significant opportunities to investors.
Expert comment »»
The impact of currency
By Rob Morgan
Thu 18 March
Investing in overseas funds, whether in Asia, emerging markets, the US or elsewhere, usually adds a further dimension of risk and opportunity to your portfolio – that of currency movements.
Mark Dampier in The Independent
Jupiter Income
Sat 06 March
I have highlighted several UK equity income funds in my column over recent months. It is a sector I have always liked, partly because it is home to some very experienced managers and partly because it has served investors well over the longer term.
Latest videos »»
Tony Nutt - focus on quality
Tony Nutt
Jupiter Income
Fri 12 March | Duration: 11:50
In this exclusive video interview, Tony Nutt, manager of the Jupiter Income Fund, discusses his approach of seeking undervalued companies. He currently favours unfashionable stocks in the pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, support services and insurance sectors.
Philip Gibbs: My approach
Philip Gibbs
Jupiter Absolute Return
Fri 05 March | Duration: 12:13
In this video interview, Philip Gibbs, manager of the recently launched Jupiter Absolute Return Fund, shares his current market views and explains how the fund is positioned at present.
Company news & alerts »»
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Friday preview: Headlam, T Clarke
Thu 18 March 2010 17:26
Floorings specialist Headlam's has already flagged that 2009 revenue reduced by 3.8% compared with the previous year, but a £12m currency benefit and full year contribution from Dutch business Silvester will mean earnings are solid enough. -
Pru boss Thiam declines SocGen post
Thu 18 March 2010 16:15
Prudential chief executive Tidjane Thiam has now declined a non-executive directorship at French bank Société Générale after fierce criticism from the UK insurer's institutional shareholders. -
Deutsche Bahn revealed as Arriva suitor
Thu 18 March 2010 15:36
German transport operator Deutsche Bahn has confirmed it is the company that made an unsolicited bid approach for UK bus and train operator Arriva.
Fund news & alerts »»
Fidelity European – research update
Tue 16 March
Sam Morse, the new manager of the Fidelity European Fund, took full control from Tim McCarron on the 1st January following a two month handover period.
BlackRock UK Special Situations – research update
Fri 12 March
Richard Plackett, manager of the BlackRock UK Special Situations Fund, has long been one of our favourite managers in the UK growth arena.
Martin Currie Global Alpha removed from Wealth 150
Wed 10 March
The Martin Currie Global Alpha Fund has been removed from the Wealth 150, our list of favourite funds for new investment in each sector.
