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 30th July 2010 |
News Today Phil Haddon: The funds I have picked for my SippPhil Haddon, online editor of Citywire?s Global edition, explains where he has invested his self-invested personal pension, or Sipp.
Markets lose ground ahead of US GDP announcementInvestors are steeling themselves for disappointment from this afternoon's release of US economic growth figures for the second quarter.
Anglo American brings back dividendIncome-seekers will be relieved to see that one of the world's largest mining companies Anglo-American is reinstating its dividend.
BA loses £164 million after strikes and volcanic ashBritish Airways shares are on the up despite the airline reporting higher losses in the second quarter. There is relief that the financial impact of cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash was not higher than expected.
Duncan Smith: welfare reforms will save money and get people back to workWork and pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith is proposing to overhaul the welfare state with a new universal benefit that he claims will cost less and remove artificial barriers to work.
Foreign & Colonial delivers despite £2.3 million hit from BPBritain's oldest investment trust has posted strong outperformance over a tough six months where its private equity bet has finally come good for the portfolio.
Technology firms drag Wall Street lowerInvestors remained cautious as they await US GDP figures
Friday Papers: tips and commentThe latest crop of quarterly earnings shows sector in rude health
Friday Papers: IASB proposes accounting overhaul for insurers - other newsThe board has proposed a single accounting system for the industry
Friday Papers: Li Ka-shing pays £5.8bn for UK utility - bid news and gossipKBC Peel Hunt unveils £74m staff-led buy-out from its Belgian parent
The best credit cards in a competitive marketTesco's card has the longest introductory 0% purchase offer available. But if it is a 0% balance transfer you are looking for there are better deals around.
Poetry Corner: Farewell, Tony HaywardWin champagne - can you do better than our in-house poet's risible attempt?
Shell profits nearly double(Update) Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch Shell said its profits had soared 94% in the second quarter thanks to oil price rises, production increases and cost-cutting.
Retirement debate: Is the government right to allow us to work beyond 65?The government?s decision to press on with plans to abolish the default retirement age has divided opinion. What do you think about employees being allowed to work beyond 65?
Fed up with bank rip-offs? It pays off to shop aroundUntil consumers wake up and take an interest in their finances, the rip-off will continue. Lorna Bourke looks at the best places to put your money now.
Leading fund manager slashes US exposure in halfJupiter Financial Opportunities manager Philip Gibbs has halved his Financial Opportunities fund's exposure to North America from 26% to 13% within the last month.
Morning Line: The governor is not a threat to growth, just realisticBank of England Mervyn King always seems to be talking down the economy but that doesn't mean we can dismiss what he has to say.
Santander hiring 600 staff as it goes on customer service assaultSpanish bank hiring 600 UK staff as it tries to improve its much-maligned customer service.
House prices: Nationwide reports first drop since FebruaryNationwide has reported a 0.5% drop in the price of an average UK property, adding to evidence that prices are heading lower.
Stocks fell amid downbeat assessment of US economyLower-than-expected orders for durable goods also weigh on markets.
Personality Finance Phil Haddon: The funds I have picked for my SippPhil Haddon, online editor of Citywire?s Global edition, explains where he has invested his self-invested personal pension, or Sipp.
Markets lose ground ahead of US GDP announcementInvestors are steeling themselves for disappointment from this afternoon's release of US economic growth figures for the second quarter.
Anglo American brings back dividendIncome-seekers will be relieved to see that one of the world's largest mining companies Anglo-American is reinstating its dividend.
BA loses £164 million after strikes and volcanic ashBritish Airways shares are on the up despite the airline reporting higher losses in the second quarter. There is relief that the financial impact of cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash was not higher than expected.
Duncan Smith: welfare reforms will save money and get people back to workWork and pensions minister Iain Duncan Smith is proposing to overhaul the welfare state with a new universal benefit that he claims will cost less and remove artificial barriers to work.
Foreign & Colonial delivers despite £2.3 million hit from BPBritain's oldest investment trust has posted strong outperformance over a tough six months where its private equity bet has finally come good for the portfolio.
Technology firms drag Wall Street lowerInvestors remained cautious as they await US GDP figures
Friday Papers: tips and commentThe latest crop of quarterly earnings shows sector in rude health
Friday Papers: IASB proposes accounting overhaul for insurers - other newsThe board has proposed a single accounting system for the industry
Friday Papers: Li Ka-shing pays £5.8bn for UK utility - bid news and gossipKBC Peel Hunt unveils £74m staff-led buy-out from its Belgian parent
The best credit cards in a competitive marketTesco's card has the longest introductory 0% purchase offer available. But if it is a 0% balance transfer you are looking for there are better deals around.
Poetry Corner: Farewell, Tony HaywardWin champagne - can you do better than our in-house poet's risible attempt?
Shell profits nearly double(Update) Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch Shell said its profits had soared 94% in the second quarter thanks to oil price rises, production increases and cost-cutting.
Retirement debate: Is the government right to allow us to work beyond 65?The government?s decision to press on with plans to abolish the default retirement age has divided opinion. What do you think about employees being allowed to work beyond 65?
Fed up with bank rip-offs? It pays off to shop aroundUntil consumers wake up and take an interest in their finances, the rip-off will continue. Lorna Bourke looks at the best places to put your money now.
Leading fund manager slashes US exposure in halfJupiter Financial Opportunities manager Philip Gibbs has halved his Financial Opportunities fund's exposure to North America from 26% to 13% within the last month.
Morning Line: The governor is not a threat to growth, just realisticBank of England Mervyn King always seems to be talking down the economy but that doesn't mean we can dismiss what he has to say.
Santander hiring 600 staff as it goes on customer service assaultSpanish bank hiring 600 UK staff as it tries to improve its much-maligned customer service.
House prices: Nationwide reports first drop since FebruaryNationwide has reported a 0.5% drop in the price of an average UK property, adding to evidence that prices are heading lower.
Stocks fell amid downbeat assessment of US economyLower-than-expected orders for durable goods also weigh on markets.
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