RLAM protests Sky’s Murdoch reappointment
Royal London Asset Management has issued a condemnation of Sky’s decision to reappoint James Murdoch as chairman.
Equities
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Japan’s move to negative rates sees FTSE edge over 6000
The FTSE 100 edged back over 6000 on a wave of positive sentiment triggered by the surprise announcement that Japan has moved to negative interest rates.
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Anglo American shares rocket; Lloyds share sale axed
Anglo American saw its shares rocket 15% on news it has decided to cut around 4000 jobs and increased iron ore production.
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Underlying dividends to fall in 2016, first time since 2010 – Capita
Underlying dividends from UK companies are expected to decline for the first time since 2010 this year, Capita reported on Monday.
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Aberdeen tops ‘dog funds’ list
Aberdeen Asset Management has the largest number of so-called ‘dog funds’ under its watch, according to Tilney Bestinvest’s latest ‘Spot the Dog’ report.
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PA ANALYSIS: Another tough year for value investors?
The FTSE’s felled and the bears are back out in force, so could now be good time to entrust your wealth with a dedicated value investor?
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Shell warns of profit collapse as FTSE slides
Royal Dutch Shell has issued a warning its fourth quarter profits could be only half what was booked in the same period a year ago as it struggles with the oil price slump.
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Markets unperturbed as China GDP growth hits 25-year low
China’s gross domestic product growth slipped to a 25-year low of 6.9% in 2015 it was confirmed today, but markets were largely unconcerned.
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PA ANALYSIS: Time for investors to run for the hills or be brave?
It has been quite a start to the year in financial markets and the initial impulse many will have is to batten down the hatches and try to weatherproof portfolios.
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Cautious funds the winners in FE Crown rebalancing
Six funds jumped from one crown to five in the latest FE Research ratings rebalance, while 13 previously unrated funds jumped straight to the highest possible rating.
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Allianz: Not yet the time for emerging markets
Though the sell-off in emerging markets has made valuations more attractive, Neil Dwane, global strategist at Allianz Global Investors, cautions investors to stay on the sidelines.
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BlackRock’s Wharrier has big plans
It is clear BlackRock has big plans for its UK Income Fund. While it is only £322m in size, the portfolio has three experienced fund managers looking after it, as well as the resources of its broader UK equities team to help with idea generation.