Equities

  • PA ANALYSIS is energy back on shopping list

    PA ANALYSIS is energy back on shopping list

    Out of favour in markets over the past years, energy equities are starting to capture the imagination of investors and making it on their to-buy lists.

  • BlackRock says ETP flows outpacing last year

    BlackRock says ETP flows outpacing last year

    Global ETPs have gathered $36.3bn in June meaning year-to-date flows are ahead of the same point in 2013, BlackRock said.

  • Fidelity still prefers Japanese and US equities

    Fidelity still prefers Japanese and US equities

    Fidelity Solutions is maintaining a clear preference for Japanese and US equities despite the continued improvement in the UK economy, portfolio manager Nick Peters said.

  • Pricing up our obsession with valuation

    Pricing up our obsession with valuation

    Loopings, barrel rolls, corkscrews and a lot of G-forces: do you think you can handle this? So reads a spam email Ive just received from what purports to be a dream job offer for a roller coaster tester in Holland.

  • Central banks likely to stay the top story

    Central banks likely to stay the top story

    As we enter the second half of 2014 one of the most important themes is the divergence of central bank strategy around the world and how this will hit different asset classes.

  • Fidelity appoints new European equities manager

    Fidelity appoints new European equities manager

    Fidelity Worldwide Investment has appointed Alberto Chiandetti as portfolio manager of its European Opportunities Fund.

  • pa congress analysis arguing for domestic bliss

    pa congress analysis arguing for domestic bliss

    The UK market has been feeling its way in the dark when it comes to interest rate rises, but market demand is likely to continue.

  • Renewable energy fund launched by TIME

    Renewable energy fund launched by TIME

    TIME Investments has launched an enterprise investment scheme which will make direct investments in renewable energy companies and projects.

  • Bolton acquisition bolsters European Wealth

    Bolton acquisition bolsters European Wealth

    In its first acquisition since listing in May, European Wealth announced on Wednesday it has acquired IFA business Compass Financial Benefits.

  • A focus on the digital revolution is a must Train

    A focus on the digital revolution is a must Train

    According to Nick Train, identifying the winners and losers of the digital revolution is the most important challenge facing stock pickers.

  • Allianz issues warning on index funds

    Allianz issues warning on index funds

    Allianz Global Investors has warned investors to keep in mind that owning an index fund means effectively having to buy a piece of every new entry, including any overvalued IPOs.

  • Lloyds ups TSB sell off to 35

    Lloyds ups TSB sell off to 35

    Lloyds has sold 35% of TSB at 260p per share, 10% more than it had been planning.