Financial News
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Shares are top asset pick for 2006|
3 Jan 2006
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today.reuters.co.uk
By Lincoln Feast LONDON (Reuters) - Investors in European equities ended a stellar 2005 with strong returns in the fourth quarter and, while few expect 2006 to match the previous 12 months, stocks remain the most popular asset bet for the year ahead. Analysts predict the robust global economy which supported equities and commodities in 2005 to lose some steam from about the middle of next year as previous rises in global interest rates bite. That should cushion government bonds from a retreat ... |
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Corus sells Perfo activities
3 Jan 2006
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today.reuters.co.uk
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Anglo-Dutch steel and aluminium company Corus Group said on Tuesday it had agreed to sell Corus Perfo, part of its distribution and buildings systems division, to German firm Dillinger Fabrik. Corus (CS.L: Quote, Profile, Research) said the divestment was part of its strategy to concentrate on activities with high added value. Corus, Europe's third-largest steel maker, was ... |
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Free cash machines 'gone in a decade'
3 Jan 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
Becky Barrow, Daily Mail3 January 2006 THE days of no-charge cash machines are numbered, consumers were warned yesterday. FEE-CHARGING TAKEOVER: Free ATMs are set to disappear from the High Street as charging machines take over OTHER STORIES Internet banking on the march National Savings boosts rates Bank with us or else, says HSBC Greenpeace donors hit by glitch Wesleyan trims 25-year payouts USEFUL SAVINGS LINKS EMAIL US: Contact the team GUIDES: Saving and ... |
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What 2006 holds for mutual funds, investors
1 Jan 2006
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marketwatch.com
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- While you may read other hot news about mutual funds in the year ahead, here are my predictions for the most important stories you're likely to see in 2006. document.write(''); MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE IN INVESTING Apartment REITs and the rental-market rebound IN MUTUAL FUNDS What 2006 holds for mutual funds, investors IN LIFE & MONE ... |
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French to invade High Street
1 Jan 2006
source:
thisismoney.co.uk
Jack Gee, Mail on Sunday1 January 2006 CAMAIEU, France's answer to H&M, Zara and Etam, is working on plans to launch in Britain. OTHER STORIES LSE: Are bidders 'fit and proper'? Footsie's surge puts property in shade Market report: Friday close Tell all on pensions in job ads, says MP Lloyd's cashes in on Islamic cover THE EDITOR'S CHOICE TOP STORY: Experts predict rate ... |
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Footsie's surge puts property in shade
1 Jan 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
Simon Watkins, Mail on Sunday1 January 2006 CITY forecasters were again proved wildly wrong last week as the stock market ended 2005 far above their predictions. The FTSE 100 settled at 5,618% - up 17% on the year and 12% higher than the average rise forecast by investment banks. WANT TO KNOW MORE? READER SERVICE: Share dealing OTHER STORIES Market report: Friday close Top investm ... |
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Walgreen, UAL Corp., Aetna
31 Dec 2005
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marketwatch.com
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Tuesday's session are Walgreen Co. and UAL Corp. document.write(''); EARNINGSWATCH Walgreen, UAL Corp., Aetna Stocks could see rebound on data Dana: Fin'l restatements reduce after-tax net income by $44M MB Financial sells $147M in securities; takes $3.8M loss Free! Sign up her ... |
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Top tech stories of 2005|
31 Dec 2005
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money.cnn.com
You'd be smiling too if you were Larry Page or Sergei Brin, co-founders of Google. 2005's weird CEO moments Just when we thought we'd seen it all -- $241,000 at a strip club? Gallery NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - While no one will say 2005 was a throwback to tech's heyday, some of the year's happenings -- AOL becoming a sought-after Internet property, Google's stock price zooming to $400 and Apple soaring to similar heigh ... |
