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Will you buy Facebook shares?
Richard Hunter | 17 May 2012
Facebook shares are expected to start trading on the US market tomorrow (2.30pm GMT). Despite concerns over the valuation, demand for the offer has been high. However, the challenges for the company remain. Read article.
Why I'm investing for income
Mark Dampier, Head of Research, explains why he has been shifting his portfolio towards income-producing assets. Read article.
Retirement: how to qualify for a higher pension income
Standard annuity rates no longer exist, even your postcode can affect the income you receive at retirement, as can health conditions however minor. Read article.
Euro fever - what is the solution?
In light of the latest in a long line of euro zone crises Mark Dampier explains the options available to the European Central Bank and the impact they might have. Read article.
Have the emerging markets finally emerged?
The emergence of the likes of China, India, Russia and Brazil has been well documented in recent years, but the best could be yet to come. Read article.
Seven expensive pension mistakes millions of investors make
Find out the pension pitfalls which could cost you dearly and how to avoid them, including the mistake most people make which could cost you up to 40% of your retirement income. Read article.
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US close: Stocks fall on Greek woes
US stocks closed down on Thursday, dragged lower in the final half hour of trading over ongoing worries regarding the situation in Greece....
US midday: US stocks feeling euro pain
Europe close: Europe gives up 2012 gains, Greece fears grow
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Press round-up
Thursday newspaper round-up: Spain, Mortgages, India
Mariano Rajoy pleaded for an urgent "defence of the euro project" yesterday as Madrid was close to being locked out of international markets by "astronomical" borrowing costs. The prime minister of Spain called for European leaders to publicly back the so...
