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The global trends shaping my portfolio
Nigel Thomas | 21 February 2012
Nigel Thomas, manager of the AXA Framlington UK Select Opportunities Fund, looks back at performance last year and explains the trends influencing the current composition of his portfolio. Watch video.
How to use your health to boost your retirement income
Ill health can help you obtain a higher retirement income. However, healthy retirees could still benefit - Tabitha Reed, Retirement Manager, explains. Read article.
Four reasons to be optimistic about the UK stock market
Following the doom and gloom of the second half of 2011, Richard Hunter looks at why investors have good reason to be optimistic about 2012. Read article.
Why investors shouldn't underestimate the US
Investment Director Lee Gardhouse explains why he believes the American stock market could be set for a boost and how investors can gain exposure. Read article.
Sterling at odds with inflation
Chris Saint, Senior Currency Analyst, discusses why sterling has seemingly failed to react to a number of important developments. Read article.
Inflation falls to 3.6%
As expected, inflation dropped sharply last month. What does it mean for your investments? Read article.
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US close: Run comes to an end
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US midday: Stocks off slightly
Europe close: Greek euphoria dies
US open: Dell falls 6%
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Wednesday newspaper round-up: Greece, Iran, Tax cuts
At a G20 summit in Mexico in two days the EU will plead for increased IMF contributions by non-euro countries to help shore up a Eurozone "financial firewall" seen as vital to protecting Spain and Italy from Greek debt contagion. The IMF will refuse to ma...