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Updated Friday 10th May 2024
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
UK economy grows by 0.6% and leaves recession behind
Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold, but hopes are higher for a summer cut
Oil prices edge up amid signs of higher demand
Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold
FTSE 100 stays positive in early trade
Brent crude under $83 on US inventory build
FTSE tests new highs
Oil price dips back amid hopes of Gaza ceasefire
Positivity pulsing through Wall Street
Buds of hope unfurl about interest rate cuts on the horizon
FTSE 100 set to end the week on a record high as investors eye interest rate cuts

Investment ideas

Carnival, Whitbread and Legal & General – looking beyond the shareholder perks
Apple announces record $110bn share buyback – what are they and what does it mean for investors?

Personal finance

What are people doing with their pensions? – the latest trends on annuities and drawdown
How much State Pension will you get and will it be enough?

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Next week on the stock market

13th - 17th May 2024
  • Currys banking on recovery in the Nordics
  • United Utilities hoping higher revenues can offset rising costs
  • With Vodafone in the midst of a turnaround, can it deliver continued progress?
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ISA investment ideas

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Where in the world to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA?

Here are three investing themes that have been out of favour with a lot of investors recently but could hold opportunities.

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SIPP Investment Ideas

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SIPP Investment Ideas

The latest investment ideas for a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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Share research

IAG – increased capacity drives Q1 revenue higher
ITV – Hollywood strikes hit revenue
BAE Systems – full-year guidance maintained
J D Wetherspoon - on track to meet top end of expectations

Fund research

FSSA Greater China Growth: May 2024 fund update
M&G Global Macro Bond: May 2024 fund update
Legal & General Short Dated Sterling Corporate Bond Index: May 2024 fund update
abrdn Latin American Equity Fund: April 2024 fund update

ETF research

State Street FTSE UK All-Share ETF: May 2024 update
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: March 2024 Update

Investment trust research

Alliance Trust: April 2024 investment trust update
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust: March 2024 update

Investment Times

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Spring 2024

We're excited about money and markets this year. From where to find value in stock markets to what's next for the State Pension, this issue of the Investment Times is all about how to make the most of your money in 2024.

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Why Women Invest Report

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A report into how, why and where women invest.

In support of International Women’s Day, we look at how we can bring more women to the world of investing.

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European shares pause after recent rally, BoE decision in focus
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