stockmarket

HBOS shares bounce back after hitting record low

By Rhian Nicholson Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 16:34

Shares in HBOS bounced back this afternoon after prime minister Gordon Brown expressed his confidence that Lloyds TSB would take the bank over, despite recent concerns that the deal might not go ahead. Read more

What is short-selling?

Update: Fri, 19/09/2008 - 16:13

Following a week of stockmarket turbulence, the City watchdog has cracked down on short-selling. But just what is this practice and how does it impact consumers? Read more

Are British banks at risk of going bust?

By Rebecca Atkinson Update: Wed, 17/09/2008 - 13:23

The collapse of one of the biggest names on Wall Street has sent stockmarkets into turmoil, with shares in British banks taking a particular battering. Is this a sign that British banks are also in danger of collapse? Read more

Stockmarket turmoil as US bank flops

Update: Tue, 16/09/2008 - 14:41

The FTSE 100 has fallen below the 5,000 mark, hitting lows not seen for three years, in the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Read more

Turn losses to your advantage

Thu, 11/09/2008 - 11:51

Investors who have suffered from the bear market could turn their misfortune to their advantage if losses are reported to the HMRC before the self-assessment deadline. Read more

What does the bear market mean for investors?

Update: Fri, 11/07/2008 - 09:39

We are now officially in a bear market, and forecasts of a recession are getting louder. But what does this mean for you? Read more

FTSE fall sparks pension scheme concern

Update: Wed, 02/07/2008 - 12:02

Following £30 billion being wiped off the value of FTSE 100 companies yesterday, should people invested in pension schemes be worried? Read more

Defending with non-cyclical investing

By Jeff Salway Update: Mon, 23/06/2008 - 09:30

As more investors look to put their portfolios on the defensive, Jeff Salway looks into the merits of non-cyclical investing. Read more

Bradford & Bingley announcement sparks share plunge

Update: Fri, 20/06/2008 - 15:49

Britain's top banks saw their share prices suffer yesterday after Bradford and Bingley, the UK’s biggest buy-to-let mortgage lender, announced a 50% fall in profits. Read more

Is your investment strategy too cautious?

By Rob Griffin Update: Fri, 23/05/2008 - 16:24

When it comes to investment, playing it safe can mean only generating modest returns. Because, as Rob Griffin discovers, being too cautious can be the greatest risk of all. Read more