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The words 'bailout plan' on top of US bank notes

The bailout - two months on

It was at a critical juncture in world markets in late September when the US announced details of a $700 billion bailout programme, in an effort both to stabilise markets and to give some sort of direction as to how the US economy might be supported in the following months. Richard Hunter looks at how the US plan has taken shape.

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Screwed up £5 note

The pound in your pocket

In this hard-hitting article, Peter Hargreaves, chief executive, shares his views on the state of the UK economy and the problems it's facing.

Newspaper cuttings and bank notes

Why it’s time to save us from payment "protection"

Payment protection, pension holidays and the continuing fall in value of the Pound all made an appearance in the financial headlines this weekend.


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London close: Another tough day despite bank rally

London close: Another tough day despite bank rally

London's blue chips had another tough day despite a rally from the bailed-out banks sector and a bit of cheer for shops from better than expected retail sales figures.


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Thursday newspaper round-up: Small companies, Woolworths, Lloyds

Small companies, Woolworths, Lloyds

Alistair Darling will try to kickstart bank lending next week by offering new taxpayer-funded guarantees for loans to small and medium-sized firms, it emerged last night, according to the Times. Woolworths...

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National Grid - Transmitting reassurance
Thu 20 Nov 2008
As is generally expected of a utility company, the group’s recent half year results proved broadly reassuring. Profits materialized in line with expectations (+4pc to £1.079 billion), whilst management…

Experian - Remaining progressive
Wed 19 Nov 2008

British Land - Pressured, but still quietly confident
Wed 19 Nov 2008

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Richard Hunter

Market update

Richard Hunter | 20 Nov, 2008
Perhaps the only surprise that global markets have taken another downward lurch overnight should be that it is a surprise. The latest sell-off follows comments from the US Federal Reserve that economic growth is likely to be flat this year and may...


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Fund rationalisation expected at Axa
Thu 20 Nov 2008
Axa Investment Management (IM) has announced changes to a range of its funds. They are seeking to rationalise their range by merging several funds. The Axa UK Growth Fund

Dealing resumes in Oceanic Australian Natural Resources Fund
Wed 19 Nov 2008
We recently informed investors that dealing in the Oceanic Australian Natural Resources Fund had been suspended on 23 October 2008. This was largely caused by the low level of…

Fidelity Special Situations - research update
Tue 18 Nov 2008
It has been almost a year since Sanjeev Shah took over the reins of the Fidelity Special Situations Fund from the legendary Anthony Bolton. Sanjeev Shah had a tough…

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