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Group well placed to power ahead Mar 14 2012

WITH the Wood Group having come through several challenges in recent times, it now looks set to deliver stronger results.Read

If we're in a bull market, what is next? Feb 15 2012

THE MSCI World Index of developed market equities is now almost exactly 20% up from October 2011 lows, which, according to some definitions, means that we are now in a bull market.Read

Danger areas of last year are still an issue Jan 25 2012

NO one would be surprised if the global stock market, having made a strong start to 2012, were to re-encounter its deepest fears at some stage.Read

Politicians hold key to recovery in equities Jan 18 2012

WITH a mounting debt crisis in Europe and a combination of low growth and high inflation in the UK it’s little wonder that US equities have consistently outperformed their developed market peers for the last three years.Read

Market volatility can equal opportunity Jan 11 2012

THE volatility that has been so prevalent in stock markets over the last six months or more has indiscriminately impacted share prices across the board.Read

European equities market isn't all doom and gloom despite forecast Dec 14 2011

THIS year has brought many twists and turns, but there’s been one ever-present topic at the forefront of investor minds: Europe. Attention has understandably been focused on the trials and tribulations of indebted sovereigns.Read

Despite slow growth, developed markets can still drive greater shareholder value Nov 30 2011

WHILE markets continue their volatile run, it’s useful to take a step back and look at some general themes and patterns. This week we look at why developed market equities take preference over emerging market (EM) equities.Read

Markets price in too much bad news as trust in assets collapses Nov 23 2011

EVEN seasoned investment professionals are finding it difficult to maintain their composure in these markets. And we all know the impact collective mood can have.Read

Game of high stakes will have huge effect on European growth Nov 16 2011

UNTIL European politicians deliver a measure of stability, it's difficult for investors to concentrate on equity valuations. Italy's recent leadership change is just one reason for investors to stay on the sidelines.Read

Curtain falls on torrid time Oct 05 2011

AND so the curtain falls on a torrid quarter for risk assets: stocks, commodities and high-yield credit have all fallen sharply since mid-year, by around 15%, 9% and 8% respectively.Read

Crisis sends investors searching for high yields Sep 21 2011

WITH no end to the euro area crisis in sight and data on the global economy similarly inconclusive, we feel market volatility is likely to remain high.Read

Heavy or light, oil production is dependent on political stability Sep 07 2011

GEOPOLITICAL risks are a key aspect when it comes to analysing oil markets, but it’s easy to forget that different regions produce different blends of crude oil.Read

Don't panic during periods of global stock market turmoil Aug 31 2011

THE volatility we are living through was not unexpected. Any investor who invests in risk-assets such as equities for the long term must expect to see periods of losses. In turbulent times our investment strategy, and our emotional control and foresight are put to the test.Read

Healthy earnings growth is likely to lead to a higher valuation for world equity markets Aug 24 2011

EQUITY markets remained volatile last week as mixed economic data, funding concerns in the eurozone, M&A activity and corporate results left plenty of unanswered questions.Read

Despite market turmoil, equities still best option in the long-term Aug 03 2011

THE wrangle between Republicans and Democrats over the US debt ceiling left investors by turns bemused and anxious amid blood-curdling warnings that failure to reach an agreement might trigger a default and cause financial Armageddon.Read

Are money-managers worth their weight, or an unnecessary expense? Jul 27 2011

THERE are numerous studies that look at whether investment managers can consistently provide above-average performance. After all, those are the managers you want looking after your money.Read

Eurozone sovereign debt dominates market Jul 20 2011

THE Eurozone sovereign debt crisis has dominated markets again over the last week with sharp sell-offs in the Spanish and Italian bond and equity markets – the Eurozone equity market overall is down by roughly 5% in the last week.Read

Oil release shows a positive approach Jul 07 2011

SOME readers may be wondering about the impact of geopolitical events, and international policy developments, on oil prices and market sentiment.Read

Opt for stocks with a high yield to sidestep volatility in the market Jun 29 2011

SOME readers may be wondering about income stocks in these volatile market times. There are a number of risks dotting the investment landscape, ranging from the ongoing Euro area sovereign debt crisis, to concern over a political stalemate in the US on raising the debt ceiling, to resurfacing worries about a slowdown in global growth, or geopolitical tensions and commodity price volatility.Read

April’s downturn wasn't really much of a surprise Jun 15 2011

UK economists were surprised by the news of a big fall in industrial output for the month of April, the data for which came in relatively recently.Read

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