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Shanghai Composite index falls near 2008 lows

Looking at the divergence of the Shanghai Composite index and the Dow Industrials over the last 3 years or so…

As the High Street and Retail continues to die. Many are now asking just when is George Osborne going to wake up?

The table below which depicts the number of failing retail business makes for shocking read. The situation on the high…

Xcite Energy breaks out. SBM Adds to Conviction Buy position

After seemingly being stuck at 77p-78p for weeks with warrants due to be exercised, Xcite Energy has suddenly perked up…

Greece: Portrait of a country in economic crisis

It’s another beautiful day in the northern Greek city of Volos. The sun is shining in a perfectly clear sky,…

Caterpillar chief Oberhelman says global economy more uncertain than ever

As well as John Paulson’s troubles at his hedge funds, the wider hedge fund industry is also struggling to outperform…

Plenty of trouble and strife for commodity stocks but opportunities are just around the corner…

The commodity sector seems to have been beset by nothing but a long list troubles of late, not helped by…

the concise guide to the week ahead courtesy of Cantor Index

Monday, August 20, 2012 UK Reporting:- Amlin Plc, AML, (R), Amlin Plc, AML, e, (CC), Bovis Homes Group Plc, BVS,…

Vix reflects a volatility free summer

The stock markets have ground higher throughout the summer holiday period as the soothing perception of ever-lasting support from the…

Where next for the FTSE at 5800?

In the midst of a so called “summer”, with volumes very low, it is often the case that the main…