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(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 17:01 Bond funds in UK provide sanctuary in 2008-Lipper (Interactive Investor) By James Molony us.rd.yahoo.com
Quantum set to unveil two funds (TrustNet) Quantum Asset Management is to launch two protected products. The first – UK Protected Income Portfolio – aims to generate a 6% annual income, while the second – UK Premium Generator – seeks a potential 10% annual premium. us.rd.yahoo.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 05:22 Satyam explores possible merger - paper (Interactive Investor) MUMBAI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Satyam Computer Services' management and some funds have approached two smaller rivals about a merger to fend off any possible hostile bid for India's fourth-biggest software services exporter, the Business Standard said on Monday, but one of the firms said it was not interested. Citing investment banking sources, the newspaper said Satyam held talks with HCL ... us.rd.yahoo.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 05:05 Thai Tisco sells 2 bln baht bonds at 5.5-6.5 pct (Interactive Investor) BANGKOK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Tisco Bank, Thailand's second-biggest car loan lender, said on Monday it was selling 10-year bonds worth up to 2.0 billion baht ($57.4 million), mainly to retail investors, to raise funds for expansion. The bonds, which opened for subscription from Jan. 5 to Feb. 16, offered a coupon of 5.5 percent in the first three years, 6.0 percent in the next three and 6.5 percent ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Pound surges vs euro but capped on Bank rate views (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) Sterling rallied from recent record lows versus a broadly weaker euro on Monday but was pressured against the dollar on expectations the Bank of England will cut interest rates aggressively again later this week. us.rd.yahoo.com
Asia stocks at 2-month high as risk taking rebounds (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) Asian stocks rose to a two-month high on Monday, with expectations for a global economic recovery later this year on the back of massive government spending prompting investors to venture back into riskier assets. us.rd.yahoo.com
Stocks Celebrate New Year (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance) Major indexes rallied as traders looked ahead after a dismal 2008, and despite more worse-than-expected economic data us.rd.yahoo.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 01:30 UPDATE 3-Indonesia eyes stimulus to create jobs, growth (Interactive Investor) By Harry Suhartono and Andreas Ismar us.rd.yahoo.com
Are Vice Stocks Losing Their Allure? (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance) Shares of alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and other vice vendors have gained during recessions. But the sinful strategy hasn't paid off lately us.rd.yahoo.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 16:49 INDICATORS - Hungary - Updated on Jan 5 (Interactive Investor) BUDAPEST, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's latest indicators: (Last updated on Jan 5, with six-week Treasury bill auction average yield.) us.rd.yahoo.com
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