21 May 2009 Archive
Can I protect my cash from further stock market falls?
A reader from Aldershot is looking to invest in the stock market - but wants to protect himself from any falls. |
Corporate bonds: How do I invest?
A reader from London is looking to invest in corporate bonds - but is unsure where to start. |
Should I switch to stocks and shares ISA?
A reader from Richmond is unsure about whether he should more from a cash ISA to a stocks and shares ISA. |
FTSE 100 falls 1.91% on US pessimism
The FTSE 100 fell 1.91 per cent by 08:50 BST to 4,385.92, echoing weakness in the US markets. |
FTSE 100 slides 2.75%
The FTSE 100 slumped 2.75 per cent to close at 4,345.47 after Standard & Poor's downgraded the outlook for the UK from 'stable' to 'negative'. |
UK's credit rating outlook downgraded
Standard & Poor's has downgraded the UK's credit rating outlook to negative from stable, putting the government's ability to borrow cheaply at risk and potentially leading to future tax rises. |
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