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HSBC's annual meeting takes place today

10% of HSBC shareholders vote against remuneration report

Ten per cent of HSBC shareholders have voted against the board's recommended pay deals for staff at HSBC's annual meeting today.

Lowcock: Investors should consider equities

Equities ‘a sound way to protect against inflation’

Inflation is down, but with interest rates still low, investors will need to seek real assets for inflation protection, according to Bestinvest.

Shares in Spain's Bankia have been suspended

Spanish regulator suspends trading in Bankia shares

Shares in Spain's Bankia have been suspended from trading ahead of a board meeting later today that will decide how much state aid the part-nationalised bank needs.

Recession fears grow for the Eurozone

Eurozone recession fears mount as economy shrinks

The Eurozone edged closer to recession today after new figures revealed manufacturing activity in the region shrank at its fastest pace for almost three years.

The new RBS £10 note celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee

RBS issues special £10 note to celebrate Queen's Golden Jubilee

The Royal Bank of Scotland has issued a commemorative £10 note to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, drawing on royal links to the Scottish bank.

More misery for Facebook flotation

Facebook shares plummet as regulators call for launch review

America’s top financial watchdogs have called for a review of Facebook’s share launch, amid reports of concerns about the way information was disclosed to investors.

Burberry enjoys profits growth

Burberry profits boosted by male shoppers

Famous raincoat maker Burberry has posted a leap in revenue and profits thanks to an increase in male shoppers snapping up the luxury brand.

The OECD says the UK economy will grow by 0.5 per cent in 2012

OECD warns UK disposable incomes will fall for two more years

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned that inflation will grow faster than incomes in the UK for two more years.

New regular income bond unveiled at Barclays

Barclays launches 6% regular income bond

Barclays Wealth has introduced a new bond offering investors a monthly income of six per cent pa equivalent over a six year term.

M&S pre-tax profits down 16%

Marks & Spencer annual profits down 16%

High street stalwart Marks & Spencer has reported a 16 per cent drop in annual profits in what the chief executive called “a challenging economic environment”.

George Osborne has issued a stark warning to the eurozone

Osborne admits to contingency plans in case of euro collapse

Both the Chancellor, George Osborne and the Prime Minister, David Cameron have admitted that plans are being drawn up to deal with a potential collapse of the euro.

The euro debt crisis could cause a further UK recession with dangerous consequences

New UK recession would cause "permanent damage" says OBR's Chote

The Chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that a Greek euro exit could herald a new deep UK recession causing "permanent damage" to the UK.

Facebook shares had a disappointing opening day's trading

Facebook shares flat after first day of trading

Shares in Facebook had to be rescued twice by underwriters to maintain their initial $38 valuation and closed at $38.23 in a faltering state for Facebook shares.

Facebook is going public in the second largest IPO in history

Facebook shares will cost $38 as company valued at $104bn

Social networking site Facebook has announced that it will offer around 420 million shares at $38 each valuing the firm at $104 billion.

More woe for the Eurozone debt situation

Markets fall as Moody’s downgrades 16 Spanish banks

The Eurozone crisis deepened today after Moody’s cut the credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks and the UK arm of Santander, prompting stock markets to tumble.

The loss to the UK taxpayer on the disposal of Northern Rock is expected to be £2bn

Taxpayers "fortunate" to escape with £2bn Northern Rock loss

The National Audit Office reports that the sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money minimised losses to the taxpayer but concludes that taxpayers will lose £2bn overall.

Sales boost for Asda

Asda reaches record market share with rising sales

Asda enjoyed sales growth in the first quarter of 2012, gaining market share by appealing to cost-conscious consumers through cutting the price of essentials.

Give me a dart and i'll show you what to do!

Can a monkey with a pin outperform investment experts?

Pete Comley, author of a new book called 'Monkey with a pin' explains his perspective on why so many investors fail to earn the returns they expect.

I'll keep Britain safe: David Cameron

Cameron: Eurozone at crossroads - It has to make up or break up

In a speech to business leaders in Manchester today, David Cameron vowed to do whatever it takes to “keep Britain safe” in the event of a Eurozone break-up.

Concerns are mounting of an escalation of the crisis affecting Spanish banks

Yield on Spanish medium-term bonds leaps to more than 5%

The yield on Spanish medium-term bonds increased in a sale today as it was confirmed that the country has entered recession amid fears of an escalation in the Spanish banking crisis.

Facebook IPO to take place tomorrow

Facebook halts orders for IPO shares

Social networking giant Facebook has stopped taking share orders ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited stock market flotation.

New web and iPhone app tracks shares

Share tracking app aims to cater for investors of all levels

FlexiShareTrade, a new web and iPhone app, has been launched today, aimed at helping investors keep track of their shares and the latest market movements.

Global stocks plunge as Eurozone crisis deepens

King blames euro debt crisis for UK woes as euro shares slide

The euro has plummeted to a four-month low against the dollar and global stocks have plunged amid mounting speculation that Greece could be forced to quit the Eurozone.

RBS chief Steven Hester waived £1m bonus

Taxpayers ‘could wait years’ to get money back from RBS & Lloyds

It could take at least five years to sell off the taxpayer stakes in RBS and Lloyds Banking Group, financial experts told MPs yesterday.

The new French President Francois Hollande travels to Germany to meet Angela Merkel today

Germany grows, France stagnates ahead of Hollande-Merkel meeting

The German economy has roared back to growth, expanding by 0.5 per cent, whilst the French economy was flat in the first quarter of 2012, new GDP data reveals.

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