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A rich vein to mine

Exploit the mining sector but hedge the risk with judicious spread bets by Nick Sudbury The mining sector offers rich rewards for those who can handle the risks. One of the most striking aspects of the markets is the significant disparity in the performance of the different sectors.... READ MORE >>

Caught in the widening net

The internet weaves a tangled web for many sectors by Russ Mould This year’s annual Communications Market Report issued by UK regulator Ofcom two weeks ago (14 August), offered further evidence of the internet’s continuing spread. Helped by a rise in the average... READ MORE >>

SHARES AWARDS 2008 - What makes a good… online broker or trading platform?

Easy access, useful tools and price transparency are all vital to successful online trading. Who meets the mark? by Alex... READ MORE >>

SHARES AWARDS 2008 - What makes a good… active trading tools provider?

Active traders have high expectations, not least access to a range of different instruments and investments by Alex Poole The more active trader has a very specific suite of needs. Frequent traders will make more demands from their provider when it comes to things such as execution... READ MORE >>