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Global investors are feeling bullish about the prospect of further stockmarket gains this year, and are also favouring precious metals despite recent price falls, according to the Franklin Templeton Global Investor Sentiment survey.

Franklin Templeton has launched an Asian Dividend fund for head of emerging markets Mark Mobius as it seeks to tap into investors' growing desire to diversify income streams.

F&C Investments is planning to launch a global small-cap equity fund for Catherine Stanley next month, filling a gap in its smaller companies product range.

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As Greggs becomes the latest UK firm to issue a profit warning, we explain what this means and how it could affect your investments.

Lloyds Banking Group has reported pre-tax profits of £2bn for the first quarter, well ahead of analysts' estimates, after the lender made a number of cost savings and profited from selling 20% of its stake in St. James's Place (SJP).