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Gartmore shares dragged on the FTSE 250 yesterday amid fears takeover talks have slowed.

The price of gold has plummeted to a six-month low as the global rally in equities triggered by upbeat economic data threatens the precious metal's safe-haven appeal.

The number of bankrupt over-65s has increased six times in the past ten years, the Insolvency Service says.

The number of homes sold in December 2010 was the highest for three years, despite the traditional seasonal holiday dip, new figures show.

London opened marginally weaker on Wednesday, continuing the softer trend seen towards the end of Tuesday's session, with retailers in focus in the early going.

China and the US will lead the biggest-ever economic boom as global output triples again by 2050, a HSBC report predicts.

ProShares has unveiled what it claims are the first ETFs to provide access to volatility, listing today on the NYSE Arca.

The Horizons AlphaPro Fiera Tactical Bond Fund begins trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today as an ETF under the symbol HAF.

AdvisorShares has filed with the American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an actively-managed ETF to trade on the NYSE Arca.

SIPP provider Suffolk Life will hold its fees at 2009 levels for 2011.