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Ronnie Chopra

Sharp fall in silver today – fallen to levels not seen since September 2010

By , 20 May 2013

This morning silver fell to levels not seen since September 2010 as commodity prices slumped overnight in Asia and this extended in early London trading. Although here is plenty of physical buying from China, India and the Middle East – there is heavy computer ETF selling.

A strong dollar and outperforming equity markets have shifted investor’s attention to more risky assets with silver suffering.

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Oliver Haill

A bullet-point guide to fine wine investing

By , 15 May 2013

The fine wine market is expected to continue its recent resurgence in 2013 and, if you haven’t thought about investing in this asset class before there are increasingly strong reasons for certain types of investor.

Traders and other high-frequency type traders need read no further, this is for long-term investors. It can be traded with spread betting.

Because there is a limited supply of top wine and high demand from around the globe that usually exceeds supply this generally keeps prices up over the long term - but like some illiquid shares, in the short term prices can remain unmoved for a while. But unlike shares, many buyers don't just buy for investment; they happily and rapidly drink up their bottles which reduces the world stocks.

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Vince Stanzione

MGM Resorts is a bet on the Las Vegas comeback

By , 10 May 2013

They say the only way to make money at the casino is by owning one but those that have been shareholders in MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) the last few years would not agree. MGM has crashed from a 2007 high of $100 to a low of $1 at the height of the crisis in 2009 and have recovered recently to around $14.

First some history and background and then I will explain why I think MGM Resorts International could be going much higher.

 

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Michael van Dulken

Morning Traders Note: Fitch downgrades UK credit rating

By , 22 Apr 2013

Morning traders' note for the 22th April 2013 by Accendo Markets.

Daily global markets overview with the overnight activity and what can be expected in the markets today. Information straight from the traders’ desks. Insights on commodities, equities, stocks and forex currencies.

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Spread Bet Chick

A newbie's tale: how to get started trading with real money

By Spread Bet Chick, 22 Apr 2013

This is a debut guest post from blogger Spread Bet Chick, who since March 2013 has been trading with real money for the first time. 

I first came across trading online sometime in late 2008 when I just googled "how to make money online". I saw a very animated advert from a forex broker which gave me the impression that all I had to do to make money online by trading was to press a few blinking buttons. That marked the beginning of my trading career.

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Brenda Kelly

Bitcoin: The evolution of the virtual currency

By , 19 Apr 2013

Introduced in 2009 by a programmer known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, the electronic crypto currency that is bitcoin has been the subject of front page news over the past few weeks.

The new limelight came after its value increased 1000% since the start of the year owing much to the financial crisis in Cyprus when depositors faced a levy on savings in order for the Eurozone bailout to get the green light.

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Michael van Dulken

Morning Traders Note: G20 Meeting - Markets looking for action to curb the recent decline

By , 19 Apr 2013

Morning traders' note for the 19th April 2013 by Accendo Markets.

An overview of the overnight market activity and today's stock and financialmarkets. Insights on commodities, equities, stocks and forex currencies. Find all the financial information you need to know to kick off your day.

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Michael van Dulken

Morning Traders Note: Germany downgraded to A from A+

By , 18 Apr 2013

Morning traders' note for the 18th April 2013 by Accendo Markets.

A daily global markets overview with the overnight activity and what can be expected in the markets today. Information straight from the traders’ desks. Insights on commodities, equities, stocks and forex currencies.

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Michael van Dulken

Morning Traders Note: Gold bounced yesterday, it’s down 27%

By , 17 Apr 2013

Morning traders' note for the 17th April 2013 by Accendo Markets. Insights of what has happened in the markets, and foresights of what could be happening today.

Here's an overview of the overnight market activity and today's stock and financial markets. Insights on commodities, equities, stocks and forex currencies. Information straight from the traders’ desks.

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Michael van Dulken

Morning Traders Note: Gold price continued its slide overnight

By , 16 Apr 2013

Morning traders' note for the 16th April 2013 by Accendo Markets.

This is a global markets overview with all the overnight activity and what can be expected in the markets today. Information straight from the traders’ desks. Insights on commodities, equities, stocks and forex currencies.

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City News

Week ahead: The Fed and Asia still very much on investors' minds

Thu, 1st Jan - * Next week will get off to a slow start, due to the Spring Bank holiday in the UK and the Memorial Day holiday Stateside, although the macroeconomic data flow will accelerate towards the end of the same, particularly in the US. Nevertheless, local elections in Italy this next Sunday - May 27th - may bear watching.

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