SPREAD BET GURU August 1, 2010 MARKET STRATEGIST josh@cityindex.co.uk Q. Dear Josh, what aspects are there to consider before using stop losses when spread betting? A. Stop losses can be a good means of protecting your trading risk. The first aspect I would always consider would be whether to use a standard or guaranteed stop loss. Of course, a guaranteed stop [...]
EARNINGS SEASON | CALENDAR August 1, 2010 Monday 2 August Xchanging – UK Thomas Cook – UK Hammerson – UK Tullett Prebon – UK HSBC – UK Intertek – UK Mouchel – UK Qinetiq – UK Berkshire Hathaway – US Warner Music Group – US Linde – Germany BNP Paribas – France Air Liquide – France Tuesday 3 August ITV – UK [...]
How to find the perfect Maldives August 1, 2010 BEST FOR: SPA COCOA ISLAND Voted best hotel spa in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean in this year’s Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards, Cocoa Island is the go-to resort for spa aficionados. The whole island is effortlessly chic with a neutral, natural vibe. Locally-sourced thatching and bleached driftwood blends seamlessly into the [...]
Strauss calls for calm as Anderson hits new heights August 1, 2010 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has warned his England side there is still room for improvement despite this 354-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Trent Bridge. James Anderson claimed a six-wicket haul and best ever match figures of 11-71 as England skittled out the tourists for just 80 in their second innings. Set an [...]
Lewis failure sees Webber take top spot August 1, 2010 MARK WEBBER stormed to his fourth victory of the season to go back to the top of the drivers’ championship following a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix. The Australian cruised home after taking full advantage of a safety-car period and drive-through penalty for Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel. Webber was trailed home by Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, [...]
Silver lining for Great Britain after securing best-ever Euro medal haul August 1, 2010 GREAT BRITAIN’S athletes swept to treble medal success in Barcelona last night to secure their best-ever return at a European Championships. Martyn Rooney led home the men’s 4x400m relay team to silver in the final event of the championships, taking the medal tally to 19 over the five days, one more than achieved in Split [...]
We’re not ready yet, warns Wenger August 1, 2010 ARSENE WENGER last night told of his “positive weekend” after his Arsenal side began their season with a trophy after retaining the Emirates Cup. The Gunners sealed their home pre-season tournament victory with a 3-2 win over Celtic yesterday thanks to goals from Carlos Vela, Bacary Sagna and Samir Nasri, while AC Milan and Lyon [...]
Torres is one of Liverpool’s best ever, I just pray he stays, declares Carragher August 1, 2010 JAMIE CARRAGHER is praying that Fernando Torres will follow the lead of Steven Gerrard and pledge his future to Liverpool. The Spanish striker is a £60m target for Chelsea and Manchester City after reportedly expressing his frustration at Anfield following the Reds’ failure to qualify for a Champions League place this season. Captain Gerrard nailed [...]
Cole won’t be sold at any price, warns Chelsea boss Ancelotti August 1, 2010 CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti last night insisted Ashley Cole is not forsale at any price. Reports over the weekend suggested that the England left-back was unsettled at Stamford Bridge and had sat down for crisis talks with Ancelotti in a bid to thrash out his future. Former Chelsea chief Jose Mourinho, who signed Cole from [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF August 1, 2010 Yousuf back for Pakistan CRICKET: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf has been recalled to the Pakistan squad for Friday’s second Test with England after coming out of retirement. Yousuf quit the international stage in protest at his suspension after last year’s winter tour to Australia. But he has made himself available for the Edgbaston Test, although [...]
