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Financial News Websites

Bloomberg

Bloomberg.com is among the top five most-trafficked financial sites on the Web. It is regarded as a premier site for news and financial information. The website provides market news and commentary and a market snapshot of key markets by region. It is possible to get stock quotes and look at charts of the markets.

Reuters

Reuters.com offers a wealth of news and information. Of particular interest are the 'Investing' and 'Business' pages, which provides company news, investment news and market comment. You are also able to get a stock quote which shows a quite comprehensive chart, recent stock news, press releases by the compan, key ratios and statistics and a financial synopsis.

Efinancialnews.com

A largely subscription-based website that offers a free 4-week trial. The securities and investment banking weekly. Financial news covering investment banking, private equity, fund management, equity research & sales. A comprehensive news and views website.

Business week

The website in an online-magazine format offers cutting edge news stories and a comprehensive news archive. There are views from industry professionals, data and analysis on markets, with particular concentration on what is happening in the United States. Within the investing tab there is a market snapshot and a market focus, including S&P ratings news.

Trustnet.com

TrustNet & Financial Express specialise in the collection, validation and distribution of fund and equity prices, and factsheet information, and is the main supplier of data to the UK financial sector .Their service is aimed at private investors and Independent Financial Advisers and covers UK collective investment funds. Top fund risers and fallers are demonstrated with a comprehensive database of investment fund information to look into.

Morningstar

The company is known for fund ratings. There is fund commentary and premium mutual fund research. You can set up your own portfolio, look at exchange traded funds, or just look at the site comments. There are a number of Morningstar indices to review and a multitude of graphics and premium market research to utilise.

Best Invest

A website which helps to provide independent financial advice to individuals in the UK. The site offers discounts on ISAs, PEPs, unit trusts, bonds and pensions. The company produces the 'Spot the Dog' report which gives the latest guide to fund management companies and particular funds. The site offers news, the ability to deal and information about pension planning, mortgages and general financial advice.

Financial Trading Websites

Selftrade

A website offering share trading from £7.50 and CFD Trading from £12.50. The site offers special benefits for regular traders, with up to 75% off initial charges on Funds. All the latest research - free of charge, with a comprehensive stock review with broker ratings, graphics and company news. It is possible to compare stocks look at heatmaps on the market, or review stockpicker advice.