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Panmure flat despite talk of broker consolidation
Rumours that Evolution could move for its smaller peer lit up a quiet day for the Footsie, which ended the week at a new four-month high
Hedge fund stars shine above the crowd
The top 10 managers are mostly older funds, dating back to the 1990s or before
On Wall St: Spectre of deflation kills the mood at Jackson Hole
Central bankers have lost confidence in the ability of monetary policy to stem deflation
Oil groups lead US stocks after pipeline leak
Utilities fall after California explosion
High-frequency traders battle to make big returns
Fierce competition and unfavourable conditions in important markets make it harder to generate profits
Safety first in search for income
Bond mentality is invading the equity world
Positive data boost US equities
Investors heartened by drop in jobless claims
Lloyds’ gains help banks lift Footsie to four-month high
Hopes rise of looser capital ratio standards from Basel banking committee
Basel III fears temper sentiment
Banks bouyed by the weekly US jobless claims
Optiver CFO resigns from the firm
Industry takes a hit amid controversy over HFT





