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Short selling has been generating an increasing amount of headline space over the last couple of years, often for the wrong reasons. Short sellers have been blamed for many things, including exacerbating the financial crisis and plunging company share prices into freefall. But looking beyond these scare-mongering headlines, short selling can actually play an important part in generating returns for investors, in some instances.

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UK eases, China and Eurozone wheezes, smart phone releases, patent law fleeces

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Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, picks miner Rio Tinto as his share of the week. Here’s why; More…

Bull and Bear – an optimistic and pessimistic view of investment news. Today’s stories:  The bears are back in town. The tribulations of Marks and Spencer. China sees trade shift as Wen changes tack
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As retailer Kingfisher updates the market Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.  More…

Bull and Bear – an optimistic and pessimistic view of investment news. Today’s stories: Home possession quiet, but crisis may be waiting. JP Morgan admits to sloppiness as it reveals $2billion loss. China’s imports stall.

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Andy Parsons, head of investment research at The Share Centre, explains what investing in infrastructure has to offer investors.

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As mining giant Anglo American announces full year results Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre explains what they mean for investors.

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As BHP Billiton reports half year results short of expectations Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

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