Market updates

India's growth potential

New Star is launching the New Star Indian Equity Fund to provide investors with access to the compelling investment potential of one of the world's largest and fastest growing economies.
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Technology stocks stage a comeback

After years in the wilderness, technology is being welcomed back into the investment fold. The sector has struggled with its image since the technology bubble burst in 2000 but, with factors stacking up in its favour, investors are beginning to rekindle their interest.
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UK commercial property

The UK commercial property market had a particularly testing 2007, with sharp falls in capital values. While falls in the values of other asset classes such as equities or bonds are common, the fact that prior to 2007 UK commercial property had delivered positive returns every year since 1993 highlights the significance of last year’s poor returns. Although 2008 has started on a more encouraging note, as managers of the New Star UK Property Unit Trust we believe an update on what has happened and what may happen from here may be helpful to existing and potential investors.
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US financials

It is difficult to be bullish on the US financial sector these days. The sector hit another low this month and nothing that the authorities do or say seems to be making any difference. Despite this, buying high quality financial franchises such as Merrill Lynch will almost certainly prove to be a sound long-term investment.
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