http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news.htmThe latest headlines and articles from Fund ExpertThe stock market has been fearlessly motoring ahead, buoyed by central bank largesse, and oblivious to spiraling government debt and continuing economic uncertainty. So where does that leave our “footsie at 4000” prognosis? It is well and truly dead in the precise form we set out. So where are we now, and where might we be going?http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,the-bear-market-is-dead-long-live-the-what_247.htmWed, 22 May 2013 14:59:00 GMTIt’s the 1st Birthday for Facebook shares. How are they doing? What about the other big names, Google and Apple? And should you buy technology funds?http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,facebook-1st-birthday-tech-fund-focus_242.htmTue, 14 May 2013 15:28:00 GMTWe start with “why should you invest in Japan?”, below. Then we move on to consider the best funds investing into the Japanese stock market.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,what-are-the-best-japan-growth-funds_241.htmMon, 13 May 2013 10:15:00 GMTThe action began in late 2012, as the LDP candidate Abe Shinz& delivered a plainly stated message that once he became prime minister, he would demand that an extremely loose monetary policy be kept in place as long as necessary for the target’s attainment. Instantly the yen began to weaken and the stock market surged. Here we explore why all the excitement. http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,what-are-abenomics-and-the-three-arrows_240.htmMon, 13 May 2013 10:07:00 GMTJapan is the world’s most indebted economy. This is not a myth. Gross debt is 236% of the size of their economy (as measured by GDP). So how have they got away with this for so long?http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,how-has-japan-coped-with-massive-debt_239.htmMon, 13 May 2013 10:02:00 GMTThe Japanese stock market has soared over the last 6 months, but retail investors are not yet impressed and aren’t rushing in. Here we set out 7 reasons to buy Japan, and at the end consider how, covering both equities and the currency angle.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,7-reasons-to-buy-japan_238.htmMon, 13 May 2013 09:51:00 GMTIn Part 1 of this guest blog by Mark Mobius, he explained that following scare headlines in the West about a property bubble and “ghost Cities” he and his team decided to see for themselves what was going on.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,guest-blog-chinas-ghost-cities-part-2-by-mark-mobius_237.htmFri, 10 May 2013 16:14:00 GMTWith European stock markets hitting new highs, is now the time to invest in Europe? With the help of some of the world’s top economists and analysts, here are 7 reasons why we wouldn’t.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,7-reasons-to-not-invest-in-europe_236.htmFri, 10 May 2013 13:39:00 GMTSome of you may have heard or read about the current state of the real estate market in China, often covered in a sensationalist way, with talk of “ghost cities” and “bubbles” ready to burst and so forth. I wanted to see for myself what exactly was going on, so my team and I embarked on a tour of some new developments in China.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,guest-blog-chinas-ghost-cities-part-1-by-mark-mobius_235.htmFri, 10 May 2013 11:29:00 GMTIt’s been an extraordinary few months for Japan’s stock market with the Bank of Japan recently doubling its quantitative easing programme.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,the-fund-up-100-in-a-year_233.htmFri, 10 May 2013 10:05:00 GMTHere we look at the best and worst corporate bond funds based on total returns in the three corporate bond sectors.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,best-and-worst-corporate-bond-funds_232.htmWed, 08 May 2013 15:09:00 GMTInvestors should not be complacent about the growing risks within bond markets. But what are the alternatives for cautious investors feeling over-exposed to bond funds?http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,3-alternatives-to-bond-funds_229.htmFri, 03 May 2013 14:08:00 GMThttp://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,7-investment-mistakes-and-their-antidotes_228.htmThu, 02 May 2013 09:34:00 GMTThe tables below show the best and worst performing funds over the last month. The key facts are:http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,funds-update-whats-hot-whats-not_226.htmWed, 01 May 2013 10:37:00 GMTHere we consider the best alternatives to the Aberdeen Asia Pacific fund, which is facing soft closure in the coming months.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,best-alternatives-to-aberdeen-asia-pacific_225.htmWed, 01 May 2013 10:12:00 GMTHere we consider the best alternatives to the Aberdeen Emerging Markets fund.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,best-alternatives-to-aberdeen-emerging-markets_224.htmTue, 30 Apr 2013 13:13:00 GMTStock markets have enjoyed a decent rally over the last 6 months. So what should investors do and are these stock market gains sustainable? (This is extracted from our 6 monthly reports to advisory clients of Dennehy Weller & Co)http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,outlook-april-2013-market-falls-qe-turbo-how-to-play-them_223.htmFri, 26 Apr 2013 14:39:00 GMTIt's an old investment cliché that has long been trotted out as advice, though few take it seriously. Based on recent history the stock market adage 'sell in May and go away, buy again on Leger's day' might well be good advice. So in 2013 should investors sell up or ‘buy and hold’, and if so which funds?http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,sell-in-may-and-go-away-in-2013-history-suggests-it-might-be-good-advice_222.htmFri, 26 Apr 2013 14:24:00 GMTThe Income Tool is the latest invaluable addition to the suite of online tools available on FundExpert.co.ukhttp://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,unique-new-income-tool-launched-by-fundexpertcouk_221.htmFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:59:00 GMTWe’ve seen a number of headlines in the last 24 hours shouting about a 25% cut in UK dividends in the first quarter of 2013. Using phrases such as ‘dividend slump’ or ‘shareholders suffer’ to describe the findings of the latest Capita Registrar’s Dividend Monitor.http://www.fundexpert.co.uk/research/news,death-of-uk-dividends-much-exaggerated_220.htmFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT(c) 2013, Fund Expert. All rights reserved.5