Investors looking for Asian exposure but wary of the extreme volatility in Chinese stocks at present could consider Invesco Asia Trust (IAT). In the year to 30 April 2015 the investment trust – part of the Invesco Perpetual stable – outperformed its benchmark by 5.6% and boosted its dividend by 5.8%. A dramatic rout of the Chinese stock market has prompted heavy-handed interference by the ...

Following a large reserve downgrade earlier this year, Avocet Mining (AMV:AIM) takes another big hit after lowering its 2013 output guidance following equipment problems. The West African gold miner says reduced production has led to higher unit costs and lower cash generation. The shares fall 27.8% to 9.2p on the news, not helped by a need for further capital expenditure to fix equipment and the ...