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TD Waterhouse is optimistic that stock and shares profits are obtainable in the housing and commodities markets even though there remain fears over the credit crunch and a possible long-term economic downturn.
Angus Rigby, chief executive officer at TD Waterhouse, explained: "The house building sector has become a constant feature of our weekly top ten with our customers continuing to actively trade."
He added that the commodities industry has also seen strong interest from investments, with many stock and shares traders showing support for BHP Billiton, miner Kazakhmys and oil & gas producer Dragon Oil.
There had been worries that the recent political difficulties between Russia and Georgia could undermine the oil sector but this has not been the case as profits continue to rise.
Mr Rigby's comments follow disappointing financial results reported by Taylor Wimpey and Bovis, as well as fears over the strength of the commodities market.
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