What the Budget and UK rate cut means for markets and investors

The Bank of England and the Treasury managed a one-two punch on 11 March as interest rates were cut by 50 basis points to...

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Taking stock of the market sell-off – the new issue of Shares unearths data which shows the sectors best placed to lead a market rebound.

Also this week: the heavily-indebted firms to avoid as a corporate debt crisis bubbles up.

Discover what the latest Budget means for your finances, and don’t miss the latest in Shares’ first-time investor series which looks at how much to invest.

Why banking shares may not welcome emergency rate cut as much as investors think

“Banking stocks are giving the Bank of England’s emergency rate cut a guarded welcome, with small gains across the board, and the biggest gains coming...

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Director Deals - FBD Holdings PLC (FBH)

Richard Pike, Non Executive Director, bought 2,500 shares in the company on the 11th March 2020 at a price of 7.98p. The Director now holds...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:55


Director Deals - RIT Capital Partners Plc (RCP)

Philippe Costeletos, Non Executive Director, bought 26,000 shares in the company on the 10th March 2020 at a price of 1912.74p. The Director now holds...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:50


Director Deals - ConvaTec Group Plc (CTEC)

John McAdam, Chairman, bought 23,181 shares in the company on the 10th March 2020 at a price of 171.09p. The Director now holds 23,181 shares...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:50


Director Deals - Amigo Holdings Plc (AMGO)

Hamish Paton, Chief Executive Officer, bought 626 shares in the company on the 9th March 2020 at a price of 24.00p. The Director now holds...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:50


The stock market winners and losers from Budget 2020

Looking at the array of policies and initiatives introduced today from the very narrow perspective of the stock market, investors initially seemed mildly impressed –...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:46


Director Deals - (MNG)

Clare Thompson, Non Executive Director, bought 20,000 shares in the company on the 11th March 2020 at a price of 172.12p. The Director now holds...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 16:45


Director Deals - Paragon Banking Group PLc (PAG)

Graeme Yorston, Non Executive Director, bought 2,482 shares in the company on the 9th March 2020 at a price of 398.51p. The Director now holds...

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