Gifting stocks and shares to the family this Christmas

This Christmas you might decide to shun the usual smellies, M&S jumper or cuddly toys and instead give investments to family.

While they are trickier...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Fund managers’ best and worst stock calls in 2019

It is always fascinating to get insight into fund managers’ views on their stock picking decisions and so we’ve spoken to range of managers about...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Equitile Resilience: the quality-focused fund you’ve never heard of

In today’s rapidly-evolving business world, companies are living faster and dying younger. For private investors, that means picking tomorrow’s big winners or long-term survivors is...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Investment book ideas for Christmas

Are you looking for Christmas ideas for family and friends? Here are three cracking books that will help anyone serious about investing and living a...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Learning the lessons from corporate disasters

In 2019 UK companies have issued more profit warnings than at any time since the financial crisis. Research from accountant EY found that until September,...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Best performing shares of 2019: why they soared

£4BN+ MARKET CAP

JD Sports Fashion (JD.) +117%

Retail sector darling JD Sports...

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‘How much can I pay into a SIPP when I’ve also got a defined benefit pension?’

I’m a civil servant and fortunate to have a defined benefit pension. I plan to retire prior to my scheme’s normal pension age and intend...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Follow these golden rules when searching for income

Investors continue to face obstacles in the search for income. In the past week alone, oil producer Tullow Oil (TLW) has suspended its...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Reasons to keep buying shares in Tesco

TESCO (TSCO) 243.2p

Gain to date: 2.7%

Original entry point: Buy at 236.9p, 23 May 2019


In anticipation...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


Don’t get caught out by investment bubbles

One theory held by some market strategists is that a tidal wave of cheap cash, provided by central banks’ interest rate and quantitative easing policies,...

Thu, 12/12/2019 - 00:00


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