How do we get people to read pension statements?

Once a year anyone saving into a defined contribution pension plan receives an annual statement to show how much they’ve got and what their pot might be...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Skin in the game doesn’t mean better returns

Picking a fund or an investment trust where the manager also has their own money invested is sometimes seen as a sure-fire way to guarantee...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Synthomer down after profit warning, but long-term picture still strong

Synthomer (SYNT) 287p

Loss to date: 13%

Original entry point: Buy at 330p, 12 September 2019


A profit...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Big money to be made with this self-storage group

It may not be a glamorous activity but storing the possessions of businesses and households is certainly a lucrative one. Self-storage play Lok’n Store (...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Will UK banks struggle like their Japanese counterparts?

The third quarter results from the FTSE 100’s ‘big five’ banks generally got a cool reception, not least because of fresh payment protection insurance (PPI)...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


UK gambling shares in a spin on tougher regulation fears

A cross-party group of politicians calling themselves the All-Party Parliamentary Group (AAPG), focused on gambling-related harm, has released a report which set alarm bells ringing in...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Mothercare share price shattered by administration news

Shares in baby goods retailer Mothercare (MTC) crashed to a 20-month low of 8.38p on 4 November after its UK operations were put...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


How safe are dividends from BP, BT and Crest Nicholson?

According to the latest AJ Bell Dividend Dashboard report, the FTSE 100 is yielding 4.8%. However, the same research shows FTSE dividends are, on average,...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


Our trade on Euromoney is up by nearly 18%

Euromoney (ERM) £13.78 

Gain to date: 17.6%

Original entry price: Buy at £11.72, 20 December 2018


A year-end...

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


4imprint continues to impress

4imprint (FOUR) £30.30

Gain to date: 54.4%

Original entry price: Buy at £19.62, 7 February 2019


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Thu, 07/11/2019 - 00:00


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