Quantity and quality of FTSE 100 earnings both improve even as the index struggles

“As the FTSE 100 remains in the grip of a global bout of ‘risk-off’ sentiment, investors can draw some reassurance from how the quantity and...

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 17:01


Patisserie Holdings and Hollywood Bowl

“The FTSE 100 is back in negative territory once again, with miners and engineers among those worst hit. Also struggling is the packaging sector which...

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 10:06


Aviva and Greggs

“The FTSE 100’s losing streak has come to an end on Tuesday morning, much to investors’ relief. Having fallen 3.7% in three trading days to...

Tue, 09/10/2018 - 10:29


French Connection and Lancashire

“Against last Friday’s widespread sell-off in global markets, Monday’s 0.2% fall in the FTSE 100 could have been a lot worse. The minimal decline would...

Mon, 08/10/2018 - 11:02


Unilever and Intu

“The FTSE 100 took another tumble this morning as reports of an imminent breakthrough on Brexit helped lift sterling ahead of the key US non-farm...

Fri, 05/10/2018 - 09:56


Ted Baker and DFS

"Markets across Europe and Asia tripped up on Thursday after a rise in US Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2011. The Treasury yield...

Thu, 04/10/2018 - 13:16


Alternatives to Fundsmith’s new global smaller companies trust

The high-profile launch of a new investment trust from star manager Terry Smith has turned investors’ attention to global smaller companies.

Smith’s new trust, Smithson,...

Thu, 04/10/2018 - 00:00


The 25 most important companies in the world

There are many ways to build a list that ranks the most important companies to people. In its most straightforward sense, for investors that are...

Thu, 04/10/2018 - 00:00


Venture capital trusts offer significant tax benefits but are they suitable for all investors?

The new venture capital trust (VCT) offer season is now in full swing where investors are able to apply for new shares and...

Thu, 04/10/2018 - 00:00


CVS remains a compelling pet project

CVS (CVSG:AIM) 948.5p

Gain to date: 2.4%

Original entry point: Buy at 926.5p, 23 August 2018


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Thu, 04/10/2018 - 00:00


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