Some of Britain's best known companies leave investors nursing losses

“The FTSE 100 is on track to end the week with zero gains, hovering at the 7560 mark as the summer lull nears its conclusion....

Fri, 24/08/2018 - 09:50


CRH and Playtech

“The FTSE 100 has ignored the latest tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China to forge slightly higher in early trading,” says AJ Bell investment...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 09:50


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Ever wondered how the FTSE 100 works? Don’t miss the new issue of Shares which deconstructs the blue chip index and discusses the sectors driving the market. It also reveals important valuation metrics and dividend forecasts for all 100 constituents.

Why markets may feel queasy when faced by a rising greenback

While UK-based investors will be well aware of how weak the pound is against the US dollar, languishing at a 14-month low around $1.28, sterling is...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


London hoteliers set to report bumper numbers following July heatwave

The benefits of the recent heatwave attracting visitors to London could soon be reflected in results from several quoted hotel operators with sites in the...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


How have Lifetime Isa investors fared in their first year?

It’s a year since AJ Bell launched its version of the Lifetime ISA, a few months after the newest form of the ISA was launched...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


The ultimate FTSE 100 guide

The main benchmark for shares listed on the London Stock Exchange is the FTSE 100. Widely quoted in reports on the financial markets, its constituents...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


Trump attacks the US Federal Reserve

US president Donald Trump, in a further break with convention, is being publicly critical of the pace of rate hikes being driven through by the...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


Pressure on corporate brokers implies potential wave of M&A

Many stock market-listed corporate brokers are under pressure thanks to new regulation called MiFID II which is affecting demand for their equity research.

Before the...

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


Investors shift focus to defensive stocks

Although the FTSE 100 is only slightly down year-to-date, it is fair to say that 2018 has been punctuated by some fairly volatile trading days....

Thu, 23/08/2018 - 00:00


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