The case for and against Japan

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index has quietly been one of the best performing major markets in recent years. It is the second-best performer out of eight...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Future launches rights issue to fund big US acquisiton

Future (FUTR) 500p

Gain to date: 26.6%

Original entry price: Buy at 394.88p, 21 Dec 2017


Specialist media...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Trade War: How could it impact your portfolio?

Talk of escalating trade tensions is widespread and this is very important to investors. There is increasing concern that tariffs imposed on a swathe of...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Share buybacks come under scrutiny from politicians and Government

Share buybacks have been in the news again after politician Vince Cable referred to them as ‘a scandalous trick’ used by listed companies to artificially...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Where next for platinum as the metal nears a 10-year price low?

One of the biggest stories in the commodities space at the moment is the collapse in the platinum price amid demand concerns.

The precious metal...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


How you can use gifting rules to give your child or grandchild a £1m pension

Parents or grandparents can save on their inheritance tax bill and put away more than £1m in their children’s or grandchildren’s pensions by making use...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Can shares in tobacco companies fight back after a torrid time?

Once considered defensive investments and dependable sources of income, tobacco stocks have recently gone through a troublesome period and experienced significant share price declines.

Cigarette...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Lessons from the FCA’s platforms market study

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulator of the financial services industry, has been busy recently kicking the tyres of the pensions and investment markets...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Unilever is looking tasty as shares hit nine-month high

Unilever (ULVR) £43.40

Gain to date: 2%

Original entry point: Buy at £42.53, 2 November 2017


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Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


Renewed speculation that GlaxoSmithKline could spin off consumer division

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is once again in the spotlight about potentially spinning off its consumer division to unlock value in the business...

Thu, 26/07/2018 - 00:00


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