Summertime blues or sign of things to come?

A VIX index reading of 17.6 compared to a post-1990 average of 19.3, so the so-called ‘fear index,’ which measures expectations for future market...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Could investors start to shun food and drink companies for high sugar use?

The definition of ethical investing is changing. New investors are coming through the ranks with a different set of priorities from previous generations.

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Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


High active share: What is it and can it help you pick the best funds?

Fund selectors have a number of tools at their disposal to help them pick the best funds from a vast universe, one of which...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Second time lucky for music investor Hipgnosis Songs Fund?

It has been a year since Hipgnosis Songs Fund first announced its intention to float on London’s Main Market. After a failed attempt to...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


What could falling population growth mean for the UK economy?

In the 12 months to June 2018 the UK population hit 66m, up 0.6% year-on-year according to new figures from the Office for National...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Student stock picker reveals approach to playing the markets

It is always pleasing to discover young people interested in the markets. Developing a savings and investment habit early in life can put you...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


The 6 questions you should ask before selling a fund

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‘Style creep’ is a well-known term in the fund management industry, which is...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Horns out on this near-record breaking bull run

The current bull run in UK equities is closing in on its 10 year anniversary, chalking up just over 3,400 days and a 133%...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Ariana unveils punchy exploration target for Turkish project

Ariana Resources (AAU:AIM) reckons it could have up to
2.7m ounces of gold and 16.1m ounces of silver in its Salinbas...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


Housebuilders: farewell mega profits?

All economies experience recurring and fluctuating levels of economic activity over time, with the five main stages of the business cycle running as follows:...

Thu, 05/07/2018 - 00:00


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