Why Homebase sale is such good news for Kingfisher

Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers is selling Homebase for a nominal £1 to turnaround specialist Hilco Capital just two years after buying the business from Home Retail...

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


Why Buffett might appreciate Proactis value

Being bold when others are fearful is a mantra championed by many of the world’s best investors, including the sage of Omaha himself, Warren Buffett....

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


Royal Mail analyst fears are overdone

Regulatory risks and intense competition are clouding parcel delivery service Royal Mail’s (RMG) outlook according to broker Berenberg as it slashes earnings forecasts....

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


Dixons Carphone’s profits are lacking spark

DIXONS CARPHONE (DC.) 192.65p

Gain to date: 1.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 190.35p, 21 December 2017...

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


Electrocomponents is raising the bar

We like Oxford-based Electrocomponents (ECM), the largest distributor of electrical goods in the UK. The company recently announced its first acquisition for two...

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


Former CEO looks to topple Stobart chairman

Former Stobart (STOB) CEO Andrew Tinkler will voting at the company’s AGM on 28 June against the re-election of chairman Iain Ferguson. Tinkler...

Thu, 31/05/2018 - 00:00


magazine 31 May 2018

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The FTSE 100 has slipped back after posting record highs. This pause for breath creates an opportunity to take the temperature of the markets and determine if the UK’s flagship index is likely to turn higher to set new records or a correction is in store. We look at the key charts and ask the experts to get the inside track.

FTSE endures Bank Holiday hangover, kitchen sinking at Dixons Carphone, Smiths Group break-up calls to be realised?

“Political chaos in Italy sees the FTSE 100 sink as traders return to their desks after the Bank Holiday, down 0.9% at 7,659.01,” says AJ...

Tue, 29/05/2018 - 09:45


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