Back in black: why banks are investable once more

Ten years ago, many of the world’s banks were essentially bust. The global financial crisis was in full swing, and banks were facing their comeuppance...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Where to invest your SIPP cash windfall

Many individuals with SIPPs (self-invested personal pensions) are likely to enjoy a cash windfall in late May as tax relief from HMRC relating to the...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Watch out for companies with dominant shareholders

The perils of having dominant shareholders have come to the forefront once again with various small cap companies on the
UK market. Minority shareholders...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Tesla margin criticism is wrong, says investment bank

Tesla has as many critics as it does fans and many commentators have been quick to shoot down the company, saying it is burning through...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Webis now up more than 580% on US gambling sector hope

The potential opening up of the US sports betting industry has breathed new life into micro-cap gambling company Webis (WEB:AIM) and made its...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


LoopUp hopes to enjoy network effect boost with £61m acquisition

Remote meetings platform provider LoopUp (LOOP:AIM) has laid out rampant growth ambitions with a potentially transformational acquisition.

The company has struck a deal...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Four links in the global financial market chain have weakened: which is next?

This week’s column is indebted to two charts from Fidelity’s vastly experienced fund manager Ian Spreadbury at a recent conference. This is not to put...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Ninth growth upgrade and counting at Blue Prism

Another trading update from Blue Prism (PRSM:AIM) and another growth guidance upgrade. That’s the ninth in little more than two years since its...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Shares in Brewin Dolphin up by nearly 80% in two years

Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin (BRW) is forecast by analysts to increase pre-tax profit by nearly 12% this year to £78.1m and by a...

Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


Aviva’s bulk annuity buys are paying off

Aviva (AV.) 550p

Gains to date: 8.1%

Original entry point: Buy at 510.5p, 14 December 2017


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Thu, 24/05/2018 - 00:00


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