Vertu’s shares look really cheap given its very strong asset backing

We believe the market is taking too gloomy a view of franchised motor dealerships operator Vertu Motors (VTU:AIM) and that a 48.75p share...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Angling Direct is a good catch in the retail sector

Fishing tackle retailer Angling Direct (ANG:AIM) has reported better than expected sales in the year to 31 January 2018 at £30.2m, a 44%...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Four lessons to draw from the year so far

The accompanying table suggests that 2018 is proving anything but straightforward, with many popular asset classes failing to deliver and some unloved ones doing relatively...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Could you get 6% yield from Royal Bank of Scotland?

There is growing speculation that Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will soon pay its first dividend since 2008 and rejoin its UK-quoted banking...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Avesoro’s new financial year is off to a storming start

Avesoro Resources (ASO:AIM) 272.5p

Gain to date: 0.9%

Original entry point: Buy at 270p (adjusted for consolidation),...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Is investor excitement over US gambling breakthrough premature?

Shares in several UK betting stocks are enjoying a rare moment in the sun as a court ruling opens the door for sports betting to...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Is an early retirement possible anymore?

If you read the personal finance pages of the media you’re probably under the impression that retiring early – if at all – is nigh...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Melrose to address excessive pay concerns

Its hostile takeover of high profile business GKN (GKN) is shining a harsher light on corporate governance and executive pay at industrial buyout firm Melrose...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Has Babcock kept up its recovery momentum?

Engineering support services company Babcock (BAB) buoyed its investors with an upbeat trading update in February. Will this positive sentiment be maintained when...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


Much for Marks & Spencer still to do

Given bleak high street conditions and the market share gains being secured by online pure-play retailers, expectations are subdued ahead of Marks & Spencer’s (...

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 00:00


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