BP clears a high hurdle, Just Eat’s margin dilemma and National Grid is out of gas

“The FTSE 100 trades slightly higher on Tuesday, continuing its impressive recovery from the recent lows seen in late March. Trading above the 7,500 mark,...

Tue, 01/05/2018 - 10:04

Investors must decide whether services and buybacks trump slowing smartphone sales at Apple

“Tuesday’s second-quarter figures from Apple have huge implications for both the company’s own shares, the wider technology sector and even the whole US stock...

Mon, 30/04/2018 - 10:11

FTSE springs into life, Sainsbury’s M&A raises questions about rivals and suppliers, and WPP on life after Sorrell

The FTSE 100 springs into life on Monday with a 0.3% rise to 7,526, driven by a strong showing from financial stocks, Sainsbury’s M&A move...

Mon, 30/04/2018 - 09:42

FTSE keeps its chin up, Royal Bank of Scotland fights negative sentiment and new boss has tough job at Pets at Home

“The FTSE 100 nudges up 0.2% to 7,437 on Friday, meaning it has made a small but welcome progress this week, rising a little less...

Fri, 27/04/2018 - 09:33

Markets under pressure, Domino’s easy win, Taylor Wimpey blames the weather and Shell’s cash flow issue

Global Markets

“The recent UK stock market recovery has ground to a halt following a jump in US bond yields causing investors to rethink their...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 09:39

What could happen to tech stocks if it all goes wrong?

Six of the world’s seven biggest companies by market capitalisation hail from the technology sector, which also offers 10 of the most valuable 25 companies....

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

How are my savings and investments protected?

The UK’s financial services sector is one of the most heavily regulated in the world. While for businesses this can sometimes be burdensome, one key...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Should I prioritise repaying debts or investing?

Once you start planning for your future one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to begin investing or pay off debts.

Both are...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

Irish Continental looks to sail through choppy Brexit waters

Shipping and transport group Irish Continental (ICGC) has taken steps to accelerate future earnings growth after investing more than €300m in two new...

Thu, 26/04/2018 - 00:00

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