Sluggish sales progress bruises Reckitt Benckiser’s shares

“A return to sales growth in the fourth quarter, increased cost-saving targets and a higher dividend are not proving enough for shareholders in Reckitt...

Mon, 19/02/2018 - 10:52

FTSE in positive mood, Reckitt sales fall flat, tiny margins for McColl’s and Dart Group soars

“The UK stock market starts the new week in a positive mood, nudging ahead 3 points to 7,297, propped up by strength in airlines, banks...

Mon, 19/02/2018 - 09:25

FTSE on track for positive returns this week, Segro in strong demand and CVS disappoints again

“The UK stock market has currently risen by 2.6% this week as measured by the FTSE 100, implying some stability following the previous week’s sell-off....

Fri, 16/02/2018 - 09:42

Convatec still wounded, Standard Life Aberdeen shock and RELX reassures

“The FTSE 100 soldiers on, rising 40 points to 7,253 in a market led by miners and banks,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 09:42

How will working part-time after retirement age affect your pension?

If you’re one of the growing number of people who want to work part-time after retirement age, it’s worth considering how the move could affect...

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 00:00

These two funds place a big emphasis on avoiding losers

‘Most investors’ results will be determined more by how many losers they have, and how bad they are, than by the greatness of their winners.’...

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 00:00

Nervous about the market? We look at assets that could offer some protection in choppy times

The global stock market sell-off that started in the US on 2 February could linger for a while, judging by the way markets have behaved...

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 00:00

Stock markets suffer as central banks take economies off life support

When the credit crunch reached its zenith in 2008 the response of governments and central banks was to slash borrowing costs and introduce waves of...

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 00:00

Are you self employed? It’s time to think about your retirement

There is a growing army of self-employed workers helping to drive the UK economy.

According to the latest Office for National Statistics data, the number...

Thu, 15/02/2018 - 00:00

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