FTSE gains ground, Carillion fall-out continues and clouds clearing for Sky

“The FTSE 100 was in the ascendancy early on Wednesday after gains on Wall Street overnight and ahead of the publication of US inflation figures...

Wed, 14/02/2018 - 09:40


FTSE static, TUI’s strategic progress and relief at Pendragon results

“The UK stock market is static following yesterday’s small recovery. The FTSE 100 moves up a mere 2.6 points in early trading to 7,179, perhaps...

Tue, 13/02/2018 - 09:40


UK markets bounce back, Barclays still in pain, Acacia’s horrific results and UP Global Sourcing’s latest disaster

“The UK stock market starts the new week in a better mood, rising 1.1% to 7,170 thanks to particular strength in mining stocks, insurers and...

Mon, 12/02/2018 - 09:17


Market slips back, AA recovery, new TalkTalk warning and Compass pushes ahead

“The UK stock market recovery rally didn’t last long with the main indices taking a small step back as markets open on Thursday. The FTSE...

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 09:29


magazine 8 Feb 2018

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The market sell-off earlier this week left many investors nursing a dent in their portfolios. The new issue of Shares explains the reasons behind the sell-off and discusses the key points you now need to consider with your investments.

When should you use a dealing account to invest?

Inexperienced investors may wonder why investment platforms offer dealing accounts, given the widely-held view that it is better to use ISAs to hold stocks and...

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 00:00


Boom time for recruiters

Recruitment companies tend to do well in strong economic conditions. Corporates feel more compelled to hire people and individuals feel confident enough to move jobs,...

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 00:00


Is it possible to build an investment portfolio just using ETFs?

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) can give you access to a huge range of stocks in one, low-cost product.

It’s possible to build an entire portfolio...

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 00:00


Can Domino’s Pizza gurus repeat success with another franchise business?

A man walks into a bar. He says: ‘I want to unblock a drain, look after a dog and fix a scratch on a car’.

While...

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 00:00


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