Shareholder activism isn’t a ticket to short-term share price gain

Activist investors are back on the agenda thanks to hedge fund Sachem Head Capital taking a small stake in Whitbread (WTB) and a...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

What does 2018 have in store for savers?

Ironically as the world became destabilised by the twin forces of Brexit and Donald Trump – not to mention a UK general election, mounting global...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Could income stock GVC put dividend on pause?

Gaming consolidator GVC (GVC) plans (7 Dec) to buy Ladbrokes Coral (LCL) for up to £3.9bn.

GVC has a strong record...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Aviva’s smart investment plan makes this a must buy stock

Life insurer Aviva (AV.) is a cash generating machine. It trades at just 8.2 times 2019’s forecast 62.5p of earnings while paying a...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Telford Homes is our pick of the housebuilders

We feel Telford Homes (TEF:AIM) is not getting sufficient credit for its position in an attractive growth niche and a differentiated business model....

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Does the Hammerson and Intu marriage add up?

A 253.9p all-share takeover offer from Hammerson (HMSO) for Intu Properties (INTU) looks set to deliver a shopping centre investor with more...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Xafinity toasts major acquisition and bumper period for new client wins

Xafinity
(XAF) 187.75p

Gain to date: 15.2%
Original entry point:
Buy at 163p, 31 August 2017

...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Businesses are looking for Brexit certainty

The UK Government has progressed to the second stage of Brexit talks after securing a divorce agreement (8 Dec).

A summit starting today (14 Dec)...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

Dividend fears cloud Inmarsat

Satellites network operator Inmarsat (ISAT) could be the next FTSE 350 constituent to cut the level of dividends it pays to shareholders.

The...

Thu, 14/12/2017 - 00:00

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Don’t miss the new issue of Shares as it debates the big questions for investors in 2018. Discover the outlook for markets, politics, sectors, takeovers, commodities, house prices and more.

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