Sentiment changing towards bond valuations

The number of investors who think corporate bonds are overvalued has dropped for the first time in six quarters, according to a new study by...

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Why do companies buy back shares?

Listed companies with strong competitive positions typically have pricing power, which in turn enables them to generate healthy margins and crucially, strong cash flow. This...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Can Premier Oil deal with its debt?

Oil and gas producer Premier Oil (PMO) is coming to the end of a mixed 2017. The year has encompassed a financial restructuring...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


What does the rise of ‘unretiring’ mean for pension planning?

Retirement in the UK has traditionally involved stopping working at a set point in time – usually 60 or 65 – with a set amount...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


From £1.7bn to £0.1bn in six years

Beleaguered support services company Carillion (CLLN) continues to struggle. Last week its share price crashed by over 30% to 28p on yet another...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Vetting the recovery at Pets at Home

Investors will be looking for further signs of stability in the retail business and progress from its fast-growing veterinary business when UK pet specialist Pets...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Keystone to become third UK-quoted law firm

Keystone Law is set to be the UK’s third listed law firm following Gateley (GTLY:AIM) in June 2015 and Gordon Dadds (...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Digital disruption: how to invest in game changing companies

Disruption is everywhere. Changes to established industries and employment dynamics are shaking to their foundations almost every aspect of life.

Customers are constantly looking for...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Major cash injection to boost Science in Sport

Follow both new and existing institutional investors and invest in endurance sports nutrition specialist Science in Sport (SIS:AIM).

An oversubscribed placing (14 Nov)...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 00:00


Five big questions raised by ZPG’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover approach for GoCompare

Price comparison site GoCompare (GOCO) has rejected two takeover proposals from Zoopla-owner ZPG (ZPG). The suitor is now said to be...

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