$5.4trn: Record ETF flows boost world’s largest asset manager

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has increased its assets under management (AUM) to $5.4tn. The firm’s exchange-traded fund division iShares record first quarter sales...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


Why you should have cash for life emergencies

Investing is undoubtedly the best way of building up a nest egg, but it’s important not to lock away all your wealth.

Although cash has...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


Funds to play British bargains

One of the main factors that determines the average investment trust discount in a particular sector is investor sentiment towards that part of the...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


Fund manager reveals sources of good income

With the number of retirees set to grow by an estimated 50% over the next 20 years, there is a pressing need for income...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


£150m: Debenhams’ costly to-do list

This is the increased annual spend over the next three financial years Debenhams (DEB) has budgeted in order to upgrade its mobile systems,...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


The big switch: is it time to sell FTSE 100 and buy FTSE 250?

Markets are driven by sentiment and identifying when sentiment is shifting can help you spot investment opportunities.

For the last 10 months four key interlinked...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


Paddy Power Betfair poised to please

FTSE 100 betting behemoth Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) reports on first quarter trading next week (3 May).

The performance of online gaming and...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


Becoming an active shareholder

Imagine yourself sipping a latte and chatting to the CEO of Taylor Wimpey (TW.), Barclays (BARC) or HSBC (HSBA)....

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


71 month high: French business activity

Business activity is thriving in France despite a backdrop of security fears and political upheaval. The latest purchasing managers’ index showed the tenth consecutive month...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


£1,470: Moneysupermarket saves you money but is it a good investment?

In its first quarter update (20 Apr) online price comparison business Moneysupermarket.com (MONY) says it helps customers cut their motor and home insurance...

Thu, 27/04/2017 - 01:00


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