We explain why the oil price is racing ahead

Oil prices have hit their highest level in a year following the decision last week by production cartel OPEC to cut output.

We now explain...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


John Bennett 2017 outlook: Why the ‘value’ shift favours Europe

The squeeze on income-yielding assets has made the hunt difficult for income investors. Interest received on savings accounts is close to zero, translating into a...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


Hot questions for 2017

On balance we believe global stock markets will have a good year in 2017 despite plenty of big political events which could cause bouts of...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


Up 17% but still not satisfied

Man GLG Continental European Growth (GB00B0119370) fund manager Rory Powe insists he’s had a pretty mediocre year in terms of stock picking, despite the fund rising...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


IPOs, closures and mergers in the funds space

New product launches, market departures and management changes are throwing up opportunities for fund investors to consider.

Fresh opportunities need to be scrutinised with care...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


Proof that EasyHotel has fixed its problems

Guy Parsons’ first full year as chief executive of EasyHotel (EZH:AIM) has seen the low-cost operator outperform the broader UK hotel market, raise...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


£4bn – RBS capital shortfall

Stress tests conducted by the Bank of England showed Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) may require up to £4bn more capital in an...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


12% - Playtech founder sells shares

Teddy Sagi, founder of gaming technology outfit Playtech (PTEC), banked £330m after selling a 12% stake in the gaming technology specialist.

Investment bank...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


1.3bn litres of pop

A warm summer helped Britvic (BVIC) sell 1.3bn litres of fizzy drinks in the UK during the year to 25 September 2016.

Sales...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


Jersey milking North Sea opportunity

Play momentum in £12.4m small cap oil explorer Jersey Oil & Gas (JOG:AIM) at 147.2p ahead of drilling at the Verbier well on...

Thu, 08/12/2016 - 00:00


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