Why are some ETFs priced so high?

Despite being billed as a cost-effective way to invest, the manner in which some exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are priced makes them prohibitive to all...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Quality versus growth

Earnings in the US bucked a six quarter trend of declines in the three months to 30 September 2016 and there is increasing optimism...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


1 year ago: Inflation Ahoy!

Inflation could be back on the agenda Shares warned this  time last year, citing Bank of America-Merrill Lynch (BAML) research which indicated consumer prices...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


5 year ago: Euro falls fowl

Ahead of Thanksgiving weekend five years ago, Shares argued the euro was likely to lose ground against the dollar despite US politicians’ failure to...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


10 years ago: LSE deja vu

Exactly a decade ago London Stock Exchange (LSE), currently the subject of a takeover bid by Deutsche Boerse (DB1:FRA), was fighting off...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Woodford and Barnett on navigating tough markets

Two of the UK’s most famous fund managers have insisted there are plenty of opportunities for stock pickers despite major challenges ahead.

Making...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Bonmarche on recovery footing

Actions to delivery recovery are underway at embattled women’s value fashion retailer Bonmarche (BON), where new CEO Helen Connolly has revisited the...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Cerillion combines growth and income

Telecoms billing and customer relationship management (CRM) software supplier Cerillion (CER:AIM) looks set to pay roughly 60% of earnings to shareholders through...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Fighting back against the fraudsters

George Osborne’s pensions freedom reforms have spurred a positive revolution in UK retirement saving. People are no longer shovelled into the locked box of...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


Seismic upgrade for Thalassa

Marine seismic specialist Thalassa (THAL:AIM) has increased guidance for full year revenue and pre-tax profit from $10.5m to $13.9m and from $1.1m...

Thu, 24/11/2016 - 00:00


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