Weaker-than-forecast second-quarter GDP adds to pressure on Chinese leaders

So far, China’s Year of the Dragon hasn’t brought investors a great deal of prosperity with the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index of Chinese shares...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


2024 has seen quite a revival of fortunes for consumer goods giant Unilever

After a positive first-quarter trading update which helped power the shares to a 16% gain year-to-date all eyes are on Unilever’s (ULVR) first-half update on...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


UK's hottest funds: Is their popularity deserved?

Funds can often be in vogue with investors thanks to a big-name manager or a past reputation, but just how well-earned is the popularity of...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


Why Trustpilot shares can continue to rise this year

Trustpilot (TRST) 220p

Gain to date: 27% 


On 18 January, Shares suggested Trustpilot (TRST) shares ‘could easily surge past 200p this year and far...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


Capita shares rally 40% following strategic rethink and software sale

Shares in Capita (CPI) surged after the outsourcing firm announced (9 July) the sale of its standalone software business Capita One to a subsidiary of...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


Shares in drinks firm Diageo hit three-year lows as sales stagnate

Investors in spirits giant Diageo (DGE) could probably use a stiff drink after analysts at Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell and cut their...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


A Melrose by any other name should smell just as sweet

Hot on the heels of the UK election and the float of Raspberry Pi (RPI) comes another highly-anticipated UK IPO (initial public offering), this time...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


What are T-bills and why they might hold appeal for investors?

A new market is opening up for retail investors, and it may be coming to a broker near you soon. Traditionally the preserve of institutional...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


How Nike and Schweppes messed up and let rivals eat their lunch

The biggest brands often draw in investors who believe these giants of industry are surefire winners on the stock market. Nike (NKE:NYSE) has shown that...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


Revealed: the pros and cons of active and passive management

A major development in retail investing in recent years is the increased availability of vehicles which simply look to track the performance of a market....

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 00:00


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