Activist investor buys into Scottish Mortgage as buyback is announced

It has been a busy time for shareholders in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT), but it has been a fruitful time too with the shares...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


How catchy names like the Magnificent Seven hook in investors

In a world of thousands of stocks, certain people just want to focus on ones that are doing well. If these stocks are part of...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


How to make the most of the big gilt revival

In the middle of a bull market in stocks, gilts are back on the menu for investors. They might not offer the eye-popping returns experienced...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Invest in fantasy: The power of imagined worlds and the ways to play them

The world of fantasy is clearly having a moment. The rise of ‘romantasy’ authors like Sarah J Maas, who has been a big part of...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Sweet like chocolate: the total return stocks profiting from the sale of tasty treats

One of the chocolate industry’s seasonal peaks, Easter is upon us with eggs from the world’s major brands adorning retailer’s shelves.

Chocolates are tough for...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Small world: a look at some of the month’s interesting small-cap stories

We begin this article with the cautionary tale of former high-flying cloud telephony and conferencing firm LoopUp (LOOP:AIM).

At the beginning of March, the firm...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Emerging markets: semiconductor surge, electric vehicles and Egypt

1. Semiconductors in focus: The semiconductor sector, as represented by the Philadelphia semiconductor index, posted a 10% gain in February. This reflected renewed optimism surrounding...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Why the Taiwanese market is more than just TSMC

Stocks in Taiwan have comfortably outperformed those of other emerging markets in recent years. According to data from index provider MSCI up to the end...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Spectris is another unrecognised long-term growth compounder

Whenever there is a discussion about ‘quality’ UK industrial stocks, the name Spectris (SXS) is often thrown into the ring although we suspect many investors,...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


Despite being an ‘old kid on the block’ F&C Investment Trust can still deliver strong returns

F&C Investment Trust (FCIT) Price: 974p

Gain to date: 4.42%

We suggested investors buy F&C (FCIT), one of the oldest collective investment trusts in the...

Thu, 28/03/2024 - 00:00


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