Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high, but what is the next move for investors?

The Japanese benchmark index breached its 1989 all-time high of 38,915.87 on 22 February 2024.

So, what is fueling Japan’s Nikkei 225 which rallied 28%...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Berkshire cash hits record $168 billion as deals dry up

The annual Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B:NYSE) shareholder letter is eagerly awaited by investors looking for insights and clues into Warren Buffett’s next big move.

This year’s missive throws...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies’ high-quality portfolio is selling for a song

SCOTTISH ORIENTAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST (SST)   £13.50

Market cap: £324 million


Despite some stand-out individual performances in 2023, emerging markets remain under-owned and undervalued...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Will Target hit the mark with its latest update?

US budget retail chain Target (TGT:NASDAQ) posts its fourth quarter earnings on Tues 5 March and investors will be hoping they help sustain the recent...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Why it matters that Nvidia is one of a small number of stocks which dominate the market

At 10pm UK time last Wednesday (21 February)  traders around the world would have been watching their monitors waiting for the latest quarterly results from...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Competition authority finds ‘fundamental concerns’ in the UK housebuilding market

No-one could accuse the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) of sitting on its hands, least of all this year.

As well as investigating several high-profile...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Brakes slammed on Mobico recovery as results delay frustrates investors

Shares in bus and rail business Mobico (MCG) have fallen 37% over one year and more than 80% over five years as the slow post-pandemic...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


What is my maximum tax-free allowance with individual protection 2016?

I have individual protection 2016. I took my public service pension in 2019 with a tax-free lump sum below the current cap of £268,275, which...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Why is Diversified Energy launching a tender offer and what are investors’ options?

US oil and gas producer Diversified Energy (DEC) launched a tender offer on 26 February as an alternative to its dividend for the three-month period to 30...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


Can Greggs serve up another tasty sales performance?

Investors will ravenously digest comments on the current trading environment when UK food-to-go specialist Greggs (GRG) delivers its full-year results on 5 March.

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Thu, 29/02/2024 - 00:00


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