Reasons why the market could be too pessimistic about oil demand

‘You cannot buck the market’ is taken as axiomatic by many investors and it may be that Saudi Arabia is finding this out the hard...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


Can a retrospective lifetime allowance assessment be made once in drawdown?

With the abolition of the lifetime allowance this year by Jeremy Hunt, will a crystallisation event take place when I decide to draw my pension...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


Bargain shares: Next 15 at a 40% discount to its 10-year average valuation

The current share price of digital communications and media firm Next 15 (NFG:AIM) represents a compelling buying opportunity.

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Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


The time looks right to book into hotel operator Whitbread again

While shares in Holiday Inn operator Intercontinental Hotels (IHG) are flying high, those in budget hotel operator Whitbread (WTB) have been...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


Biotech companies in demand as pharmaceutical companies spend billions on takeovers

With so much macroeconomic uncertainty, the recent mergers and acquisitions spree has lost momentum apart from one sector.

Big pharmaceutical firms are awash with cash,...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


UK banks’ profit margins under threat as pressure grows to boost rates on savings accounts

The banking sector is under pressure to be more generous with interest rates on savings accounts, which is negative for their profit margins.

In February,...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


Gym Group faces macroeconomic headwinds and consumer behaviour shift

Shares in low-cost no-contract gym operator Gym Group (GYM:AIM) remain close to March 2020 lows due to a slower than expected recovery in...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


Week Ahead Diary

Higher prices set to dominate Tesco’s first-quarter earnings update

Bargain-hunting and promotions means margins could be lower

Supermarket giant Tesco (TSCO) is due...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


What El Niño means for commodity markets and how to play strong crop prices

The El Niño weather effect promises to have an inflationary impact as it shakes a global food production apparatus still recovering from the shock associated...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


The story behind a 27% advance in DiscoverIE shares since last August

DiscoverIE (DSCV) 930p

Gain to date: 26.9%


We flagged the appeal of electronics engineer DiscoverIE (DSCV) in August 2022...

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 00:00


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