Is now a good time to buy an annuity?

The significant rise in interest rates we have seen in the last 18 months is putting huge pressure on businesses and the mortgage market, but...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Should I draw down from a pension and reinvest the money in an ISA?

I am aged 66 and have a pension pot of £120,000 which I don’t anticipate needing for at least the next five years. Would it...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Next generation of electric vehicles: discover the challengers rivalling Tesla

The shift from petrol-powered engines to electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the biggest changes any of us are likely to see in our lifetimes....

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Give your portfolio some pep with quality consumer health play Haleon

A share price pause for breath at GSK (GSK) spin-out Haleon (HLN) is a buying opportunity for investors.

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Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


The stock market might punish AI losers faster than it bids up potential winners

The introduction of a new disruptive technology always creates winners and losers. The market’s current hot-button theme of artificial intelligence is no exception.

The founder...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Investors look for soft landing again after debt ceiling deal and jobs report

Off the back of a breakthrough on the US debt ceiling, there was further evidence of a robust US labour market as May non-farm payrolls...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


ME Group International shares remain a buy despite a 39% gain

ME Group International (MEGP) 157.4p 

Gain to date: 39.3%


Instant service equipment...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


The utilities supplier enjoying significant share price gains

Shares in gas, electricity and water supplier Yu Group (YU.:AIM) have soared off the back of its latest profit upgrade (31 May). The...

Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Worrying signs for discounter Dollar General as it cuts its forecasts

US consumers have been pretty robustly spending this year despite higher interest rates, yet they don’t seem to be shopping at discounters, which seems odd.

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Thu, 08/06/2023 - 00:00


Week Ahead Diary

Will Ashtead continue to benefit from a US infrastructure boom?

Tool hire firm reported its end-markets were ‘robust with ongoing momentum’ in March

US-focused construction equipment...

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