Rate hike: what it means for mortgage borrowers and savers

The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the third time in four months, taking the Base Rate to 0.75%. The Monetary Policy Committee,...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


New world order: the big impact of a geopolitical earthquake

Under Donald Trump, geopolitics was focused on US-China trade ties and pacifying North Korea and Russia.

President Biden is a different animal. He has the...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Which is better - high yield today or dividend growth tomorrow?

Given present geopolitical and economic uncertainties and the stock market declines seen year-to-date, the portfolio support provided by dividends remain important to investors.

Thankfully this...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Fighting cyber attacks: Invest in the world's digital defenders

In 1983’s War Games, a young Matthew Broderick unwittingly hacks into military central computer while searching for video games and almost inadvertently starts World War III....

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Hong Kong suspends shares in Chinese property giant Evergrande

Shares in the world’s most indebted property company and several of its subsidiaries were suspended from trading by the Hong Kong stock market regulator as the...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Why Magners maker C&C can cope with unprecedented cost inflation

Shares in Dublin-headquartered drinks business C&C (CCR) frothed higher following a positive trading update (16 Mar) from the maker of everything from cider...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Retail takeovers: when is a brand worth salvaging?

For all the troubles it has endured in recent years Ted Baker (TED) is still seen as a brand with some value based...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Just how far could commodity prices go?

And so Xiang Guangda, founder of Chinese nickel firm Tsingshan, joins an infamous list of firms and traders who have had their trousers pulled right...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Value and inflation protection leave FTSE 100 well placed

As the first quarter draws to a close most investors will be hoping for less turmoil for the remainder of 2022, with major markets sitting...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


Hospitality enjoys good times despite spending pressures

Leisure and hospitality shares are trading below pre-pandemic levels but arguably the underlying fundamentals have improved. Financially strong operators have taken advantage of favourable market...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 00:00


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