Henderson Opportunities is a value-focused trust going cheap

The double-digit discount to net asset at Henderson Opportunities Trust (HOT) looks unjustified given its long-term track record.

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Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Japanese stocks gain after prime minister’s resignation

Seemingly counter-intuitively, Japanese stocks surged higher after prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced on 3 September his intention to step down with the Nikkei 225 index...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Get ready for Blue Prism bidding war

Blue Prism (PRSM:AIM) £12.28

Gain to date: 57.7%

Original buy at 778.5p on 15 July 2021


Speculation is increasing that there will...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Revolution Beauty provides portfolio glitz, glamour and global growth

Investors seeking to add glitz, glamour and growth to their portfolios should buy shares in Revolution Beauty (REVB:AIM). This fast-growing make-up, skincare and...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Investors in German stocks and funds need to prepare for big changes

It looks like being an unusually busy few weeks for investors in German equities. First, chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down after 16 years in...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Why gloomy US jobs data didn’t derail the market

The US equity markets have remained resilient in the face of poor US non-farm payroll growth in August. The consensus estimate was for an increase...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


New Elementis chairman buys more than £100,000 of shares in the chemicals group

ELEMENTIS (ELM) 157.3p

Gain to date: 24.9%

Original entry point: Buy at 125.9p, 18 February 2021


Our positive call on Elementis...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Labour, supply shortages and rising prices could crimp Christmas sales

Shares warned of supply chain challenges in the food industry as far back as May last year, yet it took announcements from fast-food chains KFC...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


Shock amid state pension setback and tax hikes

Pensioners, workers and businesses across the country will be affected by the Government’s plans to raise more money to fund health and social care. Specifically,...

Thu, 09/09/2021 - 00:00


magazine 9 Sep 2021

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Discover investment trusts and large cap stocks that offer 5% yields or more. You can also learn how to find small caps with a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100.

This week’s investment ideas include a beauty business new to the UK market and a value-themed UK investment trust.

Elsewhere, Shares considers the investment decisions to make as someone approaches retirement.

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