The difference between two popular FTSE 100 ETFs

Readers often ask how they should choose between different exchange-traded funds covering the same underlying market so let’s look at two products tracking the UK’s...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Doling out the dividends: are the best days almost over?

Billions of pounds worth of dividends have been declared in recent weeks by names such as Anglo American (AAL), Rio Tinto (...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Darktrace may be the most innovative cyber security play on the market

From shadowy enigma to the full glare of public markets, Darktrace (DARK) has emerged as one of the world’s most innovative cyber security...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Take advantage of share price weakness in Convatec

Convatec (CTEC) 225.6p

Gain to date 10.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 204.6p on 23 December 2020


Shares in...

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Robinhood shares act like a yo-yo, diving then surging

Investors initially gave stock market newbie Robinhood a big thumb’s down, making it one of the worst performing new issues in years after the shares...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Nestle shows its pedigree with strong first half results

Nestle (NESN:SWX) CHF 114.70

Gain to date: 14.7%

Original entry point: Buy at CHF 100, 4 February 2021


Shares in iconic food and...

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Spot the common theme among UK takeover targets

There is a common theme in the current wave of takeovers involving UK stocks, namely that many of the targets operate in the business-to-business space...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Former Headlam boss seeks to repeat magic with Likewise

Investors who like to back proven management teams should note the 18 August AIM market debut of Likewise, the UK floor coverings distributor.

It was...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


The investment trust coming back to life with a new manager

A 14% discount to net asset value at Strategic Equity Capital (SEC) suggests significant rerating scope remains at this concentrated trust of 20 carefully...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


Recovery in exhibitions business puts the spotlight on Informa and Relx

The latest results from Informa (INF) and Relx (REL) have pointed to an improving environment for the exhibitions segment of their...

Thu, 05/08/2021 - 00:00


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