Call for investment trust dividend cover transparency

Given the extraordinary events over the last year which resulted in UK dividends falling an unprecedented 44.1%, research group Stifel argues more transparency is needed...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Deliveroo off to ugly start as stock plunges

Takeaway platform Deliveroo’s (ROO) much-hyped stock market debut was a disaster as the stock plunged as trading in its shares began (31...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Computer games maker tinyBuild has big ambitions

Recently-listed tinyBuild (TBLD:AIM) is a computer games company with a difference.

The firm has created a partnership model which is designed to fully align...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


GameStop mania made me look at shares. How can I invest sensibly?

This is the latest part in a regular series in which we will provide an investment clinic based on hypothetical scenarios. By doing so...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Avoid the ESG fakers: how to spot the best responsible investments

If the 2010s represented the temperamental teenage years of sustainable and ethical investing, 2020 marked its ‘rite of passage’ to adulthood. During the first quarter...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Keeping an open mind on Boohoo despite ESG failures

Investors increasing use environmental, governance and social filters to screen out companies that seemingly do bad things. But what if a company can realise the...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Doing the maths: the benefits of using the new ISA allowance immediately

Right now, many investors will be rushing to make their ISA contribution for the current tax year before the 5 April deadline. But there is...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Why sometimes it pays to ‘rent’ rather than own a stock

While Shares isn’t in the habit of saying to buy stocks for the short term, there are occasions when ‘renting’ a stock to benefit from...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Three last minute stock ideas for your ISA

The 5 April deadline for people to use up this year’s £20,000 ISA allowance is fast approaching. To help investors who are looking for last-minute...

Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


Why won’t I qualify for the full state pension?

I’m 66 on 19 June 2021 and therefore will qualify to draw my state pension. Based on my National Insurance record up to
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Thu, 01/04/2021 - 00:00


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