Shaking up the UK listing rules – wise move or danger ahead?

A shake-up of the UK stock market listing rules could be on the cards to attract faster growing companies and there are mixed opinions as to...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


More secrets of the income statement revealed

This week we continue the analysis of an income statement using retailer Next (NXT) to illustrate the key items.

Last week we looked...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Options for a SIPP that doesn’t need to pay bills

I retired two years ago from the NHS at age 60. My current annual NHS pension is about £36,000 after tax. This is indexed and...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


High hopes for Bahamas Petroleum exploration well

Small cap London-listed oil firm Bahamas Petroleum (BPC:AIM) is currently in the process of drilling among 2021’s most high-impact oil exploration wells anywhere...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Knockout performance from Baillie Gifford US Growth

Baillie Gifford US Growth (USA) 335.92p

Gain to date: 135.7%
Original entry point: Buy at 142.5p, 8 August 2019


Undoubtedly...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Genus shares hit new record high after upgrading guidance again

Genus (GNS) £45.64

Gain to date: 60.4%
Original entry point: Buy at £28.46, 19 September 2019


Shares in animal genetics company...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Shares in cruise operators start to rise as potential early vaccine beneficiaries

Certain travel stocks with relevance to cruises have enjoyed a new lease of life as investors bet on them being early beneficiaries of the Covid...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Polar Capital shares remain cheap despite high quality status

Polar Capital (POLR:AIM) 660.04p

Gain to date: 45%
Original entry point: Buy at 455p, 18 June 2020


Specialist fund manager Polar...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


The return of inflation

One theme which continues to exercise financial markets is whether inflation is primed to make a comeback and – if so – what this could...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


Reasons to stay positive on housebuilders, estate agents and DIY sellers

Investors in housebuilders, estate agents and other property-related companies are not panicking about signs of a slowdown in the UK housing market despite new data...

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 00:00


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