An emerging trend to note in bond markets

Zambia, Venezuela, Tajikistan and Armenia do not make a habit of featuring in this column, not least as they are a bit off the beaten...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Will market democracy ever be more than an illusion?

The internet has transformed how financial markets are accessed and, in some ways, has democratised trading and investing.

A whole range of different asset classes...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


The re-shaping of Aviva continues apace

Aviva (AV.) 379p

Gain to date: 25.9%

Original entry point: Buy at 301p, 17 September 2020


Chief executive Amanda Blanc’s mission...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Target Healthcare continues to be a dependable source of income

Target Healthcare REIT (THRL) 112.4p

Gain to date: 5.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 106.8p, 16 July 2020


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Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Banks signal return to dividends but outlook remains cloudy

The UK’s four major high-street lenders posted results for the year to December which beat forecasts one way or another, and all flagged a return...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Stop shutting retail investors out of IPOs

For too long, initial public offerings (IPOs) have been largely the preserve of institutional investors, leaving retail investors out in the cold.

Besides IPOs, retail...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Rising bond yields start to weigh on popular stocks

US technology stocks sold off on 22 February following a period of mounting concern about inflation, reflected in rising yields on government debt, and the implications for...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


Reopening trade sparks travel, leisure rally

Holidays, travel and leisure stocks roared higher following the Government’s outline of how Britain will escape the pandemic restrictions.

Companies including airports outlets operator SSP...

Thu, 25/02/2021 - 00:00


magazine 25 Feb 2021

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True tech growth stocks – top fund managers offer their views on what constitutes a technology firm in 2021, how to spot digital impostors and why investors need to look beyond labels to focus on growth.

This week’s Shares examines why inflation is troubling the market and the investment trusts which aim to beat rising prices.

FTSE 100 resurgent on strong oil prices

The FTSE 100 was resurgent on Wednesday afternoon supported by stronger oil prices which lifted index heavyweights BP and Royal Dutch Shell. By the close...

Wed, 24/02/2021 - 16:37


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