Not furloughing staff could be a badge of quality for a business

The UK Government’s wage subsidy scheme is due to end in October, a deadline that could spark a fresh wave of corporate redundancies and financial...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Aviva could deliver outsized gains under new leadership

Insurance giant Aviva (AV.) started 2020 on a high after reporting record earnings for the prior year and a promise from chief executive...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


The price conundrum for stock market winners

Every now and again you come across a stock which keeps churning out good news, fuelling a share price rally.

Backing winners is an obvious...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Changing consumer habits could favour companies less reliant on city centres

Local high streets and out-of-town retail parks could see a resurgence as the public opts to either stay near to their homes for shopping...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Large number of UK stocks see 20%+ gains in a week

Forty two companies on the UK stock market have seen their share prices rise by at least 20% over the past week (to 15 September),...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Is oil still on a slippery slope?

Oil major BP’s (BP.) latest annual World Energy Outlook, released in conjunction with a three-day presentation from chief executive Bernard Looney and team...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Markets are holding firm following an earlier recovery

The initial market rebound from the coronavirus correction was rapid as investors dusted themselves off and, aided by central bank and government stimulus and vaccine...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


On sale: use Mercantile to access market winners at a discount

A 12.9% discount to net asset value at The Mercantile Investment Trust (MRC) means investors can access some of this year’s top performing stocks...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Demand boom continues for Focusrite and its shares

Focusrite (TUNE:AIM) 819p

Gain to date: 19.2%

Original entry point: Buy at 687p, 23 July 2020


While we...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


Smart Metering Systems shows its strength yet again

Smart Metering Systems (SMS:AIM) 660p

Gain to date: 40.4%

Original entry point: Buy at 470p, 24 October 2019


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Thu, 17/09/2020 - 00:00


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