Shares and the stockmarket

Have global stock markets reached peak USA?

Softbank’s decision to list ARM on the New York Stock Exchange, rather than its London equivalent, and a seemingly growing queue of FTSE 100 firms...

Tue, 23/05/2023 - 11:31

Land Securities racks up a second straight increase in rental income

Despite fears over the health of commercial real estate, either due to changing in working habits post-covid, the effects of online shopping upon bricks and...

Thu, 18/05/2023 - 08:58

Is the NASDAQ in a new bull market or stuck in the old bear one?

It was the worst-performing major equity index in 2022 and, so far, it has been the best in 2023, so investors may well be tempted...

Thu, 11/05/2023 - 18:06

Why big tech needs to deliver if US indices are to maintain their momentum

America’s S&P 500 has added $2.4 trillion in market capitalisation so far in 2023 and just six stocks – Meta Platforms, Amazon, ...

Thu, 27/04/2023 - 10:16

FTSE 100 dividend forecasts slide amid uncertain climate

After the index’s spring stumble, the FTSE 100 is now expected to yield 4.2% in 2022, with the index’s total dividend pay-out expected to come...

Thu, 27/04/2023 - 10:11

Hunting shares move higher as US orders flood in

Strong order intake, notably in the USA, higher-than-expected first quarter profits and the prospect of improved cash generation later in the year are all helping...

Thu, 20/04/2023 - 09:32

Dull production outlook takes some of the shine off copper producer Antofagasta

Usually, a firm copper price would be a good sign for both the global economy and the share price of FTSE 100 member Antofagasta,...

Thu, 23/02/2023 - 17:03

The Super Bowl Rule: Will Chiefs’ win mean US stocks turn choppy?

Gamblers who sided with the two-point favourite Philadelphia will have lost their money as the Eagles lost the fifty-seventh Super Bowl to the Kansas City...

Thu, 16/02/2023 - 14:25

BP increases spending on oil and gas and renewables

While the profits, dividend, buybacks and debt reductions will grab a lot of the headlines, perhaps the most interesting number in BP’s full-year results...

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 10:17

Is a Lifetime ISA a good alternative to a pension?

Getting the biggest bang for your retirement buck will be one of the key considerations for people choosing where to invest their hard-earned savings.

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Wed, 01/02/2023 - 14:06

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