Can Burberry buck the luxury sector malaise with its full-year results?

Investors maybe pinning their hopes on a glimmer of recovery in the luxury goods sector when UK fashion house Burberry (BRBY) reports its results for the...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Could BP and Shell really be about to merge?

If speculation about a BP (BP.) and Shell (SHEL) merger were a bowl of rice it would surely give you a monster bout of food...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Clarkson shares down 20% as uncertainty impacts maritime demand

Clarkson’s (CKN) shares are down more than 20% over one year following what have effectively been two profit warnings within two months from the shipbroking...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Buffett surprises markets after stepping down as CEO after 60 years at the helm

Shares in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B:NYSE) fell 5% on 5 May, after chair and CEO Warren Buffett announced plans to step down after 60 years at...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


CVS shares boosted by benign working paper from the competition watchdog

Veterinary services company CVS (CVSG:AIM) saw its shares jump 13% on 1 May in response to the release of the CMA’s (Competition and Markets Authority)...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Can Walmart mitigate tariff-related price shocks?

Trade war uncertainties are weighing on sentiment towards consumer-facing stocks, and investors will be able to take the temperature of the all-important US consumer when...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Latest payroll figures suggest US economy is on a firm footing despite tariffs

For fans of the US stock market, the non-farm payroll report for April (2 May) was the proof they needed ‘exceptionalism’ is alive and well...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


How did latest US mega-cap tech earnings shape-up?

If we’re in for leaner times as recession risks rise, it’s quarters like this that will remind investors not to bet against big tech. We’ve...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


I’m approaching 75 and thinking about how to use my tax-free allowance

I’m approaching 75 & thinking about the 25% tax-free allowance.

I’ve already taken the 25% from my SIPP. But I also have two stakeholder pensions of...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


The first-quarter earnings season was a mixed one for the UK’s big banks

After a strong performance across the board in 2024, this year has been slightly less uniform for the UK’s Big Four high-street banks.

First to...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Pages