Why markets welcomed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

US stock and bond prices moved higher on 25 November after president-elect Donald Trump revealed his pick for Treasury secretary was hedge fund manager Scott...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Associated British Foods could be about to see earnings growth accelerate

Associated British Foods (ABF)

Price: £21.93

Market cap: £16.1 billion


As the proverb says, mighty oaks from little acorns grow, and that has certainly...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


When does the money purchase annual allowance apply?

In a previous article you say that someone taking income from a defined benefit pension could still contribute to their SIPP up to the level...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Finding genuine growth stocks: how the experts do it

Identifying genuine growth stories is not easy but can be extremely rewarding. Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) may be the ultimate growth stock example now but who was...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


First-time buyers risk being squeezed by Lifetime ISA limits

First-time buyers hoping to use a Lifetime ISA to buy their first home could be squeezed out of buying a terraced house in more than...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Will equities (ever) give in to rising bond yields?

The first Budget from a Labour Government in 14 years continues to stir heated debate and sceptics readily point to the increase in the yield...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Small World: a modest deal struck at a big premium and a new gaming services IPO

We begin proceedings with two takeover approaches, one successful, the other less so, for now at least.

First, Swiss bourse operator SIX agreed to buy...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Apart from TSMC what drives the Taiwanese market?

There’s no doubt the world’s leading chip manufacturer TSMC (2330:TPE) dominates the Taiwanese market – unsurprising given it’s near trillion-dollar valuation.

However, while it has...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


Emerging markets: Trump victory, risk of US IRA repeal and tariffs, South Korea cuts rates

1. Republicans win: The US presidential election outcome is a resounding vote in favour of the policies proposed by Donald Trump, the new president-elect. Voter...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


What does it mean when a company is said to have a ‘wide moat’?

Warren Buffett is often thought of as a value investor, yet what he actually looks for is companies with ‘economic moats’ or a sustainable competitive...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 00:00


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