Chinese economic data piles pressure on leadership to take bold steps

The mood music coming out of China hasn’t improved over the summer, with the latest figures showing factory output, consumption and investment all fell more...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


Is Alphabet antitrust case a threat or an opportunity?

Once peerless, there’s an argument that Alphabet (GOOGL:NASDAQ) is now facing its own ‘Hobson’s choice’. On the one hand, it is being threatened by enormous...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


Can we put the proceeds from a property sale into a SIPP?

My wife and I are both pensioners receiving state pensions. We are both self-employed earning between £5,000 and £10,000 a year each, plus we both...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


My Financial Life - 70s

AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign was launched three years ago with the aim of helping women navigate the massive gender investment gap.

This is the...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


25 years of bumper returns

Anniversaries are often an opportunity to take stock so the Shares team has had a look at the best performing shares, funds and investment trusts...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


Stodgy sectors come to the fore in 2024

This column is no adherent to ‘efficient market hypothesis’, not least because there would not be equity booms and busts, or even marked day-to-day volatility,...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


Why portfolio construction matters and how it can help you reach your investments goals

This feature marks two new beginnings. The first is a three-part-series exploring portfolio construction, management and how to adapt for major life milestones. 

It is...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


Five ways retirees can cut their investment tax bill

Many retirees rely on income from a mix of pensions, investments, and property. While retirement may bring lifestyle changes, the tax rules remain the same...

Thu, 19/09/2024 - 00:00


A guide to Sharesave schemes

Staff are often encouraged to own shares in their employer so they can benefit from all their hard work beyond simply collecting a salary....

Wed, 18/09/2024 - 17:32


NewRiver plans possible £147 million offer for Capital & Regional

NewRiver REIT PLC is considering a potential cash-and-share offer of about £147 million for peer Capital & Regional PLC, the two companies announced on Wednesday....

Wed, 18/09/2024 - 17:32


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