Canadian General Investments beats its benchmark so far in 2024

Canadian General Investments (CGI) £21.94

Gain to date: 2.4%


We flagged an opportunity to get into this North American-focused investment trust, which is listed...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Does high executive pay matter for investors?

The issue of executive pay and how it compares with that of the average worker is one which can generate a fair amount of heat...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Beazley shares hit record high as profits almost double

Shares in specialist insurance underwriter Beazley (BEZ) reached an all-time high at the beginning of August after the firm posted sharply higher half-year earnings and...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Calm returns to markets ahead of Fed inflation test

While the sudden spike in volatility which triggered last week’s ‘market reset’ seems to have faded, thankfully, the question of whether the US Federal Reserve...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


What happens if I pass my pension on to my wife after I’ve turned 75?

I have a SIPP and am currently 65 years old.

If I die before the age of 75, I believe the holdings can be passed...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Time to turn sweet on Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle (TATE)    645p

Market cap: £2.5 billion


Investors have soured on Tate & Lyle (TATE) since the global ingredients group announced the...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Dunelm is just the right stock to play a revival in consumer spending

Dunelm 

(DNLM) £11.70

Market cap: £2.4 billion


We have been watching homewares retailer Dunelm (DNLM) for some time now and we think the cycle-low is...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Western businesses are finding life a grind in China

A series of recent announcements from Western brands and businesses have revealed how tough they are finding life in China.

While some of this is...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Why engineering outfit Spirax Group is in a downward spiral

West Country engineering firm Spirax Group (SPX) is being shunned by investors after its first-half results.

The numbers themselves were pretty disappointing but more damaging...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


Can Target demonstrate it is on the right track?

Hot on the heels of updates from Walmart (WMT:NYSE) and Home Depot (HD:NYSE), hard-pressed Target Corporation (TGT:NYSE) is the next major retailer to give a...

Thu, 15/08/2024 - 00:00


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