Will money supply be a snake or a ladder for economies in 2025?

China’s New Year Holiday festival is over, and the Year of the Snake is now under way. People with a much keener interest in, and...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 00:00


How to invest in smaller UK companies through funds or trusts

The UK market has a long tradition of collective investing in smaller companies, which means there is a wide range of funds and trusts available...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 00:00


Should I combine my smaller pension pots with my larger SIPP?

I have built up five different pension schemes under different employments over the past 20 years. Three are worth less than £8,000 each. However, my...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 00:00


Why Nick Train is excited about digital winners, the domestic stock market and drinks giant Diageo

With a sense of anticipation Shares scurried along to Finsbury Growth & Income Trust’s (FGT) latest AGM (annual general meeting) at London’s Guildhall on a...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 00:00


Investing in bonds: Why fixed income assets are in focus and how to get exposure

European, UK and US central banks started cutting interest rates in June, August and September 2024, respectively, yet beady-eyed investors will have noticed that 10-year...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 00:00


magazine 6 Feb 2025

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Investing in bonds plus the latest on tariffs and a look at small cap funds and trusts.

IN BRIEF: Ground Rents Income rejects fifth Victoria offer

Ground Rents Income Fund PLC - London-based property investor - Receives and rejects fifth non-binding acquisition offer from Victoria Property Holdings Ltd at £40.0 pence...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 20:21


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as BoE rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index climbed on Wednesday, with shares in GSK boosted after its revenue beat expectations.

The Bank of England is expected to enact a...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 17:15


Pressure Technologies eyes 2025 growth as revenue slumps after delays

Pressure Technologies PLC on Wednesday said its loss widened as revenue dropped due to operational delays and deferred revenue.

The Sheffield, England-based engineering firm said in...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 17:03


How grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends can give money to a child via a Junior ISA

Investing in a child’s future can be a rewarding gift for them and for you. Using a Junior ISA is a tax-efficient way of...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 16:05


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