Shares and the stockmarket

How to spot the real story from a company’s financial results

How to spot the real story from a company’s financial results

A company’s financial results can be lengthy and difficult to read but it isn’t too hard to get the true story if you know where...

Fri, 13/05/2016 - 09:40

FTSE 100 is still battling the (long-term, low-growth) bear

FTSE 100 is still battling the (long-term, low-growth) bear

The FTSE 100’s brief flirtation with a bear market back in February may seem like a long time ago, as the index stands some 15%...

Thu, 12/05/2016 - 09:32

High-yield is rallying but keep an eye on the credit cycle

High-yield is rallying but keep an eye on the credit cycle

 

In the past month several Governments have dangled a carrot or two in front of income-hunters, in the knowledge they have debts to fund while...

Mon, 09/05/2016 - 09:35

Follow the trade flows to get to the big picture

Chinese export figures for March, published earlier this month, appear to be giving global stock markets a lift, as they soothe one of the three...

Fri, 22/04/2016 - 10:13

Why events Stateside could determine the upside in your portfolio

By the end of Friday 15 April, 15 members of America’s elite S&P 500 index will have reported first quarter numbers. Within the next fortnight,...

Thu, 14/04/2016 - 16:59

Weekly article - Enhanced income funds explained

Enhanced income funds explained

These are tough times to be an income investor. Interest rates anchored at an historic 0.5% low for the past seven years and dividend stalwarts...

Fri, 08/04/2016 - 09:28

Shares article - Hitch a ride with commuters’ top stocks

Hitch a ride with commuters’ top stocks

Ever thought about trying to profit from your daily commute? According to data from the TUC more than 3 million people spend two or more...

Thu, 31/03/2016 - 10:37

Weekly article - How dividend growth can help to boost total returns

How dividend growth can help to boost total returns

Most investors tend to think of income investing as a matter of finding the fattest yield and harvesting the dividends. But our research shows that...

Thu, 31/03/2016 - 10:01

Weekly article - Transport stocks help to drive the spring rally

Transport stocks help to drive the spring rally

For the moment, it seems, transportation stocks are taking flight and at the same time sending the bears scurrying for cover. One of this column’s...

Wed, 23/03/2016 - 17:19

Shares article - Invest your way to sun, sea and sand with an ISA

Invest your way to sun, sea and sand with an ISA

If you’re dreaming of a holiday in a far-flung part of the world, investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be your ticket...

Tue, 22/03/2016 - 10:44

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