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Retail sector: why it is important and four major challenges ahead

Thursday 01 Feb 2024

The retail sector accounts for £104 billion of the FTSE 350 index by value of its 22 constituents, making it of significant importance to the UK stock market and to any investor with exposure to UK equities. The fortunes of retailers can tell us about the state of the consumer and in turn provide...

Falling interest rates could trigger new wave of takeovers

Thursday 18 Jan 2024

A big increase in the average takeover premium in 2023 highlights how parts of the UK stock market continue to be undervalued. The average bid premium for UK stocks in 2023 was 51% against 37% in 2022 and 43% in 2021, according to analysis by AJ Bell. Most London-listed takeovers last year involved...

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