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Five slick ways to play oil

“Oil traders may have seen President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 nuclear sanctions coming from some distance away but confirmation of...

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:31

Apple offers cash bonanza but still has three questions to answer

“Apple beat analysts’ forecasts for its second quarter, reassured on iPhone growth and upped its already massive cash returns to investors, by increasing its...

Wed, 02/05/2018 - 10:29

Investors must decide whether services and buybacks trump slowing smartphone sales at Apple

“Tuesday’s second-quarter figures from Apple have huge implications for both the company’s own shares, the wider technology sector and even the whole US stock...

Mon, 30/04/2018 - 10:11

FTSE 100 in need of boost to earnings momentum

Over a quarter of the FTSE 100 benchmark’s constituents are due to release figures or host their annual general meetings in the next two weeks...

Tue, 17/04/2018 - 11:34

Spotify has enjoyed a successful first week – but now the hard work begins

“Spotify shares are trading some 17% above their $132 initial reference price after their first week on the public markets but even that gain pales...

Wed, 11/04/2018 - 16:57

Next keeps a cool head as many of its rivals and peers start to flounder

“Next’s 54-page-long results release is a whopper but it is what is missing from the statement that matters more than what is in it...

Fri, 23/03/2018 - 10:27

Four indicators suggest markets may be gathering for an upwards move

“The FTSE 100 looks to be stabilising in the wake of February’s sudden sell-off but the index is still trading some 7% below the all-time...

Thu, 15/03/2018 - 13:59

Muted response to Morrison’s figures suggests food retailers have yet to convince the bears

“The combination of rising sales, a healthy jump in pre-tax profits, lower debt, an increased ordinary dividend and even a special dividend of 4p sounds...

Wed, 14/03/2018 - 12:02

Comcast ignores Warren Buffett’s warning as it reaches for Sky

“No sooner has Warren Buffett warned of the difficulties that he and Berkshire Hathaway business partner Charlie Munger are having in finding good acquisitions at...

Tue, 27/02/2018 - 16:56

Persimmon becomes a cash machine for shareholders (as well as its managers)

“Questions will be asked about the structure of 2012’s long-term incentive plan, the riches it bestowed upon management and how shareholders let it through on...

Tue, 27/02/2018 - 11:22

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