Shares and the stockmarket

Why the strong dollar could be a source of concern for investors

While UK-based investors will be well aware of how weak the pound is against the US dollar, languishing near $1.15 and its lows of early...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 16:58

US earnings forecasts creep down as costs creep up

Tuesday’s batch of economic data from the US may ease fears of a recession, as job vacancies rose, consumer confidence rebounded and house prices stayed...

Thu, 01/09/2022 - 13:16

UK mortgage approvals and US jobs data

UK mortgage approvals

June’s mortgage approvals figure was 63,726 according to the Bank of England. That undershot economists’ forecasts, representing the seventh time in twelve...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 16:03

Inflation takes a record-breaking bite out of wages

Another month, another chance for inflation to nibble away at the nation’s pay-packets. Whilst wages are rising, they’re no match for red hot prices and...

Thu, 18/08/2022 - 11:35

BP's bumper profits and a buyback bonanza for the FTSE 100

The debate over the rights and wrongs of BP’s bumper profits will run and run but, from the narrow perspective of investment, the oil...

Thu, 04/08/2022 - 16:22

HSBC ends reporting season for Big Five FTSE 100 banks in style

The combination of rising interest rates - and therefore improving net interest margins – alongside cost control and low expectations means that HSBC’s second-quarter...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 16:28

Unilever's brand power helps it push through hefty price rises to consumers

Companies with strong brands are often seen by investors as a good hedge against inflation, because those brands command customer loyalty and sticky customers are...

Thu, 28/07/2022 - 10:12

Walmart issues profit warning as it suffers from inflation, excess stock and pressure on consumer spending

When one of the world’s largest retailers dishes out a profit warning, investors really need to pay attention and Monday’s trading alert from Walmart...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 17:02

FTSE 100 firms on track to pay £85bn in dividends & could surpass record set in 2018

The FTSE 100 is now expected to yield 4.2% in 2022, thanks to the combination of share price falls and increases in dividend forecasts. The...

Fri, 22/07/2022 - 17:21

A change of Chancellor and what history tells us about their influence on markets

The outgoing Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, may wish he’d been dealt a better hand. Brexit, covid-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine all meant that global...

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 12:30

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