Shares and the stockmarket

Four UK stocks which could join Diageo and WH Smith with talk of selling brands or businesses

Speculation that Diageo might sell its Guinness brand and confirmation that WH Smith is thinking about offloading its UK high street business have got tongues...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 09:10

Why US tech stocks nosedived this week

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the stock market this week, you might have noticed US technology stocks taking a big dive. Companies like...

Thu, 30/01/2025 - 08:03

Why investors have fallen out of love with the retail sector

It is too early to truly quantify the full impact of the Budget-related cost pressures on the retail sector. Putting a number on the extra...

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 13:33

Trump’s $500 billion Stargate AI project sends S&P 500 to new high

The week may have started quietly with markets closed for Martin Luther King Day on Monday (20 January) and the inauguration of President Trump, but...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 11:22

Trump’s second term: will it be the same or different for markets?

Financial markets seem to be looking back fondly upon Donald J. Trump's first four-year term in the White House and hoping for more of the...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 10:18

What does it mean for stock markets if the Santa Rally failed to deliver?

The so-called Santa Rally in stock markets failed to deliver in December, when the FTSE 100 fell by 1.4% and America’s S&P 500 slid by...

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 09:38

Netflix shares soar after blockbuster results and big plans to boost advertising income

Netflix is the talk of Tinseltown after serving up a blockbuster quarter. Earnings smashed expectations and it delivered strong subscriber growth. It’s no wonder the...

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 15:34

Record breaking bank earnings help ease the pressure on US markets

There’s been a lot of talk about American exceptionalism, and it has undoubtedly helped deliver a strong run for US markets over the past year,...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 14:34

Which UK stocks have analysts tipped for success in 2025?

As we enter 2025, it can be useful for investors to look at what analysts think will happen in markets in the year. At present,...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:03

Donald Trump’s return to the White House: the impact on money and markets and what to consider next

Donald Trump’s return to the White House next week has major implications for people’s money. Whether that’s investments in the stock market, government bonds, cash...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:21

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