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Five personal implications of a Brexit

Five personal implications of a Brexit

Most independent economic analysis suggests that leaving the EU will be detrimental to the UK economy. Whilst this is not certain, a Brexit would definitely...

Mon, 13/06/2016 - 14:02


Biotechnology looks to bounce back

Biotechnology looks to bounce back

Stock markets are like elephants. They have long memories. No sooner had Sir Philip Green found himself in a spot of bother over BHS, and...

Thu, 09/06/2016 - 11:14


The secret to finding more robust dividend-paying ETFs

The secret to finding more robust dividend-paying ETFs

Dividend-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a tempting option for income-seeking investors, but chasing high yields can be a dangerous investment strategy. If you’re worried about...

Mon, 06/06/2016 - 11:46


How investors can roll out the barrel

How investors can roll out the barrel

 

Production disruption in Canada, Venezuela, Nigeria, Libya and Iraq, coupled with relatively steady demand, is helping drag oil back toward the $50-a-barrel.

 

Brent crude and West...

Fri, 03/06/2016 - 12:11


Federal Reserve spins the rate rise wheel once more

Federal Reserve spins the rate rise wheel once more

No sooner have the markets decided there will be no interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve this year (or the Bank of England,...

Thu, 26/05/2016 - 16:38


What will Brexit mean for your portfolio?

What will Brexit mean for your portfolio?

Almost three quarters (72%) of AJ Bell Youinvest customers who completed our recent online ‘Brexit’ survey are concerned about the impact the result of the...

Thu, 26/05/2016 - 13:18


What you need to know before trading in your annuity

What you need to know before trading in your annuity

George Osborne’s radical pension freedoms are set to be extended to millions of people who have already bought an annuity from April next year.

However, a...

Wed, 25/05/2016 - 15:42


How to invest in... Virtual reality

How to invest in... Virtual reality

Virtual reality is one of the hottest areas in technology at the moment as the public finally gets a chance to buy a range of...

Mon, 23/05/2016 - 11:42


How Buffett and Apple get to the core of technology investing

How Buffett and Apple get to the core of technology investing


A difficult year for the technology giant Apple is taking an interesting turn with the news that legendary “value” investor Warren Buffett has...

Fri, 20/05/2016 - 10:39


Help, I don't understand dividends

Help, I don't understand dividends

Your essential guide to getting dividend income from the stock market

Savers have had to contend with very low rates of interest on cash...

Thu, 19/05/2016 - 15:58


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


How to tell whether rough winds will shake the market’s darling buds of May

The saying “Sell in May, go away and come back again on St. Leger day” is one of the oldest of all market rules of...

Thu, 28/04/2016 - 10:29


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


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