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Emerging markets: Views from the experts
Thursday 27 May 20211. Although environmental, social and governance best practices in China have been improving, China generally lags developed markets in this area. Chinese companies operate according to local norms and requirements from local regulators, but we have found many are doing more than what is required...
Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum four months on: has anything changed?
Thursday 27 May 2021The hype around the wild swings in the shares of US video game retailer GameStop earlier this year threw a spotlight on the world of investing and raised the profile of social media network Reddit as a community to talk stocks. It shone a spotlight on hedge funds and how they operate. It also led...
The case for and against share buybacks
Thursday 20 May 2021UK companies are setting the scene to repurchase more than £8 billion of their own shares this year. Barely a year after the outbreak of Covid-19 led to a huge move by companies to protect their balance sheets and conserve cash, share buybacks are again all the rage. Since the start of May consumer...
Covid-19 diagnostic firms have fallen too far given they still play a crucial role
Thursday 20 May 2021The successful development of vaccines was a triumph for the world and was for the most part great news for equities too, however it negatively impacted sentiment for one particularly sub-set of the market. The initial excitement surrounding biotechnology companies involved in developing Covid-19...
Dialling down risk in your portfolio too soon could be a mistake
Thursday 13 May 2021This is the latest part in a regular series in which we will provide an investment clinic based on hypothetical scenarios. By doing so we aim to provide some insights which can help different types of investor from beginners all the way up to experienced market participants. John has just turned 50...
Everything you need to know about the state pension
Thursday 13 May 2021Over the next eight months Shares will be publishing eight in-depth guides on topics you’ve asked our resident pensions agony uncle, Tom Selby, questions about. To kick off, Tom looks at the foundation most people’s retirement plans are built on – the state pension. WHAT IS THE UK STATE PENSION AGE...
Big dividends from small caps
Thursday 13 May 2021The pandemic had a significant impact on the UK income space, with many companies forced to slash and cancel dividends to ensure they survived the crisis. It was the traditional large dividend paying sectors and companies that suffered some of the biggest cuts, with many larger companies using the...
How to generate £30,000 a year in retirement
Thursday 13 May 2021For people approaching retirement it can be daunting to plan for a change of pace in lifestyle, while the financial side of things can even be more scary. It is, therefore, always worth getting some form of financial guidance or advice around such life-changing events. If you’re not sure, you...
Big turning point for WH Smith as it reignites growth plan
Thursday 06 May 2021Among the consumer-facing businesses affected by the pandemic, few have been as challenged as WH Smith ( SMWH ) . For years, the bastion of the UK high street had pursued a successful strategy built on one thing: travel. By securing sites in train stations and airports across the globe, WH Smith...
There is more to come from Japan despite a big rally
Thursday 06 May 2021Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock market index achieved a huge landmark in early 2021 as it returned to levels not seen in three decades. Japanese stocks have joined the global market recovery rally, rising 76% from March 2020’s 16,552.83 point Covid-inflicted trough to trade at 29,053.97. This move has...