The most popular buys and sells among UK retail investors in November
Starting with the US election on 05/11/2024, November got off to a flying start across the Atlantic, but on this side of the pond markets were much more sanguine; our…
Christmas saving: I’m a finance expert and these 5 unusual tips could save you hundreds this Christmas
The Christmas season is well and truly upon us, with lights twinkling in shop windows, decorations on the streets, and a distinct air of anticipation. Yet, the festive season can…
Is the US market due a correction?
Over the last couple of weeks, some market watchers have become worried about US equity valuations and concerns about a potential market correction have gathered pace – by Garry White…
TikTok, TikTok, “X”, Is There Any Point?
“You hide behind this public machine Still follow same old scheme” To answer my own question, Yes, unfortunately there is. If you are in the public eye you have to…
Quality will out
Alternative income trusts offer diversification, but stick to quality…by William Heathcoat Amory Experience counts. That’s how jaded old dogs try to reassure ourselves. At times, having experience on your side…
Why the sun has not set on luxury stocks
Luxury stocks have been getting a lot of attention of late, with softness in the market being largely driven by the continued weakness of the Chinese economy – by Mark…
ESG Developments: “It is essential to guide investors towards truly sustainable products”
Inès Segueni, portfolio manager and analyst at La Financière Responsible (LFR), the French boutique specialised in responsible investment How long have you worked at LFR and what are your responsibilities?…
Bitcoin smashes $100,000: Brief sell-off expected before surge to $120,000
Bitcoin has soared past the $100,000 mark for the first time, driven by expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under Donald Trump’s incoming presidency While this milestone represents a seismic…
Equities Update: Balfour Beatty, DS Smith, crypto…
Balfour beats estimates with more buybacks on the way Adam Vettese, market analyst at investment platform eToro says: “With the diversity of its range of projects, Balfour Beatty is well…
The UK Small-Cap Puzzle
Introduction The small-cap premium suggests that small-cap stocks tend to outperform their large-cap counterparts over the long term. Recently, however, this trend has reversed, with large-caps considerably outperforming small-caps across…