Equities Update: Next, GSK, Smith & Nephew, Shell…
Colder weather boosts Next past the billion Adam Vettese, market analyst at investment platform eToro, says: “There weren’t many people encouraging an abrupt end to the unreliable and often too…
‘Reeves’ shocking tax grab’
Pensions targeted by Inheritance Tax – act now or risk losing family wealth In a shocking twist from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, families now face the alarming prospect of…
‘Bitcoin to hit fresh all-time highs on Trump victory’
Bitcoin is likely to reach fresh all-time highs should Donald Trump win the US presidential election, predicts the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset…
China’s Rally & AI Market Shift
Given the current volatility in Asia’s financial markets and the evolving impact of fiscal policies, Kelly Chung shares her latest Multi Asset views across several investment sectors Multi Asset Perspective…
BTL landlords look for help with tax and regulatory reforms as Budget looms
A new survey of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK has found: 77% are concerned that potential tax increases from the new government could adversely affect their investments (e.g. Capital…
Mr Brightside: Last Great American Whale
“Americans don’t care too much for beauty They’ll shit in a river, dump battery acid in a stream They’ll watch dead rats wash up on the beach Complain if they…
The wait is almost over
Global equities last week reversed some of their recent gains, falling around 1% in both local currency and sterling terms. Still, they remain close to 2% above their high in…
Party in the USA: Impact of elections on S&P 500
An investor who put $10,000 into the S&P 500 at the beginning of 1948 would have seen that grow to about $312,000 by the end of 2023 if the money…
Trick or treat – which companies could be set to benefit from the Budget?
In the run-up to the Budget, savers are avidly watching rumours around tax and pensions evolve – and amid Starmer’s warnings of ‘painful’ changes, we’re expecting some challenging news. But…
Investing Basics: A Simple Guide to Fund Pricing
Investing Basics: Mutual funds pool the money of lots of investors to buy a portfolio of investments; the price of these assets fluctuates, as does the size of the fund…