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CITY WHISPERS: Bill Ackman's cerulean eyes charm 'Woodstock' crowd at Berkshire Hathaway
It seems that the crowd were thanking Ackman for his stand on various fronts, including his pro-Israel stance.
FTSE 100 hits an all-time high - but remember the stock market adage of 'sell in May and go away' says HAMISH MCARE
It was another cracker of a week. The FTSE 100 rose to another all-time high. The Bank signalled a rate cut on the horizon. And growth in the first quarter. What's going on?
JOHCM UK EQUITY INCOME FUND: Rate cuts... and a spending boost that will turbo-charge retail giants
Joint manager Clive Beagles says an intoxicating mix of factors bodes well for UK equities.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Wind is turning in Octopus Renewables Investment Trust's favour
The shares are very much worth holding on to, with the dividend ensuring that you are being paid to wait for better times.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Why it soon won't be hip to give the cold shoulder to Smith & Nephew
S&N is far from perfect - but, overlooking the issues, the company is cheap and worth buying for short-term upside.
How these four private equity trusts could help you cash in on... The STARS of TOMORROW
More companies are opting not to list their shares on a stock market, but to find 'equity' or finance from banks and other sources, like private equity funds.
Why the US Presidential Election will not derail the long-term appeal of US assets
Over the long term, given the diversity of sectors and the depth of innovation on offer, we believe the US is a market not to be ignored. Not even the imminent election should dim its long-term a...
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Light Science Technologies sales flourish
Light Science Technologies had plenty to celebrate this week.
Why we need more than a British Isa to move the dial on UK smaller companies
Supportive measures to boost share ownership and IPOs could add some much-needed oil to the machine.
Investors pull cash out of UK equity funds for the 35th consecutive month despite fresh FTSE 100 highs
Outflows from UK-focused equity funds totalled £665m last month, taking the total amount of capital withdrawn to £21.3bn during thirty-five consecutive months of selling, Calastone says.
FIDELITY SPECIAL VALUES: Best of British... fund that seeks to steal America's Big Tech glory
The trust has a 100-strong portfolio with companies ranging in market size from £100 million to £100 billion-plus.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: GlobalData proves worldwide knowledge
GlobalData shares have risen by 26 per cent in 15 months but, at £2.08, the price should continue to increase. That makes this stock attractive for new and existing investors.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Premium income doubles and profits rise eight-fold as insurer Lancashire has disaster covered
Lancashire specialises in complex underwriting - providing cover against disasters from storms and earthquakes to oil spills and plane crashes.
ODYSSEAN INVESTMENT TRUST: Newcomer's knack for seeing unloved gems turn into polished diamonds
The managers are stock pickers who back their judgment. If they like a stock, they build a big position. As a result, the trust has only 16 holdings.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Cohort is reaping the benefits of a changing world
Reading-based Cohort specialises in high-tech systems and software that help to keep countries and their armed forces safe.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Spectra Systems helps combat fake stamps and banknotes
Spectra's technology is known as the last line of defence against those intent on defrauding countries, companies and consumers. At £2.17, the shares are a buy.
Spruce up your portfolio: Three Great British brands that could benefit from DIY boom
Investors looking to buff up their portfolios will be interested to learn that the reluctance to commit money to large and small projects could be ending.
CITY WHISPERS: Are Darktrace's big shareholders prepared to back £4.2bn takeover?
Founding investor Mike Lynch has yet to comment. And it is also tough to work out the position of the Darktrace Employee Benefit Trust.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about primary li... - the stock market where a company's shares first went public
It is also possible to have a secondary listing on another market. This strategy gives a company access to a greater pool of capital.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: BP shareholders looking for answers about planned transition away from fossil fuels
The energy giant earlier this year scaled back plans to cut oil and gas production by 40 per cent by 2030, indicating that it is targeting a 25 per cent reduction.
Britons cash in on gold price boom by selling it to the Royal Mint - how to buy AND sell bullion
The Royal Mint told This is Money that it has seen a 'record number' of customers selling back gold. We look at who is buying and selling - and how to do it.
UK investors pour cash into US equities, data shows
The 'worst-selling' sector in March was UK All Companies, which experienced outflows of £887m, according to the Investment Association.
CITY WHISPERS: City PR man Neil Bennett cries fowl after being left with egg on his face over chicken red-tape
Bennett has to register the chickens in his garden or face a £5,000 fine for each one he fails to declare.
Is it time to cash in on the GOLD RUSH? Mining stocks could provide a glittering opportunity
Gold appears to have assumed its age-old role as a safe haven and a store of value.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about high beta - not a health food but a volatile share
The beta of a stock is a measure of its volatility in relation to a stock market index, such as the FTSE100 or the US S&P 500.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: All eyes on Apple with Big Tech reporting season in full swing
Apple has suffered as demand slows in China in the face of economic uncertainty and fierce competition.
Where Experts Invest: Why fund manager Rory Stokes backs forklift trucks and an insulation maker
In this instalment of our fund manager series, we quiz Rory Stokes, deputy portfolio manager of The European Smaller Companies Trust with quickfire questions.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Filtronic shares skyrocket following SpaceX deal
Filtronic on Wednesday confirmed that it will supply 'E-band Solid State Power Amplifier' modules for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation under a $19.7million deal.
The best investment trusts for your pension - experts reveal their picks
When it comes to building your pension pot or investing it for retirement income, finding a reliable investment matters.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Bluefield Solar Income Fund shines
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd was the first solar-focused fund to float in London, back in 2013, and since February the following year has paid quarterly dividends either on or above target.
Vintage luggage is making bags of money at auction: Could your old case unlock a fortune?
A Louis Vuitton trunk made to carry a ten-inch rubber duck called Canard Willy goes under the hammer later this month with an estimated price of up to £22,000.
CITY WHISPERS: Did Alexa Chung get too big for her designer boots?
Fashion followers will remember that model and designer Alexa Chung shut down her Alpha Charlie label two years ago after big losses. A source close to Chung gives their take on its demise.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Mitie by name - and it's mighty by nature
The firm's contracts may look like a mishmash on the surface, but they can be seriously lucrative. This week's full-year trading update surprised the stock market on the upside.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Is Ceres rollercoaster about to climb again?
Ceres develops fuel cells that can be installed almost anywhere and can turn hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. It has also developed technology to produce hydrogen from steam.
JPMORGAN AMERICAN: Thinking big... £1.8bn trust built around America's mega stocks
Although the £1.8 billion trust has benefited from the investment euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), it is no one-trick pony.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about cocoa and why we are reading so much about its price
A mixture of extreme weather events and crop disease has severely reduced supply from Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the two main cocoa bean producing nations.
With cosmetics shares priced low, is now the time to beautify your portfolio?
There is talk of a slowdown in the sector, whose pricing power has been the envy of other businesses.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Wall Street investors looking for reassurance when Tesla unveils its first-quarter figures
The electric vehicle maker has already signalled that its finances are likely to be hit after posting its first fall in car sales for four years earlier this month.
Neil Woodford is back as a finfluencer: You may remember me as the 'disgraced' fund manager
Neil Woodford has reemerged with a newsletter claiming to offer readers an alternative to 'consensus thinking'.
Forget the US Magnificent 7 - Europe has its own version which has delivered better growth so far in 2024
The top seven European tech stocks delivered higher growth in the first quarter compared with the US' much-lauded Magnificent 7 group, eToro data shows.
Have I dug myself a capital gains tax trap with my £46,100 investment pot?
I have paid £300 each month for the past 97 months, and in doing so have accumulated £46,100 from a total investment of £29,100 plus the dividends that I have reinvested.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Why investors should add Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals to their watchlist
Investors can now add Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals PLC to the watch list after it pulled off the near impossible by raising $4.2 million.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Book in for profit at trendy hotel group PPHE with room to grow
PPHE trades on the stock market at £14.80 but independent experts say the group's portfolio is worth £26.72 a share. It is an attractive long-term buy.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Shareholders reap rewards from miner Hochschild
Cautious investors should sell half their stock at £1.49, bank profits and keep the rest.
TELLWORTH UK SMALLER COMPANIES: Fund that buys when firms are 'toddlers' (and sells as teenagers)
Fund managers Paul Marriage and John Warren adopt a six-month rule with regards to holdings. In simple terms, if it does not perform well in its first six months, it is jettisoned.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about chair - is this term more suitable than chairman?
A study from Bloomberg has been the spur. This research shows that 185 of the companies in the S&P 500 index use 'chair' or 'chairperson' - three times as many as did so in 2020.
CITY WHISPERS: Social media blues spell turbulence for Boeing
There used to be a saying that 'if it ain't Boeing, I ain't going'. Now an alternative is being used by influencers on TikTok.
20 dirt-cheap British stocks experts say could make you a fortune
There are some bravehearts - a mix of analysts and fund managers - who believe the UK stock market should not be treated like a pariah.
It's time to make your own Great British Isa: The lack of love for UK firms means you may be in for a bargain
Many companies feel deeply unappreciated by investors - which means that their shares could be a bargain to buy right here, right now.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Harvest Minerals shows growth thanks to fertiliser boost
Harvest Minerals rocketed higher at the front end of this week's session, soaring from 1.3p on Monday to more than 3p on Wednesday.
UK investors 'increasingly bullish' about market prospects after key elections
UK retail investors are 'increasingly bullish' about the prospects for UK and US markets once upcoming election results have been decided, research from Charles Schwab UK says.
Gold prices hit new record as China's central bank ups reserves and UBS eyes $2,500
Gold has been on a bumper rally since the start of last month following purchases by various central banks, with 64 net metric tonnes bought in January and February alone.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Helix Exploration comes to London this week after being heavily oversubscribed
Looking to raise £7.5 million, institutions, family offices, and high net-worth investors were willing to commit £22 million to the helium explorer
T ROWE PRICE US SMALLER COMPANIES EQUITY FUND: Forget the Magnificent Seven - it now pays to start thinking small
There are some experts who believe the time may be right for investors to think outside of these big world leaders and look elsewhere for value. Among them is T Rowe.
CITY WHISPERS: Simmer down! Dragons' Den sparks a vegan food fight
Hilary Kennedy, founder of vegan meal kit maker Planthood, took to LinkedIn to accuse rival Simmer of using footage from her pitch in the Den last year.
As Thames Water scandal weighs down shares in its listed rivals - is the industry a busted flush?
The publicity surrounding Thames Water is having a wider effect, encouraging some investors to seek out companies that are endeavouring to improve supply and environmental standards.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about second-wave inflation
Pessimistic economists argue that inflation has not been tamed, either in the UK or in the US. And they claim it could stage a comeback - in a second wave.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Tesco investors hoping for cheery set of annual results
Boss Ken Murphy said the company is set to rake in £2.75billion in profits - an upgrade of £50m.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Game developer Frontier Developments
Frontier spiked to a year-to-date high after Shore Capital upgraded its stock recommendation from a hold to a buy.
UK funds 'left in the dust' as British investors pile into US shares
Investors in the UK piled £6.69billion into North American equity funds since December 2023, Calastone's latest Fund Flow Index showed.
DIVERSE INCOME TRUST: UK specialist is pinning its hopes on interest rate cuts to spark revival
Fund boss Gervais Williams believes a combination of rate cuts, economic recovery, and the end of globalisation, could spark a revival in the UK stock market.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Property firm Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust building a green and clean empire
Schroder Reit has been hit hard by widespread antipathy towards the property sector. But at 42p, the stock is a buy, while generous dividends add to its appeal.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Shanta Gold mines a rich seam to exit
Should ETC's bid go through, shareholders will secure a tasty spring bonus but the stock market may lose another strong company. Wake up London!
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: In tough times, Michelmersh is a real brick - just ask top hotel Claridge's
Midas recommended Michelmersh in 2015, when they were 70.5p. Today, they are £1.04. There is plenty of room for further gains.
Should you prioritise generating income for your Isa? Experts give their top picks
Income funds and dividend-paying stocks continue to be popular among investors this year as they look for steady returns. Experts give their top picks for income-seeking investors.
CITY WHISPERS: Mad Men of Whitehall in TikTok blitz for NatWest
Whispers hears the Treasury is considering pulling out all the stops in a marketing blitz to spread the word that it intends to sell shares to individual investors.
We must axe stamp duty on shares to revive the UK market: says Interactive Investor boss RICHARD WILSON
We must see a stop to this corrosive tax and allow the London market to recover its position and support the growth of the UK as the best place to do business.
Profit from activists: Mischievous investors at Disney and Scottish Mortgage can give shares a boost
The arrival of Nelson Peltz and Paul Singer suggests that UK markets are undervalued and that these activists could spur yet more action.
Scottish Mortgage is due a shake-up but this is why I invest: ANNE ASHWORTH
The opportunity to be a small-time venture capitalist is one of the reasons why I have put a small amount into Scottish Mortgage each month for more than a decade.
SMALL CAP IDEA: European Green Transition is short odds to be a success
EGT's breeding could not be better. It is from the stable of Cathal Friel, the entrepreneur who helped build and sell Amryt Pharma for just shy of $1.5 billion.
Will US activist Elliott revive Scottish Mortgage shares?
Since a peak in November 2021, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have fallen some 40% as higher interest rates triggered a tech sell-off.
Meet the Granolas: Europe's super stocks taking on the Magnificent 7
The Granolas are GlaxoSmithKline, Roche, ASML, Nestle, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, L'Oreal, LVMH, AstraZeneca, SAP and Sanofi , but why are investors being told to pay attention to them.
CT GLOBAL MANAGED PORTFOLIO TRUST: Clever twist that keeps investors happy with income - and growth
Managed since launch 18 years ago by Peter Hewitt, the trust offers investors two portfolios - one income-orientated and the other growth-driven.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Tech firm Alfa Financial putting a tricky time behind it
The shares have risen 35 per cent since Midas recommended them. But, at £1.65, the stock deserves to go higher. An attractive prospect for new and existing shareholders.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: 'Cloud' pioneer Beeks Group set to see its profits sky-rocket
Technology firms are often associated with Silicon Valley but the UK is in the vanguard too and Beeks exemplifies the breed. At £1.73p, the shares are a buy.
Full steam ahead for rarities that could put the puff back in struggling model engines firm Mamod
Nostalgia for a bygone age is behind the popularity of some of its rarest steam-powered motors, which have risen as much as eight-fold in price over the past few years.
CITY WHISPERS: Tactless Drax burned by its ill-timed report on the International Day of Forests
In it, the power producer said it sourced 8 million tonnes of wood from around the world and burned 6 million in 2023.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: IQGeo connects with international telecoms giants
A pleasing set of preliminary results sent 'geospatial' software provider IQGeo Group shares on an upward trajectory this week. In fact, they hit an all-time high of 414p.
How Benevolent AI helps drugmakers speed up development: SMALL CAP INVESTING
It should be said right away that this idea of picking up potential flaws in a new treatment early on, before an asset hits the clinic, requires something akin to a crystal ball.
MID WYND INTERNATIONAL: New managers aim to prove great firms can make great investments
Although it is too early to assess whether a recent transformation will result in enhanced returns for shareholders, the new managers are confident that the refresh will be to the benefit of inve...
CITY WHISPERS: Green energy tiddler eyes up float in the Square Mile
Whispers hears that European Green Transition will announce its intention to list on junior market AIM within days.
Shein is disrupting fashion world - will it have same effect on stock market?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is campaigning to persuade Shein to list its shares in the UK. This is certainly one to watch.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Versarien soars as advanced materials group offloads non-core assets
Small-cap advanced materials engineering group Versarien had a week worth celebrating with a gamut of fresh international licensing agreements announced to the public.
CITY WHISPERS: Are Hipgnosis investors set for an Easter rinsing?
The music fund saw its shares plunge to an all-time low last week after it slashed the value of its portfolio by a quarter.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Why SSV Capital is like an 80ft bamboo tree
'For the first three years there is no visible activity to show the plant is growing,' Ghosh explains. 'Then suddenly, in year four it shoots up to 80 feet tall.'
INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY TRUST: Bear market is over say managers backing growth with income
Managers Ailsa Craig and Marek Poszepczynski are optimistic the bear market in biotech stocks that has played out under their watch is now over.
The British Isa is on its way but investment gains are born in the USA
Investors eyeing the US are likely to be torn between the fear of missing out and the fear of buying at the peak.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS SPECIAL: These are British businesses that lead the world
Companies are delivering world-beating progress in many sectors - but they are battling for recognition.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Challenger Energy shares soar on Chevron deal
Challenger Energy shares immediately reacted to the company's newly improved proposition, with the price more than doubling with the news that Chevron will now lead its exploration project offsho...
British Isa brings investors an extra £5k tax-free to boost UK shares
The move to get investors to 'buy British' will extend the Isa allowance from the current £20,000, and is expected to appeal to people who already max out their £20,000 limit.
NatWest retail sell-off to take place in the summer as government unwinds taxpayer bailout
The Chancellor confirmed that the Government will conduct the NatWest retail share offer in the summer at the earliest opportunity, subject to fair value.
Gold price hits record high: What's behind the latest surge and how do you invest in it?
The price of gold reached a record high as hopes mount for a US rate cut this summer, following weaker-than-expected economic data published last week.
Terry Smith and Nick Train make Bestinvest's 'Spot the Dog' list of funds for the first time
Twice a year Bestinvest names and shames underperforming investment funds, with its 'Spot the Dog' report revealing which funds belong in the dog house.
PGIM JENNISON GLOBAL EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES searches far and wide for the next big thing
The modus operandi behind the fund is to identify companies that are likely to dominate the corporate world in the next decade - and then invest in them big time.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Keep the Bank of Georgia on your mind
At £50.20, Bank of Georgia has proved a rewarding investment over the past decade but there is more to come for new and existing shareholders.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Tailor made profit from management consultants Elixirr, advisers to the kings of fashion
Boss Stephen Newton is certainly motivated to deliver results. At £5.50, the shares are a buy.
Chancellor should make savers put 25% of pensions in UK, says ROS ALTMANN
Other major countries invest pension pots far more heavily in domestic firms and it's time for Britain to take radical steps to do the same, according to the former Pensions Minister.
Jack the Ripper relics go up for auction and collectors show there's money in mayhem
The pieces are being sold as one lot by auctioneer Whitton & Laing with a £10,000 estimate. Fascination in historical crimes is reflected in the value of related artefacts.
We need a Great British Isa for a national boost, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Ladies and gentlemen, its time has come - bring on the patriotic Great British Isa and let's get investing in OUR country, says Jeff Prestridge.
Doomsters put women off investing and means they put less money in the stock market, study shows
Doom-mongering warnings about the risks of investing are deterring women from saving more money and have become an unnecessary barrier, a new study has found.
CITY WHISPERS: Dr No's firm in rebrand after Hindenburg disaster
Readers may remember the colourful saga of Enochian Biosciences. It was an embarrassing moment for the business.
Nikkei tops level last seen in 1989 as Japan shakes off 34 years of stagnation
This recovery was driven by the semiconductor stock boom, but also by a diverse range of other more fundamental factors. I am betting on Japan making up for lost time.
I'm a fund manager: Why Ben Lofthouse is backing Microsoft and sees value in Asia
Each month, we speak with a senior fund or investment manager and puts them to task with quick-fire questions about where they would invest right now.
SMALL CAP IDEA: AIM healthcare stock C4X struggles for market reward despite business progress
SMALL CAP IDEA: A case in point is C4X Discovery , which has two licensing agreements under its belt with blue-chip partners, has sold an asset and, crucially, is funded for the foreseeable futur...
LAW DEBENTURE: £1bn trust delivers income... with a little professional help
Although the board is tight-lipped, it would be a major surprise if shareholders were not rewarded with a healthy final quarterly dividend payment, notching up another year of income growth.
CITY WHISPERS: Rule changes in Square Mile causing a stir
The shake-up follows defections and snubs from firms opting for New York over the City. Some of the changes have already caught the eye of Quantum, a candidate for a London float.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Hargreaves builds sustainable profits
The firm has been good to shareholders over the past two years but further gains are on the cards. For investors in search of income, the shares should prove rewarding at £5.14.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Cambridge Cognition's smart testing for Alzheimer's... it's a tip to think about
At 51p, the shares seem oblivious to this firm's expertise and future prospects. A long-term buy.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Pressure is mounting on IAG as full-year results loom
IAG needs to get its act together, but that is possibly a task too big for a company that has shown time and time again just how unreliable it can be.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about greenhushing
This is partly motivated by fears of accusations of 'greenwashing' - making false claims of eco-virtue.
Is AI a new dot com bubble? Will Nvidia and Arm see shares crash land?
There is almost certainly more upside in the shares. But the journey is likely to be marked by the thrills and spills of a 1990s video game.
Why are so many companies engaging in share buybacks and what does it mean for the UK market?
Corporates are shunning dividends in favour of buybacks to return capital to shareholders. Some estimates suggest around half of companies on the main market have bought back shares.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Frasers Group increases stake in Hornby
Frasers , which alongside Sports Direct has stakes in boohoo, Currys and Asos, upped its ownership stake in Hornby - whose products are already stocked in Frasers-owned GAME stores.
Property vs pensions - which is the better long-term investment?
Abrdn, which carried out the survey, points out property and pensions are not mutually exclusive investments. Find out what its research reveals about people's saving habits and attitudes...
Best investing strategy of past decade revealed - and why you SHOULDN'T follow it
With the help of investment platform AJ Bell, we pitted six portfolios against each other, each with a different popular strategy. So which one did best?
SMALL CAP IDEA: Newmark's Safetell secures strategy success
Put simply, Grosvenor's products and systems help companies and organisations provide secure and safe work environments.
JPMORGAN GLOBAL GROWTH & INCOME: The £2.3bn 'all-weather' fund that seeks out the world's best
It also pays shareholders an income linked to the growth in the trust's assets. In simple terms, if the assets increase in value, shareholders see their dividends boosted.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Car testing firm AB Dynamics is still driving forwards
Shares in AB Dynamics have risen more than sevenfold in the past nine years and now might be a good time to take some profit.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Want to win in the casinos? Invest in security cameras with Synectics!
Companies such as Synectics are proof that the UK can punch above its weight in technology. At £1.80, Synectics is a business worth backing.
Time to put supermarket Tesco on your shopping list of shares
Tesco is a traditional player adapting to cater for those who shop online, but also for those who like the convenience of buying in a bricks and mortar store.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Nvidia investors hoping for bumper results
The bar has been set high after chief executive Jensen Huang said the group expects to post sales of £16billion for the final three months of 2023.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about milestone moments
When an index such as the FTSE 100 reaches a level like, say, 1,000 or 8,000, this sparks a torrent of comment about what lies ahead.
Buying into the new NatWest share offer? I've suffered enough, says ALEX BRUMMER
Exciting as all this might appear as a longstanding investor in NatWest - in its previous Royal Bank of Scotland guise - my advice would be to steer well clear.
STS GLOBAL INCOME & GROWTH TRUST: A new name, more assets... and the real chance to boost income
Investment trust STS Global Income & Growth has undergone a significant reboot since Troy Asset Management took over three years ago.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: RentGuarantor, a pioneer in rental market, is on the rise
RentGuarantor is using clever technology to make life easier for landlords and tenants. At £2.74, the shares should go far.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: It's a nasty job... but crime scene tidiers React Group could help YOU clean up too
React Group is a small business in a big market so there is plenty of room to grow. The shares, at 1.25p, should prove rewarding.
SMALL CAP IDEA: Will diamond prices bounce back this year?
Are diamonds yesterday's status symbol, or can we expect a bullish rebound following the bruising price shock witnessed in 2023?
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Sondrel lifted by Neuralink connection rumours
According to sources, Musk called on Sondrel to lend its highly specialised knowledge of bespoke microchip designs to Neuralink.
Europe can offer 'quality growth' in spite of strong headwinds
As an investor, you need sometimes to look beyond a wall of worry.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about friendshoring
The challenges are obviously immense, but America has already been shifting production away from China.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Chancellor set to take keen interest as NatWest kicks off bank reporting season
Jeremy Hunt hopes to launch a 'Tell Sid'-style campaign to sell shares to the public, in an effort to whip up support for popular capitalism ahead of the election.
I'm a fund manager: Why Migo's Charlotte Cuthbertson is backing a uranium miner and won't touch bitcoin
Each month, This is Money speaks with a senior fund or investment manager and puts them to task with quick-fire questions about where they would invest right now.
Best performing funds and investment trusts in January: Seraphim Space in top spot
The space-based trust, which invests in early-stage space technology firms, reversed losses in the latter part of 2023, which saw its share price fall by nearly half.
Triodos launches fund focused on wellbeing of children: Is this the best way to invest ethically?
The Triodos Future Generations Fund invests in 34 small and medium-sized listed companies that fit into one of the fund's five themes.
AVI GLOBAL TRUST: Hunting for chronically undervalued stocks
Over the past year, it has generated a return of 14 per cent for shareholders. Over five years, the record is even more impressive. A return of 75 per cent.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Our tip Idox is still a vote winner
Cautious investors may wish to sell some stock now but they should retain a chunk as this business is poised for further growth.
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Concurrent Technologies is the tough tech firm that's firing on all cylinders
Concurrent computers are used in war zones and areas of extreme tension. At 86p, the shares are a long-term buy.
SMALL CAP IDEA: The junior mining suffers 'medieval ordeal'
Junior mining has for several years been undergoing a kind of medieval ordeal - a death by a thousand cuts - that hasn't been quite the same as previous cyclical troughs.
Is now the time to buy, sell or hold Tesla shares?
Most analysts rate Tesla a 'hold' rather than a 'buy' or a 'sell', which seems like a rational strategy at this uncertain moment.
CITY WHISPERS: Electricity firm Bboxx in shock relocation - to Rwanda
Bboxx has announced that it will be upping sticks and shifting its global headquarters from London to the capital Kigali.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: After Shell's second biggest annual profit, attention turns to BP
Murray Auchincloss took over after Bernard Looney was forced to stand down in disgrace last year over personal relationships with colleagues.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about neobanks
They operate via apps not branches - and are seen as crucial to Britain's future as a forward-looking global financial services centre.
SMALL CAP MOVERS: MicroSalt raises £3m from tasty stock market debut
Rick Guiney, chief executive of MicroSalt, commented: 'We are delighted to announce our successful fundraise and admission to AIM.'
MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Classic car investing via the stock market with Tertre Rouge Assets
Ultra-exclusive classic cars seem to be a different breed. Tertre Rouge offers access to this rarefied market. At £1.05, this share offer is worth a closer look.
PICTET ROBOTICS: A real artificial intelligence thriller - fund's 42% profit in just one year
Pictet Asset Management, headquartered in Switzerland, has £54billion of theme-based funds under management.
Can takeovers spark a UK stock market revival?
You may be inclined to lend little credence to bid talk. But boardroom disaffection is a reason to pay attention to the rumours now surfacing.
INVESTING EXPLAINED: What you need to know about block trades
An investment bank acts for the seller. Discretion is supposed to be key to this activity: a block trade needs to be executed quietly and swiftly.
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Microsoft enjoys stellar start to year
It is cashing in on its early investment in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which helped put generative AI on the map.
Higher interest rates push banks to pay out more dividends than any other sector
Headline figures show dividends dipped 3.7 per cent to £90.5billion in 2023, but this was in large part because of lower one-off special dividends.
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Eminent financial analyst (and Warren Buffett mentor) Benjamin Graham provided a framework for the process - and he called it value investing.