Stock market
Entain (ENT) targets metaverse: Should you buy this FTSE 100 stock?
January 31, 2022 02:28 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarThe UK based sports betting and gambling company Entain PLC (LON: ENT) said today that it would launch a brand-new global innovation hub called Ennovate. Entain’s foray into the metaverse Entain’s hub will be used to develop products .....
Harbour Energy (HBR) & Energean (ENOG): 2 FTSE 250 stocks to buy
January 31, 2022 01:41 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarBoth the major benchmark oil prices, Brent and WTI, increased by more than 1 per cent today amid concerns of supply shortages and ongoing geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world. Oil prices are expected to see their best monthly p.....
Boohoo, M&S, Burberry: Are high-street stocks under pressure?
January 31, 2022 07:53 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHigh-street brands have had a rough time during the pandemic, but the situation is gradually improving. Swedish global clothing brand H&M, which was significantly impacted by the pandemic in 2020, has reported an 85% increase in its profits in .....
7 most bought FTSE stocks despite inflation concerns
January 30, 2022 12:00 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaThe overall performance of the stock markets has been decent last year, but this fact doesn’t guarantee that the same will continue this year as well. The market is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to anticipate what’s in sto.....
Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (January – 24-28)
January 29, 2022 12:00 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarFTSE 100 index lost its momentum on the final day of the week, tailing the decline in the global stocks market and key events like the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Here we are giving the roundup of the top gainer and top loser of every...
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) stocks: Is it a buy?
January 28, 2022 06:05 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariScottish Mortgage Investment Trust Plc (LON: SMT), the publicly traded closed-ended investment trust and one of the most recognized in the UK is currently under the watch of investors as the trust has rewarded investors loyalty with a strong perfor.....
Top 50 FTSE stocks (Vol.2)
January 28, 2022 02:40 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHIighlights The UK stock market has different indices, which group together similar characteristics companies. The benchmark, FTSE 100 index, which has the top 100 companies by market capitalisation, is widely followed by investors to gauge.....
On the Beach (OTB) & TUI: Should you buy these holiday stocks now?
January 28, 2022 12:58 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSeveral holiday travel companies are expecting a bumper weekend for summer holiday bookings in 2022. UK travel company On the Beach’s CEO Simon Cooper stated that the upcoming days are anticipated to be the busiest period in the company&rsqu.....
Greencoat UK Wind, GEC, Tekmar Group: Are they worth buying?
January 28, 2022 12:38 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The UK has a booming wind farm industry, and it is the world leader in offshore The dispute between the UK and EU might be dragged to the WTO. There was a decline of 30% in wind farm energy generation from July to Septem.....
Fevertree (LON: FEVR) shares: Should you buy despite muted guidance?
January 28, 2022 10:20 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarFTSE AIM-listed premium tonic water maker Fevertree Drinks Plc (LON: FEVR) shares slumped around 9 per cent despite announcing an excellent top-line performance in its business update for the year ended 31 December 2021. Full-year trading update .....
Crossword (CCS) & Darktrace (DARK): 2 cyber security stocks to buy
January 28, 2022 10:13 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warned British businesses to boost their cyber defence levels ahead of a potential threat. NCSC has stated it was unaware of any specific potential attacks on UK based companies. UK&rsqu.....
BT Group (LON:BT.A): Should you put this on your watchlist?
January 28, 2022 10:12 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights • BT Group Plc is planning to recruit over 600 graduates and apprentices to support its plan to build and extend its 5G network across the UK. • The group is in talks to develop and deploy open RAN technology with its v.....
Top 50 FTSE stocks (Vol.1)
January 28, 2022 09:17 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Investors looking for well-known and reliable stocks can look at large-cap stocks. Large-cap companies often have a long financial performance history, sterling reputation etc. which can make them a less risky equity investment. .....
easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air: Stocks to keep eye on before summer travel boom
January 28, 2022 07:32 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Travel firms are reporting higher bookings and looking forward to a summer boom. For the first time since 2020, the UK is ahead of the rest of Europe in terms of bookings. The travel and tourism sector has been taking the .....
Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) shares: Are they worth your attention?
January 27, 2022 02:37 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The long-running dispute between Rio Tinto and the Mongolian government over the Oyu Tolgoi project has finally settled. Lithium exploration licences of Rio Tinto have been recently revoked by the Serbian Government. Dedicated to ne.....
Beer prices to rise north: 5 stocks you can add to your watchlist
January 27, 2022 11:35 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights According to a recent analysis of Office of National Statistics (ONS) data, the UK could be left with only 5,000 or less nightclubs. UK’s pubs bosses warned that the cost of beer is set to rise by 50p as the sale tend to decrea.....
Lloyds (LLOY) & Barclays (BARC): Should you hold these banking stocks?
January 27, 2022 10:05 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights An estimated 2.5 million UK households have either missed or defaulted on at least one payment in January 2022. The rising number of interest payment defaults amongst the UK residents might negatively impact the banking stocks, espec.....
UK-India potential trade deal: Can these stocks gain?
January 27, 2022 10:00 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit have together impacted the UK’s exports heavily. The potential India-UK trade deal could prove to be even bigger than the UK’s obsolete deal with the US. The UK aims to become the first E.....
Car sales fall to lowest since 1956: Are these auto stocks a buy?
January 27, 2022 09:38 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights UK’s car production in 2021 dropped by 6.7 per cent to 859,575 units, the lowest since 1956. The drop in production was mostly due to covid-19 related factors such as semiconductor shortage, staff shortages etc. UK’s.....
Top 4 FTSE dividend stocks from mining & banking sector
January 27, 2022 07:22 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK stock market witnessed an exciting year in 2021. The benchmark FTSE100 index bounced back from its lower levels to trade above the pre-pandemic market levels in 2021. As the pandemic situation improved and the economy seemed back on track, m.....