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How Does the AIM Market Work?
June 03, 2021 04:32 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary The Alternative Investment Market is a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange which was launched in June 1995. The AIM helps small high growth companies gain access to capital raising on the public market, which can range between &poun.....
5 Top Alternative Investments in the UK
June 03, 2021 04:25 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Alternative investments offer an opportunity to get lucrative returns beyond the traditional asset classes of shares, bonds, or cash. One prominent reason for the rising popularity of alternative investment is a rapid rise in their avai.....
Top 10 stocks in UK
June 03, 2021 09:36 AM BST| By AbhijeetThe UK has one of the oldest stock markets in the world. Set up in 1571, the London Stock Exchange’s (LSE) trading history dates back to 1698 when broker John Castaing started posting the costs of shares and items at a common gathering place am...
How Do Beginners Buy Stocks in the UK?
June 03, 2021 09:18 AM BST| By AbhijeetInvestors are attracted to the stock market for various reasons. Of all, making quick money or making smart investments to get long-term gains top the list. Most investors look for ways to take their investments to skyrocket levels. So, while choosin...
How big is the UK stock market?
June 03, 2021 09:14 AM BST| By AbhijeetSet up in 1571, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is one of the most prominent stock exchanges in the world. It was founded by legendry English investors Thomas Gresham and Sir Richard Clough and was launched by Queen Elizabeth I of England. The tradi...
What Are the Three Major Stock Indexes in the UK?
June 02, 2021 05:21 PM BST| By AbhijeetSummary LSE, established in 1571, is one of the largest and oldest Stock Exchange in the world The FTSE originated as a joint venture of Financial Times and London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange (LSE) was established in 1571 and is o.....
How Do I Buy Shares in the UK?
June 02, 2021 04:54 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary If you have some money to invest, trading in shares can be simply done with a click of the mouse. Shares are generally issued by companies that want to raise money from the public. For anyone just starting out, one should look at platf.....
Financial Learnings from Coronavirus Crisis!
June 02, 2021 11:15 AM BST| By AbhijeetSummary One should carefully plan his or her’s financial goals and create an emergency fund to survive a pandemic-like crisis. One should realise the importance of emergency funds, multiple income streams, health insurance, and others. .....
Five Golden Rules Investors Should Know Before Investing
June 01, 2021 07:52 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary An Investor should follow a disciplined approach for Investing. Start investing as early as possible and let your money work for you. Compounding helps in creating wealth; it is the return on your return. Starting on the investmen.....
Will The UK Housing Market Be Affected By The End Of The Current Terms?
May 27, 2021 04:28 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaMarch 2021 saw the largest increase in house prices since 2007, being 10.2% in the yoy period. Economists say that this has been instigated from a number of factors including new government guarantees for mortgages, which offers first home buyers the...
5 Ways How Economy Impacts Stock Markets
May 25, 2021 06:54 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaStock market investors often make it a habit to keep track of changing economic trends. Economic indicators often foreshadow many of the stock market trends. While it may not be possible to predict the stock market developments at every step, econo.....
What Is the Long-Term Future of Restaurants in the UK?
May 24, 2021 04:43 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaThe hospitality and leisure industry has been one of the worst affected sectors in the UK due to the pandemic. However, lockdown restrictions eased further on Monday for restaurants, cafes and bars allowing indoor dining. It is expected to provide so...
5 Reasons to Worry About Growing Inflation Anxiety
May 21, 2021 05:52 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaInflations concerns among investors and experts have taken shape over the past few months. Fears are mounting that a strong post-COVID recovery could spur consumer spending and a resultant price increase in economies, like the US. At a time when i.....
Which Are The Top Housing Stocks To Look At Amidst Rising House Prices In The UK?
May 20, 2021 05:14 PM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaAverage UK house prices touched a record high in the month of April for the second consecutive month, breaking the previous five-year high. Halifax's monthly house price index (HPI) showed that house prices in April were 1.4 per cent higher compared...
What do Rising Bond Yields Indicate About the Economy?
May 19, 2021 09:22 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Bond yields have a significant impact on the economy and the stock markets, with rising bond yields usually indicating a stock market slowdown. Interest rates are inversely linked to bond prices due to the time-honoured tradition of dem.....
Curious about Mutual funds? Here's why one should invest in them
May 19, 2021 02:07 AM BST| By Sonal SinhaA mutual fund is a financial instrument that combines the money of several investors and then invests the pooled amount into various financial securities such as stocks, bonds. In a mutual fund, the holder owns units of mutual funds. These units fo.....
What are the Factors Impacting Bond Yields?
May 18, 2021 08:19 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Rising bond yields are often associated with some pressure in the share market. When interest rates fall, investors may prefer investing in bonds rather than stocks, and bond yields fall. The bond yields rise in case of economic growth.....
Here’s What You Need To Know About Commodity Supercycle
May 18, 2021 04:31 AM BST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary A commodity supercycle is a prolonged period of price increase of a commodity, usually due to a demand shock. Most supercycles have an underlying structural shift leading the prices to break their long-run levels. The first known commo.....
Will environmental concerns pave the way for Bitcoin to get greener?
May 17, 2021 09:31 PM AEST| By AayushSummary Environmentalists have been criticising bitcoin's energy consumption and its reliance on fossil fuels for a long time. Tesla could take an active role in helping make Bitcoin mining greener by investing in new technologies. Despite a f.....
Hopping on the Bitcoin bandwagon? Check out pros and cons before you invest
May 14, 2021 06:51 PM BST| By AshishSummary Bitcoin is popular among investors for its huge returns despite being highly volatile in nature. The allure of virtual currencies has increased manifold ever since bitcoin exploded in popularity. However, the risk factor associated wit.....