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LLOY, NBS, NWG: Should you hold these mortgage lenders?
March 30, 2022 09:28 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights An estimated 38% of homebuyers have lost out on an agreed property deal because of mortgage delays. Bank of England has stated that unsecured lending to consumers rose last month at the fastest pace in almost five years due to the sh.....
Lloyds, HSBC, Standard Chartered: Stocks you may look at this week
March 28, 2022 08:21 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland have not been able to gain access to their accounts via online banking and apps. The parent company of the three banks, Lloyds Banking Group, was criticised to undervalue the magnitu.....
STAN, HSBA, LLOY, NWG, BARC: Top 5 blue-chip banking stocks in focus
March 12, 2022 02:09 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The Russian invasion of Ukraine has introduced new uncertainty to the global stock markets and sent shockwaves to every other asset class. The banking sector forms the core of the global economy and is known to be among the first mov.....
Legal & General (LGEN): Time to buy this insurance stock?
March 11, 2022 08:41 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariLegal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN), the FTSE 100-listed global financial services and asset management company, has agreed on a pension deal with Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme. Pension Deal One of the leading players in the UK bulk a.....
HSBC (HSBA) under US lawmakers’ scanner: Should you hold the share?
March 04, 2022 10:08 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariOne of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) is once again in the news after influential US lawmakers asked the bank to explain its actions in freezing accounts of Hong Kong activists an.....
HSBC, AIB Group: Why banking stocks are good bets with rising interest rate
March 03, 2022 11:50 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has further added to the already rising inflation and pushed prices of oil and gas, precious metals, and commodities. In the current economic situation growth stocks are not performing well against va...
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Aviva (AV.) to return £4.75 bn to shareholders: Is it the time to buy?
March 03, 2022 01:01 AM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Aviva Plc, FTE100 listed insurance service provider, announced its full-year results with significant strategic progress. The company announced a substantial return of capital for its shareholders through a dividend and share buyback.....
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Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest: Should you hold these FTSE stocks?
March 01, 2022 12:12 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Banking majors HSBC, NatWest, Barclays, and Lloyds prices fell more than 3% on Monday after Western countries agreed to impose more sanctions on Russia. The Lloyds Bank business barometer revealed that around 50% of 1,200 busin.....
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Argo Blockchain, CME Group: FTSE-listed crypto stocks you may look at
February 26, 2022 12:55 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The global crypto market capitalization slid by around 9% to US$1.5 trillion on Thursday after Russia started a large-scale military attack on Ukraine. The world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunged around 10% to US$34,618......
Lloyds (LLOY) profit jumps to £6.9 billion: Should you invest right now?
February 25, 2022 04:55 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The UK’s largest high street bank is on high alert for cyber-attacks from Russia. Besides, Lloyds reported pre-tax profit of £6.9 billion in FY2021, up from £1.2 billion in the previous year, driven by higher income.....
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Barclays (LON: BARC) shares: Is it the right time to invest?
February 24, 2022 09:49 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The global bank has reported a full-year net profit of £6.38 billion, from £1.52 billion in FY 2020, much above analysts’ expectations of £5.75 billion. It has announced that it will buy back £1 bi.....
Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share down the path: Should you hold?
February 23, 2022 01:44 AM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust became the biggest FTSE100 faller on 21 February 2022. Shares in SMT have been going down due to BoEs interest rate hikes, as per experts. UK-based investment management firm Scottis.....
Standard Chartered (STAN) raises profit goals: Is it a good buy now?
February 18, 2022 02:30 AM AEDT| By Rishika RainaUK-based globally operating banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) has grabbed the attention of investors as it lifted its core profitability targets and vowed to provide its shareholders with bonus payouts. Le.....
Hargreaves, Schroders, Man Group: 3 Investment service providers to buy
February 17, 2022 07:16 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarRetirement is a crucial stage in individuals’ life as it is the phase when people decide to leave the active workforce with sufficient funds to support their golden days. However, it is not the perfect picture, especially in the United Kingdo.....
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Aviva (LON: AV.) share: Should ESG-conscious investors go for it?
February 17, 2022 12:47 AM AEDT| By Rishika RainaUK-based global life insurance firm Aviva plc (LON: AV.) has been attracting the attention of investors, especially the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) conscious ones, as the company is investing in renewable energy insurance and is wor.....
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HSBC (HSBA), Barclays (BARC) funding new oil & gas projects: Should you buy?
February 14, 2022 08:42 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Banks like Barclays, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank are funding new oil and gas despite supporting the UK’s net zero by 2050 goals. To achieve the net zero by 2050 goals, no new oil and natural gas fields should be added to the existi.....
5 FTSE investment trusts that have survived market fluctuations
February 10, 2022 12:15 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Investment trusts are the companies that pool the investment from their shareholders and invest in a diversified portfolio of assets such as shares, bonds, or other assets with an aim to generate long-term profit. Data provided by th.....
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Challenger banks racing ahead of traditional rivals
February 09, 2022 09:28 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights According to a survey conducted by the UK-based consumer brand, Which? The digital challenger banks were rated higher for their customer service and mobile apps. Challenger banks have a digital-first approach and use software and new.....
Lloyds Bank (LLOY) warns customers about increasing WhatsApp scams
February 07, 2022 08:26 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Lloyds Banks has issued a word of warning over the increasing number of WhatsApp scams. WhatsApp scams have gone up by over 2000% last year and the average loss suffered by the victims of these scams stood at around £1,950.&nbs.....
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3 banking stocks you can buy ahead of BoE’s policy decision
February 03, 2022 08:57 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe Bank of England (BoE) will announce the outcome of its monetary policy meeting today. The rising inflation in the country that surged to 5.4% in December 2021, its highest level since March 1992, could be the main focus of the meeting outcome. .....
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