Stock market
What companies are best to invest in the UK?
June 25, 2021 08:42 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary London stock exchange has nearly 3000 companies listed on primary exchange and FTSE AIM together. It has the largest blue-chip companies globally listed on its platform, making it one of the most diversified platforms for investors. .....
UK stocks to watch on June 25: Deliveroo, PPHE Hotel Group, ITV, Rio Tinto, Royal Dutch Shell
June 25, 2021 07:41 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshThese FTSE listed companies, Deliveroo Plc (LON: ROO), PPHE Hotel Group Limited (LON: PPH), ITV PLC (LON: ITV), Rio Tinto (LON: RIO), and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSA), are set to make headlines today. Deliveroo Plc (LON: ROO) The company w...
Carillion collapse: Govt liquidator to ask KPMG to pay £250 mn as penalty
June 24, 2021 03:09 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Carillion’s liquidator alleged KPMG did not examine accounts of Carillion properly and should pay £250 million as a penalty. The Lawyers of the Official Receiver has sent a pre-claim letter to KPMG before taking any action.&.....
Shareholders on driving seat at Vertu Motors Plc and Cambria Automobile Plc
June 24, 2021 02:25 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Vertu Motors, the fifth-largest automotive retailer in the UK, witnessed shareholders revolt against CEO remuneration resolution. Cambria Automobiles has urged its shareholders to accept the takeover offer from Cambria Bidco L.....
What are the big 5 tech stocks for July?
June 24, 2021 11:48 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary The tech sector is leading from the front to deal with the challenging time amid COVID-19. There are many good technology companies listed on the London Stock Exchange in which one can invest. Despite having a bumpy start this year.....
UK Stocks to Watch on June 24: First Property, Latham, Persimmon, Puretech Health, GlaxoSmithKline
June 24, 2021 07:36 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarThe following FTSE listed stocks First Property (LON: FPO), Latham (LON: LTHM), Persimmon (LON: PSN), Puretech Health (LON: PRTC), GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) are set to make headlines today. First Property Group plc (LON: FPO) FTSE AIM All-Sha...
More sales, more profits, but less dividends: Emma Walmsley’s roadmap for New GSK
June 23, 2021 05:25 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshGlaxoSmithKline’s (LON:GSK) CEO Emma Walmsley has said that by 2031, the company plans to make sales of over £33 billion and increase adjusted operating profit by 10 per cent in the next half-decade. However, the company plans to slash .....
What are the best tech stocks on FTSE?
June 23, 2021 12:26 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarTechnological innovation is growing at a rapid pace and has witnessed an even greater focus in recent times as businesses have used the aid of new technology to pivot and remain afloat during the pandemic induced lockdowns and restrictions. Moreov.....
EU approves AstraZeneca Drug Koselugo for Treating NF1 in children
June 23, 2021 11:23 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarThe European Union has approved the drug Koselugo, manufactured by AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) and Merck & Co, to treat children above 3 years of age with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a rare genetic disease. The drug was approved as per the SPRIN.....
Why these 2 FTSE-AIM stocks surged over 15% today?
June 22, 2021 04:39 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary MS International was the highest riser in the AIM All-Share index after reporting its FY 2021 results, where the company moved back into profits. Helium One’s discovered helium at the Tai-1 site of the Rukwa Project in Tanzania wi.....
What are the top 5 FTSE 100 dividend stocks?
June 22, 2021 04:21 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarDividend investing is a common investing strategy used by investors who are seeking to have a steady passive income stream from their stock investments. Several companies had paused their dividend pay outs in 2020 due to pandemic induced uncertaint.....
Which FTSE shares pays the best dividend?
June 22, 2021 03:17 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary To diversify investment, shares paying dividends could be the best place for you to look at. An investor can also choose to reinvest the interim income received back into the investment to reap long-term benefits. If you are lookin.....
Why these two gold stocks are making news: Chaarat Gold and SolGold PLC
June 22, 2021 03:03 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Chaarat Gold has entered a new investment agreement with Çiftay, a Turkish mining contractor for its Tulkubash Project. SolGold Plc reported a director dealing of 300,000 shares of the company. Gold, since ancient time, .....
Average wages for UK pub and restaurant workers surge amid staff shortage
June 22, 2021 01:01 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The average wages of pubs and restaurant workers rose by up to 14% due to the staff shortage. Greater Manchester and Cheshire topped the rank, reporting the biggest rise in their average wages. The food services and accommodation segme.....
Stocks to watch: DS Smith, Novacyt, Morrisons, Avacta Group and Capita PLC
June 22, 2021 07:55 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarThe following FTSE listed stocks Novacyt (LON: NCYT) DS Smith (LON: SMDS), Morrisons (LON: MRW), Avacta Group (LON: AVCT), Capita PLC (LON: CPI), are set to make headlines today. Smith (DS) PLC (LON: SMDS) UK-based packaging company DS Smith an...
Which stock under £1 has the most growth potential?
June 21, 2021 03:37 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Penny stocks attract risk-seeking investors who look for high return potentials. An investor with a limited fund gets an opportunity in penny stocks to accumulate stocks that are trading at low price in bulk. In the stock universe,.....
Why FTSE industrial stocks Capita Plc and Ferguson Plc trended today?
June 21, 2021 01:39 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarTwo FTSE listed industrial stocks were trending today on the LSE, namely Capita Plc (LON: CPI) and FERGUSON PLC (LON: FERG). Let us have a closer look at why these 2 FTSE listed stocks in the industrial support services sector on a roll: Capita .....
Lens on Barratt Developments and Bellway as UK house prices hit a record high in June
June 21, 2021 01:34 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The UK housing prices recorded a new high in June for the third consecutive month. The average UK price rose by 0.8% in June compared to the surge of 1.8% in May 2021. UK house prices surged to make a new high of £336,073 in .....
Why Morrisons rallied despite rejecting an offer from Clayton?
June 21, 2021 12:32 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain by market share has vetoed an unsolicited takeover bid from a leading private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. In recent times the many UK based listed companies has come on the i.....
How Would I Invest £1,000 In FTSE 100 Stocks?
June 19, 2021 12:28 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary FTSE 100 stocks are those that have the biggest market caps on the LSE. For an investor seeking to put in £1,000 into these stocks, there are various investment strategies to adopt, such as value investing, growth investing, diver.....