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Lens On 3 FTSE AIM Energy Stocks After the UK Focuses on Clean Growth Trade
March 23, 2021 11:46 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: jaroslava V, Shutterstock Summary UK Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss has highlighted clean growth as one of the key aspects for the UK Export Finance’s trade priorities this year. The move comes ahead of the COP26 summit, whic...
A Year of Recovery: Top 10 Gold Stocks on LSE
March 23, 2021 08:30 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: A_stockphoto, Shutterstock Summary A favourable gold price environment seems to have helped the Gold stocks throughout 2020. Gold stocks have delivered up to 500 per cent return in the last one year. Recent price correction in Gold ma...
AIM All-Share Index: The Top Gainers of Monday
March 23, 2021 07:09 AM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: Gsign76, Shutterstock Summary The stocks on the London Stock Exchange managed to recover by midday Monday’s opening losses. The AIM All-Share index was up 0.24 per cent at 1,200.62. The biggest gainer on the AIM All-Share index...
3 FTSE Retail Stocks in Focus After Kingfisher Shares Surge
March 22, 2021 03:52 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Andy Dean Photography, Shutterstock Summary UK-based home improvement retailer Kingfisher PLC reported its total sales increased by 6.8% to £12.3 billion in FY2021 due to a new generation of DIY enthusiasts amid the pandemic. Abo...
Focus on 3 FTSE Communications Stocks with Over 100% 1-Year Return as Zoom’s Profit Increase
March 22, 2021 03:34 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: thanongsak kongtong, Shutterstock Summary Zoom Video Communications’ pre-tax profit for FY20 increased to £476 million from £11.5 million a year ago. Zoom managed to reduce its income taxes gl...
FTSE 100: This Blue-Chip Banking Stock Has Doubled Wealth In 6 Months
March 22, 2021 03:31 PM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: kan_chana, Shutterstock Summary Shares of Barclays Plc have doubled investors’ wealth in 6 months. The FTSE 100 index has managed to gain a little more than 15 per cent only. The last 12-month period has been touted as the y...
Travel Stocks Down as Holidays Abroad Unlikely This Summer
March 22, 2021 03:29 PM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: GP PIXSTOCK, Shutterstock Summary UK government advisor and scientist Dr Mike Tildesley has warned that holidays abroad are extremely unlikely this year. Both domestic and international leisure travel is banned in the UK sin...
Lens On 3 FTSE EV-Focused Stocks After Foxconn Shares Spike Up
March 22, 2021 01:22 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Nicole Lienemann, Shutterstock Summary Taiwan-based Foxconn’s shares jumped on Monday after news of early-stage partnership with Vietnam-based manufacturer Vinfast surfaced. The company aims to capture 10% of the global EV market...
Aramco To Retain $75 Billion Dividend; 2 FTSE 250 Stocks With 10% Dividend Yield
March 22, 2021 12:15 PM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: zhengzaishuru, Shutterstock Summary Saudi Arabia based oil giant Aramco has decided to retain its dividend pledge of $75 billion for 2020. Its net profits for 2020 fell 44% as the pandemic crushed demand in the energy sector. The comp...
2 Cyber Security Stocks to Look at As BoE Lobbies to Tackle Online Fraudsters
March 22, 2021 11:57 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: New Africa, Shutterstock Summary Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has said that he wants legal requirements in place for internet firms to remove financial fraud websites. In the past, Google had blamed that poor guidance from re...
5 Technology Stocks Under Focus: IQE, KNOS, GAW, AVV, OCDO
March 22, 2021 08:30 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Pressmaster, Shutterstock Summary Technology stocks have played a vital role in the recovery of world indices. These businesses have produced stellar returns in recent times during the pandemic. Robust performances from 2020 seem to b...
10 FTSE Cyclical Stocks to Keep A Close Eye On
March 21, 2021 12:40 AM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: solarseven, Shutterstock Summary Cyclical stocks are expected to deliver huge returns during period of economic strength. These stocks could be highly volatile as they are affected by macroeconomic changes. Investors must take a prude...
5 FTSE Stocks to Beat Inflation in Near Future
March 21, 2021 12:35 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: macgyverhh, Shutterstock Summary High government spending is likely to result in a rise in inflation Investors need to churn their portfolio to have some stocks which can beat inflation The deadly global pandemic has hit bus...
Top 5 Aim-Listed Buzzing Stocks of The Week
March 20, 2021 03:58 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Constantin Stanciu, Shutterstock Summary Companies listed on the AIM are generally small-cap and highly speculative. AIM segment of the LSE is often regarded as the high growth segment. As most of the economies are expediting mass...
3 Oil & Gas Stocks with Stable Dividends
March 20, 2021 03:49 AM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: Vadi Fuoco, Shutterstock Summary Lockdown easing shall act as a catalyst for the oil & gas stocks in the near term. Oil & Gas stocks have generated decent returns in the past one year. Oil & Gas demand is expected to stay...
2 FTSE 100 Supermarket Stocks in Focus After Asda Switches to Reusable Bags
March 19, 2021 06:20 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Lizardflms, Shutterstock Summary UK-based supermarket chain Asda said it will remove over 100 million single-use plastic bags from its stores every year and switch to reusable bags. The move comes after the supermarket conducted a tria...
Lens On 3 FTSE 100 Banking Stocks as UK Sells Stake in Natwest for £1.1 Bn
March 19, 2021 03:11 PM GMT| By Team Kalkine MediaSource: Freedomz, Shutterstock Summary The government sold its stake worth £1.1 billion in NatWest Group. The sale brought the government’s stake in the group down to 59.8% from 61.7%. The UK government today sold its stake wo...
3 FTSE Pub Stocks in Focus After JD Wetherspoon Reports Losses In H1 2021
March 19, 2021 02:59 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSource: Fotiev, Shutterstock Summary UK-based pub chain JD Wetherspoon on 19 March reported a loss before tax of £59.3 million in H1 2021 due to lockdown restrictions. Company chairman Tim Martin said that due to the government’s c...
AstraZeneca Shares Making ‘Inverse Head And Shoulders’ Pattern Amid Vaccine Chaos
March 19, 2021 02:50 PM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: PhotobyTawat, Shutterstock Summary Shares of AstraZeneca have experienced a turbulent trading session of late. The stock was trading at GBX 7,133, up 0.07 per cent on 19 March. This year so far, the stock has largely fallen extending...
3 UK Logistics Stocks with Over 200% One-Year Return Amid Pandemic Blues
March 19, 2021 12:41 PM GMT| By AbhijeetSource: Halfpoint, Shutterstock Summary FedEx’s package volumes for the quarter ended February 28 were up 25 per cent. Its adjusted revenue was at $21.5 billion against $17.5 billion for the same period a year ago. Operating income incr...