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PSN, TW., VTY: Real estate stocks to eye amid rising house prices
June 09, 2022 05:48 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaThe average house prices in the UK are hitting record highs month on month. Among the main drivers of the soaring rates is the shortage of homes for sale. Buying a house has therefore become a distant dream for many. However, there could be some r.....
AZN, STAN, BATS, BA.: Stocks to focus on as World Bank warns of recession
June 08, 2022 11:43 AM BST| By Priya BhandariA recent statement by the World Bank has warned that most countries in the world are heading towards a recession mainly due to the Russia-Ukraine war, besides the global supply chain crisis, and pandemic-related slowdown. The World Bank has said th.....
TSCO, SBRY: Forecourt operator stocks you should add to watchlist
June 08, 2022 11:35 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights Fuel prices may reach £2 per litre this summer, the RAC has warned. A global rise in demand has led to an increase in prices. Fuel prices in the UK are touching record highs. On Monday, the price of petrol reached 175.6p a.....
BP., HBR, SHEL: Are these North Sea oil & gas producers a good bet for now?
June 08, 2022 10:37 AM BST| By Rishika RainaAfter Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently levied a £5 billion windfall tax on the North Sea oil and gas producers, over £8 billion of North Sea energy projects may potentially start production soon as fossil fuel companies are hoping to tak.....
RMV, IMB, REL: Growth stocks that investors may consider in June
June 08, 2022 08:32 AM BST| By Priya BhandariThe stock market gives enough options to investors with different investment objectives, risk appetites, and time horizons. Growth stocks are a good investment option for those who have a high-risk appetite and looking to grow their investment abov.....
ABF, PFD, CWK: Is it the right time to invest in these food stocks?
June 08, 2022 06:13 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights Three out of five people have expressed major concerns over the cost of food in the UK, as per new research. Many have reduced the size of meals or skipped a meal as they can't pay for it. Food prices in the UK have reached a re.....
HTG, MNZS, SRP: Should you invest in these service providers now?
June 07, 2022 03:11 PM BST| By Rishika RainaWith the alarms of recession ringing in the UK amid escalating inflationary pressures, the services industry is going through a slowdown. According to S&P Global, there has been a sharp decline in the growth of UK services in May 2022. Last mon.....
NG., GLO, DRX: Stocks in focus as govt mulls extending windfall tax
June 07, 2022 02:40 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaWeeks after taking a U-turn and announcing a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that the levy may be extended to electricity producers as well. This could fetch billions for the government to help UK households.....
LOOK, HSW, SMWH: Retail stocks investors may want to explore now
June 07, 2022 11:51 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights As per the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor, there was a decline of 1.1% in May total sales this year as compared to the last year. Consumer footfall in the UK high street has gone up over the four-day long weekend to celebrate t.....
SHEL, HBR, VVO: Oil stocks to watch as petrol prices hit a new record high
June 07, 2022 10:55 AM BST| By Priya BhandariThe average petrol prices have soared to a new record high of 177.9p a litre at UK forecourts from 172.1p on 27 May, according to figures from data firm Experian Catalist. ©2022 Kalkine Media® According to the RAC, the average cost of .....
GRI, WJG, CRN: Stocks to eye as availability of rental homes come down
June 07, 2022 07:09 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights A new survey has found that the number of properties available for rent has come down. This comes as asking rents across the country are already at record-high levels. While the average rents across the UK are seeing an unpreced.....
AUTO, MOTR, VTU: Auto dealers' stocks you must check out
June 06, 2022 04:30 PM BST| By Abhishek SharmaEven as the demand for new cars grows, the shortage of parts across the globe continues to hit the industry. In the UK, new car sales in May plummeted by over 20% due to the shortage in supply, as per the latest figures from the Society of Motor Ma.....
BAE Systems (LON:BA.) shares: Should you consider investing now?
June 06, 2022 02:12 PM BST| By Rishika RainaLondon-based security, arms, and aerospace firm BAE Systems plc (LON: BA.) has been in the limelight recently with its Automated Flight Planning Service migrating to cloud. The company is also planning to deliver over 500 electric drive systems for.....
AAL, GLEN, RIO: Should you keep these stocks on your radar?
June 06, 2022 02:06 PM BST| By Priya BhandariFund manager Elliott Associates is seeking US$456 million in damages from the London Metal Exchange (LME) following the suspension and cancellation of nickel trades after a massive short squeeze in March on the platform owned by Hong Kong Exchange .....
EZJ, WIZZ, JET2: Should you consider buying these aviation stocks?
June 06, 2022 11:22 AM BST| By Priya BhandariUK holidaymakers had to face more travel chaos after EasyJet and Wizz Air cancelled dozens of flights during the weekend. The development comes just after a tough week for the travel industry when over 350 flights were cancelled while there were lo.....
MAB, YNGN, FSTA: Are these hospitality stocks good bets right now?
June 06, 2022 10:23 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaRising inflation has not just impacted UK households but businesses too, which have taken a hit on their profits due to the soaring input costs. Particularly, small businesses have been struggling with the high levels of inflation, which has reache.....
Sainsbury’s to face investors’ vote on workers’ pay. Should you go for it?
June 06, 2022 10:19 AM BST| By Rishika RainaUK’s leading supermarket chain J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) will be facing investors’ vote on the pay of its workers amid the cost-of-living crisis spiralling in the country. According to recent reports, a resolution regarding the paymen.....
HMI, PXEN, TAVI, PIP: Lens on penny stocks offering returns of over 100%
June 05, 2022 12:01 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights Penny stocks are typically traded under the price of £1 and are mainly targeted by risk-taking investors. Usually, small companies with speculative valuations offer penny stocks, and thus they are riskier investments. Ami.....
FTSE 100-listed companies and 4 major share buybacks of 2022
June 04, 2022 12:01 AM BST| By Abhishek SharmaHighlights: Firms listed on the FTSE 100 index are planning buybacks worth £37 billion this year, surpassing the previous record of £34.9 billion. Shell’s second tranche of share buyback commenced on 5 May and will continue ti.....
HUR, HMI, BOR, BEN, CHAR: Top AIM stocks you may see amid recession fears
June 03, 2022 12:00 PM BST| By Rishika RainaBusiness activity in the UK has been slowing down lately, sparking the fears of recession. According to the latest business survey, growth in the UK’s business activity has dropped to a 15-month low level in May 2022. From 57.6 in April, S&am.....