Stock market
Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (March-21-25)
March 26, 2022 12:10 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK stock market continued the volatile trading for yet another week due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, the blue-chip index performed better compared to last week, with a gain of over 1%. Here we are giving the roundup o...
Saietta, Aston Martin: Should you hold these amid UK car production drop?
March 25, 2022 10:22 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights British automotive manufacturing industry experienced drop in output for the eight consecutive months. The fall in production was driven by global semiconductor shortages and permanent shutdown of Honda’s Swindon pl.....
Shell (SHEL) to invest £25 bn in the UK energy market: Buy alert?
March 25, 2022 10:12 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Shell Plc has announced plans to invest up to £25 billion in the UK energy market over the next ten years. The new investment by Shell Plc is expected to boost domestic energy production over the next decade. Shell Plc (LO.....
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq rally after selloff, oil drops; NVDA, AMD surge
March 24, 2022 12:51 PM PDT| By Rupam RoyBenchmark US indices closed higher on Thursday, March 24, boosted by gains in big technology stocks as crude oil prices dropped more, lifting investors’ sentiments on Wall Street. The S&P 500 gained 1.43% to 4520.16. The Dow Jones rose 1.0...
Gresham House, Gore Street: Should you invest in battery storage funds now?
March 23, 2022 08:15 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaEnergy storage has become a vital component of the renewable energy market. As environmentally conscious investors are rapidly moving towards green investing, investment trusts which focus on energy storage are becoming increasingly popular investm.....
HMI, EML, PHC: 3 FTSE-listed fertiliser stocks to buy
March 23, 2022 08:11 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarFertiliser prices that have already been on an upward trajectory surged to a record high after Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia is the second-largest supplier of potash, which is used as crop fertiliser. Although the sanctions were not imposed on Rus.....
Glencore and Rio Tinto: Should you add these stocks to your portfolio?
March 22, 2022 01:50 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaIt is no more news that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken the stock exchanges across the world. The war has added new uncertainty to the already battered markets that were trying to recover after the pandemic period. The geopolitical cr.....
Biffa (BIFF) & Renewi (RWI): 2 waste management stocks to buy
March 22, 2022 10:03 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe Royal Mint Limited, a government-owned company responsible for producing coins in the UK, has announced plans to set up a new plant in South Wales to recover gold and other precious metals from electronic waste like discarded laptops and mobile.....
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems: Are these stocks good bets at present?
March 18, 2022 08:46 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaUK-based globally operating aerospace and defence firm Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON: RR.), has been in news lately for a lot of reasons. Its share prices have plunged since 24 February due to the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Recently, .....
Polymetal, Fresnillo, Hochschild: Should you buy silver stocks now?
March 18, 2022 08:35 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaPrecious metals, like silver and gold, are considered safe-haven investments when the market volatility is high. After its value went down by 11.6% in 2021, silver has bounced back recently, mainly due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis as well the risin.....
Darktrace, Kape Tech: Stocks to focus on with new online safety bill
March 17, 2022 01:47 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariThe UK government will be introducing the world-first online safety bill in Parliament on Thursday with new measures that would include tougher and faster criminal sanctions for tech bosses if they fail to comply with the online safety regulation. ....
BP., Vivo Energy: Stocks to look at as IEA downgrades oil demand outlook
March 16, 2022 03:27 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariAs Russia is the world’s second-largest oil exporter after Saudi Arabia, there can be large-scale oil supply disruptions worldwide as an aftermath of the sanctions levied on Russia by the Western countries, the International Energy Agency sai.....
Greencoat, Renewables Infrastructure: Should you invest in these stocks now?
March 14, 2022 09:46 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The Boris Johnson Government is planning to invest heavily in onshore and offshore wind farms to meet the country’s domestic energy needs. Exceeding coal and nuclear energy in 2016 and 2018, respectively, wind energy is c.....
BA., RR., CHG: Should you buy these manufacturing stocks now?
March 14, 2022 09:44 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights In early 2022, there has been a sharp rise in the net balance of manufacturers (58 per cent) who raised their prices, up from 52 per cent at the end of 2021. The prevailing inflation situation has put additional pressure on the Bank .....
SVT, UU., PNN: 3 FTSE listed water utility stocks in focus today
March 14, 2022 09:29 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Water utilities companies are working on five key commitments, including reducing sewage discharge from storm overflow to protect rivers and the local environment. Asset management companies that follow ESG norms are gradually .....
John Menzies, Clipper Logistics: Top FTSE All-Share stocks to invest now
March 13, 2022 12:10 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The UK market is extremely volatile at present due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Several LSE-listed companies are losing value due to the disruptions caused by the war and the pressure from Government to cut ties with Russia. The.....
Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (March-07-11)
March 12, 2022 12:10 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK stock market continued the volatile trade for yet another week as the Russia-Ukraine war intensified. The stock market seems to be stabilizing gradually as some recovery appeared on the final day of trade, helping the UK market to post some ga...
AutoStore mulls appeal over patent row: Should you hold Ocado (OCDO)?
March 11, 2022 03:22 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights AutoStore, the warehouse robot technology company is mulling to appeal in a US federal court against an International Trade Commission’s (ITC) decision for the Federal Circuit. The online grocery retailer Ocado Group Plc had ea.....
STAN, HSBA, LLOY, NWG, BARC: Top 5 blue-chip banking stocks in focus
March 11, 2022 03:09 PM GMT| 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.....
Top 5 dividend-paying consumer stocks to keep an eye on
March 11, 2022 12:00 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights As the UK government has recently announced a ban on Russian oil imports in a phased manner, the pressure on household budgets is all set to rise. There are various consumer-focused companies listed on the London Stock Exchange that .....