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 Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest: Should you hold these FTSE stocks?

Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest: Should you hold these FTSE stocks?

February 28, 2022 01:12 PM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights  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.....

 Russia hikes key rate to 20% amid sanctions from other countries

Russia hikes key rate to 20% amid sanctions from other countries

February 28, 2022 01:03 PM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights  Russia’s central bank sharply raised its key interest rate to 20% from 9.5%. The UK government has joined the US and EU to announce further sanctions against Russia. Russian companies listed on the LSE have dipped in val.....

 BP to abandon its stake in Rosneft: Should you buy now?

BP to abandon its stake in Rosneft: Should you buy now?

February 28, 2022 09:45 AM GMT| By Rishika Raina

Highlights  BP has announced its exit and will abandon its 19.75% stake in the Russian oil company Rosneft due to immense pressure from the UK Government. BP’s decision will have considerable financial consequences for the London-hea.....

 Evraz, Triple Point VCT: Dividend stocks that may be good bets now

Evraz, Triple Point VCT: Dividend stocks that may be good bets now

February 28, 2022 07:30 AM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights  The ongoing geopolitical tension between Russia and Ukraine has sparked volatility and triggered a major sell-off across global markets. Volatility in the stock market increases the bid-ask spread widens for assets. Dividend s.....

 5 tips to give your retirement fund a boost

5 tips to give your retirement fund a boost

February 27, 2022 05:30 AM GMT| By Rishika Raina

Highlights Planning for retirement is one of the most important investment strategies to build a pension pot together with savings, investments, and other assets. In 2021, the UK government suspended the triple lock on the state pension for one.....

 Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (February - 21-25)

Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (February - 21-25)

February 26, 2022 05:00 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

The passing week was traumatic for the FTSE 100 index, which witnessed its biggest selloff of 2022 on Thursday, following the Russian military attack in the eastern Ukraine region. Here we are giving the roundup of the top gainer and top loser of ev...

 Argo Blockchain, CME Group: FTSE-listed crypto stocks you may look at

Argo Blockchain, CME Group: FTSE-listed crypto stocks you may look at

February 25, 2022 01:55 PM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights 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......

 IAG share: Will British Airways owner rebound to pre-Covid levels soon?

IAG share: Will British Airways owner rebound to pre-Covid levels soon?

February 25, 2022 01:44 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights International Consolidated Airlines Group witnessed a revival in passenger capacity in the last quarter of 2021. During the fourth quarter of 2021, capacity was 58% of the 2019 level. The company’s total revenue for the year en.....

 Shell, Vivo Energy: Oil stocks to keep an eye on amid Russia supply fears

Shell, Vivo Energy: Oil stocks to keep an eye on amid Russia supply fears

February 25, 2022 11:23 AM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

The global market witnessed a turbulence on Thursday after Russia started a large-scale military attack on Ukraine, following which there was a surge in prices of commodities, from oil and gas to wheat. Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oi.....

 BP, Imperial Brands: Are these good buys amid Russia-Ukraine chaos?

BP, Imperial Brands: Are these good buys amid Russia-Ukraine chaos?

February 25, 2022 10:41 AM GMT| By Rishika Raina

After Russia launched a full-blown attack and started invading Ukraine on Thursday, several companies suspended their operations in Ukraine, or are under immense pressure to do so as the UK Government is imposing sanctions on Russia along with the .....

 FRES, SHEL, BA.: 3 FTSE 100 bright spots amid geopolitical tensions

FRES, SHEL, BA.: 3 FTSE 100 bright spots amid geopolitical tensions

February 25, 2022 09:50 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights  The global stock market witnessed a sea of red after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine. Amid the uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, some FTSE 100 stocks like Fresnillo Plc, Shell Plc, BAE Systems Plc may offer a good inv.....

 FRAS, NXT, MKS: Will lower consumer confidence impact these stocks?

FRAS, NXT, MKS: Will lower consumer confidence impact these stocks?

February 25, 2022 09:47 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights    Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom declined to the lowest level since January 2021. According to the latest monthly survey conducted by GfK, consumer confidence dipped by seven points to -26 compared to the previ.....

 AltynGold, Endeavour Mining: Stocks to eye as gold hits one-year high

AltynGold, Endeavour Mining: Stocks to eye as gold hits one-year high

February 25, 2022 07:29 AM GMT| By Rishika Raina

While the Russian invasion of Ukraine is rattling the global stock markets, investors are panicking and moving away from stocks to safe havens. The first safe-haven asset which comes to mind is gold and has climbed to US$1,971.50 per ounce on 24 Fe.....

 FRES, SHEL, BA.: 3 FTSE 100 bright spots amid geopolitical tensions

FRES, SHEL, BA.: 3 FTSE 100 bright spots amid geopolitical tensions

February 25, 2022 06:01 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights  The global stock market witnessed a sea of red after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine. Amid the uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, some FTSE 100 stocks like Fresnillo Plc, Shell Plc, BAE Systems Plc may offer a good inv.....

 Lloyds (LLOY) profit jumps to £6.9 billion: Should you invest right now?

Lloyds (LLOY) profit jumps to £6.9 billion: Should you invest right now?

February 24, 2022 05:55 PM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights 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.....

 Shell, BAT, Vodafone: Are these best performing FTSE stocks now?

Shell, BAT, Vodafone: Are these best performing FTSE stocks now?

February 24, 2022 02:11 PM GMT| By Rishika Raina

Highlights   The FTSE 100 index is at 7,313.79 points, down by 2.53%, on 24 February 2022. Huge profits have been reported lately by the FTSE100-listed banking, mining, and oil stocks. FTSE 100 index may outperform its rivals amid t.....

 PJSC Gazprom, Rosneft: Should you hold these amid sanctions against Russia?

PJSC Gazprom, Rosneft: Should you hold these amid sanctions against Russia?

February 24, 2022 12:50 PM GMT| By Rishika Raina

The UK government has announced the first tranche of sanctions against Russia, targeting five banks, IS Bank, Rossiya, Promsvyazbank, General Bank and the Black Sea Bank. The measures are part of a coordinated Western response to the crisis. The UK.....

 Barclays (LON: BARC) shares: Is it the right time to invest?

Barclays (LON: BARC) shares: Is it the right time to invest?

February 24, 2022 10:49 AM GMT| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights  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.....

 eve Sleep (EVE) shares up by 60% after new deal: Should you invest?

eve Sleep (EVE) shares up by 60% after new deal: Should you invest?

February 24, 2022 10:40 AM GMT| By Rishika Raina

Highlights  Shares in eve Sleep surged on Wednesday after it entered a retail partnership with DFS. While eve Sleep’s shares soared by 60% after the partnership, DFS shares were down on Wednesday. UK-based mattress retailer eve .....

 DGE, GSK, ULVR, STAN, AZN, AVST: FTSE 100 stocks going Ex-Dividend today 

DGE, GSK, ULVR, STAN, AZN, AVST: FTSE 100 stocks going Ex-Dividend today 

February 24, 2022 09:33 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D Ajankar

Highlights Investment in regular dividend-paying stocks is a widely used strategy by investors. Investors need to purchase the shares before the ex-dividend date to be eligible for payout. Investment in regular dividend-paying stocks is a .....

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