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Mind + Machines (MMX) & NCC: Should you invest in these 2 stocks?
January 14, 2022 03:14 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has been sued for about £2.3 billion in a class-action lawsuit for exploiting the personal data of UK users. The lawsuit is a first for Meta in the UK, and will seek compensation for damag.....
Why these stocks can be good bets in 2022?
January 14, 2022 03:05 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHIGHLIGHTS Value investing is about buying a high-quality company at a great discount price, which over a long period of time would generate a quality return on investment. As a stock market investor, individuals should have a mix of value .....
5 FTSE stocks you can pick for comfortable retirement
January 14, 2022 01:53 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Investor saving for retirement should aim to build passive income by investing in quality stocks, then holding them for long-term and receive regular dividend income. Investors may invest across the diversified mix of high-yielding d.....
Should you invest in these 3 AIM stocks today?
January 14, 2022 12:15 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights The total return of the AIM All-Share index over the three-year period was at 46.3%, while for the five-year period it is around 52.8%. Most AIM-listed stocks are in the early stage of their business cycles, which are anticipated to .....
Oil futures rise: Are these 2 midcap stocks a good buy?
January 14, 2022 10:48 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Crude oil futures prices gained on Friday’s trading session amid media reports that China will release some of its national strategic reserves around 15 February. China had reportedly agreed with the US to release such st.....
Next (LON: NXT) & Asos (LON:ASC): Should you buy these stocks?
January 14, 2022 08:35 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Next PLC changed its policy and reported that it will slash its unvaccinated workers’ sick pay if they contract Covid-19. In December 2021, the UK government had relaxed the official self-isolation rules for the vaccinate.....
Is Wood Group (John) Plc a good buy after its strategic sale?
January 14, 2022 07:41 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights FTSE250-listed Wood Group (John) Plc shares were up by over 20%, following the announcement of its business update. In 2021, Wood Group Plc undertook a strategic review of its business and has decided to sell its built environm.....
Why did Tesco (TSCO) shares drop despite improved full-year guidance?
January 13, 2022 01:28 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Tesco PLC’s shares fell over 1.5 per cent on Thursday, despite increasing its earnings estimates following a strong Christmas performance. Its group retail sales improved by 3.2 per cent during Christmas on a 1-year LFL b.....
Darktrace (LON: DARK): Should you buy this stock now?
January 13, 2022 01:23 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Darktrace’s journey has been quite bumpy since it got listed on the LSE. Darktrace shares surged as it lifts its 2022 outlook with a higher revenue and earnings margin. After getting listed on the LSE in April 2021, the shares.....
Vistry (VTY) & Countryside (CSP): Are these 2 stocks good to hold?
January 13, 2022 11:11 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Vistry boss Greg Fitzgerald called on the government to not pick on easy targets such as housebuilders to address the cladding crisis. UK’s Secretary of housing, levelling up, and communities had ordered housebuilding fir.....
Manx (MFX) & ADVFN (AFN): 2 financial services AIM stocks to buy
January 13, 2022 10:48 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights A new CBI/PwC survey found that while volumes and profitability rose in the UK’s financial services industry, the growth in optimism eased in the 3 months to December 2021. Business volumes were found to have grown at the.....
Rise in inflation: 3 hospitality stocks to get impacted
January 13, 2022 10:30 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights FTSE 100 listed hotel and restaurant operator Whitbread Plc has warned of higher inflation across the hospitality sector in 2022. As per the industry experts, the pickup in inflation across the sector could be challenging for many bu.....
Which are best stocks and shares ISA for 2022?
January 13, 2022 09:49 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Stocks and Shares ISA is a type of tax-free saving account that allows investment up to £20,000 for the tax year 2021-2022. The Stocks and Shares ISA invests across companies, investment funds and government and corporate.....
Marks & Spencer’s (LON: MKS) sales growth beat peers. Buy alert?
January 12, 2022 01:37 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Marks & Spencer outpaced other food retailers such as Aldi and Lidl in the run-up to the holiday period, according to a NielsenIQ report. Marks & Spencer’s sales growth was at 9.4 per cent, compared to 8.5 per cent for .....
Centrica (CNA) & Yu Group (YU): 2 gas utility stocks to buy
January 12, 2022 01:13 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights High gas prices may continue for the next 18 months to about two years, said Centrica CEO Chris O’Shea in an interview. He said the rise in prices was due to high demand for gas, which is considered a transition fuel, as the wo.....
What are metaverse stocks? 5 best buys for now
January 12, 2022 01:08 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariThere is a lot of excitement and buzz around the Metaverse as the emergence of technology has created new industries and transformed our lives. Recently, tech giant Facebook rebranded itself as Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed metaverse, whic.....
3 alcoholic beverages stocks to add to your portfolio in 2022
January 12, 2022 10:14 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights As per the latest release by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the number of distilleries in the UK rose to 820 in 2021. The boom in the industry is mainly due to a freeze in spirit duty by the Chancellor during the budget ann.....
Are these 2 car insurance stocks a good buy for 2022?
January 12, 2022 10:03 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Overall average car insurance premiums dropped by 0.6 per cent to £782 during the period between August and November 2021. The over-50 age bracket saw a rise of 0.6 per cent, while those aged between 25-49 saw a fall of 0.5 per.....
US interest rate rise: Which stocks in UK can get affected?
January 12, 2022 09:14 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarRising inflation has become a global trend with most economies struggling with the consequences. The inflation levels have been rising in the US as well and it is being anticipated that the US Federal Reserve will raise the interest rates to counte.....
Is it the right time to buy these 2 FTSE travel stocks?
January 11, 2022 01:29 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarUK nationals are likely to opt for destination spots in Europe over long-haul holidays in order to reduce their carbon footprint, according to an interview with ferry operator DFDS’ Chris Parker. Britons may choose such holidays over the hop.....