Stock market
IQE, Horizonte (HZM) & Games Workshop (GAW): 3 stocks to buy
November 25, 2021 10:51 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Investors must diversify their portfolio as investing in single stock or sector might prove detrimental in the long run. For diversification, investors can create their portfolio from different segments apart from the blue-chip index.....
5 good FTSE stocks to buy now
November 25, 2021 10:46 AM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaThe COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global economies, resulting in the imposition of stringent restrictions on movement and lockdowns for more than a year, stalled business activity and crashing stock markets. However, with mass COVID-19 vaccine adm.....
3 cheap FTSE stocks you can buy immediately
November 25, 2021 09:41 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights LSE has had a continuous influx of investments despite the Covid crisis and record high inflation As the current economic climate is uncertain, investors can shop for dirt-cheap stocks right now. The stock markets witness .....
3 water stocks income investors can buy for long term
November 25, 2021 08:03 AM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaHighlights In June this year, Pennon announced the takeover of the water company Bristol Water for £814 million and recently, CMA conducted a merger inquiry into the water giant’s takeover of Bristol Water. For the half-year e.....
Are these 2 wine stocks a buy ahead of Christmas?
November 25, 2021 06:32 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarThe UK is expected to face a major alcoholic beverages shortage during the Christmas holiday period due to a severe shortage of lorry drivers unless the government takes more action, a group of 48 wine and other alcohol businesses cautioned in a le.....
Mulberry (MUL) & Burberry (BRBY): 2 fashion retail stocks to buy
November 24, 2021 02:22 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Global luxury fashion market is estimated to grow by CAGR 5.66 per cent from 2021 to 2026. Mulberry’s revenue rose by 34 per cent to £65.7 million on a year-on-year basis, for the 26 weeks period ended on 25 Septemb.....
AstraZeneca (AZN) shares: A long term buy from pharma space
November 24, 2021 11:49 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights AstraZeneca opened new research and development called Discovery Centre (DISC) is worth about £1 billion, in Cambridge It is the biggest science lab in the UK, tied with Francis Crick Institute located in London Pharmaceut.....
2 energy stocks to buy today
November 24, 2021 09:51 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights UK had joined other major oil-consuming nations, including the US, India, China etc. to release about 70 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. UK plans to release 1.5 million barrels of oil, while the US has com.....
BoE hints at raising interest rates in Dec. Which stocks to buy?
November 24, 2021 09:43 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaThe Bank of England has been dropping subtle hints to convey about a looming rate hike and thus an increase in interest rates seems inevitable. Jonathan Haskel, an external member of MPC, has said that BoE may hike interest rates as the country is .....
3 real estate stocks you can buy despite the slump in UK home sales
November 24, 2021 07:42 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights The number of homes sold in the UK witnessed a sharp decline of over 52% in October 2021. The significant drop in residential transactions could be due to the end of the tax break holiday on property purchases and seasonally lower sa.....
River and Mercantile (RIV) shares zoom 12%: Is the stock a buy now?
November 24, 2021 06:42 AM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaHighlights River and Mercantile Group has received preliminary approaches for a possible takeover from competitors - Premier Miton Group Plc and AssetCo Plc. In October, River and Mercantile announced a deal to sell its pensions division .....
AO World (AO.) shares slump 25%: Can it bounce back by Black Friday?
November 23, 2021 02:13 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Shares of AO World Plc, an online retailer of domestic appliances and electronic goods, slumped after announcing its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2021. AO Group reported total revenue of £760 million, a.....
UK oil firms to up decommissioning spending: 2 midcap stocks to buy
November 23, 2021 02:03 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights OGUK report found that UK oil and gas companies are estimated to spend about £16.6 billion on decommissioning over the next 10 years, as business activity recovers from the pandemic About 1.2 million tonnes of disused oil and g.....
Imperial Brands (IMB) shares: Should you buy before it goes ex-dividend?
November 23, 2021 01:42 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Tobacco major Imperial Brands’ shares continued the uptrend, rising over 1 per cent today, ahead of going ex-dividend later this week. The group’s third interim dividend of 48.48 pence per share will be paid on 31 Decembe.....
Pets At Home (PETS) shares soar 7%: Is it the right time to buy?
November 23, 2021 01:00 PM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaHighlights Pets At Home’s pre-tax profits were up by 81.3% to £70.6 million for the half-year ended 7 October 2021. Pets At Home Group reported an 18% year-on-year surge in revenues to £677.6 million in the first half of the y.....
Compass Group (CPG) resumes dividend pay-outs: Buy alert?
November 23, 2021 11:56 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Catering giant Compass group’s shares dropped almost 2 per cent on Tuesday, despite reporting a surge in its profits and after reinstating dividends. Compass’ FY 2021 underlying operating profit rose by 55.4 per cent to &.....
UK workforce shrinks: 3 recruitment stocks you can buy now
November 23, 2021 10:36 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights The UK workforce has undergone a structural change after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest survey conducted by the thinktank The Resolution Foundation. The UK economy continues to recover from the pandemic, with yo.....
Rio Tinto, Fresnillo & Glencore: 3 blue-chip mining stocks to buy & hold
November 23, 2021 10:29 AM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaInvestors have shown a keen interest in investing in blue-chip mining stocks as they offer good returns to shareholders. The mining industry is cyclical in nature, which means that trends in the industry are heavily influenced by macroeconomic fact.....
3 retail stocks to buy amidst growing Christmas sales
November 23, 2021 10:24 AM GMT| By Nidhi GuptaHighlights Next’s overall full-price sales, including online and retail, for the thirteen weeks to 30 October, were up 17.0% compared to the same period in 2019. JD Sports completed the takeover of an 80% stake in Cosmos Sport S.A., which.....
How Royal Mail is making shareholders, customers happy
November 22, 2021 02:22 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights People have complained of postal delays. Royal Mail claims that it has been working hard to improve its efficiency and delivery service. But for shareholders, the company decided to give out £400 million via a special di.....