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Lloyds, HSBC: Stocks to consider as interest rates are expected to rise again
April 22, 2022 11:04 AM BST| By Priya BhandariHighlights Bank of England (BOE) Monetary policy policymaker Catherine Mann said interest rates are expected to rise a little bit further in May to combat the risk of high inflation persisting into 2023. In March, the UK inflation hit a 30-year.....
HSBC Holdings, NatWest, Lloyds: 3 FTSE stocks you may choose now
April 05, 2022 09:19 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights The gender pay gap in major financial institutions in the UK has reduced, but there are still some exceptions, including UBS and Deutsche Bank. Data related to pay gap based on ethnicity was also voluntarily disclosed by various comp.....
HSBC Holdings, NatWest, Lloyds: 3 FTSE stocks you may choose now
April 05, 2022 09:14 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights The gender pay gap in major financial institutions in the UK has reduced, but there are still some exceptions, including UBS and Deutsche Bank. Data related to pay gap based on ethnicity was also voluntarily disclosed by various comp.....
Barclays, NatWest: Are these FTSE 100 banking stocks worth holding?
April 01, 2022 12:52 PM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights London's Competition Appeal Tribunal has blocked a case related to forex rigging by major banks, which include NatWest and Barclays. In 2019, a fine of around €1 billion was levied on the banks over two forex cartels by the Euro.....
LLOY, NBS, NWG: Should you hold these mortgage lenders?
March 30, 2022 11:28 AM BST| By Priya BhandariHighlights An estimated 38% of homebuyers have lost out on an agreed property deal because of mortgage delays. Bank of England has stated that unsecured lending to consumers rose last month at the fastest pace in almost five years due to the sh.....
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Polymetal (LON: POLY): Should you buy this Anglo-Russian miner now?
March 29, 2022 03:21 PM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights Anglo-Russian miner Polymetal has started assessing a range of options to provide its shareholders with the maximum possible gains. The group is considering a demerger of its Kazakh mines to protect its international business from th.....
NWG, BARC, HSBA: 3 FTSE blue-chip banking stocks to keep an eye on
March 29, 2022 11:01 AM BST| By Priya BhandariHighlights NatWest announced plans to buy back shares worth £1.2 billion from the UK government to return to majority private ownership. Barclays has been facing regulatory scrutiny for exceeding the permitted limit on sales of structured.....
Lloyds, HSBC, Standard Chartered: Stocks you may look at this week
March 28, 2022 10:21 AM BST| By Rishika RainaHighlights Customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland have not been able to gain access to their accounts via online banking and apps. The parent company of the three banks, Lloyds Banking Group, was criticised to undervalue the magnitu.....
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.....
Legal & General (LGEN): Time to buy this insurance stock?
March 11, 2022 09:41 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariLegal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN), the FTSE 100-listed global financial services and asset management company, has agreed on a pension deal with Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme. Pension Deal One of the leading players in the UK bulk a.....
HSBC (HSBA) under US lawmakers’ scanner: Should you hold the share?
March 04, 2022 11:08 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariOne of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) is once again in the news after influential US lawmakers asked the bank to explain its actions in freezing accounts of Hong Kong activists an.....
HSBC, AIB Group: Why banking stocks are good bets with rising interest rate
March 03, 2022 12:50 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis has further added to the already rising inflation and pushed prices of oil and gas, precious metals, and commodities. In the current economic situation growth stocks are not performing well against va...
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Aviva (AV.) to return £4.75 bn to shareholders: Is it the time to buy?
March 02, 2022 02:01 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights Aviva Plc, FTE100 listed insurance service provider, announced its full-year results with significant strategic progress. The company announced a substantial return of capital for its shareholders through a dividend and share buyback.....
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Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest: Should you hold these FTSE stocks?
February 28, 2022 01:12 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights 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.....
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Argo Blockchain, CME Group: FTSE-listed crypto stocks you may look at
February 25, 2022 01:55 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights 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......
Lloyds (LLOY) profit jumps to £6.9 billion: Should you invest right now?
February 24, 2022 05:55 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights 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.....
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Barclays (LON: BARC) shares: Is it the right time to invest?
February 24, 2022 10:49 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariHighlights 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.....
Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share down the path: Should you hold?
February 22, 2022 02:44 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust became the biggest FTSE100 faller on 21 February 2022. Shares in SMT have been going down due to BoEs interest rate hikes, as per experts. UK-based investment management firm Scottis.....
Standard Chartered (STAN) raises profit goals: Is it a good buy now?
February 17, 2022 03:30 PM GMT| By Rishika RainaUK-based globally operating banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) has grabbed the attention of investors as it lifted its core profitability targets and vowed to provide its shareholders with bonus payouts. Le.....
Hargreaves, Schroders, Man Group: 3 Investment service providers to buy
February 17, 2022 08:16 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarRetirement is a crucial stage in individuals’ life as it is the phase when people decide to leave the active workforce with sufficient funds to support their golden days. However, it is not the perfect picture, especially in the United Kingdo.....
