Industrial

SSE & Centrica (CNA): Should you buy these 2 stocks in the new year?
January 04, 2022 07:52 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarUK energy consumers are expected to face a big hit, which may lead some households to make ‘eat or heat’ decisions, according to UK’s consumer website Money Saving Expert’s founder, Martin Lewis. Lewis added that 2022 is ex.....

Top 5 FTSE utility stocks of 2021
December 29, 2021 11:31 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The utility sector can be one of the options that investors can consider for stability in their investments during times of uncertainty. Utility stocks are primarily from 3 major categories, including water, gas, and electric. .....

Top 4 battery stocks of 2021
December 28, 2021 11:43 AM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarStock market investors always look for innovative strategies to generate high returns on investment. Some investors constantly look for new investment opportunities, new-age companies that are currently in the growth stage, or a new sector that is .....

Top 5 renewable energy stocks of 2021
December 27, 2021 02:27 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Global renewable electricity capacity is expected to jump by over 60 per cent to over 4800 GW by 2026. Renewables are forecasted to account for nearly 95 per cent of the rise in global power capacity through 2026. The renewable .....

Energy bills set to rise further: 2 stocks to buy for long term
December 23, 2021 07:38 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Ofgem granted an initial amount of £1.83 billion as compensation to help the energy firms which had taken over the customers of collapsed energy providers. This amount is expected to increase further and will most likely be fun.....

3 manufacturing stocks to buy for 2022 and beyond
December 21, 2021 06:44 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights The UK’s supply chain challenge is expected to deepen further and might continue next year, signalled by the lower inventory position at the manufacturer level in December. Output in the manufacturing sector grew by 29% for.....
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3 FTSE staffing stocks to buy amid labour shortages
December 16, 2021 05:00 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights New research by the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) has revealed that around 50% of businesses face challenges in recruiting new workers. Amidst labour shortages across different countries, the role of recruitment and staffing .....

Gas prices surge to record highs: 2 energy stocks to buy
December 15, 2021 09:19 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Gas prices rose to record highs on Tuesday amid renewed fears between Russia and Western leaders. The UK Energy Research Council called for a review of the UK’s energy security policy. UK’s gas prices touched a new.....

Is Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) stock a buy after its sudden crash?
December 15, 2021 07:14 PM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights FTSE 100 listed pest control and hygiene service provider Rentokil Initial has announced the acquisition of US-based Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. Upon successful acquisition, Rentokil Initial will become a global leader in th.....

How much would £1k invested in Ashtead (AHT) shares 5 years ago be worth now?
December 14, 2021 02:12 AM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Blue-chip stocks are often believed to be mature companies that carry lower levels of risk. Several blue-chip stocks have given high returns in the past 5 years outperforming the FTSE 100 index. If one had invested £1,000 into.....
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Are Drax (LON: DRX) shares worth a buy at the current price?
December 13, 2021 09:00 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The global biomass heating market is set for ‘pronounced growth’ during the period between 2021 and 2028. Drax, biomass focused power generation business, was named as a key player in the sector by the report. The .....

2 FTSE hydrogen stocks to buy for future-ready investors
December 09, 2021 07:03 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Energy regulator Ofgem has said that the energy market requires quick reforms. The move came after it faced criticism after more than 20 energy suppliers went bust. The UK had earlier unveiled a hydrogen strategy to help decarbonise.....
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Babcock (BAB) returns to profit in HY21: Buy call?
December 08, 2021 01:40 AM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Defence contractor Babcock’s shares jumped 2 per cent after the company returned to profit in HY21.The statutory half year 2021 (HY 2021) operating profit stood at £75.4 million, reversing from an operating loss of £...

2 energy utility stocks to buy amid soaring gas and electricity bills
December 07, 2021 09:55 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Ben Broadbent, the deputy governor at the Bank of England (BoE), cautioned that inflation could rise to over 5 per cent by spring 2022 due to soaring gas and electricity bills. The rise could potentially come as the energy regulator .....

3 FTSE defence stocks to buy now
December 06, 2021 10:17 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights A SIPRI report found that the top 100 weapons manufacturers in the world posted profit growth of 1.3 per cent in 2020 on a yearly basis. Arms manufacturers were mostly protected by sustained government demand for military goods.....

Electra (ELTA) starts transition to AIM: Should you hold the stock?
December 03, 2021 12:15 AM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Private equity focused investment trust Electra Private Equity said on Thursday that it would soon begin the formal process of moving from the LSE’s main market to AIM. The company aims to rebrand to a digital lifestyle p.....
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Drax (DRX) & SSE: 2 energy utility stocks to buy
December 02, 2021 07:55 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights UK’s Labour shadow Treasury minister, James Murray called on making energy bills VAT free to help people get through a difficult winter period. Drax group reported new targets for its pellet production and biomass sales. .....
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Should you stay invested in these 5 energy utility stocks?
December 01, 2021 11:40 PM AEDT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Over 20 UK energy suppliers have collapsed in the last 12 weeks since the energy crisis started in August. Energy regulator Ofgem has pledged to introduce more stringent stress tests for energy suppliers to determine if they are capa.....
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AFC Energy (AFC) & ITM Power (ITM): 2 green energy AIM stocks to buy
December 01, 2021 09:33 PM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights EDF, a French utility company, and German energy group RWE inked a PPA wherein EDF will purchase all of RWE’s offshore wind energy from planned project Sofia. Sofia is expected to produce about 6.5 TWh per annum of wind energy .....
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Wise (LON: WISE) shares surge 12%: Right time to buy?
December 01, 2021 01:35 AM AEDT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Wise’s shares surged after the group upped its FY 2022 revenue growth forecast. Wise’s gross profit during the period rose by 46 per cent to £173.8 million on a year-on-year basis. The company estimates its FY 2022.....
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