Stocks
Top 10 FTSE real estate investment trusts stocks to hold for long term
August 12, 2021 08:25 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Real estate investment trusts (REITs) serve as a popular investment option for income-oriented investors. REITs are obligated to pay up to 90 per cent of their earnings to their shareholders; investors can be assured of a hi.....
Heathrow reports the busiest month since March 2020: Focus on 5 FTSE aviation stocks
August 11, 2021 04:00 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary London’s busiest airport Heathrow reported stronger July passenger numbers, reaching 1.5 million and making it the busiest month since March 2020. Passenger numbers were 74 per cent above July 2020 figures, but still remained abou.....
5 altcoins all set to rally again as Bitcoin soars
August 11, 2021 02:17 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Bitcoin’s prices have rebounded in the past week as US policymakers are set to decide on cryptocurrency regulations BTC touched US$ 46,115.26 today and has risen by 22.65 per cent in the past week Some experts estimate BTC .....
5 FTSE oil and gas stocks in the limelight
August 11, 2021 11:28 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary The crude oil sector has gone through many challenges because of pandemic led lockdown, which has led to negative oil prices last year for a brief period of time. As per the market experts, the demand for crude oil is expected to bounce.....
What is Gero Wallet? Is it a good investment for you?
August 11, 2021 10:25 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary GeroWallet (GERO) is an app that is powered by decentralised finance (DeFi) application that gives its users the ability to buy easily, swap or send any cryptocurrency. The DeFi users can often switch between Cardano, Ethere.....
Which UK stocks pay the highest dividends?
August 10, 2021 04:47 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Investing in dividend stocks provides a consistent and alternative source of income. Income generated from high dividend yielding shares can help the investors fulfil long-terms financial goals or reinvest the dividend into other invest.....
Pfizer booster shot - Which other vaccines may require booster doses?
August 10, 2021 12:38 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary According to BioNTech, a booster shot of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine is expected to serve as a better strategy to fight new variant than altering the existing vaccine product. AstraZeneca is yet not sure if a booster dose of the C.....
Boson Protocol: Could it be the next big crypto coin on the horizon?
August 10, 2021 11:30 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshThe Boson Protocol is a decentralised platform that uses the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) mechanics to buy or sell services on various e-commerce platforms in a centralised and decentralised manner. Boson empowers e-commerce platforms to trade goods .....
Focus on 4 FTSE retail stocks as UK retail sales growth slows in July
August 10, 2021 10:22 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The UK’s retail sales growth was at its slowest pace in July month as per the British Retail Consortium-KPMG. The slow pace of retail growth was mainly due to change in consumer spending behaviours after lockdown ease and po.....
5 hidden gems to discover on AIM
August 10, 2021 07:24 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshAIM, a sub-market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) was launched in the year 1995 to replace the Unlisted Securities Market (USM). The FTSE comprises three indices for the stocks listed on AIM - FTSE AIM All-Share, FTSE AIM 100, and FTSE AIM.....
Clarkson’s (LON: CKN) shares jump on interim dividend announcement
August 09, 2021 04:02 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary UK based shipping services company announced strong H1 2021 results that led the shares to jump by over 5 per cent. The company reported a 30.3 per cent rise in its underlying profits before tax due to strong performance from its brokin.....
Deliveroo (LON: ROO) shares surge with the entry of German Delivery Hero
August 09, 2021 01:40 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Delivery Hero snapped up a 5.09 per cent stake in the online food delivery competitor Deliveroo. Post-acquisition, Delivery Hero currently owns about 87.4 million Deliveroo shares. Deliveroo recorded a 76 per cent year-on-year gr.....
UK’s Fibre-Optic fund and top 5 FTSE telecom companies
August 09, 2021 01:10 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary The government has announced a new £4 million fund, specifically for the companies whose projects are trialling running fibre-optic broadband cables through water pipes. New innovative companies can help serve the dual purpo.....
Halifax launches 0.83 per cent mortgage rate amidst heated price war
August 09, 2021 08:58 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary Halifax launched an ultra-low rate on loans on a two-year fixed deal at 0.83 per cent. The deal will be available through mortgage brokers from 9 August to borrowers wanting to loan up to 60 per cent of their house value. In July.....
Morrisons (LON: MRW) shares surge on increased Fortress offer
August 06, 2021 04:51 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary UK’s supermarket giant Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc agreed to an acquisition offer valued at £6.7 billion ($9.3 billion) from Fortress Investment Group. Morrisons and Bidco announced an increased cash offer value of 272 penc.....
Construction PMI data: FTSE house building stocks react negatively
August 06, 2021 10:28 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary Construction PMI in July saw a decline compared to the June month indicating a slow pace of construction activities in the United Kingdom. The growth rate was slow due to a shortage of raw materials and subcontract workers. C.....
Greggs, M&S and Next in focus as July retail footfall drops further
August 06, 2021 08:31 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshSummary As per the British Retail Consortium-Sensormatic IQ tracker, UK’s retail footfall was 28% lower in July compared to two years ago. The easing of restrictions in the last week of July led to the retail sector’s best wee.....
5 FTSE penny stocks that are on a bull ride
August 06, 2021 07:30 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarPenny stocks trade at a very low share price (traded below £1 in the United Kingdom) and have low market capitalisation. Low share prices of these stocks lure several investors who have limited funds but still want to test the waters of.....
Pfizer and Flynn in the dock for overcharging NHS for anti-epilepsy drugs
August 05, 2021 03:43 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary The Competition and Markets Authority has accused pharma major Pfizer and Flynn of overcharging for the anti-epileptic drug. Both Pfizer and Flynn exploited a loophole so that they would not face price regulation. The UK's Co.....
3 FTSE Auto stocks in focus as UK new car sales fall to lowest July level since 1998
August 05, 2021 11:59 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarSummary UK’s auto industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said July 2021’snew car sales have dropped by 30 per cent from July 2020 -- lowest since 1998 The drop was due to a semi-conductor shortage bein.....