Stocks
Lloyds (LLOY) & Barclays (BARC): Should you hold these banking stocks?
January 27, 2022 10:05 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights An estimated 2.5 million UK households have either missed or defaulted on at least one payment in January 2022. The rising number of interest payment defaults amongst the UK residents might negatively impact the banking stocks, espec.....
Car sales fall to lowest since 1956: Are these auto stocks a buy?
January 27, 2022 09:38 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights UK’s car production in 2021 dropped by 6.7 per cent to 859,575 units, the lowest since 1956. The drop in production was mostly due to covid-19 related factors such as semiconductor shortage, staff shortages etc. UK’s.....
Top 4 FTSE dividend stocks from mining & banking sector
January 27, 2022 07:22 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK stock market witnessed an exciting year in 2021. The benchmark FTSE100 index bounced back from its lower levels to trade above the pre-pandemic market levels in 2021. As the pandemic situation improved and the economy seemed back on track, m.....
Should you hold these 2 FTSE gambling stocks in 2022?
January 26, 2022 12:00 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarThe UK’s gambling lobby group, Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently stated that though it was supportive of improved affordability checks, the ministers ought to focus on gamblers with problems rather than incorporating blank measure.....
What type of stocks you can choose for long-term passive income?
January 26, 2022 12:00 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Investing in dividend stocks is a brilliant way to create a stream of long-term passive income. Sectors like utilities, healthcare, and industrial can be targeted for stocks offering steady and solid dividend yields. Inves.....
3 FTSE alcoholic beverages stocks you can buy in 2022
January 25, 2022 01:58 PM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarThe UK-based alcoholic beverage industry has been attracting a lot of new investment amid anticipation of industry growth and high demand from consumers. Moreover, the freeze in spirit duty during the budget announcement in October 2021 has led to .....
Should you invest in gold stocks with rising inflation?
January 25, 2022 01:46 PM GMT| By Priya BhandariThe year 2021 has been one of the most disappointing years for gold investors as it gave marginally negative real returns. Gold is usually considered to be a hedge against rising inflation, but the year 2021 was different. Investing in gold .....
Just & Prudential (LON: PRU): 2 FTSE insurance stocks to buy
January 25, 2022 01:43 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarLord Frost, the former Brexit chief, called on PM Boris Johnson to scrap the £12 billion national insurance tax hike. Lord Frost stated the proposed April hike should be called off as the UK’s cost-of-living crisis is expected to worsen.....
Russia-Ukraine tensions could take UK gas prices to record highs
January 25, 2022 10:10 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHouseholds in the UK are expected to face record levels of gas bills if Russia decides to invade Ukraine, as per the latest estimates of industry experts. On 24 January, NATO sent in reinforcements into the eastern European region amid growing con.....
Is it right time to invest in FTSE renewable energy stocks?
January 25, 2022 09:17 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaThe transition to renewable sources of energy is a hot topic across the globe. Amid the ongoing energy crisis, the UK government on 25 January announced that it will devote funds worth £32 million towards the development of floating offshore .....
Aviva (AV.) & Unilever (ULVR): 2 FTSE 100 ESG focused stocks to buy
January 25, 2022 07:31 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarSeveral companies have increasingly turned their focus towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues in recent years. A strong ESG alignment has gained importance for companies as it helps in the brand building helps the business in a.....
5 telecom stocks you can add to your watchlist now
January 25, 2022 07:09 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights Vodafone group will potentially acquire its rival firm Three UK. The group is also holding talks for the merger of its Italian business with Iliad. Following the news of mergers, Vodafone shares jumped 4.5% on 24 January. .....
XPS and PensionBee (PBEE): Are these 2 FTSE stocks a good buy?
January 24, 2022 02:29 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The Department for Work and Pensions has faced significant criticism over how it has managed long-term supersector state pension underpayments. Around 134,000 pensioners have been underpaid by over £1 billion, with certain mist.....
Omicron hit UK high street: Should you buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks?
January 24, 2022 02:26 PM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights December 2021 footfall in retail places dropped by 22.2 per cent in UK high streets and fell by 24.1 per cent across shopping centres compared to before the pandemic. Springboard estimates that upon hybrid and work from home st.....
Airlines must operate more flights to retain slots: 2 FTSE stocks to buy
January 24, 2022 10:37 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarAirlines in the UK must increase the minimum number of flights, for them to keep their flight slots at major UK airports. UK’s transport secretary, Grant Shapps, stated flight slots should be used at least 70 per cent of the time starting fr.....
Unilever (LON: ULVR): Can we see business restructuring in 2022?
January 24, 2022 10:28 AM GMT| By Sreenivas D AjankarHighlights There are reports that US-based activist investor Nelson Peltz has bought a stake in Unilever Plc, which might trigger a business restructuring for the consumer goods company. Trian Fund Management LP is reported to have starte.....
Which FTSE Stocks will pay Bumper Dividends in January 2022?
January 24, 2022 10:20 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaAs the UK economy is steadily bouncing back to normalcy, several UK companies have initiated the reinstatement of dividends or have increased their dividend pay-outs. According to Link Group's most recent UK Dividend Monitor, the UK dividend pay-ou.....
Big banks losing ground to fintech: 2 FTSE stocks to buy
January 24, 2022 09:41 AM GMT| By Suhita PoddarHighlights FCA found the percentage of personal current accounts holders with digital challenger banks rose about 8 per cent compared to 1 per cent in 2018. Startups have been attracting customers via easy to use and innovative mobile app.....
M&C Saatchi Group (LON: SAA): Should you invest now?
January 24, 2022 08:00 AM GMT| By Rishika RainaHighlights The Financial Conduct Authority has dropped its investigation into M&C Saatchi’s accounting scandal. M&C Saatchi has raised its 2021 profit outlook and will resume paying out dividends. London-headquartered i.....
How to manage your investments in crypto market
January 22, 2022 12:17 AM GMT| By Priya BhandariCryptocurrencies were among the best-performing assets in the year 2021 as more and more investors started putting their money in digital currencies to make a quick profit. However, investing in crypto assets is a risky affair that is prone to wild.....