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UK’s Psychedelic sector and potential investment opportunities
August 19, 2021 08:46 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights Decades of research has shown Psychedelic substance such as LSD and Psilocybin can treat the mental disorder more efficiently than conventional therapies. The market size of the Psychedelic treatment was at USD five billion in 2020 a.....
What are Semi-Fungible tokens? How are they Different from NFTs?
August 18, 2021 04:22 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights The semi-fungible tokens (SFT) can be both fungible and non-fungible tokens (NFT). Blockchain game developer Enjin developed SFTs using Ethereum’s ERC-1155 standard. The cryptocurrency market is ever-changing. From the tra.....
ABF and BATS: 2 FTSE 100 consumer stocks to buy
August 18, 2021 03:25 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarHIGHLIGHTS Consumer goods companies are viewed as non-cyclical and maintain stable growth rates regardless of the macroeconomic outlook. The imposition of lockdowns and restrictions on movement forced consumers to stock up on essential goods an.....
What is Ergo cryptocurrency? Should you invest in it?
August 18, 2021 01:18 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Ergo (ERG) is a cryptocurrency that is designed to develop secure and smart contracts using decentralised finance (DeFi) applications. Ergo’s smart contracts allow the protocol to support different dApps cost-effectively......
7 technology stocks to buy and hold for the long term
August 18, 2021 12:47 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights The pandemic played an important role in accelerating the transition to advanced digital transformation solutions. Technology solutions have enabled organisations in various sectors to continue operations despite lockdowns and COVID-.....
5 reasons why the cryptocurrency market is crashing again
August 18, 2021 11:01 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights According to CoinMarketCap, major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Cardano are in red. After strong upside movement on Monday, there has been a drop in prices on Wednesday (as of 8:50 am) .....
2 FTSE 100 basic materials stocks to buy: Polymetal and Croda International
August 18, 2021 08:46 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights Polymetal’s revenue for Q2 2021 2021 (ended 30 June 2021) increased by 6% year-on-year to reach US$681 million, on account of surging metal prices. Croda International announced an increase in the ordinary dividend to 43......
Hydrogen investment: Should you buy these 3 FTSE Stocks?
August 18, 2021 07:43 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The UK government released its low carbon hydrogen economy plan, proposing a twin track strategy of using both green and blue hydrogen for building the nascent sector. Hydrogen energy is expected to account for 20 to 35 per cen.....
BHP shares surge on record FY21 final dividend and Woodside merger
August 17, 2021 03:47 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Global natural resources major BHP announced a record final divided of US$ 2.00 per share and bumper profits due to firming iron ore prices, strong operational performance and other factors The company also announced merger with petr.....
Horizonte Minerals & Bushveld Minerals: 2 FTSE mining shares for long term
August 17, 2021 03:32 PM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights Metal and mining companies have been impacted by shutdown of mining operations during the Covid-19 lockdown. The boom in the commodity market led to the rise in stock price of companies involved in mining and exploration activities. .....
5 UK-listed liquor stocks to look at amid beer shortage in Scotland
August 17, 2021 03:14 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights Beer supply could be hit in Scottish pubs amid staff shortages in the supply chain. Deliveries are falling short by approximately 75% as per recent reports. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas supplies are also an additional concern. .....
5 must buy high-flying FTSE aviation stocks
August 17, 2021 12:04 PM BST| By Suhita PoddarHighlights The UK government has taken considerable steps to ease travel restrictions after a successful roll out of vaccination program. Ease in travel restrictions with the US and other countries will help boost the domestic Aviation sector. .....
5 FTSE electric vehicle stocks to buy in August
August 17, 2021 11:14 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarElectric vehicles constitute an important aspect of the UK’s plan to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2050, aimed at preventing the future destruction of the climate. Last year the government also announced ban on sales of new petrol and d.....
What is Audius? Is it a good investment for you?
August 17, 2021 11:12 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights Audius is a blockchain-powered music streaming service that operates on Ethereum and Solana Blockchain networks Audius is a blockchain-powered music streaming service that operates on Ethereum and Solana Blockchain networ.....
5 shares that can be bought after Ultra Electronics and Meggitt takeover deals
August 17, 2021 11:04 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights The US-led takeover of two British defence giants has recently created a buzz in the market. After the Cobham deal last year, now Ultra Electronics and Meggitt deals are leading to a US-led takeover of UK defence industry. The.....
How has Lendinvest performed on AIM since its IPO?
August 17, 2021 09:14 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarRecently listed property finance platform LendInvest Plc (LON: LINV) announced on Monday a lending partnership with banking majors Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) and HSBC Holdings PLC (LON: HSBA), worth up to £150 million. The partnership wi.....
Is it the right time to invest in these 5 FTSE listed cannabis stocks?
August 17, 2021 09:03 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshVery recently, in 2018 the UK legalised the medicinal use of cannabis. Medical cannabis, which is used to treat the pain and specific illnesses was first legalised in the United states for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other medical cond.....
5 major UK banks and their investment in crypto and blockchain
August 17, 2021 07:53 AM BST| By Suhita PoddarMore than half of the biggest banks across the globe are now investing in crypto and blockchain companies, according to a new report published by Blockdata, a blockchain research firm. As per the report, 55 of the 100 biggest banks by assets under .....
5 trending FTSE blockchain stocks to add in your portfolio
August 17, 2021 07:27 AM BST| By Kamalika GhoshHighlights Several investors have hopped on to the blockchain stock bandwagon with the unprecedented surge in the cryptocurrency value and its high return on investments. Majority of the digital currencies are based on blockchain technology, a .....
Future shares hit fresh 52-week high as it buys Dennis for £300m
August 16, 2021 03:36 PM BST| By AbhijeetHighlights Future shares rallied more than 7%, hitting a fresh 52-week high on Monday Media firm has acquired Dennis for a cash consideration of £300m Notable titles under Dennis include The Week, Kiplinger and MoneyWeek etc S.....