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 AV., AJB, XPS: Should you go for these pension services stocks?

AV., AJB, XPS: Should you go for these pension services stocks?

June 29, 2022 07:08 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,About 20 million employees participated in a workplace pension in 2021, according to the latest numbers.,The real test remains to be seen as the cost-of-living crisis may force some employees to stop their pension contributions.,Almost ni...

 APF, BEN, BISI: Coal stocks to check out right now

APF, BEN, BISI: Coal stocks to check out right now

June 28, 2022 12:03 PM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,The government is mulling postponing the verification of emission reports from coal and gas power plants.,This is part of the plans to deal with challenges if Russia cuts off the gas supply to Europe.,There has been growing concern that,R...

 ABF, CWK, PFD: Food stocks to eye amid concerns over safety standards

ABF, CWK, PFD: Food stocks to eye amid concerns over safety standards

June 28, 2022 09:04 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Local authority inspections of food businesses in the UK have fallen, according to a report.,The high cost of living has also left consumers with fewer types of food they can afford.,Following the,departure from the European Union,(EU), c...

 SHEL, BP., HBR: Good time to eye these oil stocks?

SHEL, BP., HBR: Good time to eye these oil stocks?

June 28, 2022 07:35 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Even as global oil prices come down, fuel prices in the UK continue to touch record highs.,The retailers have been accused of 'rocket and feather' pricing.,Fuel prices in the UK have been hitting new highs even though global,oil prices,ar...

 ANTO, NG., CNA: Stocks to consider if recession hits UK

ANTO, NG., CNA: Stocks to consider if recession hits UK

June 27, 2022 12:40 PM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Accountancy firm KPMG has forecasted that the country may witness a recession next year. UK's GDP growth is estimated to shrink by half this year and drop to 0.7% next year.

 RIO, BHP, FXPO: Stocks to watch as government may extend steel tariffs

RIO, BHP, FXPO: Stocks to watch as government may extend steel tariffs

June 27, 2022 08:29 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted that the government may retain the controls on foreign steel imports.,When asked if it'd breach international law, he said the government has to make 'tough choices'.,The restrictions on the impo...

 Barclays (LON: BARC) to acquire Kensington Mortgage: Should you buy stock?

Barclays (LON: BARC) to acquire Kensington Mortgage: Should you buy stock?

June 27, 2022 06:02 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Barclays has announced that it will buy Kensington Mortgage Company Ltd. for about £2.3 billion.,With the acquisition, Barclays is aiming to improve its footprint in the mortgage lending sector.,House prices continue to rise despite the c...

 BP., VVO, TSCO: Fuel forecourt stocks to explore right now

BP., VVO, TSCO: Fuel forecourt stocks to explore right now

June 25, 2022 10:12 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,About 45% of the adults surveyed by the ONS said they have cut back on non-essential travel due to high fuel prices.,Nine out of 10 people have expressed major concerns over the rising cost of living.,With,inflation,crossing 9% in May, mi...

 NXT, SBRY, KGF: Retail stocks to check out amid declining business optimism

NXT, SBRY, KGF: Retail stocks to check out amid declining business optimism

June 24, 2022 09:15 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Due to the decades-high inflation rate, business activity in the UK is witnessing a drop in momentum.,This comes as the cost-of-living crisis has curbed the spending power of consumers.,The UK economy is going through tough times. Gross D...

 TSCO, BATS: Are these stocks good inflation hedges?

TSCO, BATS: Are these stocks good inflation hedges?

June 24, 2022 06:15 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Amid the skyrocketing inflation levels, the net borrowing by the government hit £14 billion in May.,The interest payment on government debt also rose by 70% over May 2021.,Inflation,in the UK continues to rise at an alarming rate. In May,...

 POW, BMN, BKG, JD.: Why are these stocks in news?

POW, BMN, BKG, JD.: Why are these stocks in news?

June 23, 2022 09:10 AM BST| By Priya Bhandari

Highlights,According to the data from the Office of National Statistics, UK inflation hit 9.1% in May, up from 9% in April.,Oil prices continued to slide on Thursday, as investors reassessed the risk of economic slowdown and impact of interest rate h...

 AZN, GSK, HIK: Pharma stocks to consider amid fears of poliovirus spread

AZN, GSK, HIK: Pharma stocks to consider amid fears of poliovirus spread

June 23, 2022 08:43 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Several closely-related poliovirus samples were found in the North and East London sewage.,The detection indicates there's been some spread in the regions, according to the UK Health and Security Agency.,Fears have gripped the UK after sa...

 LLOY, NWG, HSBA: Mortgage stocks to eye amid rising house prices

LLOY, NWG, HSBA: Mortgage stocks to eye amid rising house prices

June 23, 2022 06:20 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,House prices in the UK rose by 12.4% in April, according to the latest figures from the ONS.,Combined with rising mortgage rates, this has made it more challenging for several buyers to buy their dream house.,House prices in the UK are to...

 UK inflation climbs to 9.1%: Which stocks can you consider now?

UK inflation climbs to 9.1%: Which stocks can you consider now?

June 22, 2022 12:28 PM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,According to the ONS, UK inflation reached 9.1% in May, the highest since 1982.,This is more than four times the 2% target of the Bank of England.,There is no relief in sight for millions of Britons facing a significant squeeze on househo...

 HAS, PAGE, STEM: Amid stagnant wage growth, are staffing stocks good bets?

HAS, PAGE, STEM: Amid stagnant wage growth, are staffing stocks good bets?

June 22, 2022 09:35 AM BST| By Abhishek Sharma

Highlights:,Salaries in the UK have failed to catch up with the rising inflation levels.,In May, the yearly pay growth stood at 4%, less than half of the inflation level recorded during the month.,Inflation,in the UK continues to rise and there is no...

 MKS, SBRY, OCDO: Stocks to watch amidst soaring grocery bills

MKS, SBRY, OCDO: Stocks to watch amidst soaring grocery bills

June 22, 2022 09:20 AM BST| By Priya Bhandari

The average annual grocery bill for UK households is expected to jump by £380 this year as supermarket inflation hit 8.3%

 GSK, AAL, IMB: Manufacturing stocks under lens amid record-high inflation

GSK, AAL, IMB: Manufacturing stocks under lens amid record-high inflation

June 21, 2022 11:10 AM BST| By Rishika Raina

Highlights,Cost inflation has surged in May as per Lloyd’s,UK Sector Tracker,.,Tourism and recreation firms witnessed the greatest cost inflation for the second month.,The margins of service providers have been squeezed more tightly as compared to th...

 UKW, JLEN, GCP: Infrastructure investment trusts under investors’ lens

UKW, JLEN, GCP: Infrastructure investment trusts under investors’ lens

June 21, 2022 08:33 AM BST| By Rishika Raina

Highlights Infrastructure investment trusts in the UK have gained more than all alternative listed funds so far in 2022. Due to its inelastic nature of demand, the infrastructure sector is considered a good hedge against inflation. The renewab.....

 BCPT, AEWU, SUPR: Stocks to eye as housing market is expected to cool down

BCPT, AEWU, SUPR: Stocks to eye as housing market is expected to cool down

June 20, 2022 04:18 PM BST| By Rishika Raina

UK house prices have been hitting the roof lately, but the housing market is expected to cool down soon. According to the latest report by property website Rightmove, UK house prices have hit a record high level in June, but they are expected to de.....

 IMB, BA., ULVR: Stocks you may consider as manufacturers ask for added support

IMB, BA., ULVR: Stocks you may consider as manufacturers ask for added support

June 20, 2022 04:11 PM BST| By Priya Bhandari

Trade body Make UK has upon the Treasury asking for more support amid poor economic outlook and rising energy, raw materials, and transport costs. ©2022 Kalkine Media® A survey by the trade body and accounting and business advisory fir.....

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