Shares and the stockmarket


Is the NASDAQ in a new bull market or stuck in the old bear one?

It was the worst-performing major equity index in 2022 and, so far, it has been the best in 2023, so investors may well be tempted...

Thu, 11/05/2023 - 18:06


Why big tech needs to deliver if US indices are to maintain their momentum

America’s S&P 500 has added $2.4 trillion in market capitalisation so far in 2023 and just six stocks – Meta Platforms, Amazon, ...

Thu, 27/04/2023 - 10:16


FTSE 100 dividend forecasts slide amid uncertain climate

After the index’s spring stumble, the FTSE 100 is now expected to yield 4.2% in 2022, with the index’s total dividend pay-out expected to come...

Thu, 27/04/2023 - 10:11


Hunting shares move higher as US orders flood in

Strong order intake, notably in the USA, higher-than-expected first quarter profits and the prospect of improved cash generation later in the year are all helping...

Thu, 20/04/2023 - 09:32


Dull production outlook takes some of the shine off copper producer Antofagasta

Usually, a firm copper price would be a good sign for both the global economy and the share price of FTSE 100 member Antofagasta,...

Thu, 23/02/2023 - 17:03


The Super Bowl Rule: Will Chiefs’ win mean US stocks turn choppy?

Gamblers who sided with the two-point favourite Philadelphia will have lost their money as the Eagles lost the fifty-seventh Super Bowl to the Kansas City...

Thu, 16/02/2023 - 14:25


BP increases spending on oil and gas and renewables

While the profits, dividend, buybacks and debt reductions will grab a lot of the headlines, perhaps the most interesting number in BP’s full-year results...

Fri, 10/02/2023 - 10:17


Is a Lifetime ISA a good alternative to a pension?

Getting the biggest bang for your retirement buck will be one of the key considerations for people choosing where to invest their hard-earned savings.

For...

Wed, 01/02/2023 - 14:06


EasyJet heads back toward cruising altitude

A lower loss than a year ago, increased passenger numbers and revenues per customer and guidance for higher-than-expected profits for the full year all suggest...

Thu, 26/01/2023 - 13:09


Ocado Retail faces yet another year in loss as lockdown boom fades

“Another year, another loss and another trading deficit is on the cards for 2023 from Ocado Retail food delivery joint-venture between Ocado and ...

Fri, 20/01/2023 - 09:53


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