Shares and the stockmarket

From cash to crypto - asset class outlook for 2022

Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell looks at some of the key factors which could influence asset prices in 2022.

The...

Wed, 22/12/2021 - 15:14

Dividend estimates stall but FTSE 100 forecast to yield 4.1% in 2022

The FTSE 100 is currently expected to yield 4.1% in 2022, helped by the second annual increase in a row after 2020’s sharp decline. The...

Fri, 17/12/2021 - 16:43

Investing for the year ahead - eight funds and investment trusts for 2022

The year end is a natural time for people to review their investment portfolios and ensure it is well positioned for the year ahead. Ryan...

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 11:34

Unilever’s share price weakness presents Marmite Moment for investors

As Unilever shares wallow at a historically low valuation, AJ Bell’s Head of Investment Analysis, Laith Khalaf, examines the bull and bear case for...

Fri, 12/11/2021 - 11:15

How to beat Sunak’s £47 billion stealth tax raid

“A growing economy and inflationary pressures have turbo charged the tax revenues the Chancellor is now expecting to harvest from freezing tax thresholds, which he...

Mon, 01/11/2021 - 09:30

Prosecco budget delivers cheer for pub groups and housebuilders

This was a Budget for lower paid workers, drivers and boozers, with a large increase in spending on public services. In many ways it was...

Wed, 27/10/2021 - 16:07

Are we getting an interest rate rise for Christmas?

The market is now expecting an interest rate hike by Christmas, largely thanks to the inflationary pressures which will inevitably follow the energy crisis, and...

Wed, 20/10/2021 - 14:01