Investment Insight Articles

Revealed: how much Shell, Diageo and British American Tobacco could be worth if they traded on multiples of US peers

Why the strong dollar could be a source of concern for investors

While UK-based investors will be well aware of how weak the pound is against the US dollar, languishing near $1.15 and its lows of early...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 16:58

US earnings forecasts creep down as costs creep up

Tuesday’s batch of economic data from the US may ease fears of a recession, as job vacancies rose, consumer confidence rebounded and house prices stayed...

Thu, 01/09/2022 - 13:16

Energy price cap up 187% since October 2021 as households face bleak winter ahead

The latest energy price cap announced by Ofgem points to a bleak winter ahead.

After all the estimations, predictions and finger-in-the-air sums we finally know...

Tue, 30/08/2022 - 11:12

UK mortgage approvals and US jobs data

UK mortgage approvals

June’s mortgage approvals figure was 63,726 according to the Bank of England. That undershot economists’ forecasts, representing the seventh time in twelve...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 16:03

Inflation takes a record-breaking bite out of wages

Another month, another chance for inflation to nibble away at the nation’s pay-packets. Whilst wages are rising, they’re no match for red hot prices and...

Thu, 18/08/2022 - 11:35

Underused tax breaks can help fight the cost-of-living crisis

Wednesday’s inflation figure for July is expected to reveal even higher price rises last month, while the Bank of England is now forecasting high inflation...

Tue, 16/08/2022 - 09:52

4 in 10 retirees alter pension withdrawals as inflation surges and recession looms

Four-in-ten retirees drawing an income from their private pension are changing the amount of money they take from their pot in response to the double...

Thu, 11/08/2022 - 15:46

How to invest through a recession

The Bank of England is now forecasting a long UK recession, beginning at the end of this end of this year, which is expected to...

Thu, 11/08/2022 - 15:05

BP's bumper profits and a buyback bonanza for the FTSE 100

The debate over the rights and wrongs of BP’s bumper profits will run and run but, from the narrow perspective of investment, the oil...

Thu, 04/08/2022 - 16:22

HSBC ends reporting season for Big Five FTSE 100 banks in style

The combination of rising interest rates - and therefore improving net interest margins – alongside cost control and low expectations means that HSBC’s second-quarter...

Wed, 03/08/2022 - 16:28

Unilever's brand power helps it push through hefty price rises to consumers

Companies with strong brands are often seen by investors as a good hedge against inflation, because those brands command customer loyalty and sticky customers are...

Thu, 28/07/2022 - 10:12

Walmart issues profit warning as it suffers from inflation, excess stock and pressure on consumer spending

When one of the world’s largest retailers dishes out a profit warning, investors really need to pay attention and Monday’s trading alert from Walmart...

Wed, 27/07/2022 - 17:02