magazine 6 Jul 2023

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Rate shock: How are housebuilders, estate agents and property firms coping?

Also in this week’s edition of Shares: what Thames Water’s crisis means for water utility shares and why markets are rallying in the US.

Discover the UK stocks which could suffer if Odey Asset Management becomes a forced seller.

Daniel Coatsworth explains why renewable energy and infrastructure trusts could see a spate of mergers and takeovers.

Ian Conway consider why shares in insurers are down despite car premiums rocketing.

Learn why there’s more to Associated British Foods than Primark and get under the bonnet of Porsche.

You can also read about ASML, Campbell Soup, EMIS, Rank and more.

Despite a rise in third-quarter organic sales investors want a better outlook

Tesla and Rivian among the stocks racing ahead over the past week

Big decisions to make for those lucky enough to have spare money

With the privately-owned operator teetering on the brink, focus turns to Pennon, United Utilities and Severn Trent

Companies are under pressure from regulators and politicians to make changes

The hedge fund is looking to transfer assets to other firms which could help diffuse redemption requests

It is also exploring ways to get additional income from infrastructure upgrades

Futura Medical could take on Viagra and Cialis after receiving an important greenlight

In theory profits should be up sharply but analysts are not fans of the sector

The FTSE 100 firm's foods portfolio is unfairly overlooked given it accounts for half of group operating profits

Investors need to be aware of the impact of withholding levies

The health of the property sector may depend more on employment than interest rates

The stock remains at a steep discount to peers even after 38% rally since IPO

Valuations have fallen yet demand for their assets remains strong

Investors will be looking for an update on the process to replace departing CEO Alistair Cox    

The Pepsi, Quaker Oats and Doritos maker has pedigree in delivering positive earnings surprises

Shares in NHS technology platform firm could rally 30% to 40% depending on CMA investigation outcome

Loyalty and promotions platform expert emerging as key retail technology partner

The Government has proposed changes which should benefit the business, coinciding with a recovery in demand

It's important to understand the relationship of gilt yields to transfer valuations