The FTSE 100 share index has fallen 0.7% to 6,987.88, with shares in UK-focused stocks such as banks and housebuilders continuing to slide.
UK Equity Income Option: risk reward balance looks favourable
From the market nadir of December 2018, we have (in general) seen a significant recovery in share prices.
Next confirms 2019 Profit decline as it tackles challenging retail market
Next experienced a 0.4% dip in their 2019 profit and look to lay out a plan to address the challenges ahead.
UK Equity Income Option: risk reward balance looks favourable
Current Overview From the market nadir of December 2018, we have (in general) seen a significant recovery in share prices. With hindsight it appears once again that the time to selectively buy shares is at times of significant uncertainty – if one is brave enough. Hard Brexit (no deal) anxiety and genuine question marks regarding […]
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Shares in Bovis have jumped 8% after the house builder received two potential takeover offers from rivals.
Brexit: MPs to vote on Theresa May’s deal
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Ashtead Group reveals revenue and profit growth, but spending is at top end
Ashtead Group report of revenue and profit growth.
Aviva names its international insurance head Tulloch as new CEO
Insurance company Aviva have appointed a new CEO.
Strong trading, LNG sales underpin Shell’s first-quarter profit
Shell make a strong start to the year despite small drop.
Vodafone in $11bn Australian merger
Vodafone Hutchison Australia and TPG Telecom will create a mobile, fixed-line and broadband provider with the scale to rival Telstra and Optus.