Analysis

Tactical Asset Allocator rises could end with a bump

By Ceri Jones | Fri, 24/05/2013 - 12:52

Investors are upbeat, with emerging economies showing strong balance sheets, but liquidity injections may be inflating an asset bubble.

United Utilities jumps on dividend announcement

By Ceri Jones | Fri, 24/05/2013 - 10:40

Water company United Utilities closed up on Thursday after it upped its dividend thanks to an increase in pre-tax profits.

Edmond Jackson's Stockwatch: Telecom Plus

By Edmond Jackson | Fri, 24/05/2013 - 00:00

Telecom Plus could double its customer base in due course and enjoy a long-term successful future - but what about its current prospects?

Viewpoint: Whisky - the alternative "alternative investment"

By David Robertson of The Whisky Trading Company | Thu, 23/05/2013 - 11:43

Whisky is currently surging in demand, with some rare bottles selling for six figure sums, but can it become a genuine asset class of its own?

Strategies for novice share dealers

By Cherry Reynard | Thu, 23/05/2013 - 09:32

Cherry Reynard highlights the essential metrics, ratios and analytical tools that investors need to get to grips with to pick the right stocks.

Viewpoint: Yen slump could bring new investment areas

By Stephanie Kretz of Lombard Odier | Wed, 22/05/2013 - 10:44

The recent fall in Japan's currency could bring about investment opportunities in places such as South Korea and China.

Protect your portfolio from falling markets

By Holly Black | Wed, 22/05/2013 - 09:46

Holly Black looks at the merits of financial instruments investors can use to safeguard a long-only portfolio over the short term.

Is the bull out of steam?

By Darshini Shah | Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:43

After closing at a 13-year high recently, analysts argue over the outlook for the FTSE 100, and suggest stocks investors might like to buy and sell.

Is there a bond bubble?

By Cherry Reynard | Tue, 21/05/2013 - 16:02

Investors are getting poor income from bonds and also risk losing money if demand and prices start to fall, warns Cherry Reynard.

Edmond Jackson's Stockwatch: Lookers

By Edmond Jackson | Tue, 21/05/2013 - 00:00

Lookers could benefit from the growth in the UK new car market, despite economic worries and rising fuel prices.

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