THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Stephen AnnessHead of Global Equities, Invesco The Magnificent Seven ? the group of supercharged stocks named after the classic Western movie ? that delivered such outstanding returns in 2023 generated so much attention you would think it impossible to have beaten the index without owning them all. The fact that some of us did should be hugely reassuring to investor

We are weeks away from the end of the tax year and inevitably there is plenty of focus on ISAs ? whether that relates opening an account or using up existing allowances.In all the hoo-hah it?s easy to lose sight of just what a compelling vehicle this is for investors. Whatever you are investing for, whether it?s the cost of the kids? education, to supplement your income in retirement or to fund ho

Stocks in London trod a disparate path, ahead of UK inflation data, which could dictate events on Thursday when the Bank of England makes its latest decision on interest rates.The FTSE 100 index rose 15.75 points, 0.2%, at 7,738.30. But the FTSE 250 ended down 53.72 points, 0.3%, at 19,432.81, and the AIM All-Share fell 1.07 points, 0.2%, at 735.56.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.2% to 774.76, the Cboe UK

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATUREPruksa Iamthongthong and James Thom, co-managers of Asia Dragon Trust plcAsia is rich with growth stories: from Indonesia, where resource wealth is driving a consumer boom, to Vietnam, where foreign direct investment is an engine for change, to India, where sound economic management and innovation are creating new opportunities. But in 2023, investors focused on a sin

Stock prices in London were mixed at the start of Monday afternoon, with the FTSE 100 down, as shares in some of its larger constituents struggled at the start of the week.The FTSE 100 index fell 11.34 points, 0.2%, at 7,561.24. The FTSE 250 is up 74.94 points, 0.4%, at 19,137.26, and the AIM All-Share added 1.39 points, 0.2%, at 748.80.The Cboe UK 100 fell 0.1% to 755.81, the Cboe UK 250 climbed

London?s FTSE 100 was lower on Monday, with underwhelming corporate earnings and some caution ahead of a major day on the UK fiscal calendar keeping a lid on enthusiasm.There was some impetus from M&A news among smaller listed companies in London.The pound was also on the up, with Dutch bank ING predicting sterling could edge close to the $1.26 mark should there be a ?risk-positive environment? fo

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATURECharles Luke, Investment Manager, Murray Income Trust PLCAt a time when investors can pick up a high income from bonds, the real value of a stock market portfolio is its ability to grow income and capital over time. This growth potential is particularly important when inflation is likely to be structurally higher, and preserving the real value of invested wealth is in

An investment portfolio can involve a collection of stocks, bonds, cash, funds and/or investment trusts. Creating and managing a portfolio involves more than just picking good investments as this article explains.There isn't a perfect portfolio which will suit everyone, so it is important to construct one which suits your financial goals and risk tolerance.That means setting a suitable investment

European equities kicked off Tuesday morning on the back foot, as fears of a protracted period of high interest rates in the US were reinforced after hawkish words from a central banker.The remarks supported the dollar, though the greenback has since given back a little bit of progress against the Japanese yen.The FTSE 100 index opened down 6.85 points, or 0.1%, at 7,503.87. The FTSE 250 was down

After a decent showing in 2022, the UK stock market has failed to fire in 2023. The good news for investors is shares in other parts of the world have done much better and it has never been easier to have a globally diversified portfolio.There is an excellent range of products and instruments which allow you to participate in the returns from markets across the globe and, in this article, we provi

It was a morning of recovery for most European stock market benchmarks on Friday, though not for the FTSE 100, as it extended its decline following Thursday's brutal sell-off.London's blue-chip index could fall further as the afternoon progresses, if the latest US nonfarm payrolls come in hotter-than-expected.A strong nonfarm payrolls reading is typically bullish for equities but the reverse could

There are important things to consider if you want to invest for your child. For example, what age to start investing, what investment strategy to adopt and whether you should get your children involved in picking stocks and funds. We will now go through the key points.The average cost of raising a child in the UK from birth to 18 is £69,621 for a couple and £113,102 for a lone parent, according

Japanese stocks got their latest seal of approval from Warren Buffett as the legendary investor added to his holdings in Japan's five largest trading houses. Akin to conglomerates, these 's?g? sh?sha' trade in a wide range of products and materials.Buffett has been rewarded for his faith in Japan's stock market, even if he says these investments are for the long-term and not just to make a quick b

Flooring specialist reports multiple capital kit purchase delaysAnalysts slash 2023 forecasts and cut share price targetShares at lowest since November 2020Higher interest rates, banks tightening lending rules and construction permit delays are some of the reasons why concrete flooring kit supplier Somero Enterprises (SOM:AIM) is a long way behind where it hoped to be.As multiple customers defer e

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London made a strong start on Monday, as announced cuts in oil production supported the price of Brent crude and the shares of oil majorsThe large-cap FTSE 100 index opened up 46.11 points, or 0.6%, at 7,653.39. The mid-cap FTSE 250 was up 79.65 points, 0.4%, at 19,228.96, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.00 points, 0.3%, at 791.58.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.5% at 763

(Alliance News) - London share prices opened lower on Wednesday, after a report showing price inflation cooled in the UK last month but not by as much as hoped, while core inflation actually picked up pace.The FTSE 100 index opened down 115.62 points, or 1.5%, at 7,647.33. The FTSE 250 was down 18,934.80 points, 1.4%, at 18,934.80, and the AIM All-Share was down 4.50 points, 0.6%, at 803.54.The Cb

Stock market focus in London on Tuesday was on the property sector and on takeover activity among a handful of companies, as a UK interest rate decision and US political showdown loomed in the shortened week ahead.The FTSE 100 index was down 35.58 points, 0.5%, at 7,742.80 at midday. The FTSE 250 was down 123.34 points, 0.6%, at 19,329.16, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.90 of a point, 0.1%, at 8

- Strong first half overshadowed by outlook- Chief executive warns of consumer weakness- Analysts divided on whether to buy the sharesIf investors wanted proof that stock prices discount future profit expectations rather than past earnings, the reaction to today's trading update from food-to-retail conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) should serve as a useful reminder.Despite a respectable

London share prices opened lower on Tuesday, as a big week for company earnings and economic indicators stepped up a gear with UK government debt figures and some blue-chip results.The FTSE 100 index opened down 39.74 points, or 0.5%, at 7,872.46. The FTSE 250 was down 98.14 points, or 0.5%, at 19,128.80, and the AIM All-Share was down 4.01 points, or 0.5%, at 824.84.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.5%

This article follows on directly from last week's look at investing in your 60s by moving forward a decade to identify the factors affecting investors in their 70s.By this age most investors will be retired or are very close to giving up on full-time work. The article assumes an investor has entered drawdown rather than purchasing an annuity which converts a fixed lump sum into a monthly income fo