FTSE 100 firm RELX (REL) is 'ahead of the game' when it comes to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its business and we think this continues to be underappreciated by the market. We expect that to change in 2024 and this makes the shares a compelling investment for the year ahead.RELX takes large datasets and analyses these for clients across a range of sectors as well as publishing sci

AdobeIt may look like odd timing to back Adobe (ADBE:NASDAQ) just after lukewarm guidance, but we think this is a great opportunity.The creative digital software firm called for fiscal 2024 earnings per share of $17.60 to $18 on $21.3 billion to $21.5 billion revenue, a little light compared with the consensus of $18 and $21.7 billion revenue respectively.The shares plunged 7%, which seemed harsh

RELX (REL) £28.83Market cap: £53.9 billionShares in information provider and data analytics specialist RELX (REL) rarely look cheap and today is no exception. However, this is a really excellent business, whose track record stands up over the long term and which is well positioned to adapt to and benefit from developments like the growth of AI (artificial intelligence).The stock has enjoyed a st

If you started your investing journey at any point in the dozen or so years prior to the global pandemic, today's challenges will look very strange to you. The decade or more market environment of low inflation and ultra-low borrowing costs was a fertile framework for growth investing, yet the reopening of the world post-Covid has cooked up a toxic stew of wealth-sapping inflation and rising inter

Stock prices in London were higher at Thursday's open, lifted by 'record' results from Nvidia late Wednesday, as well as a more positive outlook ahead of the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole event.The FTSE 100 index opened up 38.72 points, 0.5%, at 7,359.25. The FTSE 250 was up 149.88 points, 0.8%, at 18,376.37, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.48 points, 0.3%, at 736.95.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.5%, t

Stocks in Europe took the latest European Central Bank interest rate decision in their stride on Thursday, though to varying degrees, as the FTSE 100 underperformed.The ECB lifted rates by 25 basis points, taking the interest rate on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility to 4.25%, 4.50% and 3.75%, respectively.It means the Frankfurt-based central

Stimulus measures in China ensured there was enough optimism in the air for global equity markets for the FTSE 100 to eventually sneak into the green on Tuesday.China on Monday urged banks and other financial institutions to provide easier terms for ailing property developers by renegotiating the terms of their loans, with the aim of ensuring homes under construction were delivered.And on Tuesday,

The FTSE 100 was the laggard heading into Tuesday afternoon, as it struggled after the pound surged past $1.29 again, on robust UK pay growth.The latest reading of the UK jobs market was mixed, with unemployment growing but wage inflation quickening. It puts the Bank of England under the spotlight.Ebury analyst Matthew Ryan expects another 50 basis point hike from the BoE.'UK inflation is already

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Tuesday morning in London, as markets eyed shock UK labour market data.The FTSE 100 index opened down 5.90 points, 0.1%, at 7,267.89.The large cap index was held back by a stronger pound, but boosted by share price rises among its mining stocks, amid the prospect of stimulative measures in China.The FTSE 250 was up 104.55 points, 0.6%, at 18,132.51, and the A

Conventional wisdom says the US is the only place to find world-beating companies while Europe has lots of 'interesting' niche businesses like specialist engineering and luxury goods companies.The truth is Europe has dozens of companies which are at least on a par with if not well ahead of their US counterparts, and investment trust BlackRock Greater Europe (BRGE) owns many of them.The trust's top

The FTSE 100 was the laggard in Europe, though trade in New York was more confident, after bullish earnings from Facebook's parent and as a tame US economic reading lifted hope of a rate hike pause from the Federal Reserve.In London, grocer Sainsbury's and Paddy Power owner Flutter lost out. Though earnings from Barclays impressed. After the New York close, Amazon reports.The FTSE 100 index closed

Barclays to kick off key reporting season with UK banks undera cloudThe recent crisis in the sector has raised questions about financial stabilityThe collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the resulting fallout in the banking sector is not the best backdrop for the UK banks as they get set to report first quarter numbers.Up first is Barclays (BARC) on 27 April. Its 2022 results published on 15 Februa

It may not feel like the right environment to go shopping for stocks given market sentiment remains poor. Yet anyone prepared to look beyond the near term might find some great companies at more attractive prices than at any other point in the past two years.This year has seen investors flock to value stocks where they could access profitable businesses on cheap valuations. Looking at classic valu

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, ignoring declines in US stocks as inflation, looming interest rate hikes and weak jobs report spooked investors across the pond.At the close, the UK benchmark index had rallied 0.47% to hit 7,485.28, although the mid-cap FTSE 250 lost further ground, down 0.27% to finish at 23,353.25.'Although today's jobs report shows yet another disappointing top line jobs n

Major UK stocks are struggling for direction at lunchtime on Friday with European markets a mixed bag, and while mid-cap sellers are out in force investors may take some comfort that futures are pointing to US markets finishing on the front foot after a turbulent week.At 12pm, the benchmark FTSE 100 was just a touch south of flat at 7,448.84, roughly matching the 0.07% decline of the pan-European

UK stocks drifted in early trading as investors awaited the next piece of US economic data, the December non-farm payrolls report due at lunchtime. A stronger than expected number could be negative for markets as it adds to worries the US Federal Reserve will raise rates earlier than expected.There was positive news in the technology sector with Samsung Electronics, a major Asian chipmaker, and ST

US tech giant Apple continues to prove its quality credentials, bucking recent market weakness despite toning down demand for its latest iPhone.Reports emerged overnight that Apple has told components suppliers that demand for its iPhone 13 line-up has slowed, possibly a sign that some potential customers have decided not to upgrade this Christmas given the shortage of handsets.Companies that prov

For investors who are concerned about the soaring valuations of technology and healthcare stocks, but who don't want to go fishing in the world of value stocks, there could be a perfect middle ground.A retail investor favourite, Lindsell Train UK Equity (B18B9X7) could be just the ticket - ideal for a long-term investor, but also an investment that should perform well this year with its collection

There are some great stocks across the Atlantic but you pay an increasingly high price for them. In this article we will explain why investors on the hunt for growth could look closer to home, casting their gaze across the Channel to Europe.LITTLE MARGIN FOR ERRORUK retail investors seeking 'quality growth' stocks outside these shores have been avid buyers of US stocks for several years, and even

FTSE 100 publishing group RELX (REL) keeps delivering solid growth year-after-year which helps explain why the general direction of travel for the shares has been upward despite periods of volatility.So far this decade the shares have delivered a total return of 282% which is nearly three times the 97.4% served by the FTSE All-Share over the same period.RELX is at the forefront of analysing data f