It’s been 10 years since the problems leading to the global financial crisis triggered a sell-off in banking stocks. Given these companies have subsequently had to rebuild their businesses and strengthen their balance sheets; is now the time to buy the banks once again? The new issue of Shares looks at the sector in detail and discusses the bull and bear points for the main UK-quoted banks.
If you’re new to the world of stocks, shares and funds; don’t miss a guide on what to expect in your first year of investing. You can find an article explaining the difference between unit trusts and OEICs. There is also a debate on whether you need more than one person to run an investment fund.
As for individual stocks, Shares considers whether Kraft could make another takeover bid for Unilever. You can also read stories on GoCompare’s runaway share price success, Cairn Energy’s contrarian opportunity and a newly-listed service company which works for most of the big housebuilders.
If you’re new to the world of stocks, shares and funds; don’t miss a guide on what to expect in your first year of investing. You can find an article explaining the difference between unit trusts and OEICs. There is also a debate on whether you need more than one person to run an investment fund.
As for individual stocks, Shares considers whether Kraft could make another takeover bid for Unilever. You can also read stories on GoCompare’s runaway share price success, Cairn Energy’s contrarian opportunity and a newly-listed service company which works for most of the big housebuilders.
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Big News
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Investors swoop to support UK tech space
Firm backing for growth funding and acquisitions -
Best UK picks for cloudy outlook
UBS reveals investment suggestions for more difficult times -
Can Gocompare’s momentum continue?
Comparison site looking for balance between revenue growth and margins -
Kraft to make another bid for Unilever?
Analyst sees 75% chance or higher of a new approach from August onwards
Great Ideas
Great Ideas Update
Story In Numbers
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Worst Performing Engineers
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Best Performing UK Engineers
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Surge in butter price points to looming supply shortage
Cooking ingredient increases by 14% in value in just one month -
Odd share price activity ahead of 19% of UK takeovers in 2016
The financial regulator says these are unlikely to all be cases of insider dealing -
Australia cuts export earnings forecast by A$13bn
Commodity prices are to blame, particularly iron ore -
3,142% gain made on Domino’s
Pizza franchise firm’s astonishing 17-year returns -
Soaring demand for cyber coverage
Defence against hacking threats among fastest-growing insurance segments -
Brand Architekts does the business
Acquired beauty and personal care outfit is growing like topsy
Great Ideas
Main Feature
Money Matters
Mr Market
Smaller Companies
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Superyacht services group off to a good start
Superyacht refitter enjoys 15% share price gain in first week on the stock market -
Future acquires Centaur's home interest division
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Strong trading at EKF triggers earnings upgrades
Analysts are optimistic on the medical diagnostic company’s prospects -
Get Busy to join AIM
Spin-out eyes data management growth opportunities -
Applegreen sips on Brandi acquisition
Food-to-go forecourt operator pumps up US presence
Week Ahead
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Can EasyJet recover from pre-tax loss?
The airline struggled with higher costs, weaker sterling and adverse impact from later Easter break -
Looking for NCC’s turnaround
Cyber security consultancy will bear scars of testing year -
Close Brothers hoping for more of the same
Close Brothers will be hoping to build on its first half success