[TABLE EMAILED]While people tend to focus on small caps for growth rather than dividends they can be a genuine option as a source of income. The table shows the top yielding stocks from the AIM 100 index, made up of the 100 largest companies on London's junior exchange, based on information from Sharepad.The yield is based on the share price on 20 March 2024.However, as with any share on the stoc

- Firm sees operating profits topping forecasts- Shares surge to their highest since October- Housebuilders slump on negative research noteShares in construction materials distributor Brickability Group (BRCK:AIM) jumped more than 9% to a three-month high of 75p after the firm revealed profits for the year to March would beat market expectations.The move came against falls in the shares of the hou

The common factor across the latest trading updates from the big housebuilders is they are all forecasting fewer completions and land purchases this year.That could spell trouble for the various trades which support the new-build home industry, from legal services to building materials and equipment hire to fitted kitchens and bathrooms.With mortgage costs soaring after repeated interest rate incr

The latest trading updates from two listed building materials producers - Ibstock (IBST) and Brickability (BRCK:AIM) - shows investors that the market for new homes remains in rude health despite concerns over affordability.Demand for materials is so strong that suppliers can recoup all of their increased costs by pushing through price increases to developers.PRICE-MAKERSBrick and concrete paving

In light of the implications of the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine, the global growth outlook has dimmed, which means now more than ever, portfolios should be as diversified by asset class as possible to in order to maximise returns relative to risk.Higher risk assets they may be, yet 'micro caps', the London stock market's smallest quoted companies should form at least a portion of a well-diversifi

In contrast to the housebuilders, who have had a torrid time this month, construction materials firms are enjoying a positive run of form as demand for their products continues to grow unabated.Results today from brick maker Ibstock (IBST) and door and window manufacturer Epwin (EPWN:AIM) both met a favourable response from investors with gains of as much as 4% and 6% respectively.That follows pos

UK stocks rallied on Wednesday, regaining much of the previous day's losses along with European and US markets as fears surrounding the latest Covid strain eased.Travel and leisure stocks International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) and Whitbread (WTB) traded higher, while energy stocks BP (BP.) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) were also well bid as oil prices rebounded.Telecom firm BT (BT.A) was the to

UK stocks rallied on Wednesday despite US stocks falling overnight after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell suggested inflation was no longer transitory and hinted that tapering of financial stimulus would have to go ahead no matter the impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.Travel and leisure stocks International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) and Whitbread (WTB) were the top performers, while

London's FTSE 100 firmed 1.24% to 7,146.73 points early on Wednesday, despite US stocks falling overnight after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell suggested inflation wasn't transitory after all and hinted that tapering of financial stimulus would have to go ahead no matter the impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.Although the combination of a Covid-related knock to growth, reduction in cent

UK equity markets managed to push ahead on Wednesday as new figures showed economic expansion.Both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 finished the session in positive territory by 0.27% and 1% respectively.The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics revealed that GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in August.The rebound was predominately driven by the services industry, particularly travel

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 encountered divergent fortunes during early afternoon trading on Wednesday. At lunchtime the former was trading 0.09% lower at 7,124.13, whilst the latter edged 0.95% higher to 22,661.63.The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), revealed that gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.4% in August.The rebound was predominately driv

Shares in leading UK house builder Barratt Developments (BDEV) jumped to the top of the FTSE leader board with a gain of more than 5% to 676p after the company posted an encouraging trading update despite the pressures on the construction sector.Ahead of its annual general meeting, Barratt reported trading since the start of July had been strong even after a 'significant reduction' in Help to Buy

Inflation, supply chain issues and soaring fuel prices have dominated UK market chatter for months but on Wednesday investors were obsessed by THG (THG).The online beauty and health products seller, also known as The Hut Group, continued to fall on after a torrid Tuesday during which it saw its share price lose more than a third of its value. A presentation to analysts and key investors designed t

In a busy couple of weeks for directors' dealings, the standout player has been the billionaire Russian owner of troubled travel operator TUI (TUI), Alexey Mordashov, who splashed the cash on buying yet more stock.Chairman and main shareholder of Russian conglomerate Severstal, Mordashov's net worth is estimated by US magazine Forbes at over $30 billion, making him the 51st wealthiest person in th

Construction materials distributor Brickability (BRCK:AIM) has announced a major acquisition which as well as expanding its product range and client base is expected to be 'significantly earnings accretive'.The firm, which specializes in the supply of bricks, building materials, roofing, heating, plumbing and joinery, has agreed to buy Bristol-based Taylor Maxwell, a leading supplier of timber and

London's FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Tuesday as US stocks settled back from the previous day's record highs. By the close, the blue chip benchmark was a mere 0.1% higher at 6,531.56 points, with the S&P 500 0.3% lower at 3,905.47 at 4.30 pm UK time.Airlines tumbled after the government tightened restrictions on travellers entering the UK, with International Consolidated Airlines (IAG), Eas

Despite strong gains among oil stocks following a further advance in Brent crude, the FTSE 100's progress was halted by sterling strength on Tuesday, with US futures implying a modest step back for US stocks from the record highs marked on Monday.By noon, the FTSE 100 was basically flat, off 0.01% at 6,522.92 points, while the FTSE 250 edged 0.6% higher to 21,206 points.OCADO LOSSES NARROWIn compa

The FTSE 100 opened virtually flat at 6,524 as blue-chip stocks took a breather following yesterday's gains amid surging commodity prices, as a slew of big companies released a mixed bag of trading updates.The more subdued open today comes after sizeable gains yesterday, with market commentators suggesting we could potentially be in for another commodities 'supercycle' like the 2000s, with demand

There has been a dearth of companies floating on the UK stock market this year, perhaps understandably given Brexit-induced volatility.A mere 25 companies have floated in London so far in 2019, compared with 87 in 2018 and 106 in 2017 excluding listings classified as international offerings where stocks aren't available to retail investors. The majority have chosen to list on the Main Market with