It?s been a busy month in small-cap land with good news, bad news and downright weird news for investors to digest.First the good news, as the persistent undervaluation of UK companies ? and small caps in particular ? draws increasing numbers of corporate buyers.Financial services software provider Gresham Technologies (GHT) agreed a 163p per share cash offer from funds managed or advised by STG P

Stock prices in London opened in the green on Thursday, with some positive corporate updates helping lift the FTSE 100, a far cry from the sell-off New York tech shares suffered overnight.The tech sector comes into focus again, with streaming service Netflix, traditionally one of the FAANG stocks alongside Facebook owner Meta, Amazon, Apple and Alphabet, reporting quarterly earnings later.The FTSE

Markets were gripped on Monday by concerns over how Israel might respond to Iran?s recent drone strike, with commodity prices falling.The FTSE 100 index closed down 30.05 points, 0.4%, at 7,965.53. The FTSE 250 ended down 22.35 points, 0.1%, at 19,698.89, and the AIM All-Share closed down 5.63 points, 0.7%, at 750.28.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.5% at 795.31, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 0.1% at 17

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could revolutionize the industrial sector, leading to a significant increase in the use of automation. Automation is expected to transform production lines, likely elevating human workers to manage robots, boosting overall productivity and output. Capital investments spurred by government policies and corpor

Audioboom have fallen 30% over the past yearWilson previously worked for AudioboomHarvey previously worked for SiriusXM and CBS RadioShares in Audioboom (BOOM: AIM) were up 4% to 260p in morning trading as the podcast specialist said it was hiring two key sales executives ?to expand the company?s revenue operations.?Molly Harvey, formerly of SiriusXM and CBS Radio, joins Audioboom as vice presiden

European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, after the long Easter holiday weekend and a day full of economic data.The FTSE 100 index closed down 17.53 points, 0.2%, at 7,935.09. The FTSE 250 ended down 170.84 points, 0.9%, at 19,713.89, and the AIM All-Share closed down 0.86 of a point, 0.1%, at 742.40.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.3% at 793.40, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 1.1% at 17,147.56, and the C

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Stock prices in London were a mixed bag at the open on Thursday, with the FTSE 100 lower ahead of the next ECB interest rate decision, despite boosts from Rentokil and Virgin Money UK.The FTSE 100 index opened down 19.49 points, 0.3%, at 7,659.82. The FTSE 250 was up 36.80 points, 0.2%, at 19,510.02, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.14 of a points at 737.77.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 767.12, t

The unveiling of a new British ISA helped give domestic stocks a modest lift after its announcement in the Budget.The £5,000 limit on the new tax wrapper, which can only be invested in UK assets, will be in addition to the existing £20,000 ISA allowance.The key test will be whether this provides a meaningful boost in terms of flows into UK equities and helps improve what has been a very difficul

This article is taken from the BlackRock World Mining Trust website, other insights are available online.The mining sector is no longer in thrall to the ebb and flow of the global economy, with the energy transition creating a new source of demand, says Olivia Markham, manager on the BlackRock World Mining Trust.Mining has historically been seen as an industry whose fortunes are tied to the globa

The end of the tax year is fast approaching and with it the opportunity to maximise your £20,000 ISA allowance for the year.In this article we have identified six names from a list of some of the most consistent funds and fund managers in the UK which could be a good fit for your tax wrapper. While we have aimed for a balance across different investment styles and asset classes this is not intend

Each quarter the analyst community eagerly awaits the publication of the 13F forms by the leading US investment managers.The releases, which have to be published within 45 days of the end of the quarter, are parsed for clues into what these ?star? managers are thinking about the world and about the markets.Unsurprisingly, the quarterly filings by Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B:NYSE), led by legendary i

A more favourable than feared UK inflation reading bolstered London-listed equities heading into Wednesday afternoon, as stocks recovered from a red-hot US consumer price index print on Tuesday.Housebuilders were particular beneficiaries, on hopes the Bank of England can begin cutting rates soon. The yearly inflation rate in the UK is still running at double the Bank of England?s 2% target, howeve

Investors will be looking forward to tucking into fourth-quarter results from fast-food giant McDonald?s (MCD:NYSE) on 5 February to see whether despite higher interest rates US consumers are still hungry for its value-for-money offering.?It's hard to see McDonald's not winning in any consumer environment,? says Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan, while Andy Barish at Jefferies named the stock a top pick

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATUREUK companies have delivered strong operational performance, dividend growth and record levels of buybacksInvestors remain wary on the UK market despite huge cash generationThere are tentative signs of sentiment improving as stability is restoredTo paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the demise of UK equity markets have been much exaggerated. Over 2023, UK companies have

As interest rates have risen over the last two years, cash products have grown in popularity, especially Cash ISAs which allow you to receive your interest tax-free. But it?s actually perfectly possible to benefit from higher interest rates within a Stocks and Shares ISA too, as it?s not just cash accounts at the bank which pay interest.As with a Cash ISA, your interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

Sharp slowdown in UK job marketShare prices fall across the sectorInterim earnings guidance cutThe European staffing sector became a sea of red on Tuesday with share prices down sharply after FTSE 250 bellwether Hays (HAS) posted a grim account of trading in the three months to the end of December and warned half-year profits would miss expectations.Hays shares were down as much as 19% to 87p at t

Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday, as investors await the latest meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve.The FTSE 100 index closed down 39.19 points, 0.5%, at 7,682.33. The FTSE 250 ended down 185.40 points, 1.0%, at 19,326.40, and the AIM All-Share closed down 7.40 points, down 1.0%, at 754.15.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.4% at 766.89, the Cboe UK 250 closed down 1.1% at 16,780

FY23 guidance downgradedCost-of-living pressures impact eating out market?Robust? growth targeted in 2024Shares in Tortilla Mexican Grill (MEX:AIM) tumbled 8% to an all-time low of 50.5p after the UK?s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group served up a profit warning following a sour end to 2023, with subdued demand across the eating out market hindering growth in the fourth quarter.The burr

Stock prices in London were little moved on Tuesday midday despite inflation in the eurozone getting closer to its 2% target.The FTSE 100 index was up 0.94 of a point at 7,615.42. The FTSE 250 was up 101.02 points, 0.5%, at 19,321.57, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.41 points, 0.3%, at 743.60.The Cboe UK 100 was flat at 760.22, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.8% at 16,818.19, and the Cboe Small Companies