The shrinking UK stock market is a worry for fund managers and has wider implications for the UK as a listing venue as well as the UK?s economic growth, say analysts at Peel Hunt.This article explores the so-called de-equitisation of the UK stock market, or plainly put the substitution of debt for equity via share buybacks and cash acquisitions.More than 45 companies exited the UK market in 2023 d

It has been an up and down year for the UK stock market but some names have really shone over the course of the last 12 months. In this article we go through the market cap ranks to identify the best performing large-, mid- and small-cap stocks in 2023.£5 billion+ market capWhile Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) has dominated headlines globally as excitement around AI (artificial intelligence) helped drive i

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATUREInvestors may be cautious about investing in Europe. Economic growth is uninspiring, its politicians even more so. Europe lacks a technology giant and its lacklustre stock market is dominated by large, bureaucratic multinational companies in sectors such as financials, consumer staples and even healthcare. Baillie Gifford is not buying these companies, however. We are

Ignore all the buzz about US markets surging away and businesses enjoying a boost from lower tax rates. We think Continental Europe is a better opportunity and one that is still underappreciated by many investors.Why do we like Europe? Economic conditions are good, companies are finally enjoying decent earnings growth, politics aren't getting in the way and equity valuations aren't overly expensiv

As Shares goes to press, the EU referendum verdict is hours away. The outcome, whatever your voting persuasion, will shape the UK's economic destiny for decades to come.While European economies will feel an impact, whether the UK votes to leave or remain, those investors who are especially nervous about prospects for the UK economy could look to diversify portfolios by gaining exposure to other ge