UK stocks look cheap on so many different valuation metrics, not just one or two, suggesting a robust, genuine investment opportunity is available to long-term investors. So why does nobody seem convinced?This article explores the scepticism surrounding the UK?s market?s attractive valuation and examines the underlying evidence to support it. Shares concludes UK stocks really are a compelling inve

Stock prices in London remained mixed at midday on Thursday, as the interest rate decision from the European Central Bank due later this afternoon continued to hold attention.The FTSE 100 index was down 19.30 points, 0.3%, at 7,660.01. The FTSE 250 was up 103.41 points, 0.5%, at 19,576.63, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.18 points, 0.2%, at 738.81.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 767.42, the Cboe U

Group revenue down 2%Studios revenue up 4%Shares hit high for 2024Shares in ITV (ITV) were up more than 8% to a three-month high of 66p in morning trading despite the free-to-air broadcaster reporting a 2% fall in total revenue for the 12 months ending 31 December 2023. STRONG ROSTERMedia & Entertainment (M&E) revenue was down 7% at £2.09 billion, with total advertising revenue (TAR) down

London?s FTSE 100 ended higher on Friday, but suffered another losing week, as focus turns to some key updates on fiscal policy in the UK and monetary policy in the eurozone.On Wednesday, the UK government delivers its latest budget, expected to be the final one before a general election. On Thursday, the European Central Bank announces its latest interest rate decision.The FTSE 100 index rose 52.

London stocks were in the green at midday on Friday, although new data showed a continuing downturn last month for the UK?s manufacturing sector.The FTSE 100 index was up 48.70 points, 0.6%, at 7,678.72. The FTSE 250 was up 158.18 points, 0.8%, at 19,213.05, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.06 of a point at 736.56.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.5% at 769.62, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.6% at 16573.29, and th

Half-share in BritBox International soldShare buyback to begin ?imminently?Focus on ITVX and ITV StudiosIn a demonstration of what can happen when a down-in-the-dumps company delivers some positive news, shares in ITV (ITV) rallied 15.5% to 64.6p after the free-to-air broadcaster announced the sale of its 50% interest in BritBox International to joint venture partner BBC Studios for £255 million

Stock prices in London were in the green on Friday morning, as Nationwide data showed the UK housing market is recovering, ahead of UK manufacturing data.The FTSE 100 index opened up 40.73 points, 0.5%, at 7,670.75. The FTSE 250 was up 74.12 points, 0.4%, at 19,128.99, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.03 of a points at 736.47.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.3% at 768.41, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.2% at 16

Can investors expect slumping stocks to bounce back? The obvious answer to this question is, it depends which stocks, and why they slumped. Share prices fall for many reasons. Some remain unloved, cast aside by equity markets like sodden paper bags. Others recover, fixing perceived problems and re-emerging from the equities' emergency room.Digging around the debris of past disasters is what so-cal

Investors finished Wednesday cautious in London, with the FTSE 100 mildly down in a mixed day of trading, as US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech gave away little on the future of US interest rates.The FTSE 100 index closed down 8.32 points, or 0.1%, at 7,401.72. The FTSE 250 ended up 84.55 points, 0.5%, at 17,846.26, and the AIM All-Share closed up 3.05 points, or 0.4%, at 701.68.The C

European equities struggled to find their groove on Wednesday, with investors fretting over the US interest rate outlook after hawkish words from policymakers.Eyes turn to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and what he has to say about the US interest rate outlook.Closer to home, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey ruled out any cuts to the benchmark bank rate any time soon.The star of the sho

Total revenue up 1% to £2.97 billionITV biggest faller in the FTSE 250 indexITV Studios revenue was up 9%Shares in ITV (ITV) fell over 6% to 61p in morning trading as the free-to-air broadcaster reported 'flat' revenue for the nine months to 30 September 2023.Total revenue crept up 1% to £2.97 billion compared to £2.95 billion a year ago, something that chief executive Carolyn McCall brushed ov

Hawkish words from US central bankers meant European equities struggled to press on in early dealings on Wednesday, and focus now turns to a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell which is on the docket in the afternoon.The FTSE 100 index opened up 10.02 points, 0.1%, at 7,420.06. The FTSE 250 was down 25.10 points, 0.1%, at 17,736.61 and the AIM All-Share was down 0.26 of a point at 698.

Shares in Marks & Spencer (MKS) have rallied the best part of 70% year-to-date and investors are expecting confirmation of continued market share gains and a return to the dividend list when the British retail institution reports first-half results (8 November).Guided by CEO Stuart Machin, Marks & Spencer will also stage a capital markets event on the day, where management should set out medium-te

The Schroder Recovery Fund (B3VVG60) aims to generate capital gains superior to the FTSE All-Share Total Return Index, net of fees, over a three- to five-year horizon by investing in 'UK companies which have suffered a severe setback in either share price or profitability'.The fund was launched back in 1970 and has stood the test of time, beating its target return over one, three and 10 years and

Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks by 12% since Pfizer (PFE:NYSE) announced the first effective Covid-19 vaccine on 9 November 2020. That's comparing the MSCI World Value index against the MSCI World Growth index.We have reason to believe the value investing style could soon deliver even bigger outperformance given the shift in the backdrop from cheap money to more normalised interest ra

The medium of news and entertainment is constantly evolving, and its evolution brings both opportunity and misfortune to entrepreneurs and investors alike.The advent of TV programming in the 1940s and 50s created an advertising bonanza but impacted cinema attendance while the arrival of streaming services and social media platforms created new opportunities but has taken a good bite out of broadca

ITV Studios increases revenue by 8% to £1 billionShares up 2% in early trading to 70pOn target to deliver £750 million digital revenue by 2026Despite a challenging advertising market, free-to-air broadcaster ITV (ITV) reported a strong set of results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.Looking forward ITV expects TAR (total advertising revenue) to be down 4% in July 2023 and up 7% in August. T

Shares fall 11% to six-month lowVolatile markets cause exits to stallShares down over 45% since listingThe market's reaction to the interim trading update from FTSE 250 investment firm Bridgepoint (BPT) suggests investors aren't at all convinced private equity is where they should be putting their money.Despite a 'strong' first half, during which the firm navigated significant macroeconomic volati

It has been 60 years since both writers and actors have joined picket lines in Hollywood. Back then it was also about how studios would pay out 'residuals' - royalties for their part in films repeated on TV networks as the world of entertainment morphed into something new.Today's dispute is like a re-run. The advent of streaming services has changed the game again as consumers have the power to wa

Hollywood facing its first collective work stoppage in 63 yearsSavage streaming wars adding to the pressure on studiosZoo Digital plunges 30% as strikes impact work projectsHollywood's glittering stars joining crew and writers in striking is another hammer blow for companies supplying the vast film and TV industry. The root cause of the pain appears to be technology's unstoppable ascent in their i