Leading global automotive distributor Inchcape's (INCH) resilient business model and growth potential remain underappreciated by investors. Now is a great time to buy the shares, which are cheap relative to history.Through its 'Accelerate' strategy, the FTSE 250 company is helping to consolidate a fragmented global market by leveraging its geographic footprint and relationships with car makers. It

Stocks in London began the week in the red, as uninspiring Chinese growth data failed to allay continued fears about the pace of the nation's recovery following the end of its zero-Covid measures late last year.Despite Cartier-owner Richemont reporting first quarter sales growth, luxury retailers were the worst hit, alongside miners.Meanwhile, Gresham House agreeing to a takeover by Searchlight an

Richemont sales boosted by China reboundBut US sales unexpectedly declineChina GDP data weighs on sentimentLuxury goods stocks were on the slide on Monday following weaker-than-expected gross domestic product figures from China, the world's second biggest economy and a massive market for bling, which came in at 6.3% for the second quarter against the 7.3% called for by consensus.Also weighing on s

As auto enthusiasts everywhere know, a Porsche can turn heads like few other sports cars, a principle that seems to hold true for its shares.The shares trade under the name of Dr ING F Porsche AG (P911:ETR), which is a mouthful, so we'll refer to the company as Porsche AG, but interested readers should take note when it comes to searching for the stock on your chosen investment platform.Porsche AG

Alongside the rally in mega cap tech names since January, one of 2023's big themes is the popularity of global luxury goods stocks, with LVMH (MC:EPA), Richemont (CFR:SWX) and Hermès (RMS:EPA) hitting new share price highs amid an extraordinary boom in sales, supported by a demand rebound from China. LVMH even became the first European company to surpass $500 billion in market value.But som

- Mixers minnow partners with major China distributor- Supercharges focus on premium Chinese drinks market- Margins holding up well despite inflationary pressuresShares in East Imperial (EISB) fizzed 28% higher to 4.1p after the ultra-premium mixers minnow signed a long-term distribution deal with Wen Hua Hang Wine Spirits Company, one of China's biggest distributors.This stirred interest in East

A dispiriting cocktail of military tensions and poor economic readings was dulling stock market activity on Wednesday, as investors found plenty of reasons to stay on the sidelines.An OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday and a Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday also was dissuading risk-taking.The FTSE 100 was marginally lower, down 2.56 points at 7,406.55, midday Wednesday. The FTSE 250 inde

- China comparable sales slump 35%- EMEIA store sales surge 47%- Company maintains medium-term targetsShares in Burberry (BRBY) were the biggest FTSE 100 fallers on Friday, marked down 6% to £15.50 after the British luxury brand reported subdued first quarter comparable store sales growth of just 1% after its revenue performance was impacted by severe lockdowns in mainland China.The good news is

Rapid recovery growth, a sharp technological edge and decent pricing power, born in Britain technology company Quixant (QXT:AIM) is on the up again after falling from its previous lofty perch.Quixant is a Cambridge-based developer of logic boxes that control pay-to-play digital gaming machines. Think the one arm bandits, quizzes, bingo, casino games and more that you see in pubs and betting shops

Specialty biotech company Shield Therapeutics (STX:AIM) is at an exciting point in its development and is worth buying before the market switches on to its full potential.It is due to launch its proprietary iron deficiency drug Accrufer into the US market at the beginning of June 2021, after raising fresh equity of £29.2 million in March.The product is a novel, low dose oral iron replacement ther

In 2021, as we move into the recovery phase of the coronavirus crisis, emerging markets are rebounding sharply. In this article we explore why you should consider investing in this space and the case for looking at some of the less well-explored options alongside the dominant Chinese market.2020 proved a very up and down year for emerging markets (EM), which plunged to record lows in March amid th

As the share price uptrend shows, investors are regaining an appetite for US-listed Kraft Heinz, the branded food and beverage behemoth where legendary investor Warren Buffett holds considerable sway.Yet the $46.3 billion cap remains modestly valued for a global consumer staples giant due to worries over debt levels and the post-pandemic earnings outlook. Next debt is forecast to be $25.56 billion

Eyewear frames specialist Inspecs (SPEC:AIM) joined the stock market in February after raising £23.5m of new money by issuing stock at 195p. The Bath-based personal goods play got its IPO away before the coronavirus pandemic roiled equity markets and forced governments around the world to shut down their economies.Inspecs has an eye-catching growth story to tell, eventually expects to pay a divid

Shares in Venture Life (VLG:AIM) leapt almost 30% higher to 64.5p on Monday after the consumer self-care company announced its largest-ever contract win with the signing of a new and exclusive agreement with its existing Chinese partner for mouthwash brand Dentyl.Worth a minimum of €168m, the 15-year tie-up with its unnamed Chinese partner covers the distribution of products in Greater China

Shares in aviation services group John Menzies (MNZS) rose 1.2% to 255p despite suspending its dividend, reporting a fall in profit and warning of a 'very disappointing' headwind from the coronavirus.The firm has decided to suspend its dividend as it looks to pay down debt and get its balance sheet back on track, something which hasn't been helped by the virus outbreak.Providing airport services a

A number of global, emerging market and thematic investment trusts put money to work in China, but there are just two dedicated China trusts within the investment companies sector, namely JPMorgan Chinese (JMC) and Fidelity China Special Situations (FCSS). This pair have had a tough time of late.The US/China trade dispute continues to weigh heavily on sentiment, credit growth is slowing and China'

Both Quixant (QXT:AIM) and its share price have been on a great two-year run but we believe 2018 could be even better. Rapid growth, a technological edge and decent pricing power could help the shares reach 600p. If, as we hope, a contract with a tier-1 manufacturer comes the shares could move even higher.Quixant is a Cambridge-based company that designs the logic boxes that control pay-to-play di

Freezing January temperatures are a likely catalyst for people to start planning their sun-soaked getaway, city break or quiet retreat through tour operators such as Thomas Cook (TCG) or TUI (TUI).WHO HAS DELIVERED BETTER RETURNSOver the last five years, investors would have made the most money from Thomas Cook, which has a £1.91bn market value, with a 132.5% return.TUI is worth £9.12bn. Investo

Macau Property Opportunities Fund (MPO) has laid out several reasons in its fourth quarter update as to why it could enjoy a prosperous year in 2018.Average rentals have grown by 6.4% quarter-on-quarter to HK$19.95 per square foot per month at The Waterside, one of the few waterfront living residential developments in Macau.Occupancy for the property stood at 59%. The fund is hopeful that Macau's

The FTSE 100 opens in positive territory, up 9.45 points to 7,679.22. The UK's leading index has been buoyed by statements from the US Federal Reserve and better than expected Chinese service sector data.Embattled department store operator Debenhams (DEB) crashes 23.9% to 27.08p after revealing its like-for-like sales fell in the 17 weeks to 30 December. In its Christmas trading update, the retail