It is one thing for analysts to forecast which stocks and sectors will do well in a rising-rate or inflationary environment, but when it actually comes to pass it's always fascinating to see what works in practice.Judging by the list of stocks making 12-month highs over the past week, those who favoured real assets were on the money.Standing tall are 3i Infrastructure (3IN), AEW UK REIT...

Director dealing has been heating up at specialist engineer MS International (MSI:AIM) after the government's 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review revealed a commitment to one of its key markets.MSI's Defence division provides naval weapons, tactical and navigation equipment. Moves to support the current number of Royal Navy surface warships, uphold the current naval ship building...

Under-the-radar engineer MS International (MSI:AIM) is one of this morning's big movers, gaining 20.5% to 171p as it reports improving conditions in its Defence and Petrol Station divisions.The stock, which has no analyst coverage, has been in retreat since 2011 when it traded higher than 300p. MSI could now be ready to turn the corner from an operational perspective on the back of a major...

Under the auspices of new Government rules introduced at the beginning of this month (1 Oct) a firm's remuneration policy will now require the approval of more than 50% of shareholders at annual general meetings (AGM) in order for it to be enforced. Companies will also have to publish a simple figure each year showing exactly what its executives are paid. These requirements extend to exit...