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

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATUREAfter almost 40 years with Aberdeen Asset Management (now abrdn) ? including 28 years founding and running abrdn Asia Focus investment trust (AAS) ? venerable Asia hand Hugh Young is finally to hang up his managerial boots, or at least leave them on the step for his teammate and successor Gabriel Sacks to step into.They?re undoubtedly big boots to fill. Morningstar da

Technology giant Apple (AAPL:NASDAQ) saw its growth credentials fall under the microscope after reporting fourth quarter financial results (2 November) as its sales declined for a fourth straight quarter, the longest slide in more than two decades.The Cupertino colossus may have topped forecasts in the three months to 30 September but that did little to offset growing worries that iPhone 15 simply

Big dividend payers in demand last monthTop tech also popular, although not with everyoneResources firms among most sold sharesIncome hunters were out in force during August with Vodafone (VOD), National Grid (NG.) and Legal & General (LGEN) the three most popular buys among investors on the AJ Bell platform last month.These three stocks trade at an average 12-month forward 8.3% dividend yield, le

Finance director sells company stake to cover tax billRevolution Beauty director snaps up 500,000 sharesNational Grid boss sells over £2 million sharesEoin Tonge, finance director of diversified conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF), has sold 45,355 shares at £20.07 for a total value of £910,139 on 5 JulyTonge was chief financial officer and chief strategy officer at Marks & Spencer (MKS

Our investor this week is Andy, who is in his early thirties and has been investing since he left university around a decade ago.A history graduate, Andy puts his initial interest in finance and markets down to his father who is an accountant.'I can't remember exactly what the trigger was,' says Andy, 'but around the time I was leaving university the economy was still just coming out of the global

Despite recent record power prices, renewable energy-focused investment trusts are now largely trading at material discounts to net asset value. That's created some good buying opportunities in this space, particularly as many of the trusts have historically traded at a premium.Over the long term there is a clear catalyst for growth in renewable energy given global governments have set ambitious t

If the world is going to make the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, then batteries and battery technology are going to play an important part.Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT) is an attractive way to play this long-term theme while also offering a generous income in the here and now.At present just one of the firm's battery assets is operational, the 98 MW (megawatt) Pillswood projec

For years, UK-listed technology and biotechnology companies moaned about how they could get a higher valuation if their shares traded on the US market. Some added a secondary listing, others ditched the UK completely and parked their shares across the Atlantic. It was a trend that bubbled away, but not a mainstream activity.That's now changing after several larger companies across non-tech sectors

- Full-year adjusted earnings expected slightly above expectations- Company says generated 20% of UK renewables at peak demand in 2022- Analyst notes 'high pricing is persisting for longer'Strong demand for renewable power has seen Drax (DRX) lift its full-year adjusted earnings guidance 'slightly' above analysts' expectations - demonstrating the key role the company is playing in addressing the c

Freezing temperatures have sent UK power prices to record highs, with the surge in demand created by the wintry weather accompanied by very still conditions which led to a lack of wind power.This meant higher demand for gas for power generation at the same time as households and businesses were turning up the thermostats.At one stage on 12 December grid operator National Grid (NG.) asked Drax (DRX

The newly announced energy price cap will have provided a big jolt to many households around the country.Contained in the current energy crisis is an important lesson about thinking and investing for the long term - a lesson which can be applied across multiple different spheres.Back in December 2015 we ran a piece in Shares about the UK energy sector.A then recent event in the UK grid provided us

There are genuine fears about keeping the lights on this winter as the threat of Russia shutting off gas exports to Europe looms large.FTSE 100 constituent National Grid (NG.) will have a central role in this story. At £11.70 its shares have handily outperformed the market year-to-date with double-digit gains and it is widely held by investors for its income appeal with a measure of inflation pro

The utilities sector has historically attracted investors for its defensive and reliable revenue streams which in turn funded a decent level of dividend income.More recently, several connected factors have shaken up this industry. These include a transition away from fossil fuels into renewables in the face of a climate emergency, greater appetite for investments in ESG (environmental, social and

A significant number of FTSE 100 companies could face shareholder rebellion over the coming weeks as investors increasingly put pressure on boards over key issues.There is a long list of topics which could dominate this year's annual shareholder meeting season, which gets into full swing at the end of April.These include environmental policy and climate change action, boardroom and workforce diver

Newly-listed investment fund Pantheon Infrastructure (PINT) has announced two significant deals with a combined value of more than £60 million.In line with its strategy to build a diversified portfolio, the firm has now invested in three different businesses in just a week.UTILITIES AND DATAThe company's biggest deal to date is a £40 million investment as part of a Macquarie Asset Management-led

For now, the escalating conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of easing. After the initial shock, markets were hopeful the economic impact of the war might be contained as the West's opening salvo of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion (24 Feb) were weaker than some had anticipated.However, any relief soon dissipated as Ukraine put up stiff resistance against the Russian invaders and sanctions

Stocks received a lift heading into the weekend with the release of official figures showing the UK economy performed much better than expected in November.On a monthly basis, GDP (gross domestic product) is estimated to have grown by 0.9% in November against forecasts of a 0.4% increase, taking it above its February 2020 pre-pandemic level for the first time.Growth was broad-based, with industria

FTSE 100 falls accelerated through the afternoon session despite a firm start on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq trading higher. Reports that the US and China could release some of their strategic oil reserves appear to have taken their toll, and despite a recovery in the price of Brent crude, up 0.7% at $80.87 a barrel, both BP (BP.) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) posted near 2% declines t

The FTSE 100 remains entrenched in the red at lunchtime on Thursday as investors were spooked by reports that the US and China could release some of their strategic oil reserves.West Texas Intermediate is off 0.45% while Brent crude fell 0.32% to $80.02 a barrel. These worries saw both BP (BP.) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) among the biggest FTSE 100 fallers, off around 2% a piece at 335.95p and £