MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL (MDLZ:NASDAQ) $77.86Gain to date: 23.2%Shares in snacking giant Mondelez International (MDLZ:NASDAQ) are up more than 23% since we urged readers to buy at $63.22 on 10 November last year, with the stock testing fresh all-time highs. Investors evidently have a strong appetite for exposure to the earnings and cash flows generated by Mondelez's iconic portfolio of brands includ

London's FTSE 100 ended the week in positive territory on Friday, though share price falls for its mining sector prevented stronger gains.Elsewhere, there were M&A developments for investors to mull over. Network International received an improved offer, Sureserve backed a takeover bid, and Kape Technologies warned its suitors may soon have enough support to propose a delisting.It was a largely de

Stocks in London ended sharply lower on Friday, with the FTSE 100 weighed down by a steep sell-off in banking stocks.Investors were also rattled by worries around the future of interest rates following another strong US jobs report.The FTSE 100 index closed down 131.63 points, 1.7%, at 7,748.35, ending the week down 2.5%. It was the blue-chip index's fourth-successive daily decline.The FTSE 250 en

THE COCA-COLA COMPANY (KO:NYSE) $51Gain to date: 5.2%Original entry point: Buy at $48.48, 30 July 2020Our recent 'buy' call on beverages behemoth The Coca-Cola Company (KO:NYSE) is a decent 5.2% in the money and we are staying positive on the business behind the world's most recognisable soft drink.James Quincey-led Coca-Cola's shares have risen since the company announced (28 Aug) a major workfor

It must be a bit galling for a chief executive to watch the share price go up after stepping down, but that is the reality today for Royal Mail (RMG) chief Rico Back, with the shares rising 6% to 172p.Keith Williams will become interim executive chair while Stuart Simpson becomes interim chief executive. Executive directors will forgo bonuses for the year ended 31 March 2020, and roughly £25m has

Shares in infrastructure group Stobart (STOB) soared 7% to 41.2p in early trade this morning after it confirmed reports regarding a potential sale of a stake in its main asset, London Southend Airport.Sky News reported last night that AviAlliance, a German company which operates airports in Athens, Budapest and Puerto Rico, has tabled a bid to acquire a 25% stake in London Southend.Stobart this mo

London's FTSE 100 gave up 49.2 points to trade at 7,213.3 early on Thursday with investors growing tired of the lack of progress with US/China trade talks and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes showed it is in no hurry to make further interest rate cuts in the US.CENTRICA REMAINS ON TRACKUnloved energy giant Centrica (CAN) rallied 4.5% to 75.96p after leaving its full year outlook for ca

There is more bad news from Royal Mail (RMG) this morning as it lowers the range of its full year profit forecast and guides for a larger-than-expected decline in letter volumes.The shares dive 10.5% to 269p, close to all-time lows. Operating profit (before transformation costs) is expected to come in between £500m and £530m in the March 2019 financial year, against previous guidance of £500m t

We think a very active period for Amerisur Resources (AMER:AIM) could be the catalyst for the market to take another look at the stock.A recently secured $93m farm-out agreement with US firm Occidental Petroleum (23 Nov) and news of a potentially significant new oil discovery (10 Dec) has breathed some life into the share price. A forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10 times suggests the shares rem

Pest control and hygiene business Rentokil Initial (RTO) reported another quarter of positive revenue growth both at the headline and underlying level.Today's update included no steer on profits but does show revenue from the underlying business up 11.8% to £637.4m in the third quarter to 30 September 2018. Organic growth rose 4.1%, with acquisitions accounting for the rest (7.7%).Organic growth

Shares in UK parcels delivery service Royal Mail (RMG) advance 3.4% to 496.7p despite letter revenues falling 6% in the quarter to 24 June and a warning trading could deteriorate further.It appears investors are focusing on robust trading in UK parcels and the overseas division General Logistics Systems (GLS).Royal Mail expects a 4% to 6% decline in addressed letter volumes, but believes this coul

Royal Mail's (RMG) Moya Greene is the twelfth chief executive officer of a blue-chip firm to be replaced this year as it focuses on transformational changes to boost profitability.Other companies that have replaced their top brass include GKN (GKN) and broadcaster ITV (ITV), which nabbed Carolyn McCall from EasyJet (EZJ) to help turn around its business.High street bank HSBC (HSBA), wound speciali

The FTSE 100 is up 23 points to 7,362.93 as tech heavy indices in the US and Asia weakened amid news of falling demand for smart phones.Cillit Bang maker Reckitt Benckiser (RB.) falls 4.8% to £55.28 after missing its first quarter growth estimates. To March 31, the company says that its Hygiene Home division which accounts for 38% of revenue was impacted by a difficult competitive market and grow

Shares in sportswear specialist JD Sports Fashion (JD.) sprint 4.7% higher to 369.6p as record full year results buck the fairly miserable retail environment. The impressive figures also demonstrate that Brits continue to love their leisurewear, or athleisure clothing, as the company calls it.The Bury-headquartered trainers-to-gym kit seller 'remains confident in the robustness and international

Retailer JD Sports Fashion (JD.) is stepping into the vast US sportswear market through the near-£400m acquisition of NASDAQ-traded footwear seller Finish Line.One of the biggest premium multi-branded athletic, clothing and accessories retailers across the pond, Finish Line could boost JD's growth prospects in the world's biggest athleisure market.That assumes JD can help revive the business as F

Star turn retailer JD Sports Fashion (JD.) is expanding into the vast US sportswear market by buying footwear seller The Finish Line for roughly $558m (£396m).NASDAQ-listed Finish Line, one of the biggest premium multi-branded athletic, clothing and accessories retailers across the pond, should transform JD Sports' growth prospects in the world's biggest athleisure market, boosting its buying pow

Many investors will be familiar with the range of smaller companies on the UK stock market, but how well do you know small caps listed overseas? Using investment trusts is an easy way to access exciting companies lower down the market cap spectrum as the fund managers do the hard work finding the best opportunities.We've spoken to fund managers at three investment trusts which specialise in findin

The FTSE 100 opens up 17 points at 7,431.95 despite UK inflation remaining stubbornly at 3%.In corporate news, mobile phone network provider Vodafone (VOD) gains 5.1% to 227.05p on revealing its half year to 30 September results. The company's total revenue is down 4.1% to €23.1bn but says this is due to the deconsolidation of its Netherlands operations and currency movements. Its operating p

Plastic products supplier Essentra (ESNT) has warned its two packaging sites in Puerto Rico were disrupted due to Hurricane Maria, with the financial impact estimated to hit £0.5m to £0.75m per week. Shares in the FTSE 250 firm are down 2.6% to 494.9p as a significant amount of the costs are anticipated to be recovered through Essentra's insurance. The company says that the facilities at Manati