For the second part of our annual survey, we asked fund managers if they had changed their view on any stocks this year, for better or for worse, and what lay behind their decisions.As with the winners and losers survey last week, the answers were often frank and once again we would like to thank everyone who took part.Thomas Moore - Aberdeen Equity Income Trust (AEI)THE STOCK THAT I CHANGED MY MI

There were several trends in the UK stock market this year which, if you managed to identify them, served you well.Most obviously, although it may not have seemed it at the index level, large-cap stocks generally performed better than small- and mid-caps, although for the lucky few the small-cap space has been rife with takeover activity.In terms of sectors, aerospace and defence topped the FTSE 3

- Tesla ups the ante in EV price war- Going after the large US SUV market with gusto- Gross margins seen dipping to three-year low at 23.2%The timing was impeccable - just a day after the US Internal Revenue Service released the list of vehicles eligible for the electric vehicle tax credit, Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ) cranked up the EV (electric vehicle) price war pressure, unveiling its sixth price cut a

As 2022 draws to a close amid continuing market volatility Shares has canvassed leading fund managers to find out where they have been finding the best opportunities.Jamie Ross - Henderson Eurotrust (Hne)LOOKING OUT FOR BOMBED-OUT GROWTH STOCKSWe have spent the last 12 months trying to find opportunities within the growthier area of the market - our favoured part of the market and the part of the

Hearing words like bottleneck, disruption and crisis in connection with global supply chains isn't exactly new news but the fact those words are still being used by company bosses during the current third-quarter earnings season is still something worth considering by investors.And it's not sector specific, it's not just about those semiconductors though that's still a big issue for car makers lik

German car giant Volkswagen (VOW3:ETR) plans to axe up to 60% of its combustion-powered models by the end of the decade and sell fewer cars overall to concentrate on producing more profitable premium vehicles, according to reports.'The key target is not growth,' finance chief Arno Antlitz told the Financial Times. 'We are (more focused) on quality and on margins, rather than on volume and market s

UK stocks traded higher on Wednesday after free-to-air broadcaster ITV (ITV) and retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS) both reported upbeat earnings results.At midday the FTSE 100 traded 29 points or 0.4% higher at 7,303 points early on, while the FTSE 250 firmed 0.35% to 23,448.93.China continued to offer evidence of mounting inflationary pressures as factory gate prices saw their biggest increase since

UK stocks opened higher on Wednesday after free-to-air broadcaster ITV (ITV) and retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS) both reported upbeat earnings results ahead of the release of crucial US inflation data later in the day.The FTSE 100 traded 0.36% higher at 7,299.87 points early on, while the FTSE 250 firmed 0.35% to 23,448.93.China continued to offer evidence of mounting inflationary pressures as fact

After a strong start opening on the back of gains in Asian markets and bid stories, the FTSE 100 index trod water for most of the day to close 21 points or 0.3% higher at 7,109 points. Gains in consumer and mining stocks were offset by losses for healthcare and utility names.One stock which managed to extend its morning gains was supermarket group Sainsbury (SBRY), which finished up 15% to 340p ha

After a strong start to the week on the back of gains in Asian market, the FTSE 100 index ebbed back on Monday lunchtime to sit 20 points or 0.3% higher at 7,109 points. Gains in consumer and mining stocks were offset by losses for healthcare and utility names.One stock consolidating on its morning gains was supermarket group Sainsbury (SBRY), which gained 15% to 340p having opened up around 10% a

Major UK stock made a strong start to the new trading week, taking its cue from Asia's main markets. At 8:50 UK time, the benchmark FTSE 100 was trading higher by 0.3% at 7,108.45. The midcap FTSE 250 was 0.2% higher at 23,798.23.Top riser early on was Sainsbury (SBRY), jumping more than 10% to 325p after weekend reports it is in the cross-hairs of private equity. This as the battle continues for

The FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Tuesday as inflation levels continued to accelerate in the US, with the blue chip benchmark ending the session pretty much flat at 7,124.72 points.By 4.30pm UK time the S&P 500 index in the US was up 0.1% at 4,390.52.The CPI print of 0.9% for June was very much stronger than expectations of a 0.5% advance, leaving the Federal Reserve's repeated assertions th

London's FTSE 100 was broadly flat by midday at 7.128.43 points as initial momentum in the UK banking sector, after the Bank of England lifted dividend restrictions on the sector's heavyweights, began to wane and worries over rising coronavirus infections kept gains in check.By lunchtime, NatWest (NATW) was off 0.4% at 206p, with Barclays (BARC) flat at 172.7p, although HSBC (HSBA) and Lloyds (LLO

UK banks gave leading stocks a push higher in early trade on Tuesday afternoon the Bank of England lifted dividend restrictions on the sector's heavyweights but worries over rising coronavirus infections kept gains in check.At 9am, the benchmark FTSE 100 was around 0.3% at 7,174.34, with NatWest (NATW) topping the leaderboard with gains just shy of 2% to 210.4p. HSBC (HSBA), Lloyds (LLOY) and Barc

Leading UK stocks put in an afternoon spurt after struggling for momentum through much of Wednesday with the benchmark FTSE 100 closing close to 7,000 as Wall Street opened on the front foot.The FTSE 100 ended Wednesday up 0.7% at 6,959.58, the highest it has closed since before the pandemic struck early last year.The more domestically-focused FTSE 250 closed 0.4% to the good at 22,355.45.Across t

The UK's FTSE 100 made gains for the seventh day straight on Wednesday as its November rally continued with investors still in the grip of optimism fuelled by the potential Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough. Fresh economic stimulus in both the US and across Europe in the wake of Joe Biden's Presidential victory has also added to the upbeat mood.At the close, the benchmark FTSE 100 had posted a 1.35% r

The FTSE 100 continued its November rally through to midday trading on Wednesday as investors remain gripped by optimism around the potential Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough. Fresh economic stimulus in both the US and across Europe in the wake of Joe Biden's Presidential victory has also added to the upbeat mood.At 12.15pm, the benchmark FTSE 100 improved on its opening 0.3% rise, building a 0.66% r

London's FTSE 100 was in positive territory early on Wednesday, with optimism around the potential Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough continuing to buoy global markets.The blue chip benchmark improved 0.31% to 6,316.62, while the FTSE 250 rose 0.02% to 19,032.BAE SEES BIDEN BOOSTAerospace and defence contractor BAE Systems (BA.) added 1.4% to trade at 470p after it maintained its full year guidance for

London's FTSE 100 finished in positive territory on Friday, even as Brexit talks revealed few signs of a breakthrough and new lockdowns to combat climbing coronavirus cases weighed on sentiment.Prime Minister Boris Johnson caused jitters by stating that talks with the EU are 'over' and it is time for Britain to 'get ready' for no-deal, though markets were boosted by Pfizer's plans to apply for an

London's FTSE 100 rebounded strongly on Friday as a bit of optimism over Brexit returned, with the EU stating it is willing to continue negotiations, although new lockdowns to combat climbing coronavirus cases kept a lid on gains.At 11.40 am, the blue chip benchmark was up 1.28% at 5,907.01.SERCO SOARS ON UPGRADED GUIDANCEThe biggest riser was services group Serco (SRP), soaring 17.2% to 139p, aft