The sector was one of poorest performers in the UK top 350 over the last six months after the US regulator the FDA (Food & Drug Administration), announced the start…
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There are two investment events I try to watch every year. One is the Berkshire Hathaway AGM headed by arguably two of the most successful investors of all time, Warren…
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Despite being known for its defensive qualities, Utilities were the worst performing sector in the UK top 350 for the three months to the 30th of June.
The weighted return…
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No it is not a fashion brand. The work by Eugene Fama and Kenneth French is a method of describing stock market returns and identifying superior investment performance.
It seems…
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This quarter we are closer to home with a look at recent events in the Asset Management industry, following news of mergers and acquisitions. Investors may see further consolidation to…
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Following the election of Donald Trump as President, the financial markets have had a wave of optimism, which has seen the US S&P 500 index up 5% from election day…
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Much was made last year of the post Brexit liquidity pressures placed on open ended property funds.
Following the shock result that the UK was to leave the European Union,…
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Paul Feeney, chief executive of Old Mutual Wealth recently talked about ‘Generation X’ and how they are delaying planning for retirement. Through YouGov they had conducted a survey of 30-45…
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United States of America Interest rates were kept on hold in September but we view a rate rise in December as likely. The jobs market is showing signs of strength…
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Following the Conservative party conference infrastructure spending is back in focus.
Chancellor Phillip Hammond has outlined tight control on regular spending but is targeting greater infrastructure spending to reignite economic…
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