SHARES NEWS & ANALYSIS
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Housebuilders underpinned
21 May 2013
Despite some heady valuations, housebuilders look set for further gainsPrudential's Asian powerhouse Tip Update
16 May 2013
Low interest rates have squeezed margins in the US for life assurer, Prudential - but Asian sales more than make up for this
Co-op PIB options
15 May 2013
The dive in Co-operative Bank's debt has set up all sorts of pricing opportunities if you can stomach the risk, as well as exposing some unusual...Henry Boot on the march Tip Update
13 May 2013
Demand for building land with planning consent looks set to grow further, while the construction division is also trading well.The sun shines on the stock market
09 May 2013
The Investors Chronicle's Confidence Index improved by one point in April. It is certainly heading in the right direction but at -28 it hardly exudes...Tyman in expansive mood Tip Update
02 May 2013
Tyman looks to expand its North American operation, and is moving to a full UK listing
Secure inflation protection, redux
19 April 2013
Investors burnt by gold and worried about inflation should take a look at a sector we highlighted as "better than gold" a little under a year...Breedon to double its reserves Tip Update
12 April 2013
Breedon is to acquire another 200m tonnes of aggregates, making its total reserves equal to 76 years of output
Energy revolution sparks 'peak oil demand' theory
05 April 2013
Cheap shale gas and better fuel efficiency could cause oil demand to peak sooner than expected, according to a new theory that predicts lower oil...
Equities overvalued say PMIs
05 April 2013
Latest manufacturing data from across Europe paints a pretty miserable picture which could spell trouble for share prices
Bookies gamble on technology
15 March 2013
Traditional bookmakers are using technology and marketing to rejuvenate a fusty industryConfidence boost for stock market
14 March 2013
Confidence level in the stock market increased a couple of notches in February as measured by our very own confidence index.Paragon delivers Tip Update
01 March 2013
The buy-to-let lender continues to trade stronglyHighland rises and falls Tip Update
01 March 2013
The gold price has fallen through key support levels and it's high time we exited our QE3-related buy tip, Highland Gold
Have gold and silver peaked?
26 February 2013
With precious metals prices falling through key support levels, and trouble brewing for gold and silver miners, we say what companies to buy, sell and...
Gold loses its shine
20 February 2013
Precious metals prices have fallen through key support levels, spelling trouble for gold and silver miners
Go global for high-yields with more puff
19 February 2013
A poor share price performance by the tobacco sector in the UK suggests a more global approach may be needed to tap into the sector's attractions....Libor scandal reaches Tullet Prebon
15 February 2013
Inter-dealer broker Tullett Prebon facing scrutiny in the Libor-rigging investigationSilverdell keeping busy Tip Update
17 January 2013
Silverdell secures £12m contract for decommissioning work in CanadaBonds and Utilities lifted by RPI decision
14 January 2013
The ONS decision to leave RPI alone has positive effect
Conflicting trends for UK house prices
04 January 2013
House prices are still regarded as being too high, but they are being supported by demand which far outstrips supplyAviva disposals gather pace Tip Update
21 December 2012
Aviva is selling its Spanish joint venture Aseval and Aviva USA
Iron ore bargains?
20 December 2012
Shares of emerging iron ore producers have retreated by an average of 51 per cent this year, leaving several companies looking cheap - but is now the...
WH Ireland offers reassurance
17 December 2012
A positive trading statement helps to repair some of the damage caused by the chief executive's sudden departureWH Ireland chief quits
13 December 2012
Chief executive Paul Compton steps down with immediate effect and shares in the private wealth management and stockbroker collapse 32 per cent on the...
US targets energy security
14 November 2012
The global oil & gas industry is being transformed by the expansion of US shale oil.Dow Jones saps confidence
08 November 2012
The steady rise in the feel good factor for investors in the UK, as measured by the IC/Confidence Index, came to an end in October.Redrow takeover offer withdrawn
19 October 2012
Chairman and founder Steve Morgan decides not to make a formal offer for the housebuilder.Confidence continues to make steady progress
11 October 2012
For any real improvement to stock market confidence there needs to be a substantial advance in UK wages, new issues and share price rises, and a reduction...OFT enquiry taints Direct Line sale
28 September 2012
Royal Bank of Scotland is selling part of Direct Line, but we don't think the deal is sufficiently attractive - yet.