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Canadian General Investments: should you buy?
Investors can profit from Canada's vast potential with Canadian General Investments, a top investment trust
By Max King Published
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2024 US elections: What impact could a Trump win have on the US Markets?
If Donald Trump wins the US election, what does it mean for your investments?
By Jessica Inskip Last updated
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How to be mortgage-ready by the time interest rates start to drop
The Bank of England is making its next base rate decision next month. Rates are expected to drop this summer. Here’s how to be mortgage-ready before interest rates fall
By Jacob Wolinsky Published
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Are you better off moving house to beat Labour’s private school fees hike?
Advice Parents are calculating how to cope if VAT is added to private school fees. We explain if moving to an area with lower charges or a better state school is worth it
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Commodity prices remain high – should you buy into the boom?
Commodity prices are high – what does this mean for the 'everything rally'?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Top-quality stocks poised to benefit from long-term global growth
Three fund managers at Alliance Trust tell us what stocks they'd invest in.
By Andy Headley Published
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How to vote at the 2024 general election
In this piece, we explain how to vote on polling day. We also explain how to register to vote and apply for a postal vote at future UK elections.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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45% of high-net-worth individuals reviewed their wealth planning this year – should you?
High-net-worth individuals have been reviewing their portfolios this year, with many citing the election as a key catalyst. Should you follow their lead?
By Katie Williams Published
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One in four don’t know the interest rate on their savings account
Exclusive data reveals there are more than 100 easy-access savings products paying less than 2%. Are you being ripped off by your savings provider?
By Katie Williams Published
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When to sell your holding in a trust
Deciding when to sell a struggling fund depends on your assessment of the manager’s strategy
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Investing trends from the past 75 years
Spotting era-defining investing trends is one route to outsized returns. What can we learn from the past 75 years?
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Tate & Lyle buys healthy food competitor – how did markets react?
Food ingredients group Tate & Lyle has scooped up a competitor to benefit from growing demand for healthier food
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Why you should consider founder-led firms for your portfolio
Founder-led firms tend to outperform. Dr Mike Tubbs explains why and surveys the world’s equity markets to gauge which ones currently look the most appealing
By Dr Mike Tubbs Published
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The cost of living crisis has even pushed up children’s pocket money – how much should you give?
Advice Parents are increasing how much pocket money they give their children due to the higher costs of goods and services. Here is what to consider when deciding your child’s allowance.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Emerging market stocks combining long-term growth and sustainability
Andrew Ness, portfolio manager of the Templeton Emerging Markets Sustainability Fund tells us where he’d put his money.
By Andrew Ness Published
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Crest Nicholson shares plummet amid profit warning
Housebuilder, Crest, has failed to exploit a benign backdrop in recent years. Should it now merge with rival Bellway? Matthew Partridge reports
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Renewable energy funds to buy now
Here are three renewable energy funds to buy now, according to James Smith, fund manager at Premier Miton Global Renewables Trust
By James Smith Last updated
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Indian stocks bounce back – should you invest?
Indian stocks make a comeback after the country's general election. Should you invest?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Emerging market investment trusts to buy
Emerging market investment trusts offer access to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, says Max King
By Max King Published
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FTSE stocks bounce back – will it last?
Oil prices and high interest rates boost FTSE stocks. But will the British stock market continue on an upward trajectory?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Should you invest in Hong Kong?
A huge slump in a long-term star market should draw bargain hunters – but Hong Kong has changed.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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The best fintech apps on the market
From digital banking to investment platforms, here are the top fintech apps on the market right now, according to David C. Stevenson
By David C. Stevenson Published
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Should you buy energy infrastructure investment trusts?
Renewable energy infrastructure investment trusts look cheap, and one in particular stands out
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Is PayPal a good stock to buy?
PayPal's revenue growth has accelerated in double digits, but is the success short lived?
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Revealed: the luckiest Premium Bond areas in the UK – do you live in one?
NS&I has made 532 millionaires over 30 years. What UK area has been the luckiest for Premium Bond holders, and do Premium Bonds remain worthy of your cash?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Private school fees: how to plan financially
Private school fees have soared – and Labour has promised to introduce VAT. Here are three steps you can take to plan financially.
By Katie Williams Published
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Should you add your credit score to your dating app profile?
Research shows dating app profiles with a ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ credit score more likely to find a match
By Chris Newlands Published
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Could a delayed property purchase scupper your summer holiday?
Advice Around 370,000 property deals may be going through the conveyancing process this summer. We explain if a sale or purchase could disrupt your travel plans
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Three UK investment sectors to watch this election season
UK equity investors are asking themselves what the 4 July general election could mean for different investment sectors. Here’s three you should watch
By Katie Williams Published
