On the face of it, things couldn’t look bleaker for iron ore, says Alex Williams. But the career of one mining boss gives a different angle.
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Record results for Halstead
Industrial flooring group James Halstead has announced yet another record profit.
Land this fish stock
Salmon prices are leaping – which is great news for smart fish farms, says Alex Williams.
Shares in focus: Ceramic renaissance at Portmeirion
Pottery firm Portmeirion is leading a renaissance for Britain’s once-dominant ceramics industry, says Alex Williams.
Gamble of the week: Sports Direct
From an investment perspective, there is a lot to dislike about Sports Direct, says Alex Williams. But could it be worth a punt?
Gamble of the week: a challenger bank and a fashion house
Alex Williams picks two shares for the brave to take a punt on. This week; a challenger bank and a fashion house.
Shares in focus: Hornby hits the buffers
Hornby’s model trains remain a firm favourite for nostalgic baby boomers, looking for something to tinker with beyond their pensions. But with the shares at a 15-year low, should investors pile into the stock?
The race to buy a British institution
Shares in the London Stock Exchange have jumped to a record high, as foreign exchanges race for ownership of one of the City’s oldest institutions.
Gamble of the week: a glimmer of hope for this troubled supermarket
This supermarket has been through some tough times, says Alex Williams. But the worst could finally be over.
Burberry: a trophy asset
Burberry is a trophy asset, says Alex Williams. But the fashion house would be a brave buy.
