Latest articles by Alice Gråhns
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Dennis Gartman: a “watershed” moment for stocks
Features With central banks slowly tightening monetary policy, and the the “violently random” trading environment of recent months, stocks are bound to suffer, says Dennis Gartman. It's time to hold cash.
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Beware investors’ “mass psychosis”
Features Bond investor Jeffrey Gundlach has a history of good calls – and now he thinks investors should keep an eye out for signs of incipient madness.
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If you'd invested in: Anglo American and Northgate
Features Miner Anglo American has seen its share price quadruple, while vehicle-hire firm Northgate has suffered a slide in profits.
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Micro Focus struggles to digest its meals
Features Micro Focus, until recently Britain’s largest listed technology company, lost more than half of its market value last Monday after warning sales would fall by more than expected.
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If you’d invested in: TUI Group and BAT
Features Tui revealed an 11.7% rise in annual turnover to €18.5bn, as well as 12% growth in underlying earnings to €1.1bn.
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Rolls-Royce roars again
Features Chief executive Warren East has pulled the jet-engine firm out of its nosedive. Investors will now be expecting a higher dividend. Alice Gråhns reports.
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The Brexit gloom is overdone
News Despite worries over Brexit, British stocks look to be on a firm footing.
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WPP: Big tech scoffs Sorrell’s lunch
Features WPP’s stock slumped after the firm cut its long-term growth targets. It’s another sign that the advertising industry faces structural headwinds. Alice Gråhns reports.
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Banks still have work to do
Features Britain’s high street banks are looking healthier, but they still haven’t recovered from their post-crisis hangovers. Investors should think about the risks ahead. Alice Gråhns reports.
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If you'd invested in: Renishaw and GlaxoSmithKline
Features Measuring-equipment maker Renishaw has seen profits leap, but investors are sceptical about the prospects for drugmaker GSK.
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If you’d invested in: Just Eat and Dialight
Features Food delivery service Just Eat is growing nicely, while LED maker Dialight has suffered profit warnings.
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A grand tour of Mexico
Features Hospitable, beautiful and awash with fascinating archaeological sites – Mexico has it all.
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Twitter and Snap: Tech fledglings take a leap
Features Investors in Twitter and Snap have got used to bad news, so the tech laggards’ latest results were encouraging. Alice Gråhns reports.
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Three hotels with great views
Features Looking out onto a stunning view can make all the difference to your hotel stay. Alice Gråhns looks at three of the best.
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Safe havens are at risk of a battering
News Strategies that have protected investors in past sell-offs aren’t working anymore, says Alice Gråhns.
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Big trouble at Capita
Features Outsourcing company Capita isn’t another Carillion, but it is in a mess. The new boss will have to get his skates on. Alice Gråhns reports.
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If you'd invested in: Ocado and Galliford Try
Features Online retailer Ocado is soaring despite being heavily shorted, but construction firm Galliford Try is suffering in the wake of the Carillion collapse.
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If you'd invested in: Blue Prism and Inmarsat
Features Software firm Blue Prism has doubled revenue in 12 months, while satellite operator Inmarsat has seen earnings plummet.
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A hat-trick of terrible results
Features Dignity, Carpetright and Bonmarché all saw their shares fall by more than 25% last week. Alice Gråhns reports.
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If you’d invested in: Computacenter and United Utilities
Features IT support firm Computacenter is trading ahead of expectations, while the UK’s largest listed water company is looking exposed to inflation and political risk.
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Cheering tonics to alleviate winter chills
Features From roaring fires and comfort food in the Cotswolds to a sprawling thermal complex in the Austrian Alps, Alice Gråhns looks at some of the best winter spa breaks.
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Kering sheds ill-fitting shoes
Features Eleven years after the €52bn Gucci owner bought Puma, it is letting go of the brand to focus on luxury goods. Alice Gråhns reports.
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Take a cruise around Cuba
Features Cuba is opening up to luxury travel and, as Alice Gråhns explains, there is plenty to see.
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If only you’d invested in: Bellway
Features Bellway is a major house builder in the UK. Over the year to July the firm’s pre-tax profits rose 12.6% to £561m while revenues were up around 14% to £2.6bn.
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