Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on top tax rate decision
News Kwasi Kwarteng has U-turned on his top tax rate reduction announced in his mini-Budget at the end of September.
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Last chance to beat the Amazon Prime price rise
Advice The price of an Amazon Prime subscription is going up. Here's how you can reduce the cost.
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The latest news on the energy price cap
News The government is to bring in an “Energy Price Guarantee” to help householders with their energy costs, plus a huge package of support for businesses. Rupert Hargreaves looks at what's planned.
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Upcoming IPOs in 2022: which companies are planning to list this year?
News Rupert Hargreaves explains what an IPO is, how public and private companies differ, and picks out some of the more notable companies set to list on the stock exchange this year.
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What Liz Truss could mean for your money: the good, the bad and the ugly
Analysis Liz Truss, the new prime minister, has promised deal with the country’s growing list of problems. She's got her work cut out, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here, he looks at some of her proposed changes.
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The companies that could benefit from Russia’s gas war
Tips It’s hard to be an investor right now, but some companies have brighter prospects than others.
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The markets say sell, but should investors listen?
Analysis As fear grips markets around the world, investors need to have an honest conversation about what they’re comfortable with owning.
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Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s 20% yield worth chasing?
Analysis The Gulf Keystone Petroleum share price has some attractive qualities, but investors need to tread carefully.
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Despite surging profits investors should avoid Centrica shares
Tips Profits in the energy sector are booming but Centrica shares are struggling. Rupert Hargreaves explains why he’d avoid the stock.
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5 buys: MoneyWeek’s best dividend ETFs
Tips Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have only been around for three decades, but they have proved hugely popular, combining flexibility and low cost. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks the five highest-yielding ETFs on the market now.
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Five dividend stocks to beat inflation
Tips Rupert Hargreaves looks at five stocks to beat inflation that should help protect your wealth
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How to invest today? Look to the past, not the future
Analysis The past few years have seen so many changes to our way of life that many people said we had entered a “new normal”. But as it turns out, the new normal looks a lot like the old normal, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here’s what to buy now.
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Cineworld faces a bleak future – investors should stay away
Analysis Weighed down by crippling debts and with consumers tightening their belts, Cineworld's future does not look bright, says Rupert Hargreaves. Investors should steer well clear.
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Britain’s ten most-hated shares – w/e 12 August
News Rupert Hargreaves looks at Britain's ten most-hated shares, and what short-sellers are looking at now.
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Britain’s most-bought shares w/e 12 August
News A look at Britain’s most-bought shares as of 12 August, providing an insight into how investors are thinking and where opportunities may lie.
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Are GSK’s legal troubles a threat to the firm’s survival?
Analysis Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is facing legal action over heartburn drug Zantac that has seen billions wiped off its market value. Rupert Hargreaves looks at how it might affect the business's prospects.
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Are UK house prices set to fall? It’s not so simple
Analysis Figures suggest UK house prices are starting to slide, but we shouldn’t take these numbers at face value, explains Rupert Hargreaves.
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Aviva: One for income investors to tuck away
Tips Insurance giant Aviva is one of the highest yielding stocks in the FTSE 100 – and it’s cheap, too, making it a tempting target for income investors. Rupert Hargreaves delves into the numbers.
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Director dealings w/e 5 August: what company insiders are buying and selling
News Directors’ share dealings can often give investors an insight into the sentiment of company insiders. Here are some of the biggest deals by company directors for the week ending 5 August.
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Is abrdn’s eye-catching 9.2% dividend yield sustainable?
Tips Shares in investment manager abrdn currently yield 9.2%. Generally speaking, says Rupert Hargreaves, it pays to be sceptical of very high dividend yields. So is that the case here, or is abrdn one for income investors to tuck away?
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Why you need to invest at least some of your money outside the UK
Advice Most investors tend to have a bias to their home market. But that’s a mistake, says Rupert Hargreaves. Investing in international stocks can help diversify your portfolio and protect your wealth from unnecessary risks.
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Frasers is showing the rest of the retail world how it’s done
Tips Frasers Group – formerly known as Sports Direct – is a company many people love to hate. But its policy of judicious acquisitions and its move upmarket have proved to be a huge success and profits are booming, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Royal Mail’s 7.2% dividend yield is now under threat
Tips Royal Mail's dividend yield is coming under pressure as costs rise and delivery volumes fall. Profits are under threat, and investors can't take anything for granted, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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How Wise is profiting by slashing foreign exchange costs
Tips Wise – formerly known as Transferwise – is a fast-growing disruptor in the fragmented foreign-exchange market. It’s doing very well for itself, says Rupert Hargreaves, and there’s plenty of scope for growth.
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