Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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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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Should you invest in Glaxo spin-off Haleon?
Tips Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has finally spun-out its consumer health arm, Haleon. Rupert Hargreaves looks at the new business and asks, should you buy Haleon shares?
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I love its cars, but I wouldn’t touch Aston Martin’s shares
Tips Aston Martin makes beautiful cars. But it has a chequered history and continues to lurch from disaster to disaster. That’s why I wouldn’t buy Aston Martin shares, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Five London-listed stocks to play the coming oil shortage
Tips After peaking in June, the oil price has fallen back and oil companies have fallen out of favour with investors. But with supply predicted to outstrip demand, there are plenty of opportunities to profit. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks five of the best London-listed oil stocks to buy now.
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Five real estate investment trusts for income and inflation protection
Tips Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are a good way to earn income from property. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks five of the best to buy now.
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Phoenix Group’s 8.5% dividend yield looks here to stay
Tips At a forecast 8.5%, Financial services group Phoenix, has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. And it has all the hallmarks of a great income play, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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The highest-yielding Pibs and preference shares
Tips As well as ordinary shares, companies and other institutions issue preference shares and permanent interest-bearing shares (Pibs), which act more like fixed income securities. Rupert Hargreaves explains everything you need to know, and lists the highest-yielding Pibs and preference shares on the market.
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Imperial Brands has an 8.3% dividend yield – but what’s the catch?
Tips With an impressive dividend yield of 8.3%, Imperial Brands looks to be one of the most attractive income stocks in the FTSE 100 . But investors should beware, says Rupert Hargreaves. Imperial’s stock looks cheap – but there are good reasons for that.
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Saga’s figures are heading in the right direction – so should you buy?
Tips Saga the over-50s travel and financial services specialist, has been struggling for years. But now, with the pandemic behind, it it is planning for future growth. Rupert Hargreaves looks at where it went wrong and asks if the shares are now worth buying.
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M&G offers a solid 10.1% yield – but future growth is uncertain
Analysis Financial services group M&G has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. But it’s a complicated company, and a tough one to analyse, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here, he looks at the numbers to find out if it’s one to put in your portfolio.
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Don’t try to time the bottom – start buying good companies now
Analysis Markets are having a rough time, so you may be tempted to wait to try to call the bottom and pick up some bargains. But that would be a mistake, says Rupert Hargreaves. The best approach for long-term investors is to just keep buying high-quality companies.
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How to invest in copper, the most important metal in the world
Cover Story As the world looks to electrify and try to move away from fossil fuels, copper looks set to be the biggest beneficiary. But how can you invest? Rupert Hargreaves analyses the sector.
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Bunzl: boring is good for business
Tips Food-service distribution company Bunzl is not a terribly exciting business, but it looks cheap and could be a great investment, says Rupert Hargreaves
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