Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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IAG shares look shaky despite the travel recovery – one to avoid
Analysis IAG, owner of British Airways, looks to be getting back on track, and hopes to turn a profit in the next quarter. But don't think that makes IAG shares a buy, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here's why.
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A simple investment lesson from Warren Buffett that even children can learn
Analysis Warren Buffett has an incredible investment record. And at the core of his strategy there is one very simple principle. Rupert Hargreaves explains what it is and how it can help you.
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Next’s results stand out against a tough retail backdrop
Analysis FTSE 100 retailer Next is dealing well with the tough conditions on the high street, with rising profits and a plan that's working. Rupert Hargreaves looks at the numbers.
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BP’s profits surge, but the company’s growth is far from guaranteed
Analysis BP profits are at their highest in a decade, and it looks to be a business firing on all cylinders. But its future is far from certain, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Investors should take a closer look at Reckitt as an inflation hedge
Analysis Consumers are sticking with Reckitt Benckiser despite it passing on higher costs, and the company is expecting further growth. Rupert Hargreaves looks at the latest figures.
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House prices are soaring – here are the best housebuilders to buy to profit
Analysis Demand for housing in the UK continues to outstrip supply – that’s good for the nation’s housebuilders. Rupert Hargreaves picks the best buys in the sector.
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Inflation is hurting Unilever, but investors shouldn’t give up just yet
Analysis Consumer goods group Unilever has been underperforming as inflation bites. It's made errors in the past, says Rupert Hargreaves, but with valuable brands and a global reach, it still has plenty going for it.
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Tech stock crash: Alphabet and Microsoft look like gems in the rubble
Analysis Tech stocks have fallen hard this, with the Nasdaq index down 22% since November. But both Alphabet and Microsoft are still both worth a look, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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GlaxoSmithKline’s first-quarter figures show the company is on track for the year
Analysis Latest results show that it's business as usual for pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. Rupert Hargreaves casts his eyes over the numbers.
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Should you buy HSBC shares? It could be a cheap way to invest in Asia
Tips HSBC has refocused its business towards Asia, and China in particular. If it can increase earnings, the bank looks cheap, says Rupert Hargreaves. So should you buy HSBC shares?
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Twitter stock: Elon Musk could be the saviour it needs right now
News Elon Musk’s offer for Twitter stock looks increasingly like a done deal. The best option for shareholders may be to take the money and run, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Seven funds to shield your portfolio from inflation and rising interest rates
Tips With prices and interest rates on the rise, it's tough being an investor. But there are options to help ride out the storm. Rupert Hargreaves picks seven funds that should provide protection for your portfolio.
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Don’t write off Ukrainian iron ore miner Ferrexpo just yet
Analysis UK-listed Ukrainian iron-ore miner Ferrexpo has had its operations severely disrupted by Russia’s invasion. But, says Rupert Hargreaves, it’s brilliant business that’s worth keeping an eye on.
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Elon Musk is still trying to buy Twitter – will he succeed and should you care?
Analysis Elon Musk has unveiled a $46.5bn financing package to fund his mooted buyout of Twitter. But why is he so keen to buy, and what does he really want with it?
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Cybersecurity firm Darktrace is enjoying rapid growth, but the competition could prove too much
Analysis Darktrace, an AI-driven cybersecurity firm, is growing fast and beating its own earnings projections. But is it an undervalued growth stock or a disaster waiting to happen? Rupert Hargreaves investigates.
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The big dividends on offer from mining stocks
Analysis Miners have gone from bust to boom and are now paying out some of the biggest dividends in the FTSE 100
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Is this the end of the road for Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk?
Analysis Shares in Russian gold miner Petropavlovsk have collapsed 90% this year as sanctions have gutted its business model. Rupert Hargreaves asks if the company has a future.
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Netflix’s share price has fallen by two thirds from its peak – is it time to buy?
Analysis Video streaming giant Netflix has been losing subscribers – driving its share price to its lowest in six months. So, asks Rupert Hargreaves, should you buy Netflix shares?
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Can Naked Wines prove there’s life beyond the pandemic for its business?
Analysis Online wine retailer Naked Wines had a good pandemic, but it's now one of the UK market's most shorted stocks. Rupert Hargreaves looks at the business's prospects.
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The jobs market is booming – here are two ways investors can profit
Tips The UK Jobs market is booming and unemployment is at the lowest level since 1974. Rupert Hargreaves explains how investors can profit.
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Why Next is the only retailer I’d want to own in my portfolio
News The retail sector is brutally competitive. But high street stalwart Next is exploiting and building on its significant competitive advantages, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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Deliveroo keeps on growing – but when will it turn a profit?
Analysis Deliveroo is still growing its sales and competing with rivals Uber Eats and Just Eat for market share. But will it ever make a profit? Rupert Hargreaves reports.
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These two mining giants are paying out massive dividends
Tips Miners are paying out huge dividends right now, evidence of the capital discipline that has served them well during the current commodities boom. Rupert Hargreaves picks two of his favourite stocks in the sector.
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Coal is back in fashion – Thungela Resources is one way to profit
Tips It might not be ESG-compliant, but this coal producer still looks cheap, even although it’s already rocketed in price, says Rupert Hargreaves.
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