Can Royal Mail continue to deliver its 7.6% yield?
Can Royal Mail continue to deliver its 7.6% yield?
Royal Mail shares are yielding 7.6% this year. But it’s facing some huge challenges, says Rupert Hargreaves. So is Royal Mail’s dividend sustainable?
6 Jul 2022
Share tips of the week
Share tips of the week
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
6 Dec 2019
Money Minute Thursday 21 November: ECB minutes and Royal Mail results
Money Minute Thursday 21 November: ECB minutes and Royal Mail results
The European Central Bank releases the minutes of its lates interest-rate-setting meeting today, while Royal Mail publishes its latest six-monthly res…
21 Nov 2019
How the FTSE reshuffle works
How the FTSE reshuffle works
Royal Mail has been demoted from the FTSE 100 in the latest quarterly review. John Stepek explains how the decision is made.
7 Dec 2018
Warning to employees: the value of your employer can fall as well as rise
Warning to employees: the value of your employer can fall as well as rise
If we are to make employee share ownership more widely available – as we should – we have to educate workers on how equity markets behave, says Merryn…
8 Oct 2018
Can Royal Mail deliver?
Can Royal Mail deliver?
Royal Mail has struggled in the years since it was privatised. Should investors expect more of the same? Matthew Partridge investigates.
15 Sep 2017
If you’d invested in: Wizz Air and Royal Mail
If you’d invested in: Wizz Air and Royal Mail
Wizz Air is the largest low-cost airline in central and eastern Europe – and it is flying high.
18 Aug 2017
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Company in the news: Royal Mail
Company in the news: Royal Mail
Phil Oakley explains what the dramatic collapse of competitor City Link means for Royal Mail.
9 Jan 2015
Shares in focus: Can Royal Mail deliver profits?
Shares in focus: Can Royal Mail deliver profits?
Pessimism surrounds the mail service’s prospects. Is it overblown, and should you buy the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
17 Oct 2014
Was Royal Mail's IPO really too cheap?
Was Royal Mail's IPO really too cheap?
Royal Mail's share price chart shows why it pays to use a trading system that's independent of politics. John C Burford explains.
6 Oct 2014
Company in the news: Royal Mail Group
Company in the news: Royal Mail Group
Shares in Royal Mail were a steal at their flotation price, but have now fallen back as the company has run into a few problems. Phil Oakley asks if i…
25 Jul 2014
Everything’s for sale
Everything’s for sale
The underpriced valuation of Royal Mail proves that nothing's changed in decades, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
31 Oct 2013
Company in the news: Royal Mail Group
Company in the news: Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail shares looked tempting before the float. But, now the shares have risen in price, is it too late to buy? Phil Oakley reports.
18 Oct 2013
Was the Royal Mail sold off too cheaply?
Was the Royal Mail sold off too cheaply?
Was the British public betrayed by an overzealous government in the Royal Mail sell-off? Emily Hohler reports.
17 Oct 2013
Royal Mail: Another botched sell-off
Royal Mail: Another botched sell-off
As the chaotic privatisation of Royal Mail showed, the government has learnt nothing, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
17 Oct 2013
Royal Mail shares soar to new highs - should you bank profits?
Royal Mail shares soar to new highs - should you bank profits?
As ‘unconditional trading’ starts in Royal Mail shares, the price has soared to new highs. Ed Bowsher looks at whether you should sell now, or hold on…
15 Oct 2013
Should you sell your Royal Mail shares?
Should you sell your Royal Mail shares?
Royal Mail shares shot up by almost 40% on Friday. So is it time to take a quick profit, or should you hold on to them? Ed Bowsher investigates.
14 Oct 2013
Royal Mail comes to market
Royal Mail comes to market
Britain’s biggest privatisation since the 1980s proved a big hit with the public this week.
10 Oct 2013
Royal Mail share sale – should you buy?
Royal Mail share sale – should you buy?
The Royal Mail is up for sale. Ed Bowsher looks at whether it's worth buying in, and how you would go about getting your hands on the shares.
3 Oct 2013
Shares in focus: Should you buy Royal Mail?
Shares in focus: Should you buy Royal Mail?
From basketcase to well-run business, Royal Mail is finally going private. Should you buy the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
20 Sep 2013
Dying business, striking staff – should you really buy Royal Mail?
Dying business, striking staff – should you really buy Royal Mail?
There are plenty of reasons to avoid buying shares in Royal Mail. But despite all its problems, could it still be worth a punt?
13 Sep 2013
Privatising the Queen’s head
Privatising the Queen’s head
Is the government right to be selling off yet another national treasure in the Royal Mail? Piper Terrett reports.
24 Jul 2013