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Barclays (LSE:BARC) has completed a £500 million share buyback, closing a significant capital return program. The bank has announced several high profile executive appointments across global markets, payments, and European operations. For you as an investor, Barclays sits at the center of UK and global banking, with meaningful exposure to retail banking, corporate lending, and investment banking. The completion of a £500 million buyback and a refresh of leadership in core units arrives at a...

AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) has begun trading its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange, expanding access for US investors. The company announced an $18.5b weight loss drug partnership with CSPC Pharmaceuticals focused on obesity and diabetes treatments. AstraZeneca also unveiled a $15b investment plan in China to expand manufacturing and R&D, including cell therapy and radioconjugates. AstraZeneca, best known for its broad pharmaceutical portfolio across oncology, cardiovascular,...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market pressures, investors may find opportunities in smaller or newer companies often categorized as penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, it still captures the essence of investing in companies that offer potential growth and value. In this article, we explore...

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Amongst other things...

The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns over global economic recovery. Amid these fluctuations, investors often seek companies that demonstrate strong earnings growth and high insider ownership as indicators of potential resilience and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently faced challenges, closing lower amid concerns over weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets. For investors looking beyond established companies, penny stocks—often smaller or newer firms—can offer intriguing opportunities despite being a somewhat outdated term. These stocks can provide a mix of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials, making them an appealing option for those...

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...

As the European markets navigate a landscape of mixed stock index performances and a modest economic recovery, small-cap stocks are drawing attention amid an environment of renewed optimism. In this context, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves considering factors such as market sentiment and insider activity, which can provide valuable insights into potential undervaluation.

Airtel Africa Plc's ( LON:AAF ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.7x may not look like an appealing investment...

Low-cost index funds make it easy to achieve average market returns. But in any diversified portfolio of stocks, you'll...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Whitbread implies that they have significant influence over the...

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Ashtead Group implies that they have significant influence over the...

If you are wondering whether Fresnillo shares are attractively priced after such a strong run, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying about the business. Over the last week the stock recorded an 11.2% decline, although it is still up 10.4% over the past month, 10.4% year to date and has delivered very large multi year gains including 463.4% over 1 year, 395.5% over 3 years and 315.3% over 5 years. Recent market interest in Fresnillo has been closely tied...

EJF Investments Limited ( LON:EJFI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.0286 per share on the 27th of...

Hochschild Mining plc ( LON:HOC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 38% gain in the last month alone...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, B&M European Value Retail fair value estimate is UK£3.18 B&M...

Passive investing in index funds can generate returns that roughly match the overall market. But the truth is, you can...

It's not a stretch to say that Coca-Cola HBC AG's ( LON:CCH ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.2x right now...

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...

Potential WH Smith PLC ( LON:SMWH ) shareholders may wish to note that the COO, CFO & Director, Maxwell Leslie Izzard...

Diploma PLC ( LON:DPLM ), might not be a large cap stock, but it had a relatively subdued couple of weeks in terms of...

Why HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) is on investors’ radar now HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) has caught investor attention after delivering annual revenue of £57,976m and net income of £16,580m, prompting a closer look at how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for HSBC Holdings. HSBC Holdings’ share price has been firming up, with a 1-day share price return of 1.21% and a 90-day share price return of 20.88%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 60.32% and...