U.K. Insurance Stock News

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.

The UK stock market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index recently closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns over global economic recovery. Despite these challenges, certain investment opportunities continue to attract attention, particularly those involving smaller or newer companies. Penny stocks—though a somewhat outdated term—still represent a niche area where investors can find potential growth opportunities when these companies are...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Facilities by ADF fair value estimate is UK£0.14 Current share...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Alfa Financial Software Holdings' (LON:ALFA) recent performance, when its...

As the European market navigates a modest recovery, highlighted by a 1.5% GDP growth in 2025 and improved consumer confidence, small-cap stocks remain an intriguing segment for investors seeking potential opportunities amidst mixed performances across major indices. In this environment of cautious optimism, identifying small-cap companies with strong fundamentals and insider activity can be key to uncovering promising investment prospects.

Many investors are still learning about the various metrics that can be useful when analysing a stock. This article is...

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.2x Mitchells & Butlers plc ( LON:MAB ) may be sending bullish signals at...

Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But unfortunately, some companies simply don't...

TPXimpact Holdings plc ( LON:TPX ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last month alone...

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...

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

It's not a stretch to say that Tate & Lyle plc's ( LON:TATE ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x right now seems...

Luceco plc ( LON:LUCE ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 29% share price jump in the last month...

Key Insights The projected fair value for J Sainsbury is UK£6.06 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity J Sainsbury...

The board of On the Beach Group plc ( LON:OTB ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.03 on the 19th...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...

Despite an already strong run, Greencore Group plc ( LON:GNC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in the...

Shell (LSE:SHEL) agrees to sell a 20% stake in Brazil's Orca Project to Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC). The deal expands KUFPEC's role in the Orca development while Shell keeps operatorship and a majority interest. In parallel, Shell progresses the sale process for its renewables platform Sprng Energy, with Aditya Birla Group joining the bidding. For you as an investor, these moves sit at the crossroads of Shell's core oil and gas operations and its exposure to...

Recent share performance and business snapshot BP (LSE:BP.) has attracted fresh attention after moving around 2.4% over the past day and about 4.8% over the past week, drawing investors back to its recent share performance. Over the past month, the stock shows a return close to 9.8%, with roughly 4.2% over the past 3 months and about 9.1% year to date. Over the past year, the total return sits near 19.3%, while the 3-year figure is about 4.7%. The 5-year total return is described as very...

Wondering if HSBC Holdings at £13.08 per share is offering fair value right now, or if the price has already run ahead of itself? This article focuses squarely on what the current valuation is really telling you. HSBC's share price sits at £13.08 after returns of 3.9% over the last 7 days, 8.3% over 30 days, 9.7% year to date, 66.9% over 1 year and a very large return over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent coverage...