U.K. Insurance Stock News

With no single news headline driving attention today, Shell (LSE:SHEL) is back on investor radars as a large and globally diversified energy and petrochemical group with a long operating history. See our latest analysis for Shell. Shell’s current £26.40 share price comes after a 1-day share price return of 3.04%. The year to date share price return of a 4.33% decline contrasts with a 5-year total shareholder return of 116.64%, suggesting long term holders have still seen strong compounding...

If you are wondering whether Diageo’s current share price reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you frame that question clearly. Shares most recently closed at £16.30, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days and 1.7% over 30 days, set against a 1 year return of a 30.5% decline and a 3 year return of a 51.3% decline. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on Diageo as a major global beverages group, where investors often watch brand...

If you are wondering whether GSK at £18.86 is still a sensible entry point or is starting to look expensive, you are exactly who this valuation focused breakdown is for. The stock has returned 3.0% over the last 7 days, 4.6% over the last 30 days, 3.0% year to date and 45.9% over the last year, with 48.4% over 3 years and 65.0% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much value is currently priced in. Recent market attention has focused on GSK's positioning as a major...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices slipping amid concerns over weak trade data from China and its impact on global demand. In such a climate, investors often look beyond blue-chip stocks to explore opportunities in smaller companies that may offer growth potential at lower price points. While the term "penny stock" might seem outdated, these investments can still present valuable opportunities when backed by strong financials and solid business...

The board of Victrex plc ( LON:VCT ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.4614 per share on the 27th of...

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

BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) has drawn fresh attention after a strong 1 year total return of 73.8% and a year to date gain of 15.3%, prompting investors to reassess its current valuation. See our latest analysis for BAE Systems. The recent 18.0% 7 day share price return, together with a 15.3% year to date share price return and a 73.8% 1 year total shareholder return, points to momentum building as the market reassesses both growth prospects and risk around BAE Systems at a £20.23 share price. If...

Unfortunately, investing is risky - companies can and do go bankrupt. On the other hand, if you find a high quality...

The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, which impacts many UK-listed companies tied to global commodities. Despite these broader market pressures, certain investment opportunities remain attractive, particularly in the realm of penny stocks. Although the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these lower-priced shares in smaller or newer companies can still present...

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices, impacting several major companies within the index. In this challenging market environment, investors may find value in dividend stocks which can provide a steady income stream and potential stability amidst global economic uncertainties.

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

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

GetBusy plc ( LON:GETB ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock...

Tialis Essential IT PLC ( LON:TIA ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the...

Key Insights International Consolidated Airlines Group's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 3.3x in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom...

AltynGold's (LON:ALTN) stock is up by a considerable 53% over the past three months. Since the market usually pay for a...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Speedy Hire Plc ( LON:SDY ) Senior Independent...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Packaging industry in the United Kingdom, you...

By buying an index fund, investors can approximate the average market return. But if you choose individual stocks with...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Travis Perkins' stock price is sensitive to their...

It is hard to get excited after looking at Tate & Lyle's (LON:TATE) recent performance, when its stock has declined...

Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like...

If you are wondering whether Greggs shares are starting to look interesting at today's price, this article will walk through what the current market value might be telling you. The share price recently closed at £16.57, with returns of a 1.4% decline over 7 days, a 1.8% gain over 30 days, a 1.2% decline year to date, a 22.0% decline over 1 year and a 27.6% decline over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits at 3.1%. Recent coverage around Greggs has focused on how the company is positioned...