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Lagavulin has launched its first new permanent Scotch whisky in nine years, which has already received a major industry award. Guinness has introduced a charity focused lager in partnership with NFL legend Joe Montana, with proceeds linked to philanthropic causes. For investors watching Diageo (LSE:DGE), these launches sit against a mixed share price backdrop. The stock closed at £17.6 and is up 5.0% over the past week and 11.6% over the past month, with a 9.5% return year to date. Over...

Shell (LSE:SHEL) is back in focus for investors, with recent trading performance offering a fresh look at how this large, diversified energy and petrochemical group is being valued in the current market. See our latest analysis for Shell. At a latest share price of £27.695, Shell’s short term share price return has been slightly soft, with a 3.4% decline over the past day and a small 1 week dip. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 8.94% and 5 year total shareholder return of 153.03% point...

Anthropic has released new AI powered legal automation tools aimed at tasks traditionally handled by legal research and document platforms. The launch has raised questions about how RELX (LSE:REL) will defend and adapt its legal software offerings as AI capabilities advance. Investors are watching how RELX plans to use its proprietary data within AI platforms to respond to emerging competition. With RELX trading at £22.49 and the shares down 13.3% over the past week and 26.9% over the past...

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 intriguing opportunities in penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that can offer surprising potential. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, it still signifies a sector where careful selection of financially sound companies could yield...

Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And while active stock picking...

When close to half the companies in the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...

As the UK stock market navigates a challenging period marked by the FTSE 100's recent decline due to weak trade data from China, investors are keenly observing how global economic shifts impact domestic indices. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial, as these can offer potential opportunities for growth despite broader market pressures.

As the UK market faces challenges with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices slipping due to weak trade data from China, investors are increasingly seeking resilient growth companies that can weather global economic uncertainties. In such a climate, stocks with high insider ownership often stand out as they suggest confidence from those closest to the company's operations, making them attractive considerations for those looking for stability and potential growth in turbulent times.

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index faces challenges amid weak trade data from China, investors are exploring diverse opportunities within the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, continue to capture attention due to their potential for significant growth and affordability. In this article, we explore three penny stocks that stand out for their financial resilience and potential value in today's shifting economic landscape.

As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index experiences a downturn, influenced by sluggish trade data from China and declining commodity prices, investors are increasingly looking beyond the blue-chip stocks for opportunities. In this climate of global economic uncertainty, small-cap stocks often present unique potential due to their agility and capacity for growth in niche markets.

The European market has been navigating a mixed landscape, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index posting modest gains amid optimism over earnings, while key indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 faced declines. As the eurozone continues its modest recovery with strengthened confidence and improved economic indicators, investors are increasingly interested in small-cap stocks that might be undervalued yet poised for growth. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong...

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

WPP plc ( LON:WPP ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 25% after a relatively good period beforehand. For any...

Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. But the last three years have been...

The board of Gateley (Holdings) Plc ( LON:GTLY ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 31st of March, with...

The board of NWF Group plc ( LON:NWF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 1st of May, with investors...

While Sirius Real Estate Limited ( LON:SRE ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies Watches of Switzerland Group's stock price is sensitive...

The Alumasc Group plc ( LON:ALU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.035 per share on the 8th of April...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Hikma Pharmaceuticals' stock price might be vulnerable...

If you are wondering whether BP shares still offer value after a long run on the market, it can help to start by considering how the current price compares with fair value estimates. BP's share price closed at £4.691, with returns of 1.4% over the last week, 8.6% over the last month, 7.1% year to date, 15.8% over one year, 0.5% over three years and 133.5% over five years. This gives important context when you think about what you are paying today. Recent headlines around BP have focused on...

Fresnillo is involved in a restructuring of the Coneto Silver Gold Project alongside Orex Minerals and Silver Viper Minerals. As part of the transaction, Fresnillo is set to receive equity in Silver Viper Minerals linked to its interest in the Coneto project. The deal reshapes ownership of the Coneto asset and adjusts how Fresnillo is exposed to silver and gold exploration at the site. LSE:FRES is tying part of its exposure in the Coneto Silver Gold Project to an equity position in Silver...

What recent performance tells you about BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) shares With no single headline event driving BAE Systems (LSE:BA.) today, recent share performance and fundamentals give you the clearest context for thinking about the stock’s role in a diversified portfolio. See our latest analysis for BAE Systems. After a recent 1-day share price return of a 1% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 6% decline, BAE Systems still sits at a £18.565 share price. Its 1-year total shareholder...