Highlights According to the survey, UK businesses expect costs and inflation to ease but expect the wage pressures could remain high. Wage growth was averaged at a high of 5.7% in February, and it remained unchanged from January. Cost pressures remained at a high, rising by 9.8% in the year to February. With the UK economy ending February slightly stronger than in previous months, many Brits would have anticipated a slowdown in the interest rates. However, with the high cost of living and inflation, the Bank of England (BoE) has warned that all will depend on its survey, giving more clarit ..read more

Highlights Ocado registered a pre-tax loss of £501 million for the year to 27 November 2022. This one of the biggest £501 million pre-tax losses was the biggest in its 23 years of trading. Ocado Group (LON: OCDO), on 1 March, started the day on a low as it plunged to a low of 2.08% and was trading at GBX 535.80 at 8:44 am (GMT). The United Kingdom's online supermarket and technology firm, Ocado Group (LON: OCDO), on 1 March started the day at a low as it plunged by 2.08% and was trading at GBX 535.80 at 8:44 am (GMT). Ocado had a market cap of £4,533.21 million and has gone down by 60.7% a ..read more

Highlights Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) announced it would be slashing the energy price cap by about £1,000. That said, even with the reduced costs, the bills could still rise by £500 on average. According to Cornwall Insight, the energy regulator could reduce the cap to about £3,295.  Energy consumers in Britain finally seem to have some good news as the regulator Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), on 27 February, announced that it would be slashing its energy price cap on the amount energy suppliers can charge by about £1,000. The energy regulator indica ..read more

Highlights Value stocks are primarily those companies currently trading below what they are worth. Value stocks are generally considered less risky than growth stocks, as they are already established and have a proven track record. The rising cost-of-living crisis and the growing inflation have been pounding UK investors. Even though the inflation rate has been consistently dropping from 10.5% to 10.1% in January, the important thing to note is that prices are not coming down. According to the Office for National Statistics, the Consumer Price Index, including the Occupier's housing costs ..read more

Highlights According to figures released on Thursday, 23 February, London-listed aviation manufacturer Rolls-Royce registered a pretax loss of £50 billion. The company registered a record £652 million of underlying profit last year. The demand for large engine flying hours in civil aerospace grew 35% yearly. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON: RR) shares started on a bright note on Friday, 24 February, as the Lon: RR share traded upwards after the full-year revenues and profits figures were released. On 24 February, the Rolls-Royce share price was trading at GBX 134.70, rallying by 1.20% at mar ..read more

Passive income stocks offer a steady income stream to investors through regular dividends. Some companies pay out a significant portion of their earnings as dividends, making them attractive to investors seeking a reliable stream of passive income. In the UK, some well-known companies that have a history of paying regular dividends include: Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) BP (BP) GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Unilever (ULVR) AstraZeneca (AZN) HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Vodafone Group (VOD) Legal & General Group (LGEN) British American Tobacco (BATS) National Grid (NG ..read more

Here are some examples of leading growth stocks operating in the UK: ASOS plc (ASC): ASOS is a UK-based online fashion and beauty retailer that has experienced strong growth in recent years. The company operates globally and has a strong presence in the UK market. Just Eat Takeaway.com (JET): Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading online food delivery and takeaway platform operating in the UK and other European countries. Ocado Group plc (OCDO): Ocado is a UK-based online grocery retailer and technology provider that has experienced rapid growth in recent years. The Hut Group (THG): The Hut Group ..read more

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are stock market indices used to measure the performance of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. FTSE 100 components are a list of 100 big companies operating in Britain. It is considered the most widely used benchmark for the UK stock market and includes companies from various industries, including finance, oil and gas, healthcare, and consumer goods. The FTSE 100 is considered to be a good indicator of the health of the UK economy. FTSE 250, meanwhile, is an index of the next 250 largest companies listed on the LSE. Experts believe that FTSE 250 is a better in ..read more

Dividend stocks are publicly traded company that shares their profits with shareholders through dividends. Such firms are known to be more reliable in nature and are committed to paying dividends for the foreseeable future. The benefits of dividend stocks include: Income: Dividend stocks provide a regular income stream to investors, which can be especially attractive for those looking for passive income streams. Stability: Dividend-paying companies are often well-established and have a track record of stable and consistent earnings. Potential for long-term growth: Although dividend stocks tend ..read more

Stock investors often are caught in the quandary of choosing where to invest. Selecting a stock usually leaves one scratching their head. That said, one must perform personal due diligence and market research before making investment decisions. Therefore, one must remember these things before making the critical decision to invest in a stock. Company fundamentals: Look at the company's financial statements, including its revenue, earnings, cash flows, debt levels etc. Industry and sector: Consider the industry and sector the company operates in and any trends or challenges facing that industry ..read more