Despite the doom and gloom in the news global equity markets (developed and emerging markets combined) have actually risen in 2023 however just nine companies accounted for three-quarters of the 7.2% rise in global markets this year to the end of June. ...
The investment management industry loves its legends and there is none bigger than the nonagenarian ‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett, CEO of the US-listed firm Berkshire Hathaway...
Each year, investors face a barrage of commentary and speculation from the financial press about which stock, sector or country is set to do well in the coming months....
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay At times like this, investors risk being unsettled by the endless rounds of media speculation and hyperbole. Talk of market failure risk by the Bank of England, squabbling politicians and headline grabbing market traders and analysts can lead investors to...
Like many people, we have been reading several articles or commentaries suggesting that a 60/40 balanced portfolio, or bonds as a whole, are ‘dead...
It’s that time of year again that inspires us to try to stick to some New Year’s resolutions, whether they be lifestyle, diet, fitness or finance-related...
Given the current and fluid Covid situation in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, you may be worried that we are facing more stock market volatility in the coming months and years. ...
We recently binge-watched ‘Mare of Easttown’. One of the best things I’ve watched all year, so if you haven’t seen it yet I’d highly recommend it. I thought it was just me, but no, many others were left with the burning question ‘When, exactly, did...
The best of what I read, watched and listened to this week...
The best of what I read, watched and listened to this week....