Analysis

Little real impetus from overnight trading, with US markets closed for the MLK holiday. Without fresh catalysts, UK and European markets continue to drift lower with the FTSE 100 slightly down. French, German and Italian equity indices are also heading lower once more, the MiB 40 is down by –0.87%, the CAC 40 has lost

2023 was a strong year for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Not only did the index return 16.2% for the year, but it also hit new all-time highs. Of course, not every stock in the 30-company index performed well last year. With that in mind, here’s a look at four poor performers from 2023

The FTSE 100 is marginally lower today, but there are more meaningful losses in Europe with the Dax and CAC following further disappointing economic data from Germany. However, the biggest faller, among major European indices was the Italian MIB, The biggest loser in Milan, is the oil services and engineering group, Saipem. The firm has

A better feel for markets this morning ahead of key US inflation data, which is due out at 1.30 pm London time today. The FTSE 100 is up by +0.18% at the time of writing, and there are also gains in European indices with the German Dax up by +0.38%, the Dutch AEX 25 by

European markets were mixed this morning following weaker sessions in the US and Asia. The FTSE 100 is flat on the day despite gains in the share price of miners Anglo American +1.33% and house builders Berkeley Group, which are up by +1.50%. Persimmon (PSN) sales decline factored in Berkley’s sector rival, Persimmon Group, posted

High-growth small-cap companies are the backbone of the British stock markets and allocating a little bit of capital to penny stocks can pay off. These shares are high up on the risk spectrum. However, they can potentially deliver explosive returns. Here, I am going to highlight seven UK penny stocks that I feel are worth