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Lightyear’s direct FCA authorisation is good news for clients
UK clients of Lightyear are set to become protected by the £85,000 Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) guarantee on bank deposits, after the investment app was authorised by the UK regulator. UK accounts with the firm will be migrated to Lightyear UK, which has now received the direct authorisation of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…
Top UK Stock Market Discounts This Black Friday
We’ve uncovered some of the most discounted investment opportunities in the UK stock market for those bargain-hunting this Black Friday. From investment trusts trading below NAV to undervalued stocks and high-yield dividends, we highlight some potential picks for discount-seeking investors. In the first article in this series we looked at US stocks… To read this
WiseAlpha’s latest crowdfunding round surpasses £350,000 target
WiseAlpha, a start-up digital marketplace for corporate bonds, has shot past its current crowdfunding target of £350,000. The company has raised £412,430 so far on Crowdcube, or 117% of its target for the funding round. Investors in the round will be issued equity convertibles, with shares in the company issued at a future date. In
Which recent prime ministers have fibbed about tax? All of them
Rachel Reeves has promised she won’t raise taxes again, but going back nearly 50 years, to the rise of Margaret Thatcher, it appears that every single prime minister – including the Iron Lady herself – has occasionally (or frequently) taken a deceitful approach to the second of life’s constants. The previous ones probably did as
These 5 US stocks are trading at significant discounts this Black Friday
Black Friday is nearly upon us, and retailers (and others) are bombarding us with marketing messages about the “ bargains” to be had. But potentially the most valuable bargains are these US stocks trading at a discount to what they may actually be worth. We’ve put together this list and expert analysis of US stocks
Lightyear’s ISA aims to reduce excessive fees charged on £100bn
Lightyear is set to launch cash and stocks & shares ISAs in early 2025, with the intention of challenging major brokers such as Hargreaves Lansdown. The firm received FCA approval for the products earlier this year, two years after the company was founded by employees of money transfer platform Wise. The firm told City AM
How to invest in BlueSky, the hottest new social media platform
If you want to invest in Bluesky, the latest hot new social media platform, it is possible, but it is not easy or risk-free. But getting in early does come with potentially greater rewards. We’ve put together this guide that shows where you can invest in Bluesky and what the pros and cons of doing
ii adds instant deposits through Natwest Payit
Interactive Investor (ii) has added instant payments with the introduction of Natwest’s Payit. Payit allows for faster payments through open banking technology, without the need for users to input any card or bank account details. In an email on Wednesday 20 November, ii stated: “You can expect instant bank payment to be available over the
Moneyfarm adds higher risk equity “portfolio 7” for investors chasing higher returns
Moneyfarm has added a new higher risk, full equity, option for its investors. The firm’s Portfolio 7 option has been reconfigured to a 100% equity allocation, aimed at providing possibly higher returns to clients of the digital wealth manager with higher risk profiles. The robo-advisors platform’s Portfolio 6 option has also been rebalanced to slig…
Podcast: World’s Richest Investors, S4 Capital, Microsoft, JD Sports, Walmart, Nvidia, easyJet, B&Q owner Kingfisher & Fed Minutes
In this episode Michael Hewson and Michael Brown (the Chief Market Analyst from our podcast sponsors Pepperstone) talk about who should be on the list of the world’s best investors and traders as well as looking at whether the Microsoft share price is due a rally. They also look at S4 Capital (SFOR) and whether
What’s going to happen when Bitcoin reaches $100,000?
Can Bitcoin reach $100,000 by end-2024? Mr Market, we are told, regularly swings from pessimism to euphoria. Prices therefore tumble or surge in accordance to the mood fluctuations. For new investors, this sort of manic behaviour is daunting. For seasoned professionals, violent price swings are a fact and, naturally, to be taken advantage of. You
Can you make a living from CFD trading?
Yes, you can trade CFDs for a living but you will need a lot of risk capital and a good track record. I’ve been involved with CFD brokers for about 20 years and have seen all types of traders try and make a living from CFD trading. In this guide, I will explain how you
UK and EU stock trading is coming to Revolut
Revolut is set to enable UK and EU stock trading on its platform, after receiving relevant authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). But how does it compare to other UK share investing apps. The London-headquartered fintech has been authorised by the FCA to operate as an investment firm, allowing it to expand its services
Hargreaves Lansdown app now allows users to open ISAs
Stock broker Hargreaves Lansdown has recently improved it’s app and now allows users to open several products directly. The HL app now allows clients to open its ISA, LISA and Fund & Share accounts through the app, with more products to become accessible shortly. In a LinkedIn post revealing the update, Hargreaves Lansdown product leader Michae…
Is Volex a bargain or do the shares have further to fall?
The British manufacturing specialist Volex’s (VLX:LON) share price has fallen recently. Currently, it’s hovering around the 300p mark – about 20% below its 2024 highs. So, why has the popular AIM stock dropped? And more importantly, is the current share price a bargain? What does Volex do? Before we dig into the share price action here,
This S&P 400 Midcap stock maybe as bullish as it sounds
I have deviated from the top-flight of US equities for a change and instead, I am looking to the S&P 400 Midcap index for inspiration and ideas. One company that fits the bill is NYSE-listed is a prominent player in the US energy sector and one that focuses on the exploration, development, and production of
Bestinvest wins Best SIPP Provider at the Good Money Guide Awards 2024
Bestinvest won Best SIPP Provider this year because they excel at providing advice and added value for long-term investors. They offer guidance to help individuals decide what to invest in for their retirement, making the process easier and more informed. You may also be interested in: Interactive Brokers wins Best Futures Broker at the
Stockopedia wins Best Research Provider at the Good Money Guide Awards 2024
Stockopedia won Best Research Provider this year because they consistently perform well in our annual survey and receive excellent individual reviews. Customers frequently praise Stockopedia as an invaluable source of research and data on both UK and global stock markets. You may also be interested in: FCA finally flexing and fining Finfluencers for promoting scams