Stocks in London headed higher on Thursday, in line with the positive mood seen across global equity markets following the interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.The FTSE 100 index rose 47.03 points, or 0.6%, at 8,240.97. The FTSE 250 ended up 158.52 points, 0.8%, at 20,695.77, and the AIM All-Share firmed 3.27 points, or 0.4%, at 741.36.The Cboe UK 100 rose 0.5% to 823.99, the Cboe UK 2

Revenue guidance slashed by halfConsensus profit downgrade of 7% to 10%Margin recovery to continueShares in premium mixer company Fevertree Drinks (FEVR:AIM) tumbled 9% to a new eight year low after the firm cut its full year revenue forecast amid disappointing trading reflecting a subdued UK consumer and poor weather.The latest slump in the shares takes year-to-date losses to 21% compared with a

Stock prices in European were firmly in the green on Thursday morning, as investors await an interest rate decision by the European Central Bank early in the afternoon.Though the FTSE 100 struggled on Wednesday, a US consumer price inflation reading was eventually well-received in New York. Tech shares soared, helping to turn sentiment in global equities positive on Thursday morning.The FTSE 100 i

Stocks in London pulled back by Wednesday afternoon, after stubborn US core inflation figures all but extinguished hopes of a 50 basis point rate cut from the Federal Reserve.The FTSE 100 index fell 12.04 points, or 0.2%, at 8,193.94. The FTSE 250 ended down 118.89 points, 0.6%, at 20,537.25, and the AIM All-Share eased 5.77 points, or 0.8%, at 738.09.The Cboe UK 100 fell 0.3% to 819.82, the Cboe

The biggest brands often draw in investors who believe these giants of industry are surefire winners on the stock market. Nike (NKE:NYSE) has shown that brand achievements do not always equate to strong earnings and this is a lesson worth remembering if brand strength has ever influenced investment decisions.Nike has taken its eye off the ball in the sporting shoes market. Two sets of rivals have

Funds can often be in vogue with investors thanks to a big-name manager or a past reputation, but just how well-earned is the popularity of the UK's most popular funds and investment trusts?In this article we've taken a look at the performance of a select group of funds which regularly feature among the most bought and most widely-held in the market to judge whether they are truly delivering the g

Blue chips were in demand at midday on Friday, ahead of a US inflation print later in the session, which is expected to show a softening of the core personal consumption expenditures inflation gauge.The FTSE 100 index traded 46.01 points higher, 0.6%, at 8,225.69. The FTSE 250 rose 50.55 points, 0.3%, at 20,382.352, while the AIM All-Share climbed 1.52 points, 0.2%, at 765.99.The Cboe UK 100 rose

London's FTSE 100 made a decent start to the final trading day of the quarter, and cooler-than-expected US data could offer it impetus for further gains.The blue-chip benchmark in Paris struggled, however, as pre-election nerves kicked in.The US data is released at 1330 BST. The core personal consumption expenditures inflation gauge is expected to have faded to 2.6% in May, from 2.8% in April, acc

Stocks fell at midday in London on Friday after new data showed that growth in service sector activity was decelerating.The FTSE 100 index traded 63.83 points lower, 0.8%, at 8,209.15. The FTSE 250 was down 104.78 points, 0.5%, at 20,393.94, although the AIM All-Share was up 0.40 of a point, 0.1%, at 772.78.The Cboe UK 100 fell 0.7% to 817.26, the Cboe UK 250 declined 0.5% at 17,755.99, and the Cb

Full year outlook reiteratedMarket share gains across key marketsWell positioned ahead of key summer tradingInvestors cheered a trading update from Fevertree Drinks (FEVR:AIM) as the shares fizzed up 3% to £11.15 after the premium mixers company said it was comfortable with full year expectations and continues to take market share across key categories.The shares have gained 11% year to date comp

Stock prices in London opened in the green on Thursday, hours before the upcoming interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.The FTSE 100 index opened up 4.77 points, or 0.1%, at 8,251.72. The FTSE 250 was up 77.23 points, or 0.4%, at 20,751.01, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.81 points, or 0.1%, at 799.78.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.1% at 822.04, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.2% at 18,192.46,

CFP SDL Free Spirit (BYYQC27) 160.7pAssets: £66.9 millionInvestors seeking to position portfolios for a re-rating of UK small and mid cap companies and a return to favour for the quality growth style should buy the CFP SDL Free Spirit (BYYQC27) fund. Admittedly, the sister vehicle to Sanford DeLand?s bigger CFP SDL Buffettology (BF0LDZ3) fund lags the IA UK All Companies sector over one and three

Against a backdrop of rising high-end mixer market competition, a cost-of-living crisis and inflationary pressures, Fevertree Drinks? (FEVR:AIM) shares have fallen almost 50% over five years. So the premium carbonated mixers supplier needs to stir up renewed confidence in its global growth and margin expansion prospects when it delivers annual results on 26 March. News of a strong start to 2024 wo

There is a new term for the US market doing the rounds in financial circles ? move over ?Goldilocks?, stocks are now ?Teflon?.In other words, even if the economic news is bad ? such as the latest US inflation data, which topped analysts? forecasts ? it doesn?t stick because stocks are only going up, and whereas investors used to fear a sell-off their greatest worry right now is not being in the ma

For years now, European equities have struggled to keep pace with their US counterparts, but the historically low valuations on the ?old continent? mean we could be at an inflection point with investors beginning to take notice at long last.European equities have attracted increased attention from investors in recent weeks as the US market has charged ever higher, leaving the valuations of global

Manufacturing deal falls throughOuter year forecasts negatively impactedSaietta seeks extra fundingShares in electric drivetrain (eDrive) systems maker Saietta (SED:AIM) hit the skids on Tuesday, crashing 55% lower to 7.5p after the company warned it has failed to reach commercial terms on a deal to produce steering pumps at its Sunderland facility.As a result, the electric motor technology minnow

SMITHSON INVESTMENT TRUST (SSON) £13.93Market cap: £2.22 billion. After a steep decline during most of 2023, investment trust Smithson?s (SSON) shares are enjoying a healthy rebound which should have further to run as sentiment towards quality global small- and mid-cap companies improves, with potential interest rate cuts providing a tailwind.The trust?s wide 11.5% discount to NAV (net asset val

European equities moved lower on Monday, missing a spark from New York, and as investors eagerly anticipate a week of UK data that could be key for the Bank of England interest rate outlook.The FTSE 100 index closed down 30.02 points, 0.4%, at 7,594.91. The FTSE 250 ended up just 3.22 points at 19,200.84, and the AIM All-Share closed down 1.69 points, or 0.2%, at 747.37.The Cboe UK 100 ended down

An investment portfolio can involve a collection of stocks, bonds, cash, funds and/or investment trusts. Creating and managing a portfolio involves more than just picking good investments as this article explains.There isn't a perfect portfolio which will suit everyone, so it is important to construct one which suits your financial goals and risk tolerance.That means setting a suitable investment

Fevertree director snaps up nearly £130,000 sharesUnited Utilities boss Louise Beardmore sells upSafestore director buys just under £100,000 sharesKevin Havelock, non-executive director of posh tonics maker Fevertree (FEVR:AIM) has taken advantage of the recent dip in the share price to buy 10,243 at £12.69 for the total value of £129,984 on 14 September.Earlier on in the week Fevertree report