GlobalData CEO sells four million sharesJadestone Energy director buys stockJohnson Matthey CFO designate also buysMichael Danson, chief executive of GlobalData (DATA:AIM), sold two separate tranches of shares in London-based data analytics and consulting company on 11 February.Danson sold two million shares at 195p, for a total value of £3.9 million, and a further two million shares at 199p...

For now, the escalating conflict in Ukraine shows no signs of easing. After the initial shock, markets were hopeful the economic impact of the war might be contained as the West's opening salvo of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion (24 Feb) were weaker than some had anticipated.However, any relief soon dissipated as Ukraine put up stiff resistance against the Russian invaders and...

On 29 October Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) provided the market with a positive surprise, increasing its dividend by 4% as it booked a larger than forecast third-quarter profit.However, before we get too excited by the dividend hike, it is but a ripple in the ocean when you consider the pay-out had been cut by two thirds back in April.While profit of $955 million might sound impressive in...

The oil and gas industry contributes to 42% of global emissions according to global consulting firm McKinsey.It is little wonder that the sector has found itself in the crosshairs of environmental campaigners and a growing portion of the investment community is turning away from fossil fuel-based investments amid increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.At the...

UK small cap companies are dead cheap, claim managers of the popular Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust (IPU).'Equity valuations within the smaller companies sector are well below their 20 year average and we believe there is potential to make money even in this highly uncertain environment', insisted Jonathan Brown and Robin West, joint fund managers of the Invesco small...