Texas-headquartered Dell Technologies (DELL:NYSE) stock has been making strides since the end of the summer and investors will be anticipating a strong end to 2024 as its AI servers business ramps up activity. Next week's quarterly earnings are a potential test of this confidence.Dell is already a key manufacturer in tech infrastructure and that edge is being sharpened by strong demand for next ge

Stocks in London were in the green at midday on Monday, with NatWest on the up after buying back government shares.'The FTSE 100 broke its losing streak to trade higher on Monday with healthcare and financial stocks doing much of the heavy lifting. There was wider optimism across Europe as stocks recovered from a rocky week,' said AJ Bell's Russ Mould.The FTSE 100 index was up 64.00 points, 0.8%,

There was a certain degree of investor bemusement last month when shares in US electricity generation company Constellation Energy (CEG:NASDAQ) soared on news technology giant Microsoft (MSFT:NASDAQ) had signed a 20-year power purchase agreement.This was no ordinary deal, however, as it paves the way for the restart of Three Mile Island 1 ? not the reactor which famously melted down in 1979, but a

SharkNinja (SN:NYSE) $89.10Gain to date: 82%Market cap: £1.5 billionWe flagged SharkNinja's (SN:NYSE) attractions at $49 in December 2023 and the cleaning and cooking appliance maker's stock has since rocketed on the delivery of strong growth and upgrades. The share price recently peaked at $111 before a third quarter results-induced correction, though our 'buy' call remains 82% in the money.Ri

Profits up 17.2%Tasty growth in foodInternational sales down 10.3%Marks & Spencer (MKS) reported a forecast-beating jump in half-year profits as the retail bellwether's turnaround continues to gain traction, sending shares in the FTSE 100 company up 8% to a five-year high of 414p.With its dependable food and revitalised clothing and home divisions both gobbling up market share and Marks & Spencer'

The FTSE 100 in London opened higher on Friday, eating into some of its post-UK budget weakness, while the pound gained some lost ground.Eyes turn state side later, with US jobs data to come, before the Federal Reserve decision next week, and a presidential election on Tuesday.Closer to home, Reckitt shares jumped on a favourable US legal ruling on infant formula. Airlines struggled as oil prices

Stocks in London were mostly lower at Friday midday, while the FTSE 250 turned to the red after Close Brothers shares fell as it announced it will appeal a court judgement to the UK Supreme Court.The FTSE 100 index traded down 10.40 points, 0.1%, at 8,258.98. The FTSE 250 was down 15.67 points, or 0.1%, at 20,774.88, and the AIM All-Share shed 1.80 points, 0.3%, at 723.85.The Cboe UK 100 was down

Chip maker tops analyst estimates on revenue and earningsStock seen rising 4%, according to pre-market dataElectric vehicles in China helping offset soft industrials demandThere's been plenty for investors to think about around the chips space after ASML's (ASML:AMS) shock bookings miss rocked the sector. TSMC (2330:TPE), the world's biggest contract chip manufacturer, has subsequently offered a b

European stocks traded in the red at midday on Tuesday as doubts increased as to the pace of rate cuts across the pond.The FTSE 100 index traded down 57.38 points, 0.7%, at 8,260.86. The FTSE 250 was down 93.94 points, or 0.5%, at 20,812.66, and the AIM All-Share was down 3.70 points, 0.5%, at 731.25.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.8% at 826.88, the Cboe UK 250 fell 0.4% to 18,385.87, and the Cboe Smal

Stock prices were mixed in London at Friday midday as investors digested better than expected UK retail sales data, and a deceleration in China's economic growth.The FTSE 100 index was down 20.69 points, or 0.3%, at 8,364.44. The FTSE 250 was up 52.59 points, or 0.3%, at 21,153.51, and the AIM All-Share was flat at 742.40.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3% at 837.57, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.3% at 18,7

4imprint (FOUR) £50.80Market cap: £1.43 billionWe think the sell-off in shares of 4imprint (FOUR) since the direct marketer of promotional products released its first-half trading update in August presents a good opportunity to buy into a high-growth, cash-generative business at an attractive price.The firm is one of the leading players in the $25 billion-a-year North American promotional market

Growth in order book reassuresTop performer in FTSE 250 indexRally broadens to other buildersTyne and Wear-based housebuilder Bellway (BWY) pleased the market with its outlook for 'strong multi-year growth' despite a drop in revenue and completions in the year to July.The shares climbed as much as 280p or 9% to a new 12-month high of £33.34 before settling back at £32.62 for a gain of 210p or al

Over the long haul, small-caps have historically outperformed large caps, fuelling the research highlighting the so-called 'small-cap effect' ? the idea that smaller companies offer higher risk-adjusted returns than larger ones. Unfortunately, the higher interest rate environment of recent years has proved tough for the stock market's small fry, who've spent more than a decade lagging more sizeabl

Blue Whale Growth (BD6PG78) 236.07p Fund size: £1.1 billionWhen most UK retail investors think about funds that invest in high-quality businesses, Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity (B41YBW7) will likely be the first name that springs to mind. It's had its rough patches, but it has overall been an exceptional performer for its investors over the years, returning roughly 15% a year since its launch in

Shares in Nike (NKE:NYSE) surged on Wall Street after the world's biggest sportswear company announced (19 September) that Elliott Hill was coming out of retirement to take over as chief executive amidst slowing revenue growth, intense competition from Adidas (ADS:ETR), On Running and Hoka and concerns about the success of its pivot to direct-to-consumer sales. First quarter results on 1 October w

Ulta Beauty (ULTA:NASDAQ) $391.70Market cap: $18.5 billionA 20% year-to-date share price drop at Ulta Beauty (ULTA:NASDAQ), America's biggest specialist beauty retailer, presents an attractive buying opportunity for growth and value seekers alike. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK:B:NYSE) evidently sees value in the name, having recently snapped up a stake in the Illinois-headquartered make

AJ Bell's Money Matters campaign was launched three years ago with the aim of helping women navigate the massive gender investment gap.This is the first in a series of articles looking at the particular challenges women face at different stages in their financial lives.You might think that by the time you reach your 70s most of your life's financial decisions are behind you, but actually this deca

Shares in Sheffield-based FTSE 250 building products firm SIG (SHI) hit their lowest level since the pandemic this month, bringing year-to-date losses to almost 40%. In its interim trading update the company revealed sales in May and June were below forecasts, having failed to recover from the downturn of the first four months of the year, and said it was 'cautious' in calling a second-half recove

Stocks were higher across the UK and Europe at midday on Tuesday, as the US Federal Reserve looks increasingly likely to cut interest rates by half a percentage point.The FTSE 100 index added 62.68 points, 0.8%, at 8,341.12. The FTSE 250 rose 106.27 points, 0.5%, at 21,035.86, and the AIM All-Share added 0.38 of a point, 0.1%, at 744.12.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.8% at 834.51, the Cboe UK 250 rose 0

Strong Q2 trading continued into second halfUK digital returns to growth earlier than expectedNew CEO Gavin Isaacs stated on 2 September 2024Gambling and sports betting group Entain (ENT) jumped 9% to top the FTSE on Monday after the Ladbrokes and Foxy Bingo owner said improved second quarter trading momentum has continued into the second half.The embattled company has been under pressure from act