Stock prices in Europe opened in the red on Thursday morning in a data-heavy week for the US, as investors await US jobless figures.The FTSE 100 index opened down 7.81 points, or 0.1%, at 8,261.79. The FTSE 250 was down just 4.44 points at 20,804.17, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.03 points, or 0.1%, at 758.63.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.1% at 826,40, the Cboe UK 250 was up marginally at 18,292.1

Luxury goods brand Burberry (BRBY) has ended its 15-year sojourn in the FTSE 100.The relegation comes after dramatic share price falls for the company in 2024. EasyJet (EZJ), which had been on course to suffer the same fate, looks to have saved itself with a recent rally (confirmation of the outcome of the reshuffle was due after market close on 4 September).In May this year, EasyJet investors bec

Cambridge-based Raspberry Pi (RPI), the designer and maker of low-cost computing equipment, announced the release this week of Pico 2, a new single-board computer built on RP2350, its new secure microcontroller platform.The new microcontroller offers faster processors, more memory, better interfacing and new security features, and like its predecessor professional customers will be able to integra

Hot on the heels of the UK election and the float of Raspberry Pi (RPI) comes another highly-anticipated UK IPO (initial public offering), this time on AIM.Rosebank Industries (ROSE:AIM) placed 20 million shares at 250p last week raising £50 million, yet as it stands the company has no assets, revenue or profits ? instead it is a holding company set up to buy, improve and sell other companies.If

Shares up 2% in early tradingCompany recently debuted on London Stock ExchangeJP Morgan short position made on June 25Shares in Raspberry Pi (RPI) were up more than 2% this morning to 410p despite it emerging that the asset management arm of US investment bank JPMorgan (JPM:NYSE) has taken a short position in the affordable computer developer.Short sellers pay a fee to borrow shares from existing

Stock up 14.3% in unconditional dealingsAffordable computer developer already profitableIPO will boost brand awarenessToday marked the first day of unconditional dealing on the stock market for Raspberry Pi (RPI), which meant investors could buy and sell shares in the affordable computer designer as they wished without restrictions.This trading freedom saw the stock enjoy another pop, jumping a fu

Stocks in London were marginally higher on Friday morning, as election campaigns in the UK and France continue, with Reform UK overtaking the Conservatives in the UK in a major opinion poll.The FTSE 100 index opened up 2.07 points at 8,165.74. The FTSE 250 was up 7.97 points at 20,203.92, and the AIM All-Share was up 0.63 of a point, 0.1%, at 781.06.The Cboe UK 100 was up marginally at 812.48, the

Affordable computer developer Raspberry Pi (RPI) made a stunning debut on the London Stock Exchange with its IPO (initial public offering) priced at 280p, the top end of the range, and the shares surging 30% higher to 360p in early dealings, valuing the company at nearly £700 million.UK tech stories are few and far between in London, so investors will be hoping Raspberry Pi's success can attract

Pre-tax profits soared 90% last yearHeavyweight backers include Arm and Sony$21.2 billion market opportunityAffordable computer developer Raspberry Pi (RPI) made a stunning debut on the London Stock Exchange with its IPO (initial public offering) priced at 280p, the top end of the range, and the shares surging 30% higher to 360p in early dealings.UK tech stories are few and far between in London,

The new tax year often brings a raft of changes that impact people?s pay, investments and savings ? and this year is no different. Here we list the big changes affecting people?s finances from next month.1. Capital Gains Tax breaks cut again?From April the tax-free allowance for capital gains tax (CGT) will be cut in half, from the current £6,000 down to just £3,000. It means the tax-free amount

Given the rate at which prime ministers (and chancellors of the exchequer) seem to come and go, investors may be inclined to avoid second-guessing the result of the next general election, even as the Conservatives? Rishi Sunak drops hints of an autumn ballot, and the opposition Labour Party starts to finalise its manifesto.The lack of available cash in the Government?s kitty, the Conservatives? oc

Full-year pre-tax profit of £44 millionNet asset value per share dips 2.2%Committed to dividend of 5.6p per shareCapital preservation trust Personal Assets (PNL) reported a pre-tax profit of £44 million and a fall of 2.2% in net asset value (NAV) per share compared to a rise of 2.4% in the FTSE All-Share Index for the year ending 30 April 2023.Personal Assets lead fund manager Sebastian Lyon sai

Despite recent record power prices, renewable energy-focused investment trusts are now largely trading at material discounts to net asset value. That's created some good buying opportunities in this space, particularly as many of the trusts have historically traded at a premium.Over the long term there is a clear catalyst for growth in renewable energy given global governments have set ambitious t

With tuition fees in England currently standing at £27,500 for a three-year course, or £9,250 a year, your children might need a financial leg-up when they go to university. Fear not, as we have a plan.It's easy to see why students graduate with significant debts, particularly as there are rent and grocery costs to consider on top of tuition fees. However, with some sensible planning and a reaso

- Positive news flow from electrical retailer continues- AO World delivering sustained margin improvements- Customers remain resilient despite cost-of-living pressuresShares in AO World (AO.) rallied 20% to 67.6p after the online electrical retailer upgraded profit guidance for the third time since November in another unscheduled trading update.Despite headwinds from inflation and cost-of-living p

The transition to cleaner energy is a long-term trend which will involve significant investment in areas like renewables. UK Greencoat Wind (UKW) is a good way to play this transition while offering a stream of income from dividends which are rising in line with inflation.The trust generates strong cash flow from its portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms, reinforced more recently by strong

London shares had a mixed open on Tuesday, after figures revealed record borrowing by the UK government.The FTSE 100 index opened down 37.70 points, 0.5%, at 7,747.28. The FTSE 250 was up 31.45 points, 0.2%, at 19,833.14, and the AIM All-Share was up 2.51 points, 0.3%, at 861.59.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.6% at 861.59, the Cboe UK 250 was up 0.4% at 17,341.81, and the Cboe Small Companies was down

- NAV total return 9.1% for the fourth quarter- Dividend increased in line with RPI again- Analyst says 5% discount 'undemanding'Renewables investment trust Greencoat UK Wind (UKW) bolstered its dividend credentials as it posted strong returns for the three-month period to 31 December.The investor in wind farms has maintained a covered dividend linked to RPI (retail price inflation) since its IPO

South West Surrey MP Jeremy Hunt is the fourth chancellor in four months. Assuming he remains in place under new prime minister Rishi Sunak he is likely to measure success in terms of jobs, economic growth and ultimately opinion polls and then votes when the next general election comes around, in 2024, if not earlier.Investors will be looking to their portfolios to gauge the effect of his policies

I'm 70 and have been following the '4% rule' since I started taking an income in drawdown on my 65th birthday. However, if I keep to that plan, I'll need to increase withdrawals by 10%+ in September this year. Is that sensible or will I risk running out of money in retirement?PaulTom Selby, AJ Bell Head of Retirement Policy says:Soaring inflation affects everyone, including those in receipt of a p