Hunting for “10 baggers” – how the UK beat the US February 9, 2022 | City Talk The ups and downs of US technology stocks dominate headlines. Before this year’s tech correction it would have been hard to miss the news, for instance, that Apple’s market capitalisation had exceeded $3 trillion. That was not too far short of the entire value of the UK stock market. What is less well known, however, [...]
Oil prices take a breather after multiple market rallies February 8, 2022 Oil prices have eased today ahead of the resumption of indirect talks between the US and Iran, which may revive the nuclear deal
London markets deflate following interest rate hike February 4, 2022 London markets have contracted a day after the Bank of England pushed ahead with interest rate hikes at successive meetings for the first time since 2004.
Five charts showing the attractions of Asian equity income February 4, 2022 | City Talk Asian shares offer a compelling proposition when it comes to investing for income. Interest rates may be on the rise but investors searching for higher income will still want to consider the merits of dividend-paying shares. Income investors often look to UK shares. However, Asian equities also hold significant attractions for income investors, and can [...]
Consumer price cap hike reflects ‘severity of the crisis’ February 3, 2022 The "severity of the energy crisis" is now becoming a reality for 22m households, argued USwitch's Justina Miltienyte.
Oil prices ease after OPEC+ meeting February 3, 2022 Oil prices have eased but remain close to the $90 milestone after OPEC+ producers stuck to planned moderate output increases.
Households braced for 50 per cent hike in annual energy bills February 3, 2022 Ofgem is set to unveil its update to the consumer price cap, with millions of UK households bracing for a painful price hike in energy bills this spring.
Centrica chief executive named as chairman of Spirit Energy in management shake-up February 2, 2022 Centrica's chief executive Chris O'Shea has been named chairman of Spirit Energy's board, with the energy firm shaking up its senior team.
Gas prices rise amid Yamal-Europe pipeline turbulence and Ukraine tensions February 2, 2022 Gas prices have recovered from a mini-slump this month after flows in the Yamal-Europe pipeline were halted in both directions.
Total Energies teams up with Chinese oiler to invest $10bn in Uganda and Tanzania February 2, 2022 Total Energies and CNOC have brokered a deal with Uganda and Tanzania to invest more than $10bn in developing crude oil production in East Africa.