Solomon Global: Gold Remains in Demand as US Bombers Strike Iran
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The US bombed three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday night, marking the most significant escalation of military action against Iran seen in decades.
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Solomon Global: Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Buying Gold
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From the moment gold coins were first struck on the order of King Croesus of Lydia in around 550 BC, the precious metal has captivated. Revered by empires, coveted by explorers, and hoarded by kings (and more recently central banks), gold has always been more than a currency; it’s been a symbol of value, power, and permanence.
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Evil Diaries
Evil Diaries: Population
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Simon Cawkwell, AKA Evil Knievil, with his latest trading and gambling exploits – writing exclusively for Master Investor.
Evil Diaries: Market Signals
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Simon Cawkwell, AKA Evil Knievil, with his latest trading and gambling exploits – writing exclusively for Master Investor.
Financial News
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Hybridan Small Cap Feast
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A round up of the day’s news brought to you by the team at small-cap broker and advisor Hybridan.
Hybridan Small Cap Feast
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A round up of the day’s news brought to you by the team at small-cap broker and advisor Hybridan.
Equities
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Futura, Avation, Team Internet And Gulf Marine – All Looking Perky
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Mark Watson-Mitchell runs through a selection of shares that he thinks have room to grow.
Foxtons, Zotefoams, Renold and Time Finance – Four Firms With Excellent Prospects
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Mark Watson-Mitchell updates readers about recent activity at a selection of companies.
Trading
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A Generational Opportunity In Bonds?
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Over the course of the current interest rate cycle, the Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times.
Extend the Duration of Your Bond Portfolio
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Filipe R Costa outlines the state of the bond sector after the Federal Reserve pushed its rates to a 22-year-high.
Economics & Markets
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Mellon on the Markets – Christmas Letter 2024
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Every year is interesting, but this one has been especially so.
What to expect from Labour’s “Painful” Autumn Budget
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After Sir Keir Starmer’s warning of a “painful” Autumn Budget, speculation has been frenzied, with investors, pundits and businesses concerned they will be the ones to bear the brunt of the pain.
Commodities
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Greatland Gold Update
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Why investors lost their shirts. And won’t retrieve them for a long time.
Solgold Looking Much More Compelling
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John Cornford thinks recent events have made these mining shares more attractive.
Funds & Investment Trusts
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Has Monks Finally Turned The Corner?
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It has been a challenging three years for the Monks Investment Trust, which has struggled ever since growth stocks fell out of favour.
Blockbuster Merger As Alliance Trust Combines With Witan
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It has recently been announced that the assets of Witan are to be rolled into Alliance Trust in the country’s largest ever investment trust merger.
Brexit
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From Deglobalisation To Protectionism
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The world is fragmenting into protectionist powers and trading blocs, says Victor Hill.
State of ‘Bregret’?
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Three years in, most Britons now think Brexit was a mistake. But are they mistaken, asks Victor Hill?
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Small Cap Awards 2025: Analyst of the Year Nominees
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Held annually, the Small Cap Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the UK’s sub-£350m market cap quoted company sector. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders, fostering trust, innovation, and excellence among smaller quoted companies.
Solomon Global: Golden Opportunities for UK Private Investors
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The gold market has had a remarkable run, with 2024 seeing repeated all-time highs and 2025 already following suit.