Robert Sutherland Smith

Value opportunity in Prudential

The Prudential Corporation (PRU), 1,277p last seen, has a growing long-term global life assurance business with its largest contribution to…

Capitalism versus Democracy: Robocop is on his way

One of the things that I find most irritating about the beliefs of some of those on the further outreaches…

Will Rio Tinto cut its dividend?

Rio Tinto (RIO) at 1724p, after the annual production figures. Could the market be considerably under-valuing Rio Tinto because it…

Income and NAV attractions at British Land

British Land shares at 727p (last seen) after the third-quarter results. The latest balance sheet asset position along with a meaningful…

Art Deco Economics

The Chancellor talked of a new, unwelcome economic cocktail the other week. His message was to warn us that the…

Tesco: what a difference a year makes!

The Ghost of Christmas Past I see that a year ago my note on Tesco contained the following observation: “Cutting…

Inscrutability behind the Great Wall of China

One should always listen to stock markets; they can tell you things. But in the case of Chinese stock markets…

Better times ahead for Morrisons?

William Morrison (MRW) at 165p after the Christmas trading statement. The management’s performance is attractively successful and confident. Trading over…

Is M&S entering value territory?

Marks & Spencer at 439p (last seen) after Q3 results. Food, glorious food, but inglorious general merchandising. Operationally, an improved…

Is Royal Mail delivering?

I offer an updated view of Royal Mail (RMG) equity after the share price bounces 10% from its recent low.…