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EasyJet gets a rise as losses drop sharply

Budget airline EasyJet (LON:EZJ) narrowed losses over the six months ended 31st March to £18 million, helped by rival operators’ reduced…

Shares in bookies surge after US court ruling

Shares in a number of bookmakers have climbed after the US Supreme Court struck down federal law relating to sports…

UK Labour Market strengthens during Q1 2018

The UK employment rate hit its highest level since records began in 1971 during the 1st quarter of 2018 according…

We reach the Pay Offs

A few weeks ago I was contacted by a reader who asked why I was so confident that Clear Leisure…

IWG shares continue to climb on takeover speculation

Shares in office space provider IWG (LON:IWG) have continued to rise today following the company’s confirmation on Friday evening that it…

The equity fund with the best risk-adjusted return

The best way to assess the performance of an active fund is to look at its risk-adjusted return, which measures…

Call-out costs dent Centrica’s first-half earnings

FTSE 100 power outfit Centrica (LON:CNA) benefited from increased energy demand during the recent cold weather. The weather also had…

Canadian miner Strongbow to list on AIM

Canadian small-cap miner Strongbow has announced that it intends to float on the AIM market in June of this year.…

Troubled Mothercare confirms rumours

Mothercare (LON:MTC) has responded to recent media speculation by announcing that it is finalising a restructuring and refinancing package. The…

Should we be worried about the end of low interest rates? Maybe not…

One big question mark hangs over the markets right now: What effect will the normalisation of monetary policy – by…