It is perhaps just as difficult to grapple with a company which divides investor opinion, as one which is held in low regard. This concept is currently being fought out at Mkango Resources (LON:MKA) in the wake of its latest news update. It has certainly not been a smooth ride for Mkango Resources shareholders, either…
2016 incorporated many themes, but the one I would suggest is most pertinent to private investors could be called ‘the death of narrative’. To put it another way, whenever Groupthink encountered the prospect of a geopolitical sea change, it would turn out to be irretrievably wrong. Brexit couldn’t possibly happen – until it did. Trump…
In recent decades, house prices have become a national obsession. Other countries across Europe seem to lack this constant focus on how much house prices have changed in the last month, quarter or year. However, in the UK the love of rising house prices looks set to stay in the long run. The reason for…
EVR Holdings (LON:EVR) was supposed to be one of my stocks for 2017. It would appear that even as the first month is over the virtual reality group has lived up to the bullish promise. December was the big month for virtual reality content provider EVR, with the transformational Warner Music/WEA International deal being reflected…
The investment industry is often criticised for its sharp practices and lack of transparency, so it makes a nice change to be able to report on a welcome bout of honesty. This is particularly the case when the disclosure is entirely voluntary and made for the long-term benefit of investors. It concerns the £140m Lindsell…
Amidst the furore over the prospects of a hard Brexit and President Trump’s immigration policies, the dry subject of our national finances has been overlooked. So may I have your attention please? Last year the United Kingdom’s national debt increased by £251 million every day. Sobering news The latest news on UK public finances is…
Premier African Minerals (LON:PREM) has been on the private investor watch list for quite some time. However, after relative disappointment in share price terms, it could very well be that things are finally on the move. At first glance the daily chart of Premier African Minerals does not offer much cause for optimism. While most…
Since Trump won the U.S. election, markets have been flying higher without pause for breath. The Dow, for example, is up 9.7% and recently broke the 20,000 barrier. Trump is probably one of the most eccentric presidents the U.S. has ever deigned to elect, and poses major risks to trade, multinationals, and the world order.…
The FTSE 100 has surged 17% in the last year, but easyJet (LON:EZJ) has slumped 38%. For some investors, a large share price fall could dissuade them from buying. However, I’ve always been more interested in buying shares which have fallen in price. I think they often offer less risk, not more risk, and such…
I have to admit that after the Vast Resources (LON:VAST) share price was slapped down in the second half of 2015, it was rather difficult to keep the faith with the stock – until now. It has not exactly been a pleasant ride as far as fans of Vast Resources have been concerned, and it…
