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Time to shine for UK stocks?
Stocks
Time to shine for UK stocks?
UK stocks have been underloved for many years, but factors are starting to combine in their favour, including an improving economy and value recovery.
Dan Lefkovitz | 18 May 2021
What does PM Boris Johnson mean for markets?
Markets
What does PM Boris Johnson mean for markets?
The new UK Prime Minister is expected to cut taxes and boost spending, but a lack of clarity on Brexit is holding back UK shares and the pound.
James Gard | 24 July 2019
When to give up on an underperforming fund
Funds
When to give up on an underperforming fund
Investors often have to put up with periods of underperformance, but as the unwinding of Woodford shows, you can't wait indefinitely for a fund...
Cherry Reynard | 10 July 2019
Brexit deal could trigger next economic shock
Markets
Brexit deal could trigger next economic shock
If the UK leaves the European Union with a Brexit deal, the Governor of the Bank of England is likely to make a policy mistake by hiking interest...
David Brenchley | 09 April 2019
UK equities: where to invest amid Brexit uncertainty
Stocks
UK equities: where to invest amid Brexit uncertainty
While many investors continue to shun UK stocks until the Brexit fog clears, others think they're too cheap to ignore. A trio of fund managers tell...
David Brenchley | 25 March 2019
Halting Brexit "catastrophic" says PM May
Markets
Halting Brexit "catastrophic" says PM May
British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned MPs that failing to deliver Brexit would be catastrophic for democracy, two days before parliament is...
AAP | 14 January 2019
Credit gluttons will be the financial roadkill of 2019
Stocks
Credit gluttons will be the financial roadkill of 2019
As the Fed raises borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, patience, prudence and preservation of capital should take high priority.
Peter Warnes | 20 December 2018
'Apocalyptic' Brexit warnings stir controversy
Markets
'Apocalyptic' Brexit warnings stir controversy
Bank of England warns a housing price crash of up to 33 per cent, surging interest rates and unemployment as potential calamitous scenarios of a...
Morningstar.co.uk Editors | 03 December 2018
React to Brexit chaos, or keep calm and carry on?
Funds
React to Brexit chaos, or keep calm and carry on?
The link between political events and investment returns is less predictable than many people think, explains Dan Kemp, CIO, Morningstar Investment...
Dan Kemp | 20 November 2018
Wesfarmers investors left with $1.4bn bill after UK Bunnings offload
Stocks
Wesfarmers investors left with $1.4bn bill after UK Bunnings offload
Wesfarmers' foray into the United Kingdom and Ireland home improvement market has come unstuck as the company announces the sale of Homebase UK to a...
Emma Rapaport | 28 May 2018