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Recovery in Europe sees Vodafone report its sixth consecutive quarter of growth

As Vodafone reports a Q3 trading update, Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Wealthy investors shun private pensions in favour of equity ISAs

One in four wealthy investors (24%) is shunning private pensions in favour of stocks and shares ISAs, according to new research from The Share Centre.

Just £31 a week can help give your child the keys to financial freedom

Every parent wants to give their child a good start in life, but this often comes at a cost. Paying for driving lessons, their first car and insuring it, funding a gap year and covering university tuition fees all adds up and can cost you over £40,000.

Sainsbury’s investors may question whether the price is right for Home Retail Group

Sainsbury’s agrees a takeover deal for Home Retail Group, Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what this mean for investors.

Will investors get a boost from the 'January Effect' this year?

As the New Year rolls in; many an eye will be firmly fixed on how the markets will fare in January and whether it will set the tone for the rest of the year.

How to be smart with your taxes in 2016

How to be smart with your taxes in 2016

Taxes: they have to be paid, but it can be quite a chore to deal with them. For many people, even just the routine process of filing a tax return can feel monotonous - so why would you want to even think about your tax affairs at any other time of year?

Cloud storage firm Iomart reports sky-high performance

As Iomart reports its first half results Graham Spooner, Investment Research Analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

United Utilities raises dividends despite dip in profits

As United Utilities publishes its half-year results, Ian Forrest, Investment Analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

West Brom makes it easy to save tax-free

The West Brom is adding to its range of online savings accounts by introducing a cash ISA version of its popular Easy Saver account.

UK plc dividend cover crumbles as profits plunge

Dividend cover for the index of 350 leading shares, a measure of how affordable and sustainable company dividends are, has hit a near six year low, according to new research by The Share Centre.

NS&I reduces interest rate on direct ISA

NS&I has announced that it is reducing the interest rate on its Direct ISA by 0.25% to 1.25% tax-free/AER. This change will come into effect from 16 November 2015. NS&I will be notifying customers affected by the interest rate reduction at least sixty days in advance of it taking place.

Personal investors own 30.6% of AIM listed companies

In light of yesterday’s ONS statistics bulletin highlighting the percentage of AIM shares belonging to individuals, Darren Cornish, Director of Customer Experience at The Share Centre, comments on what this means for personal investors.

Booker gets green light to acquire Musgrave Retail Partners

As Booker updates the market Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what this mean for investors.

Leeds launches competitive new 18 month savings bond

A new 18 month fixed rate bond with a highly competitive rate has been launched by Leeds Building Society.

Investor bets are on Paddy Power-Betfair merger

As Paddy Power and Betfair announce potential merger plans, Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it could mean for investors.