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One in three over 50s turning to the stock market to help fund retirement

The over 50s are keeping a close eye on the stock market to make some money when they’ve stopped working as one in three have bought shares in a company to help fund their retirement, according to research by Saga Share Direct.

Persimmon sees profits and revenues rise thanks to a strong UK housing market

As Persimmon reports its H1 results Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Halifax improves its one year fixed rate ISA

Halifax has increased the rate that customers will receive on its one year fixed rate ISA by 0.20%. At 1.60%, the one year ISA saver fixed is now one of the most competitive in the market.

Average ISA balances increase by 44% a year after tax-free limit increases

In the 12 months since the launch of the new ISA allowance (NISA), balances of new Halifax cash ISAs have increased 44% on average versus those opened 12 months ago, according to the latest Halifax Savings Review.

Unique new five year bond part of savings range refresh by Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society is launching a competitive new five year fixed rate bond – with unique access - as part of a refresh of its savings range.

Investors pleased with healthy Travis Perkins results

As Travis Perkins reports its interim results, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

Savers wanting monthly income seek out Leeds Building Society bond

Savers who want to receive monthly interest on their nest egg are seeking out the latest income bond from Leeds Building Society.

Investors advised to ‘buy’ Sports Direct as it beats market expectations

Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what this means for investors.

Hampshire Trust Bank launches market-leading three-year fixed rate bond

Hampshire Trust Bank, the specialist challenger bank, has launched a market-leading three-year fixed rate bond.

New flexibility will boost saving - and risk-taking

New tax-free allowances and increased flexibility will encourage savers and investors to put more money away – but could lead to a rise in the levels of risk they take on investments and the impact on their money, new research from Yorkshire Building Society shows.

Dismal interest rates putting consumers off saving

As many as 14.6 million consumers are not actively saving money and low interest rates are partly to blame for this, according to the latest research from MoneySuperMarket.

Halifax improves its savings range

Halifax has made a number of changes to its savings products, including increasing the rates that customers will receive by up to 0.35%, on a number of accounts within its fixed saver, tracker bond and fixed rate ISA ranges.

Revenue spike in Q3 means Wolseley is recommended as a ‘buy’ for investors

As Wolseley reports its Q3 results Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

No surprise for investors as Kingfisher meets analysts’ expectations

As Kingfisher reports its first quarter, Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

easyJet recommended as a ‘buy’ as Q2 profits fly sky high

As easyJet reports its first half results, Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.