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Tesco Q1 figures likely to leave a sour taste for investors

Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, authors of the Profit Watch UK report, comments on Q1 results from Tesco:

Growth in the US boosts Wolseley’s figures but investors advised to ‘hold’

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

Secure your future by trading futures

In the world of investment, the futures market is a risky and complex financial hub. Futures trading is a type of investment which involves plenty of speculation—in particular, “guessing” whether the price of a commodity will go up or down in the future.

SSE remains a ‘hold as National Grid continues to offer more for investors

As SSE reports full year results Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains why he recommends investors ‘hold’.

Investor confidence in emerging markets may be turning

Confidence in emerging market shares this month has seen a sharp rise according to the Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index, with a swing of four percentage points – the highest for the month amongst all asset classes covered.

The Share Centre adds AIM company Modern Water to its ‘buy’ list

Graham Spooner, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains why he recommends investors ‘buy’ Modern Water.

Investors advised to ‘buy’ as Unilever’s cost cutting supports revenue growth

As Unilever reports Q1 results, Sheridan Admans investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Investors to hang on the coat tails of Marks & Spencer’s recovery

As Marks & Spencer updates the market Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.

Share and share alike - Over 50s flock to stocks and shares

Britons over 50 are turning to share dealing in huge numbers – perhaps as savers have finally tired of waiting for the base rate to rise.

Investors recommend to ‘buy’ on recovery outlook for Aviva

As Aviva reports Q4 results Sheridan Admans, investment research manager at The Share Centre, explains what they mean for investors.

FTSE and Base Rate rise on the cards, say over 50s

Britain’s economic recovery is close at hand according to many over 50s – who think both the FTSE 100 Index and Bank of England Base Rate will rise by the end of 2014.

Concerns over cost of education sees increase in junior investments

In the last three years there has been a 21% increase in the number of investors who are investing on behalf of children, according to the latest Halifax Share Dealing Market Tracker.

Investor confidence in UK shares continues to reach record high, but caution returns

After a strong year for UK shares, the Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index survey shows private investor confidence in UK shares asset class has remained high, but there has also been a small flight to safety away from Japan and Emerging Markets.

How to start spread betting

Have you ever wondered what is spread betting?

Mulberry downgraded to a ‘hold’ as reliance on UK sales impacts profits

As Mulberry issues a profit warning and the share price falls by more than 25% Helal Miah, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, explains what it means for investors.