[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Seraphim Space Investment Trust (LSE:SSIT) was a penny share that was trading at 29p just over two years ago. But after benefitting from the recent space-tech boom, the trust has escaped penny-stock territory, and now sports a 114p share price and £270m market cap. A 109% surge puts Seraphim’s year-to-date performance ahead of both Rolls-Royce (102%) and Nvidia (40%). So it has proven to be a hidden gem for eagle-eyed investors. Let’s take a look at this under-the-radar trust to see whether it might be set up for further gains in 2026. Surging space sector…
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[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Nobody wants to buy oil stocks at the moment. Crude prices are falling, inventory levels are high, and production has rebounded from its lows in key areas. None of this is particularly positive for the likes of Shell and BP. But the time to think about buying shares in cyclical businesses is when things look tough. Oil outlook Oil prices have been falling recently and the outlook for 2026 isn’t strong. Producers are going to have to deal with challenges on both the demand side and the supply side. Source: Trading Economics On the demand…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There aren’t many FTSE 100 dividend stocks with yields above 6%. And ones where there isn’t a major problem with the underlying business are even more rare. That makes LondonMetric Property (LSE:LMP) an unusual find. It’s a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a 6.5% yield that looks like a reliable source of long-term passive income. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images HMRC figures for 2023/24 show that over the past 10 years, growth in Cash ISA subscriptions outpaced Stocks and Shares ISAs by a very wide margin. In other words, cash remains king for most people in the UK. Yet I’m going to continue going against this trend in 2026. Here are three key reasons why. Falling rates Last week, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75%, the fourth rate reduction since the start of 2025 (when the figure was 4.75%). Looking ahead, the market is expecting further cuts in 2026, with rates potentially…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Greggs (LSE:GRG) stock fell off a cliff in the FTSE 250 in 2025. Indeed, according to my data provider, only 14 mid-cap shares out of 250 dropped by more. However, Greggs also ends the year as the UK’s most-shorted stock. So, sophisticated investors like hedge funds are betting that there will be more pain ahead for shareholders in 2026. Might Greggs crash again? Let’s take a closer look at what’s going on. Already cheap One thing Greggs has been hit by is falling like-for-like (LFL) sales over the past year. While part of this is…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors a low-cost way to buy a basket of stocks in one fell swoop. I particularly like sector and thematic ETFs, as they provide concentrated exposure without the need to pick and monitor individual shares. Here are two such funds that I reckon are worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2026. Robotics revolution Let’s start with the iShares Automation & Robotics ETF (LSE:RBTX). This one does what it says on the tin really, offering exposure to 137 stocks associated with the development of automation and robotic technology. It’s no…
[ad_1] Each year, CFA Institute Research and Policy Center publishes work that helps investment professionals navigate structural change, emerging risks, and innovation across global markets. This year’s most popular pieces reflect that mission. From the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in asset management to capital formation in Africa, tokenization, pensions, and the ethics of private markets, these publications offer practical insight for leaders shaping investment decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Below is a selection of the Research and Policy Center’s top publications from 2025. Edited by Joseph Simonian, PhD, this book from CFA Institute Research Foundation and CFA…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images There aren’t many shares on the FTSE 100 that still trade for pennies. But at just 83p, JD Sports (LSE: JD.) is one of them. The beleaguered sports fashion retailer has had a rough time since the pandemic, losing half its value in the past five years. As a result, the shares now look significantly undervalued, leading to elevated forecasts for 2026. The average 12-month price target for the stock is around 116p — a 40% gain from today. Even the most bearish still expects a minor gain while the most optimistic are eyeing 200p…
[ad_1] A year ago, the outlook for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) looked mixed. 2025 has been a wild ride for Tesla stock. It has moved up around a fifth since the turn of the year, but very unevenly. Between April and Christmas Eve, for example, it went up by 113%. That means Tesla now has a market capitalization of some $1.5trn. But the mixed outlook I mentioned above has caused multiple problems for the business, not least some disappointing car sales volumes this year. The rise in Tesla’s stock price also means that it now sells for 325 times earnings. An…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The last time I looked at NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock it was flying, up more than 60% for the year. So I’m quite surprised to now see it all the way back down at $5, putting its year-to-date gain at a much more modest 17%. Over five years, the share price has plummeted by 89%! But the Chinese EV maker’s sales have been accelerating in recent quarters, with three separate brands under its belt and narrowing losses. So, is now a good time for me to add NIO shares to my portfolio? A strong quarter Despite…