Image source: Getty Images When hunting for the best shares to buy, it can often be wise to look at what the experts are up to. After all, if professional investors are throwing big money around, there must be a good reason for it. And in the last few months, quite a few big players have been buying up UK shares. For example, BlackRock recently disclosed it’s increased its stake in Endeavour Mining (LSE:EDV). Meanwhile, Norges Bank’s been snapping up shares in M&G (LSE:MNG). So what’s behind these moves? And should investors consider following in their footsteps? Betting on gold…
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Image source: Getty Images An update on the investigation into mis-selling car finance has been buffeting the Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) share price recently. But what’s coming next for the FTSE 100 bank? Investors finally have some clarity around how much it might cost the company but there’s no time to be complacent. The next big uncertainty might be just around the corner. Motor loans Last week, reports emerged that the motor loan issue is set to cost the industry at least £8.2bn in direct redress. And the final total might be closer to £11bn. That’s a lot, but it removes…
Image source: Getty Images Not all members of the FTSE 100 will emerge as winners from the advance of artificial intelligence (AI). For example, in August, WPP, the advertising and marketing agency, issued a profit warning. Many commentators believe this was caused (in part) by AI equipping some of the group’s customers with the tools to do more creative work themselves. Fortunately, it shouldn’t take too long before we know whether WPP’s business is in terminal decline or if it’s experiencing a temporary downturn. On the other hand… However, according to a firm of management consultants, the financial services sector…
The last 12 months have been quite strong for the Tesco (LSE:TSCO) share price. The UK’s largest supermarket chain isn’t particularly known for generating substantial capital gains. But since October last year, the shares have climbed by almost 22%, rewarding shareholders with market-beating returns. Of course, the question now becomes, could Tesco shares continue to deliver market-beating gains over the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts are saying. Updated forecasts For the most part, the analyst coverage surrounding Tesco continues to be quite bullish. In fact, 12 of the 15 institutions following the business have issued Buy or Outperform…
Image source: Getty Images For most people, the words ‘stock market crash’ are enough to trigger panic. From Black Monday in 1987 to the dotcom bubble in 2000, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2020 Covid crash — each has wiped billions off global markets in a matter of days. But as history shows, each crash was followed by a strong recovery. Rather than panic, savvy investors like Warren Buffett have been known to seek opportunities amid the chaos. Retirement opportunities For UK investors hoping to build a comfortable retirement fund, a stock market crash could actually be a blessing…
It’s no secret that the Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) share price has continued its rampage these last 12 months. The aggressive rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments has caused a surge in demand for the chip designer’s technology. And shareholders have been rewarded with staggering returns over the last five years that have continued with another 42% capital gain since October 2024. So the question now becomes, can it do it again in 2026? Latest analyst projections Despite enjoying such an impressive run, it seems many institutional investors believe Nvidia shares still have more growth to deliver. Of the 66 analysts…
Image source: Getty Images Having some extra income rolling in passively can be exceptionally helpful in 2025, especially with inflation driving up the cost of living. Even having as little as an extra £500 a year can alleviate some of the pressure. And by leveraging dividend stocks, this goal can be reached relatively quickly by those with a solid £5,000 lump sum saved up. Here’s how. Investing in dividend stocks On average, most UK shares offer a yield of around 4%. However, there are a few exceptions, some even venturing into double-digit territory. And if the target’s £500, then with…
October 2025 – TokenizingCarbon today announced the development of a new infrastructure model designed to bring transparency and traceability to the global carbon credit market. The framework enables verified carbon credits to be digitally tokenized and traded on existing blockchain networks, creating a unified, auditable layer for climate finance. The company also introduced its first large-scale pilot – the Maluku Coral Tokenization Project, set to launch in late 2026 in Indonesia.TokenizingCarbon’s system is being designed as an open, data-driven infrastructure that validates environmental performance before tokenization. By ensuring that every carbon credit is verified, standardized, and interoperable, the company aims…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250‘s mostly known for UK growth stocks. But it still has a wide range of dividend-paying enterprises in its roster, many of which currently offer impressive dividend yields. This list includes polymer specialist Victrex (LSE:VCT), whose shares are offering a staggering 8.6% yield right now. That’s more than double the stock market average. And with a dividend per share of 59.56p, buying 8,394 shares is enough to unlock a £5,000 passive annual income stream. So is this a no-brainer? Inspecting the dividend High yields are often dubious and can be an early warning signal…