Cambridge and the EU question
A profound and stupid mistake - Marcus Johnson of NW Brown pontificates on Cambridge and the EU question and realises politics is too important to be left to politicians.
Cambridge Index surges 21%
The Cambridge Index grew 21% or 3,929.9 points to close above the 22,000 level for the first time, as its top index heavyweight ARM Holdings rallied on acquisition news. ARM Holdings, up 41.1%, announced that SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire it for £24.3bn. The shareholders will receive an interim dividend of 3.78p per share.
Points of View: UK interest rates
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold.
Cambridge Index rallies 3.0%
The Cambridge index grew 3% or 548.2 points to close at 18,730.5, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Points of View: Property fund suspensions
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on property fund suspension and NW Brown's preferred strategy when investing in property.
Cambridge Index inches up 0.4%
The Cambridge index rose 0.4% or 66.9 points to close at 18,182.3, as index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings and Johnson Matthey posted weekly gains.
Points of View: Brexit aftermath
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on stock market volatility following the UK's exit from the EU.
Cambridge Index grows 3.7%
The Cambridge Index climbed 3.7% or 638.8 points to close at 18,115.3, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly gains.
June 2016 Market Review: the impact of Brexit
The latest edition of NW Brown's Market Review discusses the impact of Brexit.
Cambridge Index gains 5.0%
The Cambridge Index grew 5% or 829.3 points to close at 17,476.5 and outperformed the broader indices, as index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings and Johnson Matthey notched weekly gains.
Points of View: Brexit and UK Investment Trusts
Having looked at European investment trusts earlier this month, this week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks s a bit closer to home: funds investing in the shares of UK companies.
Cambridge Index loses 1.3%
The Cambridge index fell 1.3% or 220.9 points to finish at 16,647.2, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses.
Points of View: Inflation
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on inflation.
Cambridge Index drops 1.7%
The Cambridge index declined 1.7% or 286.8 points to close at 16,868, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
Cambridge Index advances 0.9%
The Cambridge index rose 0.9% or 157.7 points to close at 17,154.8, as index heavyweights such as ARM Holdings and Johnson Matthey posted weekly gains.
Cambridge Index surges 2.4%
The Cambridge index rallied 2.4% or 401.1 points to settle at 16,997.1, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Points of View: European Investment Trusts
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at investment trusts with a focus on European equities, which have fallen out of favour with investors of late.
Stocks in Focus: Interserve
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at Interserve, the UK-based support services and construction company that operates predominantly in the UK but also has international exposure, including substantial operations in the Middle East.
Cambridge Index rallies 1.5%
The Cambridge Index rose 1.5% or 252.5 points and outperformed major indices as seven of the top ten index heavyweights’ share prices increased.
Brexit: put right the mistake of 1054
Is there anything positive to say about the EU? Marcus Johnson of NW Brown admits there is a very strong case to remain in the EU but it is nuanced and complex.
Stocks in Focus: Next
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at Next plc, a former stock market darling that has recently fallen out of favour with investors.
Cambridge Index drops 0.4%
The Cambridge index declined 0.4% or 64.9 points to settle at 16,343.6, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Intertek
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown writes about Intertek following the announcement that Chief Executive, André Lacroix has purchased a further 100,000 shares, costing approximately £3.27m. This effectively doubles his investment in the company.
Points of View: O2 and Three Deal
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at the £10.5bn deal between O2 and Three. CK Hutchinson, owners of mobile network Three, proposed to take over Telefonica’s UK mobile operator O2 last year.
Points of View: Witan Investment Trust
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Witan, an investment trust aiming to provide investors with a balance of capital growth and income over the long term through a portfolio of global equities.