NW Brown March 2019 Market Review
This edition of the NW Brown Market Review looks back at an encouraging start to the year.
Stocks in Focus: Royal Dutch Shell
This week Harry Tyler of NW Brown looks at Royal Dutch Shell.
Stocks in Focus: JP Morgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown looks at JP Morgan Emerging Markets (JMG), a UK-listed £1.2bn investment trust that invests in companies listed in emerging markets from across the globe.
Investment market update from NW Brown
Jason Butler of NW Brown gives his views on the current state of the market in these uncertain times.
Cambridge Index jumps 2.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 684.7 points or 2.9% to close at 24641.8, as all the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
An 'end of tax year' checklist
As 5th April approaches, NW Brown offers a brief guide to the allowances and exemptions you could potentially take advantage of before the end of the tax year.
Avoiding tax traps – achieving 60% tax relief with pensions
By reclaiming the personal allowance, high earners may obtain effective tax relief of 60% when making a personal pension contribution, says NW Brown.
Stocks in Focus: Strategic Equity Capital
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown looks at Strategic Equity Capital (SEC), a specialist investment trust that invests in UK listed companies below £1bn in market capitalisation.
Cambridge Index climbs 3.8%
The Cambridge Index advanced 893.8 points or 3.8% to close at 24425.1, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust
This week Jason Butler of NW Brown looks at Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust, a FTSE 250-listed investment trust that invests predominantly in smaller UK companies.
Cambridge Index gains 3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 684.3 points or 3% to close at 23748.2, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and AVEVA Group posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Caledonia Investments
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown looks at Caledonia Investments, an investment trust which invests in listed and private businesses from around the globe.
Cambridge Index surges 8.5%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1806.8 points or 8.5% to close at 23063.9, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
NW Brown December 2018 Market Review
This edition of the NW Brown Market Review considers whether markets can improve after a difficult 2018.
Points of View: Market Update
2018 was a difficult year for investors, with both bonds and equities delivering negative returns – a rare event, says NW Brown.
Cambridge Index drops 1.9%
The Cambridge Index declined 393.4 points or 1.9% to close at 20,781.7, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Cambridge Index adds 1.1%
The Cambridge Index rose 223.2 points or 1.1% to close at 20951.9, as four of the top five Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
University Superannuation Scheme (USS) update December 2018: ‘A new valuation’
Mike Trawford of NW Brown provides an update on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
The gift that gives back
Inheritance Tax is something you can try to reduce or expunge altogether through careful planning, says NW Brown.
Cambridge Index tumbles 6.8%
The Cambridge Index fell 1537.8 points or 6.8% to close at 20951.9, as nine of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Impax Environmental Markets plc
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown looks at Impax Environmental Markets (IEM), an investment trust which invests in companies from across the globe that are involved in developing cleaner or more efficient energy, water and waste services.
Cambridge Index eases 1.5%
The Cambridge Index fell 353.4 points or 1.5% to close at 22,489.7, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Abcam PLC posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Prudential
This week Laura Davies of NW Brown looks at Prudential, the multinational life insurance and financial services company, following its recent trading update covering the first nine months of the year.
Cambridge Index declines 2.5%
The Cambridge Index declined 582.5 points or 2.5% to close at 22843.1, as Index heavyweights such as AVEVA Group and DS Smith posted weekly losses to their share prices.
NW Brown appoints Paul Fox as Head of Financial Planning
NW Brown Wealth Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Fox as Head of Financial Planning.