MARKET REPORT: Housebuilders hit record highs as HSBC tips sector

A string of housebuilders hit record highs after HSBC tipped the sector as the latest winner from Boris Johnson’s landslide election victory. In a bullish note, analysts upgraded profit and dividend forecasts as it said the Tory party’s 80-seat majority has ‘brought the prospect of a final settlement of Brexit closer and unleashed pent-up demand … Read more

Hope for ‘Boris bounce’ as optimism spreads through financial services sector

Hope for ‘Boris bounce’ as optimism spreads through financial services sector By A Daily Mail Reporter Published: 23:00 GMT, 12 January 2020 | Updated: 23:00 GMT, 12 January 2020 Optimism among financial services firms is booming following last month’s Tory election victory. Financial services firms are optimistic according to a survey by PwC and the … Read more

Renewable energy is top 2020 sector pick of wealthy investors

Where are the wealthy looking to invest in 2020? Green energy is top pick for those seeking long term gains Nearly all age groups were disposed to put money in green energy in 2020 Technology, commercial property and gold were other popular selections Mining, retail, industrial and auto stocks languished at the bottom of the … Read more

Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz

Greene King sales slip as pub sector continues to lose its fizz and £2.7billion takeover by Hong Kong family looms Greene King said the decline in group sales was driven by ‘softer’ beer sales Net income across its pub arm slid 4.2% as it fell short of 2018 trading levels The looming takeover offers a … Read more