https://eqllp.co.uk/index.php/tools/blocks/blog_posts/rss?bID=2726&cID=168&arHandle=Main&tags=Stocks Most recent posts from Blog feeds https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-15-06-16/ In our roundup this week, we report on a new poll suggesting increasing momentum for Brexit, as well as warnings that low income families could lose out should Britain decide to leave the EU. We also bring news of revenue growth for retailer Ted Baker and a new energy bill safety net proposed by Ofgem. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:38:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-08-06-16/ This week the upcoming EU referendum continues to dominate the headlines. We also bring news of a global stocks rally, a slowdown in house prices and a warning to British first-time buyers. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:47:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-25-05-16/ Our roundup this week includes the latest Brexit poll pointing to a 13 point lead for the Remain campaign, a profits climb for Nationwide, figures suggesting cheques are not yet a spent force as a payment option and new findings showing that Britons are continuing to spend on trips abroad, despite recent terrorist scares. Wed, 25 May 2016 09:38:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-18-05-16/ In this week's roundup we have news of yet more uncertainty surrounding the EU referendum's potential impact on economic growth, figures that suggest house prices are set to continue to rise significantly over the next 15 years, and insight into the difficulties facing banks. Wed, 18 May 2016 10:14:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-11-05-16/ This week, we bring news of profit losses for easyJet and Credit Suisse, as well as reports of the widest first quarter trade deficit in the UK since 2008 and figures suggesting UK house price growth is softening after a rush in March. Wed, 11 May 2016 14:27:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-04-05-16/ In our roundup this week we report on new findings showing that the Bank of Mum and Dad is set to lend around £5 billion this year to help children access the housing market, while we also bring news of profit drops for HSBC and UBS, and claims that Britain leaving the EU could place £250 billion of trade at risk. Wed, 04 May 2016 09:50:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-27-04-16/ This week's roundup brings news of troubled times for a number of major UK businesses, including an 80% profits drop for BP, BHS being placed into administration and Scottish Power being hit with an £18 million penalty. We also discuss the new £20 note design, which will feature the artist JMW Turner. Wed, 27 Apr 2016 09:38:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-13-04-16/ This week our roundup includes news of the strongest UK inflation levels since December 2014, the sale of a £90.6 million stake in an online retailer by Tesco, warnings that the EU referendum may soften the UK housing market and the FCA revealing a fading in the rush among people eager to cash in their pension savings. Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:41:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-06-03-16/ Our roundup this week covers the Panama Papers offshore tax scandal, a new poll suggesting increasing support for the 'In' campaign ahead of the forthcoming referendum on Britain's membership of the EU, signs of a gradual recovery for Tesco and the introduction of a new National Living Wage. Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:55:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-30-03-16/ Despite the long Easter weekend, it has been another busy seven days in the world of finance and investment. In this week's roundup, we report on Yahoo setting a deadline for preliminary bids for its web business and Asian assets, claims that leaving the EU could prove detrimental to young people in the UK, warnings that the new state pension has not been made clear enough and figures showing pet insurance claims have reached a record high. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:21:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-16-03-16/ This week's roundup includes weak mining stocks pulling the FTSE 100 lower, a profits increase for Legal & General, calls for some women to access their state pensions early and a warning of further cuts in this week's Budget. Wed, 16 Mar 2016 09:24:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-24-02-15/ The past seven days have been dominated by talk of Britain's potential exit from the European Union. Our roundup this week looks at Boris Johnson's support of 'Brexit', but also a stark warning from businesses about the negative economic impact that such a move could bring. We also cover a profits plunge for Standard Chartered and bring news of an increasing number of people switching energy providers to reduce outgoings. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:16:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-03-02-16/ In our roundup this week, we discuss BP reporting its worst annual loss for more than 20 years and the impact this has had on the FTSE 100, news of Sainsbury's agreeing to buy Argos owner Home Retail and figures suggesting taxpayers are increasingly favouring online returns. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:55:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-27-01-16/ Following another busy seven days in the world of finance and investment, we report on suggestions that a new flat-rate pension relief will be fairer to all, new findings revealing the cities with the highest weekly wages, disappointing Christmas sales figures for UK retailers and a reduction in revenue for easyJet following the Paris terror attacks. Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:41:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-20-01-16/ In our roundup this week, we report on news that China's economy has experienced its slowest growth in a quarter of a century, that UK inflation has reached an 11-month high and that UK house prices accelerated in November, as well as suggestions of customer overcharging by energy firms. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:28:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-13-01-16/ The latest instalment of our weekly roundup includes new research suggesting many small UK businesses are confused about their new pension responsibilities, estimates of the winter floods bill reaching £1.3 billion, a fall in industrial output for November and Sainsbury's being crowned the big winner of the supermarkets over Christmas. Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:46:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-06-01-16/ In our first roundup of 2016 we look at the big drop in the FTSE 100 and the attempts in China to halt a significant stocks slide, poor Christmas sales for Next and a more positive festive season for John Lewis, as well as reports of increased borrowing ahead of the Christmas period. Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:23:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-16-12-15/ Following another busy seven days in the world of finance and investment, our roundup this week includes news of Sainsbury's continuing to outperform its rivals, a number of supermarkets slashing petrol costs to levels not seen since 2009, the launch of new personal tax accounts by the HMRC and UK inflation returning to positive territory in November. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:38:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-18-11-15/ In this week's finance and investment news roundup we look at how the terror attacks in France have affected Asian stocks, sales underperformance for supermarket giant Asda, Isa rate cuts implemented by NS&I, and the selling off of former Northern Rock mortgages for £13 billion. Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:03:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-11-11-15/ Our roundup this week includes news of a slowdown in UK retail growth in October, Sunday trading law proposals facing defeat in the House of Commons, a return to earnings growth for Vodafone and a £7 million payment forced on E.On due to smart meter failures. Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:50:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-04-11-15/ As part of our finance and investment news roundup this week, we look at major restructuring at Standard Chartered, a further shares dip for Volkswagen, weak growth for British exporters and insurance bill increases for millions of Brits. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:18:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-28-10-15/ This week's roundup includes news of a blow to the government's planned welfare reforms, further spending cuts announced by BP, refunds for customers of The Money Shop and other payday lenders, and house price hikes caused by a lack of housing supply. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:26:00 GMT https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-21-10-15/ In our roundup this week we report a small profits increase for ASOS, as well as fears that the UK's steel industry could be in crisis, concern that pension reforms might result in an upturn in scams and predictions of how our paying habits are likely to change by 2024. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 09:34:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-14-10-15/ We report this week on news that the government has sold its remaining Royal Mail shares, payments processor Worldpay has priced its listing on the London Stock Exchange, September witnessed a retail spending climb and seven million Brits have been offered the chance to top up their state pension. Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:12:00 BST https://eqllp.co.uk/blog/weekly-roundup-07-10-15/ As part of this week's roundup we look at a house price fall in September, calls for a bank account overhaul and the introduction of a new plastic bag charge in the UK, while further afield we report on the latest movement concerning Asian shares. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:33:00 BST