At the end of 2023, the S&P 500 index was trading at 19.8 times forecast 2024 earnings, having risen 24% in the year. The MegaCap Eight, according to Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research, was trading at 28 times 2024 earnings and the rest of the market at 17.3. Although the consensus expectation of a recession … Read more
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a humble hotel which you could live in forever. Often, like our King, it’s quietly grand, with holes in its socks. There are no waiters brandishing white napkins, standing, in their maddening way, between you and the food. And no porters with eager paws. The White Swan … Read more
Starling Bank’s 4% easy access savings account launched in December and is a good option for its customers looking for the best savings deals. The account pays interest each month, and has a competitive return on cash. The digital bank is also noted for being one of the best for online banking. The launch of … Read more
UK house prices rose 3.3% in the 12 months to November, according to the Land Registry index. The average house price was £290,000 in November, which is £10,000 higher than a year ago. While property prices grew last year, they dipped by 0.4% between October and November 2024. Darrell Walker, director of sales and distribution … Read more
Kepler Trust Intelligence, a digital publication covering investment companies from Kepler Partners, has published its list of the top investment trusts for 2025. As investors consider the top stocks and funds to add to their portfolio for the new year, Kepler’s research – based on a proprietary, quantitative rating system – can help investors select … Read more