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Watch: Market News Update - 8 August 2022
In this week’s market update: investors struggle to decide if the glass is half full or half empty as the US jobs market booms while the UK teeters on the edge of recession.
Market news today - US jobs boom rekindles interest rate fears
What’s driving your investments this week?
What investors are asking us right now
In this podcast Fidelity's Ed Monk delivers a quarterly Investment Outlook special where he puts your questions forward to the Outlook’s author Tom Stevenson
Four questions investors are asking right now
Our recent Q&As threw up some common themes
Market news today - turning point or bear market rally?
What’s driving your investments this week?
When will stocks go back up?
Investors are having to be patient
5 US stocks you’ve been buying and selling
Big household names make up the list of your most-actively traded stocks
Property is a risky investment right now
Investors have to think several moves ahead
Where next for Pets at Home’s share price?
Does the cost-of-living crisis really spell the end of the pandemic-inspired pet boom?
Market news today - Fed v inflation, no holds barred
What’s driving your investments this week?
What does the coming commodities super cycle mean for investors?
Metals and oil are likely to come roaring back as inflation persists
Will the tech giants help turn the market around?
Netflix and Tesla kick off a crucial earnings season for tech
Market news today - shares rally on lower rate hopes
What’s driving your investments this week?
Investing in America’s post-pandemic consumption revolution
The enduring power of US consumer brands
What next for Royal Mail’s share price?
Strike action and cost-of-living worries are bound to dominate
Why the latest earnings season will matter more than most
Nerves mount as investors await US earnings results
Companies are buying their own shares - here’s why that’s good news
Buy-backs are running at record levels in the UK
The stock that could plug the cost-of-living drain on your cash
An inflation-pegged dividend is one way to cash-in on the cost-of-living crunch
Market news today - looking forward to a better second half
What’s driving your investments this week?
Rathbones’ James Thomson: what’s next for the US market
Investors in the US have been richly-rewarded for years, but this year things have shifted
The 3 stocks you’ve been buying and selling in June
Travel and oil stocks are proving popular with Fidelity customers
Five ways to spot the bottom of a bear market
Signs that shares might be heading higher again
The recruitment companies whose profits are soaring as job-seekers call the shots
Robert Walters will be the first of the recruitment firms to post a trading update in July
Market news today - bouncing back
What’s driving your investments this week?
Why you don’t have to lock in pension losses
Soaring inflation can be unnerving, but keep the faith with these ideas
Where next for Mulberry’s share price?
Have the British luxury goods brand’s sales remained “robust”?
Market news today - calm after the storm
What’s driving your investments this week?
US retail: the shares that win when America hits the shops
Why it can pay to back the American consumer
Have you got the stomach to be a contrarian investor?
The case for contrarian investing is strong but it’s hard work
The stocks to watch as interest rates rise again
Shares in these stocks and sectors can be an interest-rate winner for investors
Is the bear market here to stay?
What you should know about stock markets right now
Be part of America’s electric vehicles revolution
US auto stocks making strides towards a greener future
The US stocks that could beat the bear market
Where next for these shares that are bucking the downward trend in the markets?
Where next for shares in Primark-owner AB Foods?
Investors will need to get used to margins under pressure as the cost of living bites
Where next for Tesco’s share price?
The battle between margins and market share is getting real for the UK’s largest supermarket
Why insider buying may be a sign of good things to come
Bosses are snapping up shares in their own firms
Market news today - was that it?
What’s driving your investments this week?
Are markets beginning to turn? The prospects for shares and bonds
In this podcast Fidelity’s Ed Monk and Tom Stevenson discuss whether the stock market is beginning to turn and look at the prospects for shares and bonds.
5 stocks fit for a Queen
A fun, fantasy portfolio, which may or may not meet with royal approval
Which shares have stayed the course with the Queen?
10 British brands still going strong
Market news today - shares end their record losing streak
What’s driving your investments this week?
What now for BP and Shell share prices and dividends after the windfall tax?
Oil investors count the cost of government measures to cut bills
3 simple ways to spot whether a stock is worth buying
Up your investment game by getting to grips with 3 simple financial ratios
Growth and value investing: 5 things you should know
Will growth stocks return to favour?
Market news today - US heads into bear market territory
What’s driving your investments this week?
Is Royal Mail about to be kicked out of the FTSE 100?
Disappointing profits puts Royal Mail in the danger zone
The tech drop is no repeat of the dotcom crash
This year's frantic sell-off is unlikely to last
What’s happening in US markets?
Does the US now represent good value?
Will the cost-of-living take a bite out of Pets at Home’s shares?
The pandemic has rewarded the group, will the cost-of-living leave it in the doghouse?
Where next for BT’s share price?
Has the old king of the jungle reached the end of the line?
How Warren Buffett is fighting inflation
The world’s most famous investor has been putting his cheque book to use
Why are stock markets falling?
Global stock markets fall sharply thanks to a reversal of fortunes for oil and tech
Is Landsec’s boss right about a turnaround in the UK’s shopping centres?
The landlord appears to be betting on a new era for the retail sector
Is it time to buy the stock market dip?
6 reasons why investing in global shares makes sense
Market news today: rate hikes get real
What’s driving your investments this week?
Elon’s deal for Twitter and a big week for tech
In this podcast Fidelity's Ed Monk and Tom Stevenson discuss what's next for investors in tech.
Which supermarket is the cheapest right now?
For shoppers - and investors - it’s all about value
Will the travel industry take off this year?
Find out more in this episode of Monty.Markets.Money
Musk’s faith in Twitter comes at a tough time for tech
Investors are looking for reassurance from Amazon, Apple and the rest
Where next for BP and Shell’s share prices?
Soaring profits amid a war and cost-of-living crisis puts the spotlight on the oil majors
Market news today: Fed fears start to bite
What’s driving your investments this week?
What are the latest earnings season numbers telling us?
America’s top companies report on the first quarter
Will these 2 travel stocks take off this summer?
The skies may have reopened but it’s not all plain-sailing
What investors want to know right now
The themes that emerged from your questions to us
What investors are asking us right now
In this podcast Fidelity's Ed Monk and Tom Stevenson discuss the key questions on investors' minds right now
Market news today: are we heading into recession?
What’s driving your investments this week?
Don’t let recession fears scare you into selling shares
How to interpret the current ‘yield curve’
Market news today - 4th April 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
The 5 stocks most actively-traded by Fidelity customers
Two themes dominate stock investors’ thoughts
Can the stay-at-home economy deliver for investors?
Find out more in this episode of Monty.Markets.Money
Is now a good time to invest in the UK stock market?
UK market has proven resilient
Bellway is building its part as an inflationary hedge
The housebuilder offering a hedge against rising inflation
Market news today - 21 March 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
How the pandemic has negatively affected Dignity’s share price
The surprising impact of the pandemic on the UK’s largest funeral provider
Is Cineworld’s share price due a bounce back?
Debt-laden cinema chain fights off bankruptcy
Gold price tests new highs - how else can you protect your money from war?
The price of gold has soared but it’s not the only safe haven out there
War in Ukraine - what’s going on in stock markets?
How the crisis is affecting the investment landscape
How to manage your portfolio at times of crisis
Sometimes things are cheap for a reason
Assessing the economic fall-out of war in Ukraine
In this podcast Tom Stevenson and Ed Monk discuss what the war in Ukraine means for investors.
Can Domino’s keep serving up a big slice of stay-at-home profits for investors?
Pizza chain is proving resilient in the face of tough competition
PageGroup earnings soar as the jobs market picks up pace
Recruitment is now one of the hottest sectors in town
Market news today: 21 February 2022
Market news today: 21 February 2022
How Centrica investors could beat the energy price spike
British Gas-owner is an opportunity to ride the price hike wave
Market news today - 14 February 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
Changing worlds: BP and Facebook
The changing fortunes of ‘growth’ versus ‘value’ investments
NatWest dividend promise puts UK banks back in the spotlight
Rising interest rates and a ‘back to business’ mood is good news for the banks
Market news today - 7 February 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
How to spot diamonds in a rough year for stock markets
Unfashionable stocks are suddenly looking more attractive
What’s next for Ocado’s share price?
Questions ahead for Ocado’s shareholders
Market news today - 31 January 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
Five ways to navigate the current markets turmoil
How to address the market correction
Shell investors braced for trading update
The oil giant is the midst of seismic change and the green lobby is leaning on it to do more
Market news today - 24 January 2022
What’s driving your investments this week?
Seven key questions as inflation keeps rising
How to protect your investments from rising inflation
Pets at Home on track for another record year of profits
The pet retailer and veterinary services group is on a roll
Sector watch: Is now the time to invest in travel companies?
Could there be further turbulence ahead?
What the jobs boom means for Hays’ share price
Tuesday’s trading update could reveal whether bust always follows boom
What investors want to know right now
In this podcast Tom Stevenson and Ed Monk answer your questions on the investment outlook for the year ahead.
Are travel sector shares set to fly in 2022?
An easing of travel rules mid-pandemic is good news for airlines and hotels
Can the Next share price continue its recovery?
Retail star’s business model faces sterner tests
What next for Sainsbury's and Tesco shares?
Can the ‘Big Four’ retain their dominance?
The most actively traded stocks on our platform in 2021
From travel to crypto, here are the stocks you’ve been buying and selling this year
3 stocks whose sales have soared as we’ve all stayed home
Domino’s Pizza, Just Eat and Ocado are noting permanent shifts in consumer demand
Is the writing on the wall for Purplebricks shares?
Purplebricks shares fall as results delay rattles investors
What could Omicron mean for the Ocado share price?
Are sales figures affected by increased orders, but lower basket values?
Which shares offer shelter in a post-pandemic world?
In this podcast Emma-Lou Montgomery and Ed Monk discuss the shares that offer some protection from the economic threats we currenty face.
The shares that could survive supply shortages, inflation & covid
Picking a winner is key to boosting your portfolio as the pandemic continues
Is now a good time to invest in banks?
Britain’s banks stand to benefit from rising rates
Airline stocks fall and the latest on easyJet’s share price
The pandemic challenges keep on coming and right now is no exception
When a great idea doesn’t make a great investment
Why some of the tech ‘lockdown winners’ are struggling
Where should I invest in 2022?
Three key questions for the year ahead
Black Friday investment ideas
Is now the time to invest in retail?
Can we expect a “Santa Rally” for US markets this Christmas?
In this podcast Fidelity's Toby Sims and Tom Stevenson discuss whether the US bull run can continue.
Market news today - 22 November 2021
What’s driving your investments this week
Amazon/Visa row - Rathbones’ James Thomson gives his view
All is not well within Big Tech
Why Pets at Home's share price is soaring
A pet is for life not just for lockdown and the retail chain knows that’s a winner
Market news today - 15 November 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
How Goldilocks investors can stay one step ahead of the bears
Rising inflation threatens the purchasing power of investments
Could Royal Mail’s share price deliver again in the next 12 months?
The UK’s largest logistics group should have a Christmas to celebrate
What’s next for AstraZeneca’s share price?
Pharmaceuticals have been lagging other sectors
Market news today - 8 November 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Has the IAG share price finally turned a corner?
British Airways-owner still looking undervalued
Market news today - 1 November 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Can Sainsbury’s share price keep rising?
Plenty of restructuring potential for Britain’s second largest grocer
Sector watch: How to invest in UK retailers
Things aren’t getting any easier for Britain’s retail sector
Market news today - 25 October 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Are bonds a safer bet than shares if the Bank makes a mistake?
There are many possible answers to the inflation question
Can the Unilever share price now play catch-up?
Brand loyalty will be crucial for Unilever as households face rising prices
Could fresh climate change cover-up allegations hit Shell’s share price?
The pressure on Shell is mounting daily as the COP26 conference draws near
Morrisons takeover; who’s next?
International interest in UK assets remains strong
Can the Domino’s Pizza share price continue to recover?
Collections up as delivery growth slows
Will hotels group IHG’s dirty laundry be a drag on its share price?
Ongoing issues with staff shortages and supply chains threaten to stall recovery
Market news today - 11 October 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Is Buffett right - can you hold a stock forever?
Four fund managers share their views
Was this the week we saw ‘peak Facebook’?
Users and investors may reassess the platform after a bruising few days
Will Marston's share price get a boost this Christmas?
The annual festive season is needed more than ever
Market news today - 4 October 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
UK shares: Watch, invest or avoid?
UK stock market at 1990s prices
Is the nightmare before Christmas about to hit Tesco’s share price?
Tesco needs everything it can get to help it through the months ahead
Picking stock market winners is about to get a lot harder
Stocks still look attractive but challenges lie ahead
Is Next the model for online retail?
Another joint venture and the growth of its technology puts Next streets ahead of rivals
Sector watch: how to invest in UK media companies
Stocks to watch in this fast-moving sector
Where next for Kingfisher shares as Screwfix-owner gives update?
Can the lockdown DIY frenzy sales boom persist in a re-opened world?
Where did UK consumers spend their money in August?
The UK ventured out last month as retail sales fell
Market news today - 13 September 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
What’s in store for Morrisons share price?
The rival bids set to go to auction
Investors in Wagamama-owner Restaurant Group need strong stomachs
But Wagamama could be an exception
Market news today - 6 September 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Can Ted Baker shares turnaround from here?
Share price still in need of a recovery
Are prices at the pumps set to rise again?
US hurricane season threatens oil supplies
Market news today - 31 August 2021
What’s driving your investments this week?
Investing for income and what rising house prices mean for inheritance
In this podcast Tom Stevenson and Ed Monk discuss investing in shares for dividend growth and what rising house prices mean for inheritance.
Will a jobs rise signal a share price rise at Hays this time?
Faster-than-anticipated recovery at the recruiter
Market news today - 16 August 2021
Investments to watch this week
Up and away? TUI shares latest
The world’s leading package holiday firm shares its third quarter update
Income investing in the summer of the ‘super dividend’
Can the bumper crop of payouts continue?
How does a SPAC work?
Everything you need to know about how SPACs work
Market news today - 9 August 2021
Investments to watch this week
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