Taking Stock

The impact of elections on equity markets has usually been short-lived – the upcoming poll might prove an exception

Increased rates of attrition are the flip-side to the rapid expansion of the hospitality industry

Proposals to reduce the London Stock Exchange’s trading window are well argued, but might not suit all investors

Recent warnings over the energy giant's buyback programme form part of a wider issue

A provisional note from the online accommodation marketplace gives more evidence of mounting regulatory risks

Pressures are building in the construction industry supply chain

The evolution of debt markets and a moribund interest rate environment pose a threat to the long-term health of equity markets

Investors would be well advised to review their asset allocations given the current political climate

Small-Cap and Aim stocks will suffer if they play fast and loose with pre-emptive rights

The outlook on rates and sterling could support equity prices for a while longer

Big tobacco's growth assumptions based on next-generation products and emerging markets expansion are being brought into question

The labour market, rather then yield inversion, could provide a pointer to future investment returns

ESG investing could grind up against market realities if left unchecked

Scalability is driving the evolution of the legal industry, but there are potential pitfalls for investors

One corner of the knowledge economy is attracting interest from industry, academia and investors

The emergence of a potential rival to Nasdaq demonstrates why China's capital markets still have a long way to go

The maker of the iconic Irn-Bru beverage couldn't sugar-coat a profit warning

Is the entertainment group going private on the cheap?

It could be time to look beyond the West for income options

Could increased automation help big miners deal with institutional pressure to clean up their act?

A tightening supply/demand balance could boost prospects for junior oil explorers

With yields going through the ceiling, it's easy to fall into dividend traps

Barrick Gold’s proposal to subsume Acacia Mining made the headlines, but gold’s poor relation looks a better bet

Digitalisation, not Brexit, is at the heart of the troubles

Has the luxury watch retailer chosen the wrong time for westward expansion?

The Yorkshire-based potash producer now has heavyweight financial backing. But will future success give way to stock dilution?

Being at the vanguard of an industry isn't wholly advantageous