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Net zero – the companies leading the fight against climate change

Laura Hoy | 4 July 2023

With government rules on net zero quickly approaching, we look at two sustainable companies leading the charge to help combat climate change. Read article.

Laura Hoy

4 July 2023 | 2 min read



Net zero – the companies leading the fight against climate change

Laura Hoy | 4 July 2023

With government rules on net zero quickly approaching, we look at two sustainable companies leading the charge to help combat climate change. Read article: Net zero – the companies leading the fight against climate change .

Laura Hoy

4 July 2023 | 2 min read


Investing in ISAs – what our ISA choices say about us

Sarah Coles | 3 July 2023

With just under 12 million people having paid into an adult ISA in the 2021/22 tax year, we look at what our ISA choices tell us about our saving and investing habits. Read article: Investing in ISAs – what our ISA choices say about us.

Sarah Coles

3 July 2023 | 4 min read


Share sector review – real estate

Aarin Chiekrie | 3 July 2023

What are the highs and lows of this cyclical market? We take a look at the real estate sector and the impact of interest rates, inflation and the sector’s long-term potential. Read article: Share sector review – real estate.

Aarin Chiekrie

3 July 2023 | 8 min read


Trouble for Thames Water – what investors need to know

Aarin Chiekrie | 30 June 2023

What’s going on with Thames Water and what it means for the wider water sector and investors. Read article: Trouble for Thames Water – what investors need to know.

Aarin Chiekrie

30 June 2023 | 5 min read


UK interest rates – what’s next and are they high enough to cool inflation?

Kathleen Brooks | 30 June 2023

How long do interest rate changes take to work and why aren’t they working yet? Here’s a deep dive into what’s happened so far and where UK interest rates could go next in 2023. Read article: UK interest rates – what’s next and are they high enough to cool inflation?.

Kathleen Brooks

30 June 2023 | 9 min read


Bonds vs shares – what’s the difference and how do they work?

Christian Peasgood | 29 June 2023

Looking to invest in bonds? Here’s a closer look at how bonds work, how they compare to investing in shares and how to get started. Read article: Bonds vs shares – what’s the difference and how do they work?.

Christian Peasgood

29 June 2023 | 5 min read


Next week on the stock market

Aarin Chiekrie | 30 June 2023

What to expect from a selection of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting next week. Read article: Next week on the stock market.

Aarin Chiekrie

30 June 2023 | 3 min read


What you need to know about buying government bonds (gilts)

Charlie Hutchence | 27 July 2023

As interest rates have increased, so has the interest in government bonds (gilts). But what are gilts, how do you buy them and should you invest in them? Read article: What you need to know about buying government bonds (gilts).

Charlie Hutchence

27 July 2023 | 6 min read


Investing for income – 3 ways to check if a dividend's sustainable

Matt Britzman | 28 June 2023

What makes a sustainable dividend when researching stocks? Here’s our three-point dividend checklist. Read article: Investing for income – 3 ways to check if a dividend's sustainable.

Matt Britzman

28 June 2023 | 3 min read


What’s next for bonds in 2023? – Expert views from HL’s fund managers

Richard Troue | 27 June 2023

Following the interest rate hike last week from the Bank of England, HL Fund Managers Richard Troue and David Smith share their outlook on what’s next for bond markets. Read article: What’s next for bonds in 2023? – Expert views from HL’s fund managers.

Richard Troue

27 June 2023 | 4 min read


Inflation, interest rates and falling house prices – what you need to consider

Sarah Coles | 26 June 2023

House prices might be teetering on the brink, here we look at what this could mean for mortgages and retirement planning. Read article: Inflation, interest rates and falling house prices – what you need to consider .

Sarah Coles

26 June 2023 | 4 min read


European stock market and funds review – is now a good time to invest?

Josef Licsauer | 23 June 2023

What’s next for interest rates in Europe, which stock markets have performed best and is now the time to invest in European shares? We take a closer look. Read article: European stock market and funds review – is now a good time to invest?.

Josef Licsauer

23 June 2023 | 7 min read


Why is the Japanese stock market proving so popular with investors and where are the opportunities?

Josef Licsauer | 23 June 2023

With investors piling into the Nikkei 225 and it nearing an all-time high, we look at what could be next for the Japanese stock market and share three fund ideas to invest in Japan. Read article: Why is the Japanese stock market proving so popular with investors and where are the opportunities?.

Josef Licsauer

23 June 2023 | 6 min read


Next week on the stock market

Matt Britzman | 23 June 2023

What to expect from a selection of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting next week. Read article: Next week on the stock market.

Matt Britzman

23 June 2023 | 3 min read


UK interest rates rise to 5% – what it means for stock markets, mortgages and annuities

Susannah Streeter, Sarah Coles, Helen Morrissey | 22 June 2023

Today the Bank of England raised the interest rate to 5%. Here’s how the markets reacted so far, and what it could mean for your mortgage and annuity rates. Read article: UK interest rates rise to 5% – what it means for stock markets, mortgages and annuities.

Susannah Streeter, Sarah Coles, Helen Morrissey

22 June 2023 | 7 min read


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