If you want to cut fat cat pay or make firms go greener – VOTE

While shareholders own a company, it’s the executive team and board who hold the day-to-day power. They decide what dividends to pay, what strategy to follow and how to shape the company’s ethos.  But for a brief window every year, shareholders are given the tools to gain control. Over the next few weeks, most UK-listed … Read more

Tempted to invest in shares? We get some expert tips for success

There is a certain kind of investor who prefers to hold shares rather than funds, despite the extra jeopardy and what others see as drudge work. Putting money in funds run by professional managers, who choose the stocks and monitor them for you, seems dull to them. Some will be content to dabble in shares … Read more

Five common questions from share investors answered

‘So, how much money will I make…?’ Revealed: The top five questions asked by share investors, answered by a stockbroking expert By Rachel Winter For This Is Money Published: 09:23 BST, 6 April 2021 | Updated: 09:23 BST, 6 April 2021 Rachel Winter: What books should you read to learn about markets? Find her recommendations below … Read more

FTSE 250 stocks with promising dividends for your Isa revealed

Want to pick up some FTSE 250 stocks with promising dividends for your Isa? These 12 shares could be worth a look By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 07:39 BST, 1 April 2021 | Updated: 07:39 BST, 1 April 2021 Mid-sized firms that slashed dividends but are expected to grow them by more than 10 … Read more

Home-working trend will continue to benefit DIY firms, says analyst

The DIY and home improvement boom should give a tailwind to some shares this year as people continue to work from home and lockdown restrictions ease slowly, according to a fund manager and analysts. On Monday, B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher revealed bumper sales over the past year, as lockdown fuelled a surge in DIY and … Read more

Will Deliveroo shares deliver? Takeaway app to float for up to £8bn

The FTSE is poised for its biggest company float in a decade next week, as Deliveroo joins the stock exchange. Depending on the final share price, the restaurant takeaway delivery giant could be valued at as much as £9 billion. Its debut will be a big moment for the London Stock Exchange, which has been … Read more

Will Deliveroo shares deliver? Takeaway app to float for up to £8bn

The FTSE is poised for its biggest company float in a decade next week, as Deliveroo joins the stock exchange. Depending on the final share price, the restaurant takeaway delivery giant could be valued at as much as £9 billion. Its debut will be a big moment for the London Stock Exchange, which has been … Read more