Tag: UK equities
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Two Dividend Stocks for 2026: Lloyds and GSK to Watch Closely
Why dividend stocks are back in favor in 2026 With interest rates easing from their recent peaks, investors are increasingly seeking reliable income streams from equities. Dividend-paying stocks, especially those with established cash flow and strong balance sheets, are once again drawing attention. Among the names closer to the top of many watchlists are Lloyds…
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FTSE 100 Rises as Budget Cuts Dividend Tax Hits Markets
FTSE 100 climbs on Budget optimism, but dividend tax concerns linger The FTSE 100 edged higher today, gaining about 82 points to 9,691 as investors weighed a Budget that promised relief in dividend taxation while also highlighting new levies on wealthier households, mansions, and certain gambling activities. The session reflected a nuanced market reaction: relief…
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London IPOs: Funds Run Low as Activity Returns The city’s IPO scene stabilizes, but cash is tight for buyers
London IPOs Are Back, But Cash Isn’t Following London’s initial public offerings (IPOs) are creeping back onto the horizon after a multi-year drought. Yet the revival looks tepid from a buyer’s perspective. Investment funds, which once prowled for new listings, have shrunken their purchasing power, leaving dealmakers to navigate a market where enthusiasm is tempered…
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Investors Pull £3.6bn from Shares as Tax Hikes and AI Bubble Loom
Market jitters widen as tax policy uncertainty fuels capital flight Investors funneled a substantial £3.6 billion out of UK equity markets amid mounting uncertainty over future tax rises and how any levies would be structured. City analysts say the size of the pull reflects a cautious stance ahead of next week’s budget and a broader…
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Princes Group IPO Floats at Nearly £1.2bn Valuation Boosting London Markets
London Stock Market Gets a Tasty Boost as Princes Goes Public The Princes Group, the venerable tinned tuna and canned goods producer known for its Princes tuna and Napolina sauces, has kicked off a float with a valuation approaching £1.2 billion. The listing marks a significant milestone for a company with nearly 150 years of…