Even as the UK property market takes off, investors opinion towards housebuilders has been somewhat similar to that of Mark Twains cat and the stove. Indeed, despite an impressive recovery, strong profit margins and rising dividend payouts, investors appear to be avoiding the housebuilders for fear of a 2008 style Read More...

Its been a topsy-turvy year for investors in BAE (LSE: BA). Indeed, the defence company saw its share price decline in the early part of the year by a profit warning before gradually climbing back to the same level at which it started the year. Overall, its performance in 2014 Read More...

Today I am outlining why Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) (NYSE: RIO.US) could be considered an attractive addition to any stocks portfolio. China iron ore sales advance Fears of sluggish demand and swathes of oversupply flowing into commodity markets continue to have kept investor jitters on the boil for many months Read More...

With many investors believing that the FTSE 100 is rather high at present, it may feel as though its tough to find high-quality, good value companies with bright prospects at the moment. However, here are three companies that fit those categories and, as a result, could make a positive contribution Read More...

The share price of drinks giant Diageo (LSE: DGE) (NYSE: DEO.US) has not had a good year. Its down by 12% over the past 12 months to 1,758p although we have seen a 75% gain over five years, compared to 40% for the FTSE 100. Defensiveness Some of that is Read More...

2014 has been a disappointing year for investors in WPP (LSE: WPP). Thats because shares in the PR/advertising giant have fallen by 9% since the start of the year, which is well below the FTSE 100s gain of just 1%. Furthermore, it doesnt compare favourably to the gains posted by Read More...