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UK decides: stocks hit record but Brexit looms
Markets
UK decides: stocks hit record but Brexit looms
Sterling and UK shares surged as the scale of the Conservative party’s victory emerged last Friday, writes Morningstar UK's James Gard.  
James Gard | 16 December 2019
UK election 2019: The Morningstar View
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UK election 2019: The Morningstar View
Morningstar Investment Management's Mike Coop looks at the likely impact of the Conservative election win on UK equities.
Holly Black | 16 December 2019
UK assets may hold renewed appeal despite Brexit blowout
Funds
UK assets may hold renewed appeal despite Brexit blowout
With a General Election slated for December and Brexit postponed until 2020, investors should consider how their portfolios are positioned for more...
James Gard | 04 November 2019
No Halloween scare for UK stocks
Stocks
No Halloween scare for UK stocks
Britain’s ongoing Brexit saga has seemingly failed to spook investors, despite Boris Johnson’s failed pledge to quit the European Union...
Anthony Fensom | 28 October 2019
Fund Spy: 5 managers that defied the downturn in third-quarter 2019
Funds
Fund Spy: 5 managers that defied the downturn in third-quarter 2019
Stewart Investors is among a handful of global equity fund managers to unearth good returns in the September quarter even despite a patchy period for...
Glenn Freeman | 04 October 2019
Bright spots in travel despite Thomas Cook sinking
Stocks
Bright spots in travel despite Thomas Cook sinking
The demise of Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest travel business, highlights the tourism sector’s difficulty in dealing with the challenges...
Glenn Freeman | 24 September 2019
What does PM Boris Johnson mean for markets?
Markets
What does PM Boris Johnson mean for markets?
The new UK Prime Minister is expected to cut taxes and boost spending, but a lack of clarity on Brexit is holding back UK shares and the pound.
James Gard | 24 July 2019
Brexit deal could trigger next economic shock
Markets
Brexit deal could trigger next economic shock
If the UK leaves the European Union with a Brexit deal, the Governor of the Bank of England is likely to make a policy mistake by hiking interest...
David Brenchley | 09 April 2019
UK equities: where to invest amid Brexit uncertainty
Stocks
UK equities: where to invest amid Brexit uncertainty
While many investors continue to shun UK stocks until the Brexit fog clears, others think they're too cheap to ignore. A trio of fund managers tell...
David Brenchley | 25 March 2019
Why successful investors avoid knee-jerk reactions
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Why successful investors avoid knee-jerk reactions
Tuning out from unhelpful market noise is often a far better investing strategy than responding to events that are outside your control, and Brexit...
Dan Kemp | 19 March 2019