In an economy, the money people don’t spend is said to be saved. Moreover, an economy comprises, majorly, the rich elites and the poor masses. While the masses save for an emergency, or say for a rainy day, the wealthy people mostly save for investment opportunities. There are different ways to save money. You can […]
Brics vs G7: Head-to-Head Comparison and Statistics
BRICS and G7 are two significant economic and political groups in the world. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, while G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. The priorities and approaches of these two groups are different, as their relationship is not […]
Roquefort Therapeutics: the stripped down breakdown for new investors
Roquefort shares have shot up since late July after years of underperformance. Despite this, the biotech looks undervalued to me. Roquefort Therapeutics (LON: ROQ) shares have risen sharply in August after a brief suspension from trading earlier in the year. As an afficionado of London-listed small cap stocks — and specifically in the high-risk areas […]
Tern shares: breakthrough moment or wild speculation?
Tern, Wyld, and SpaceX: the dream of every small cap, but beware unsustainable price spikes. As a high risk, high reward investor, I like to identify the best small cap prospects at the bottom of the market, make a large investment, and then wait for the company to recover. What I try to avoid at […]
Upland Resources: what’s going on with Sarawak Block SK334?
Upland Resources could be on the cusp of a JV or farm out deal, but this incredible rise needs near-term RNS food to be sustained. Upland Resources (LON: UPL) has had worse years. The Main Market company is now up by over 1,000% since this time last year, and by more than 450% over the […]
40 year mortgages and Ben Bernanke: another disaster in the making?
Extending mortgage terms is putting a plaster over a gaping wound. The housing correction is happening. Fresh from spending a year calling inflation transitory, the Bank of England has once again come up with a cunning plan with regards to monetary policy. With CPI inflation at 7.9% — hailed as the second coming but still […]
Average Cost of Commuting in the UK (2023) and Other Statistics
In the UK, commuting is essential to many people’s daily routines. As a matter of needs, understanding the average commuting cost is vital for individuals and businesses. Commuting expenses can include car expenses, biking expenses, and public transportation costs. In this report, we will provide an insightful analysis of the cost of commuting in the […]
Uncertainty is killing UK investing. Here’s the latest developments
From energy to pensions to housing policy, it’s harder than ever to invest with any certainty. The endless volte-face has to stop. As a financial analyst, I do try my best to stay away from politics. When the NatWest CEO excommunicates a customer for his legally held political views, or a Minister is blatantly lying […]
OptiBiotix Health shares: brief investment case overview
OPTI shares have soared in July. Is it too late to get in, or is the company just getting started? OptiBiotix (LON: OPTI) shares hit my radar a couple of weeks ago, after reporting some much-needed good news. The company has shot up by well over 300% in the past month, driven by solid financial […]
The UK Creator Economy Statistics, Trends, and Analysis 2023
The creator economy is a global phenomenon, so examining the UK-specific creator economy is crucial for understanding this market’s unique dynamics, trends, and opportunities. Also, understanding the UK Creator Economy can help businesses, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions and develop strategies to support and foster the industry’s growth. This is an all-and-out analysis, so […]
Ondo shares: time to take profit or time to double down?
I have already seen serious gains since investing in Ondo — is it time to take some profits, stick, or double down? As an avid investor in UK small caps, I tend to focus on biotechs, mining and oil. These are usually pretty high risk, but the flip side is that the rewards can be […]
Pension changes: a shot in the arm for the AIM market
More meddling in pension investing? At least this time, there’s room to make a profit. As a financial analyst, I do my best to keep economics and politics at arm’s length. However, when both of the main parties are being equally economically incompetent, it feels like fair game. The Conservatives have imposed a 75% windfall […]
UK Retail Report, E-Commerce Trends, and Online Shopping Statistics 2023
The UK is one of the top countries in the world that effectively utilizes e-commerce services. According to a report online, at least 82% of UK citizens bought an item online in 2021. In fact, UK consumers’ habits are so easy to understand. More than 51% of the citizens purchase directly from the email they […]
GMET shares: Q&A with CEO Oliver Friesen
Golden Metal Resources owns 100% of the largest undeveloped Tungsten deposit within the United States. And it’s still early days. Long-time readers here at Investing Strategy will know that I tend to cover high-risk, high-reward small cap shares, with a penchant for the exploratory mining and biotech sectors. Miners like Premier African Minerals, Power Metal […]
Baron Oil shares: brief update for Q3 2023
BOIL remains one of my top picks for 2023. The catalyst is coming — but patience is required with this high-risk stock. Baron Oil (LON: BOIL) shares have had an interesting 2023 — starting the year out at 0.15p, hitting 0.25p in mid-February, and then falling to 0.09p today. However, the FTSE AIM share remains […]
Harland & Wolff shares: brief update for Q3 2023
HARL released full-year results last Friday evening just before 6pm. This is not a good look, and the share price has responded accordingly. HARLAND & Wolff (LON: HARL) shares were changing hands for less than 6p in November 2022, before soaring to 25.9p before the end of the month — as it landed a ‘material […]
UK Unemployment Rate Statistics 2023
Employees either lose their jobs or resign to a more suitable one every year. Therefore, the proportion of employed individuals to the unemployed changes each year. In fact, these changes account for the differences and fluctuations in the rate of unemployment that the world has witnessed and is witnessing till date. According to Statista, the […]
Hunt’s Mortgage Charter: as much use as a chocolate teapot
The Mortgage Charter isn’t cash help; it’s a warning blaring out to distressed mortgagees. Get out with equity, while you still can. Last week, I put forth the argument that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt with all the apparatus of state would not intervene in the coming mortgage crisis. This new ‘mortgage charter’ — which virtually every […]
Avacta shares: update to consider for Q3 2023
AVA6000 is working better than expected, earlier than anticipated, Where next for Avacta in 2023? Avacta remains one of my top four high risk FTSE AIM stock picks of 2023. The biotech is pursuing chemotherapy without side effects through its preCISION platform, with flagship AVA600 in the advanced stages of Phase 1A. I have covered […]
The State of AI in the UK 2023: Trends, Data, Statistics, and Insight
Britain is home to innovation, offering as much AI products as other EU countries. But how significant is the UK AI industry, landscape, and role towards the economy and society? British experts say AI has the potential to reshape sectors from healthcare to education. Its impact on the UK in 2022 was profound, contributing £3.7 […]