The case for buying emerging markets on dips May 10, 2016 The beautiful magnolia trees are blossoming, and we all know what that means. Bluer skies over London, happy dogs in the parks, and speculation picking up about whether we’ll see a repeat of the “sell in May” strategy. Last week ended with a thud after a much weaker-than-expected US April jobs report. As soon as [...]
Eight of the best gins to rock your world April 29, 2016 The beginnings of the gin craze are shrouded in notoriety. Just over 100 years ago it was the scourge of the working classes, an unregulated, often highly toxic spirit that was more cheaply and easily available than fresh water (hence its nickname Mother’s Ruin). The following half a century saw its reputation improve until it [...]
Fever-Tree founder Tim Warrillow’s day behind the bar gives the mixer maker a boost April 28, 2016 To Broadgate, for a well-chilled gin and tonic with mixer maker Fever-Tree's founders. Tim Warrillow, the chief executive of the AIM-listed drinks firm, took it upon himself to dish out G&Ts to thirsty City folk last night to mark World Malaria Day 2016. As any gin-lover will know, tonic water contains the chemical quinine, famously [...]
Fever-Tree’s share price sparkles as it toasts strong sales for its first full year as a listed company March 14, 2016 Premium mixers brand Fever-Tree, has reported revenue up 71 per cent to £59.3m for the year to 31 December, while pre-tax profits soared to a whopping £16.7m, from just £2.5m the year before. After listing in October 2014, shares have climbed by around 250 per cent, giving Fever-Tree a market capitalisation of around £680m. The company is also offering a substantial hike [...]
It’s not alchemy: Six investments for your Nisa March 4, 2016 The end of the tax year is approaching and many savers will be topping up their Nisas to make full use of the £15,240 tax-free allowance. It’s also the time of year when many people look at new ways of investing their savings. Here are some of the best ideas put forward by the professionals. FUNDS: [...]
Fiery festive infernos and attacking mistletoe berries: Here are six ways Christmas is trying to kill you December 21, 2015 A dystopian future is about to be upon us, in which trees spontaneously burst into flames, man-made machines run out of control and, trapped in small spaces and driven mad by cabin fever, humans turn against one another. This is not a drill. Christmas is almost here. Are you prepared for the health and health [...]
Best of the Brokers for 10 November 2015 November 10, 2015 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com BAE SYSTEMS Analysts at Berenberg are expecting more good news for BAE Systems, the British multinational defence, security and aerospace company. Reiterating their “buy” recommendation in a note out yesterday, the Berenberg team said they anticipate the Saudis will put in an order for [...]
Happy hour for Fever-Tree as tonic maker hikes full-year guidance November 4, 2015 Fever-Tree shares have rallied more than 13 per cent after the posh tonic water manufacturer raised its full-year guidance on the back of strong sales. The UK-based brand, which floated on Aim last year, said it anticipates results for the full-year to be “materially ahead” of expectations following “encouraging” sales both at home and overseas. [...]
Mayfair Equity Partners leads race for Yo! Sushi in deal worth £100m September 13, 2015 THE RACE for Yo! Sushi is heating up after a new buyout firm run by former head of Lloyds’ private equity arm emerged as a frontrunner to buy the restaurant chain, in a deal valued at around £100m. Mayfair Equity Partners was founded earlier this year by Daniel Sasaki, who previously led Lloyds Banking Group’s [...]
Moscow Mule trend lifts profits at UK drinks maker Fever-Tree July 27, 2015 Upmarket carbonated drinks producer Fever-Tree is toasting a fizzing set of financial results that have seen revenues climb 62 per cent since the firm floated in November. The firm, which produces soda mixers for alcoholic drinks, said yesterday that its revenue in the first six months of the year climbed to £24.1m, up 62 per [...]