What are investors reading? Last week’s General Election had a muted impact on markets – but as predicted by our experts the FTSE 100 moved higher, even if it was only slightly. Alongside our election coverage, data driven stories were popular, as we highlighted the best paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 350.
Top 20 FTSE 350 Dividend Paying Stocks
UPDATED JUNE 2017: Dividend payments are expected to total £85bn in 2017. We reveal the top 20 dividend paying stocks in the FTSE 350
Top 20 FTSE 100 Dividend Paying Stocks
THE INCOME INVESTOR: The largest companies in the UK source their revenues internationally, meaning your dividend stream is boosted by global economic growth
Investor Views: "I Swapped Stock Picks for Closed-end Funds"
Retired investor Robert Long tells Morningstar why investment trusts form a core part of his portfolio
A Conservative Win Will "Boost Markets Short Term"
How will the stock market react to the General Election outcome? We model a Conservative majority win, a narrow margin and a hung parliament
Managing Risk as You Approach Retirement
Traditional pension portfolios move savers' cash into lower-risk assets as they approach retirement, but new research from 7IM suggests this default should be re-considered
Vanguard Launches Low Cost Platform
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Last month - a new fund platform launch, Fidelity CIO steps down, Woodford bets on banks and Franklin Templeton re-open soft closed fund
General Election: FTSE 100 Winners and Losers
The FTSE 100 is up in mid-morning trading following the shock General Election result. Leading the rally are miners and international banks
Funds are suitable for investors who do not have the time or expertise to construct and monitor a portfolio themselves. We go back to basics and explain all
Where in the World are the Best Dividends?
Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index reveals 5% growth in dividends across the world - but Europe is lagging behind
Your Guide to Sustainable Investing
Want to secure a sustainable source of income and returns? Look beneath the hood of your fund holdings to see how they score on environmental, social and governance factors