The Irish Times

Stocktake: Just how expensive are US stocks?

Take low interest rates into account and the valuations start to look more reasonable

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 00:00

Stocktake: My stocks won’t fall, I chose them

When we own something, it distorts our perceptions – and that puts us at risk

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 05:30

Stocktake: Investors can be swayed by stories

Do stories matter? Research indicates that they do – and can inflate the price of product

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 05:30

Stocktake: Animal pandemics pose risks for investors

‘Not all animals are created equal’ – the losers and beneficiaries aren’t always obvious

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 05:10

Not paying bribes can be bad for business

It is best for firms in a corrupt country to pay bribes to a limited extent – study

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 00:00

Stocktake: Robinhood traders are the market patsies

A strong link has been found between retail investor interest and ‘opportunistic’ insider trading

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 00:00

Money-transfer firm Wise boosting London’s hub ambitions

‘Profitable and fast-growing challenger to traditional banks’ attracting investor funds

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 05:00

Stocktake: Cyber-attacks an increasing concern for investors

Cybersecurity will be one of the major geopolitical themes of the 2020s

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 00:00

Stocktake: Doing business in China is getting tougher

Nike, H&M and Adidas among those whose shares fell after voicing forced labour concerns

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 05:00

Stocktake: Pension funds hire the wrong managers

New study finds funds ignore advice about past performance

Tue Dec 15 2020 - 05:50

Stocktake: Beware of changing post-election narratives

Market rallies are the usual outcome of a close election despite who wins, says investor

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 05:40

Overconfident CEOs: ‘Heads I win, tails it’s chance’

Stocktake: New paper indicates cocky candidates more likely to get the top job

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 05:50

Stocktake: ESG industry must learn from Boohoo

Multiple funds failed to notice poor working conditions at UK suppliers to online retailer

Tue Aug 11 2020 - 05:10

Stocktake: Tech giants should fear antitrust investigation

CEOs from Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will testify in front of the US Congress at the end of July

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 04:50

Are green stocks a mega trend or a bubble in the making?

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is growing, but is it sustainable?

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 05:15

Stocktake: The dangers of stock tips

Giving investment tips to investors without knowing their circumstances is ‘reckless’

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 05:40

Are you sure you’re investing ethically?

Lack of common approach makes it difficult for investors looking for ESG funds

Tue Dec 10 2019 - 05:00

Stocktake: Don’t login to your portfolio too often

Why things are looking up for global stock markets; and SoftBank backs WeWork

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 05:40

Stocktake: Brexit continues to make fund managers wary of UK stocks

But is yet another decade of underperformance for UK stocks really that likely?

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 05:40

Stocktake: Warnings on WeWork’s eye-watering valuation

More US recession indicators flashing red

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 05:57

Dodgy memories lead to dodgy investments

Forgetting bad investments can stop us learning from costly mistakes

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 05:00

Can stop-loss orders help calm your nerves about stocks?

Stop-loss orders switch you out of market when price falls below designated point

Tue Apr 17 2018 - 05:45

StockTake: Is a correction overdue?

Tue Oct 29 2013 - 01:00