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Computer with UK flag Questor’s recommendation that readers buy the Herald Investment Trust has been one of this column’s quiet successes. Since we tipped the shares in early 2019 they have risen by 78.7pc as the manager, Katie Potts, has built on her extraordinary …

The big shareholder groups in Picton Property Income Limited (LON:PCTN) have power over the company. Generally speaking, as a company grows, institutions will increase their ownership. Conversely, insiders often decrease their ownership over time. Companies that have been privatized tend to have low insider …

When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics that can help spot trouble early. Typically, we'll see the trend of both return on capital employed (ROCE) declining and this usually coincides with a …

Market forces rained on the parade of Genetic Signatures Limited (ASX:GSS) shareholders today, when the covering analyst downgraded their forecasts for this year. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS) forecasts were both revised downwards, with the analyst seeing grey clouds on the horizon. Following …

Market forces rained on the parade of Cyclopharm Limited (ASX:CYC) shareholders today, when the covering analyst downgraded their forecasts for this year. Both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) estimates were cut sharply as the analyst factored in the latest outlook for the business, …

Every investor in Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Generally speaking, as a company grows, institutions will increase their ownership. Conversely, insiders often decrease their ownership over time. I generally like to see some degree of insider …

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose your money. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. One great example …