Alistair Strang

Apr 18, 2024 | ii.co.uk | Alistair Strang

The FTSE 100’s “Will it or won’t It?” antics have become quite distressing as the UK market refuses to behave. For us, the issue started on 16 February last year, a day when the FTSE hit a high of 8,047 points, closing the session at 8,012 points. By achieving these highs, the market laid down a fairly clear set of rules for the future, two target levels which, if both were exceeded, we’d logically anticipate a climbing period ahead for the index.

Apr 15, 2024 | ii.co.uk | Alistair Strang

Man Group (LSE:EMG)'s share price hasn’t been achieving anything of great interest but recent price movements in relation to the downtrend since 2008 are perhaps of note, maybe even indicative of happier days ahead. Currently, above 280p should trigger a change in fortunes, calculating with the potential of a lift to an initial 293p with our secondary, if exceeded, working out at a longer term 350p.

Apr 14, 2024 | ii.co.uk | Alistair Strang

NatWest Group (LSE:NWG)'s share price recently visited 278p, the initial target from our analysis three weeks ago and it still looks dangerously encouraging and, judging by some big picture moves, things could be interesting. Invest with ii: Open a Stocks & Shares ISA | ISA Investment Ideas | Transfer a Stocks & Shares ISAOptimism remains present due to the price managing to actually close (very slightly) above our 278p target level on four occasions.

Apr 11, 2024 | ii.co.uk | Alistair Strang

Emotion is dangerous when reviewing the markets and shares. Over the years, it became apparent we’d be more inclined to take a positive view of an instrument if the weather outside was nice, the grass cut, the hedges flowering, and the sea calm. It has obviously been raining again but we’re making an effort to provide an optimistic view for the FTSE 100.

Apr 10, 2024 | ii.co.uk | Alistair Strang

We're stalking a few bounce-back stocks currently, shares where the price should logically improve as the grim days of Lockdown recede to a distant memory. International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LSE:IAG) (British Airways) is one such share, the price cheerfully at 440p before the pandemic kicked industry in the teeth.