Is it bear market time?

Stocks have endured a torrid start to 2016, fuelling talk that the seven-year bull market is on its last legs, but market indicators offer comfort to both bulls and bears

Do valuations matter when investors are making stock market decisions?

Momentum can drive markets, but a value-based approach also matters

As bond yields and deposit rates fell, one product did pay dividends

Investors have turned to dividends which have been rising globally but the risk does need to be spread

Investors cheer US deal but worry about a permanent solution

The congressional battle’s effect on investors appears to be limited – for now

Stocktake: Don’t be a pig on Twitter

Stocktake

Do ‘events’ move markets?