Small companies that have failed to deliver

Article Abstract:

Stocks in small UK companies were forecast to perform well in 1997, but after the first three months of the year they have not performed as well a larger companies. This is partly because the sectors that are performing well, pharmaceuticals, retail banking, utilities and integrated petroleum operations, are the domain of larger firms rather than smaller firms. Smaller firms could perform better in later 1997 but a strong pound sterling has meant that they have to compete against cheaper imports. Smaller firms could offer good value if larger firms cease to climb, though there is a danger that investors could lose interest in both large and small firms.

Small Business

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Bad news about market stability

Article Abstract:

The volatility of the FTSE 100 index has dropped and this means that equities appear to be more secure as an investment. The world economy is less under threat from deflation and recession and there is also less uncertainty about UK interest rates. There is a lack of consensus as to which types of stocks are likely to perform well, and this has affected volatility. There is still a risk that a crash could occur, and volatility itself can vary over time.

Economic aspects, Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index

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