Looking to close the gap
Article Abstract:
The performance of the stock prices of small and medium firms in the United Kingdom has fallen behind that of the FTSE 100 index. This has happened in mainland Europe, Japan and the US, as well as the UK. This may be partly because blue-chip stocks are more liquid in the event of a crisis. The UK sectors which have performed well, such as petroleum and banking, also tend to be the domain of larger firms. Exporters have been hit by the high value of pound sterling, but domestic non-financial companies may offer low-risk opportunities for investors.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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True blues
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Large companies tended to perform well in terms of their stock prices in the United Kingdom market until early 1999, when this trend ended and medium and smaller firms improved their performance. This could be due to a more optimistic view of the UK economy, and greater emphasis on sales growth at a time of inflation. Stock prices are likely to be affected by acquisitions and mergers, and by pricing power and stong market share, characteristics that larger firms have, though stock selection is important.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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Still struggling to attract attention
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Cisco is a United Kingdom lobby group which is seeking a separate market for small firms. The performance of stocks in smaller firms has not been as strong as that of larger firms. The needs of smaller firms are different from those of larger firms, and investors in smaller firms tend to be different, Cisco believes. Cisco is seeking tax concessions for smaller firms as are enjoyed by companies in the Alternative Investment Market.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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