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Richard Hunter archive
Richard is one of the most high profile, well respected and frequently quoted stock market commentators in the UK. As Head of UK Equities at Hargreaves Lansdown, one of the UK’s largest stockbrokers, he is a regular guest on BBC, ITV, CNBC, Bloomberg and Sky television and can also be heard giving his market views on national radio. Richard is often invited by the national press to share his views about the issues of the day and can usually be found commentating in many of the Sunday newspapers.
As a Fellow of the Securities Institute with over 20 years of market experience Richard is a highly experienced and successful stockbroker.
Someone’s knockin’ at the door (part 2)
In last week’s article, we looked at the factors surrounding the rise of Sovereign Wealth Funds, and this week we examine why this has caused some unease in certain global quarters. Date of publication 17/04/2008 13:31 Feeling the heat
The emergence of so-called “boiler rooms” is something of which investors need to be extremely wary. Date of publication 07/02/2008 17:04 Leading by example
Market watchers, analysts and investors look for many things when valuing a company and estimating its future prospects, but one of the often overlooked areas is that of Directors’ dealings. Date of publication 11/01/2008 12:02 Harnessing the tiger
They may at times be volatile markets and, like any other, they do not rise in a straight line, but the world’s emerging economies continue their strong run. Date of publication 10/12/2007 10:04 Police CautionIn deciding to maintain interest rates – for the moment – at 5.75%, the Monetary Policy Committee has clearly indicated that the current economic situation is a complex one to call. Date of publication 09/11/2007 15:50 Santa blues?For the last two years, retailers in general have been warning of an impending consumer slowdown and the usual pressure on margins.Date of publication 25/10/2007 17:16 In a class of its own
“You have a choice between the natural stability of gold and the honesty and intelligence of the members of government. And with all due respect for those gentlemen, I advise you, as long as the capitalist system lasts, vote for gold”.
- William Shakespeare, The Merchant of VeniceDate of publication 01/10/2007 10:58 Gone fishin’
The current nervousness in the markets has been well covered over recent weeks, and it would appear that until the breadth and depth of the credit contagion is fully known, this uncertainty will prevail.Date of publication 07/09/2007 09:18 Mines a large one
They may not be household names but, just as the sign of the times around the Millennium was a swathe of dot.com companies reaching the FTSE100, so there has been a quiet invasion over recent years – the mining stocks.Date of publication 13/08/2007 10:46 Gestalt
Defined as “A collection of physical…entities that creates a unified concept, configuration or pattern which is greater than the sum of its parts.”Date of publication 19/07/2007 00:00 They think it's all over
The latest (expected) rise in interest rates to 5.75% has led to a groundswell of commentators predicting the end of the Merger & Acquisition boom, as lenders become less willing to finance loans for takeover purposes.Date of publication 09/07/2007 00:00 For wetter or worse
Even though the Met Office is predicting a warm summer in 2007, it maintains that the heatwaves of 2006 are unlikely to be repeated.Date of publication 22/06/2007 00:00 And, in the blue corner....
It seems that the bulls have gone on holiday as, over the last few days, the bears have taken centre stage.Date of publication 08/06/2007 12:38 On this day
On May 3, 1955, BBC’s 18 year TV monopoly was brought to an end by the arrival of a new TV channel, the Independent Television Authority – ITA now being universally known as ITV.Date of publication 03/05/2007 00:00 Dear Gordon....
Another cat amongst the pigeons!Date of publication 19/04/2007 00:00 Right said Fed In these uncertain times, the market becomes particularly sensitive to a clear lack of direction. Date of publication 03/04/2007 00:00 Trends of the Earth Over recent years, ethical investing has become a real alternative to the mainstream, as an ever increasing number of Investment Trusts, Unit Trusts/funds and OEICs (all of which you can invest in through Hargreaves Lansdown) become available. Date of publication 12/03/2007 00:00 Emotional Press Queue Move over estate agents and traffic wardens, there is a new kid on the block. Date of publication 22/02/2007 00:00 Return of the Cyber vend The recent comments from Woolworths have served a timely reminder that it is tough on the High Street. Date of publication 07/12/2006 00:00 The season of goodwill Not only has bid activity been a major driver in the current bull market, but if the estimates are correct, there may be more to come. Date of publication 21/11/2006 00:00 House of the rising run Not that it was ever far away, but the property sector is back in focus. Date of publication 06/11/2006 00:00 Joining the Foreign Region Most investors, quite rightly, invest only in companies they understand. By definition, these companies tend to be UK based – they are easier to research, to see and to experience Date of publication 09/10/2006 00:00 Trade roots We are, of course, all familiar with the terms “bull” and “bear” to signify rising and falling markets respectively. The origins of these phrases, as one might expect, goes back hundreds of years. Date of publication 20/09/2006 00:00 Worth the paper it's written on?
Is there a Stock Market equivalent to stamp collecting, coin collecting, or even fine art appreciation? Date of publication 17/07/2006 00:00 Is it just an English thing? Why do we go to such lengths to discredit individuals or companies who are successful? Quite apart from the now legendary pillories of a certain Mr Beckham, even if he is popular after this weekend - and the late George Best before him, Richard Branson and even Winston Churchill in his time – we seem to like the idea of the underdog until the underdog becomes a pedigree. Date of publication 29/06/2006 00:00
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