Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

Is value investing out of style?
Investment Advice

Is value investing out of style?

For value investors, this is a challenging time. According to the theory, value stocks that are trading at a lower price than oth...

Three profitable Hong Kong stocks that are cheap
Investment Advice

Three profitable Hong Kong stocks that are cheap

An actively managed investment vehicle, Fidelity China Special Situations offers wide access to China's growth prospects, from well-known...

How Shein was lost by the London Stock Exchange
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How Shein was lost by the London Stock Exchange

Shein, a fast-fashion retailer, is set to debut on the stock exchange. At the end of this month, it will be listed on the Hong Kong marke...

The bull market is still going strong even though the Magnificent Seven have faltered
Investment Advice

The bull market is still going strong even though the Magnificent Seven have faltered

There is a widespread perception that the US stock market's unrelenting rise is due to the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks. Nvi...

The possibilities for investment in India
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The possibilities for investment in India

Investors can take advantage of this. India is quickly emerging as a major economic force in the world. According to IMF ...

In the Tata Group's succession drama, will Noel Tata prevail?
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In the Tata Group's succession drama, will Noel Tata prevail?

Who is this guy? It appears that Noel Tata, a member of the Tata family, is once again in charge of the massive "salt to sof...

The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning chances will be increased by NSandI
Financial Advice

The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning chances will be increased by NSandI

Starting in September, NS&I will increase the rate of its Premium Bonds prize fund, increasing the monthly prize pot to almost $500 milli...

How to maximize your tax-free allowances during the tax year 2026–2027
Personal Finance

How to maximize your tax-free allowances during the tax year 2026–2027

Here's how to take full advantage of them in 2026-2027. You can protect some of your investments and savings from taxes with tax-...

For investors, what does shrinkflation mean?
Investments

For investors, what does shrinkflation mean?

According to James Mackreides, it may be a precursor to a company's declining capacity to raise prices publicly. Shrinkflation is...

Clarkson, the shipbroker, is enjoying a new windfall
Investments

Clarkson, the shipbroker, is enjoying a new windfall

Can research and proprietary data spur additional growth? Over the past few decades, shipping services group Clarkson (LSE: CKN) ...

Use JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth and Income to purchase UK small caps
Investment Advice

Use JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth and Income to purchase UK small caps

If you want to play the recovery in UK small caps and earn an attractive income, JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income (LSE: JUGI) is a w...

Is Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's hangover remedy?
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Is Diageo CEO Dave Lewis's hangover remedy?

According to Madeleine Speed in the Financial Times, Dave Lewis, the new CEO of the massive alcoholic beverage company Diageo, outlined p...