Stocks are a share of the ownership of a company. If the company does well, or even if everyone thinks the company is going to do well, the price of the stock goes up. In addition, many companies give a little dividend payment each year to the stockholders, which provides extra value.
Showing posts with label UK economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UK economy. Show all posts

UK economy shrinks at fastest rate since 1979

Britain's economy shrank at its sharpest pace since 1979 in the first three months of the year with households slashing spending at the fastest rate since 1980 and firms using up stocks at a record pace. With analysts arguing the worst is probably now over for British GDP figures, debate has turned to when growth might return and how sustained the recovery will be, though most expect monetary policy to stay loose for a long time.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

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