Neil Woodford
Capita shares plummet 40% amid fears of second Carillion
Shares in Capita dropped sharply on Wednesday after the tormented outsourcing firm announced a rights issue and that it had suspended its dividend.
Woodford, Rathbones and Trojan disappoint in FE ratings
Neil Woodford’s flagship Equity Income fund was downgraded by data-provider FE Trustnet in its latest rebalance from five crowns to just one, six months after receiving the debut accolade.
Woodford doubles down on contrarian calls
Although last year brought “tough times” for Neil Woodford, the star fund manager said he will not back down from his contrarian positions but will attempt to provide greater clarity on his views to appease shareholders.
Hargreaves backs Woodford despite rejection threat
Hargreaves Lansdown has backed Neil Woodford’s flagship equity fund despite fears it could drop out of its Investment Association sector on the back of lacklustre performance in 2017.
Investment | 13 Dec 17
Woodford-backed Purplebricks sees shares slide on £8.2m loss
Neil Woodford’s favourite online estate agent Purplebricks failed to woo markets with its half year figures after posting an £8.2m ($10.9m, €9.3m) loss.