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Why I'm still not keen on Lloyds

Investors cheered Lloyds' results last week but I'm still not convinced by banks' business models

Alpha: Phil Oakley's weekly shares round-up 22 February

Lloyds is analysed the week it increased its dividend, along with J Sainsbury as its proposed merger with Asda runs into trouble.

Quality without growth is a bad mix

It's no good just buying shares with quality characteristics. Without an ability to grow they are likely to flop

Introducing Phil Oakley's fantasy Sipp

Phil Oakley reveals his fantasy portfolio of UK and US shares

Alpha: Phil Oakley's weekly shares round up - 15 February

This week Phil introduces his Fantasy Sipp portfolio.

Trying to make sense of Ocado's share price

To many observers, Ocado shares look grossly overvalued – but to some they are a technology company with massive potential. What does the evidence suggest?

Alpha: Phil Oakley's weekly shares round-up - 8 February

This week Phil looks at fundamentals of three house builders plus three other companies.

Can McDonald's keep satisfying appetites?

The US is the home of many outstanding businesses. McDonald's fits this description nicely, but can this franchisor keep investors and franchisees happy at the same time?

Diageo outperforming Unilever as large-cap consumer play

Consumer goods shares are highly valued. They need sustainable growth to remain good investments. Diageo is delivering on this, Unilever less so

Phil Oakley's weekly shares round-up - 1 February

This week Phil re-visits the investment case for some past quality case studies - as well as some businesses that fall well short.