Pavan Sharma

Global markets were mixed overnight (S&P 500 index -0.4%) with US equities pulling back from record highs as technology and consumer discretionary stocks sold off, offset by a gain in financials after strong initial results from several big US banks.

Global markets were lower overnight (S&P 500 index -0.8%) as investors took a more cautious tone heading into the upcoming corporate earnings season and a key inflation report later this week.

Global markets were higher overnight (S&P 500 index +0.3%) with US equities reaching record highs after March inflation numbers turned out to be not as bad as feared, and as markets shrugged off concerns surrounding a pause in the Johnson & Johnson vaccin

Looking ahead, the US corporate earnings season kicks off properly this week with the major US banks reporting quarterly profits.

Contact shares look attractive, trading on undemanding multiples with a healthy and growing gross dividend yield of 6.5%