Two Stocks to Watch This Week

The video discusses earnings reports, focusing on ICAP's trading update and its challenges due to low trading volumes and regulatory risks. It highlights ICAP's strong market position despite a tough year. The video then shifts to ASOS, analyzing its interim results and the impact of increased capital expenditure on its growth strategy. Finally, it provides an overview of the FTSE 100's performance, noting its struggle to reach all-time highs amid geopolitical tensions and central bank policies.

What is a significant challenge faced by ICAP as mentioned in the video?

• High employee turnover

• Decline in product quality

• Low trading volumes in Q4 2013

• Increased marketing costs

What is the dividend yield of ICAP as mentioned in the video?

• Just under 7%

• Just under 6%

• Just under 5%

• Just under 4%

What is a key factor that has led to a re-evaluation of ASOS by investors?

• Its focus on physical retail stores

• Its status as a pure internet stock

• Its high dividend yield

• Its need for significant capital expenditure

What is one of the main concerns affecting the Footsie 100's performance?

• Lack of new technology companies

• Decreasing consumer spending

• Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and Russia

• High inflation rates

What month is historically bullish for the Footsie, according to the video?

• April

• June

• March

• January