Neil Woodford
Woodford-backed start-ups reveal cash woes
Itaconix and RM2 International, two small-cap firms that are majority owned by Neil Woodford, have reported cash troubles in their latest trading updates. Elsewhere, the heavyweight UK manager has doubled his exposure to builder Crest Nicholson.
Woodford sticking with Capita
Days after Capita saw its shares plummet more than 40%, Neil Woodford has said he will not abandon his holdings in the business process outsourcing firm, even though “it has been a poor investment”.
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.