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But they don’t exactly help build a positive working environment. The planned job cutting is probably a necessary evil. But I’d like to see it completed as soon as possible and the fears of further cuts recede. The average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the FTSE 100 has been around 14 to 15 over the long term. Right now, the Lloyds P/E is only 6.5. The share price recovery is impressive, but is the valuation getting a bit too hot now? A price-to-earnings ( P/E) valuation can be misleading at a time of turnaround. And in exciting news, M&S is to pay its first dividend since 2019. It’s only 1p per share for the half, but it looks like a sign of confidence. Buy M&S shares?

I shake my head when I see a big business building a huge debt pile without really seeming to care too much. And when I see big-spending dividends at the same time, it makes me twitch.

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And we also see Legal and General among the top 10 for dividend yields, with a forecast of 8.7%. Aviva is there too, on 8.0%. Both would be well covered by earnings. We saw a big boost from a 14.7% rise in food sales. But the other side of the M&S coin, Clothing and Home, looks like it came up heads too. Sales rose 5.7%, with adjusted operating profit up 30%. But, the real point is that share prices tend to rise over the long term. They’ve been doing it in the UK for well over a century now. Marks & Spencer has always done fine with its food offerings. But it perpetually failed to get enough people to buy its clothes. That’s not too much at this stage. But there could still be a long way to go before the threat fades, and the squeeze could cause more pain in the months ahead. So yes, for me it’s still one of the key things to watch for the rest of the year.

The update did point out that “ Ocado Retail is in the early stages of restoring direction and profitability.“ Investing in tomorrow's world! I'm focused on identifying growth companies with durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. My specialty is the Technology Sector but eventually, all companies will incorporate technology elements into their businesses. I really don’t see it staying at 10% for 20 years. But I think it shows the value of any cash we might invest now, while yields are so high. Uncerainty I am a longtime Fool from the States relocated to London. With decades to go before retirement, I'm focused on AIM-listed small caps and growth shares of all stripes. My favourite companies are those that are looking to shake up stodgy industries with fresh ideas. After living and working in China for several years, I also have a soft spot for companies looking to take advantage of the long term potential to be found selling to a 100 million strong middle class.

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But we shouldn’t forget that Rolls-Royce was struggling even before the pandemic. In the two years prior to the Covid crash, Rolls shares were down 35%. I think that’s exactly the right thing to be doing, and it gives me confidence in how they might manage my money should I ever buy Rolls-Royce shares. The right way? The Phoenix share price fall has pushed the forecast dividend yield above 11%. The firm looks set to record a loss this year, so maybe that won’t happen. Based in London, Edward is a freelance investment analyst/writer who has clients all across the world. Before launching his own investment content business in 2017, he spent 15 years working in private wealth management and institutional asset management in the UK and Australia. We should be making lists of shares we think are cheap, to buy if they get even cheaper. So, which ones?

How long might that take? I’ve no idea, but I suspect longer than a lot of people think. Still, I rate the sector as a long-term cash cow. And I think the short-term risk is worth taking. Still, those who invest for income might not care too much about what happens to their share prices. After all, if I buy shares today with the aim of just taking the annual cash to help fund my old age, and never intend to sell them, who cares if the share price falls? His approach to investing has been largely influenced by the principles of Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch. He also takes a special interest in the work of healthcare companies. Outside of investing, Mark plays guitar, enjoys good writing and has a guilty passion for combat sports.Even Unilever, known for steady rather than big dividends, is on 4%. And that’s about the Footsie average right now. Cheap banks The world might be turning from oil and gas. But Shell‘s P/E is under nine, with BP‘s at only six. Dividend yields are only around 4% to 4.5%, but there’s growth on the cards. Perfect buy time? But I love this latest panic. It scares people, they sell their shares, and that makes them cheaper for me. The fear is surely overdone, and I don’t see a bank crash coming (I didn’t see the last one coming either, but let’s gloss over that).

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