Is Reckitt Benckiser a better investment than Unilever?

When Unilever (LON:ULVR) last updated the market, the fact shares rose on news that sales shrunk, is a measure of how low expectations have become. Despite increased demand for hygiene products underlying sales fell 0.3% in the three months to June 30. The reason for cheer was that analysts had been expecting a 4.3% decrease....

Trading in this uncertain market – my latest portfolio additions

In line with my stated strategy for investing through this turbulent market I’ve been buying since I last updated on my trades around five weeks ago. This is not because I have huge confidence that things won’t get worse before they get better. Rather it’s my way of dealing with the ups and downs and...