Over 50s are some of the biggest spenders on home, leisure and travel, despite earning potential falling after retirement. According to the new research by Saga Personal Loans, those surveyed said they typically spent around £17,000 on home renovations, including around £5,000 on a new bathrooms and £13,000 on a new kitchen. Speaking to 8,000 […]

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Shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland rose on Monday, after the HM Treasury confirmed that it may not have to spin-off its Williams & Glynn branch in order to meet its state aid obligations. In a statement, the bank confirmed that the commissioner responsible for EU competition policy will open proceedings to “gather evidence […]

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Specialist cancer drug producer Sareum Holdings posted its first profit on Monday, alongside strong half-yearly results. The company received its first payment in the last half of the year after licensing its lead product, a Chk1 inhibitor cancer candidate, to Sierra Oncology. The Sierra licence triggered an upfront payment of $1.9 million, triggering an overall […]

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US President Donald Trump took to the stage on Thursday to deny reports of “chaos” at the White House, in one of America’s most memorable Presidential press conferences to date. In his first solo press conference, Trump talked over reporters and on several occasions told them to “sit down”, adding that he “knew the rest […]

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Almost 75 percent of small companies in London are worried about the negative effects of the government’s latest business rate rise, set to come into effect from April. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warned that London was in “serious danger of losing its vital support system of micro and small businesses”, after it found […]

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UK retail sales dramatically fell in January, surprising City analysts and causing the Pound to plummet. Retail sales volumes fell by 0.3 percent month-on-month in January according to the Office for National Statistics, well below expectations of a 0.9 percent increase. In the three months to January 2017, retail sales saw the first signs of […]

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Events hire company Positive Fokus has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund, and are seeking investors to help take their innovative brand forward. Positive Fokus initially began as a hobby for founders Seain Loughlin and Adam Savant, combining their love of both sound and good quality sound systems. Since 2005, their passion has grown […]

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Speculation has increased as to where new President Donald Trump’s economic policy will take the markets in his first 100 days of office, after his inaugural speech on Friday gave little of his intentions away. Ahead of the speech the US dollar moved higher, after a volatile month in which global markets struggled to deal […]

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Investors should expect volatility in global financial markets in the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, said Tom Elliott, International Investment Strategist at independent financial advisor deVere Group. Mr Elliott warned investors that “Market volatility should be expected over the next 100 days, the period in which new administrations like to lay down their […]

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Theresa May’s high-profile speech outlining her stance on the Brexit negotiations is likely to have a wide-ranging impact on all sectors, as investors plan for the impact of a ‘hard Brexit’. The property sector in particular will be looking for suggestions as to what Britain will look like post-Brexit, with investors possibly putting off buying […]

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Prime Minister Theresa May outlined her plan for a Britain outside the European Union in a speech on Tuesday, saying that it would not be part of the single market but would endeavour to work with European States in many policy areas. The pound sunk to three-month lows in anticipation of the speech, but steadied […]

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Rental platform Daylui is crowdfunding on Seedrs to disrupt the sharing economy, allowing users to rent day-to-day items and make money on anything from brand new devices to unwanted Christmas presents. As demonstrated by the rise of industry giants such as Uber and Airbnb, who all have ‘sharing’ as their main focus point, the sharing […]

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2017 looks set to bring positive news for investors, but key risks include Donald Trump’s policies, the French and German elections and the impact of lower oil prices. Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, warns that the Federal Reserve’s reaction to events in the […]

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Until recently, receiving real investment advice has seemed impossible for younger or lower net worth individuals – many Financial Advisors have minimum asset requirements of £500,000 or above, and charge 1-2 percent for their services. According to the FCA, the new wave of online robo-advisors offer “online automated advice models that have the ability to […]

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Specialist camera hire company Focus24 are seeking a £100,000 investment on Crowd2Fund, with an estimated APR of 8 percent, to invest in RID technology and assist their working capital as they grow the business. Started in 2009 by industry specialist Ben Mitchell, Focus24 is a London-based camera hire facility offering services for all budgets in […]

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Global financial markets are bracing themselves for the Federal Reserve to hike rates, after Friday’s positive jobs figures left the way clear for a December rate rise. At last month’s meeting the Federal Reserve gave their strongest hints yet that a rate hike was on the cards. Despite the uncertainty prompted by the resignation of […]

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Growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector slowed unexpectedly in November, as factories suffer with the weak pound in the wake of the EU referendum. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 53.4, down 0.8 points since last month but still above the 50 point mark indicating expansion. The PMI figure dipped below 50 in […]

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Oil prices jumped over 5 percent on Wednesday morning on hopes that OPEC may agree an output cut at its meeting in Vienna. The 14-country group, which accounts for a third of global oil production, is set to meet this morning at 0900GMT to finalise the first production cut in eight years, which was voted […]

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Trump must “show some backbone” and repeal Obama’s highly controversial global tax law that negatively impacts foreign financial institutions (FFIs)and Americans living abroad, says boss of deVere Group. Nigel Green has asked the President Elect to address the problems brought on by the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which has adversely affected FFIs and […]

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Jah Plant Hire, a specialist plant hire company based in Northamptonshire is seeking a £50,000 on Crowd2Fund.com to help manage their fast growth. Operating since 1982, the company – which trades as Anglia Crane – was taken over by current owner Jay Hawkes. Since then, Anglia Crane has seen significant growth, expanding from a fleet […]

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Outsourcing group Mitie Group saw profits shrink in the first half of the year, hurt by customer uncertainty in the wake of the European Referendum. The group’s pretax loss fell to £100.4 million for the six months ended September 30th, down from last year’s pretax profit of £45.1 million. Revenue fell 2.6 per cent in […]

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The Bank of England’s Mark Carney recently suggested that inflation, sometimes known as ‘the silent thief’, may be close to 2.8 percent by the second quarter of 2018. Since the result of the European Referendum at the end of June, and the following drawdown in sterling, inflation has never been far from the conversation in […]

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Majestic Wine reported mixed results on Thursday, sliding into a loss for the six months to September 26th but seeing shares rise over 6 percent after the announcement. The wine sellers reported a pre-tax loss of £4.4 million, a significant fall from the £4.3 million profit made in the first half of 2016. However, sales […]

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Royal Mail (LON:RMG) shares fell on Thursday after the postal service posted a 5 percent fall in first-half profit and announced an extensive cost-avoidance plan. Despite a stronger performance in Europe, fierce competition from Deutsche Post, UK Mail and Amazon’s new delivery service affected profits in the first half of the year. The company announced […]

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German economy slows in third quarter German economic growth halved in the third quarter, falling to 0.2 percent as weaker exports took their toll. The 0.2 percent growth seen between July and September was a steep drop on the 0.7 percent and 0.4 percent seen in the first and second quarter respectively, and was slower […]

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Euro zone production down in September Euro zone industrial production fell in September, with a drop in durable goods output responsible for the fall. The figures, released by the European Union statistics office on Monday, shows production decreased by 0.8 percent in September. The number remains 1.2 percent higher year-on-year, and is above the 1 […]

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20,000 Tesco Bank customers’ money at risk Around 20,000 Tesco Bank accounts suffered “significant” fraudulent activity over the weekend, the bank’s CEO said on Monday. Tesco Bank are temporarily stopping online transactions after 40,000 accounts experienced suspicious transactions in the early hours of Sunday morning. Around 20,000 of those had money removed from their bank. […]

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Yesterday saw two major announcements: the government lost its case in the High Court and is now unable to trigger Article 50 without parliamentary approval, and the Bank of England will be keeping interest rates on hold at their record low of 0.25 percent. The High Court’s decision was met with mixed reactions – some […]

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Sterling rose and the FTSE 100 fell after the UK government lost a landmark case in the High Court on Thursday. Judges in the High Court ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May could not trigger Article 50 without approval from parliament. Consequently, sterling gained significantly against other currencies, hitting a four week high later in […]

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Troubled supermarket Morrisons revealed its fourth consecutive quarter of growth on Thursday, sending shares up over 2 percent. Like-for-like sales rose 1.6 percent in the three months to 30th October. Total sales group sales excluding fuel are still down 1.2 percent on the year, with restructuring – including supermarket closures and the exit of M […]

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Morrisons sales strong in Q3 Struggling supermarket Morrisons revealed its fourth quarter of rising sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for Halloween merchandise. Sales rose 1.6 percent in the three months to 30th October, with prices down 1 percent. However, total group sales fell 1.2 percent to reflect the continuing impact of supermarket closures […]

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Recruitment consultancy Global Career Company are seeking a £100,000 investment on Crowd2Fund.com, in order to expand business activity in the African market. Africa’s business environment has continued to excel in recent years and is predicted to have the largest workforce by 2035. Global Career Company started in 2002, originally focusing on the South African recruitment […]

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Inflation to rise 4 percent next year UK inflation may “accelerate rapidly” in 2017, a leading think tank has warned. The National Institute for Economic and Social Research forecast inflation rising to 4 percent by the end of 2017, nearly four times its current rate, due to the weakening of the pound. It also warned […]

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Royal Dutch Shell shares propped up the FTSE 100 this morning after reporting better-than-expected results for the third quarter. The company reported an 18 percent rise in third quarter profit on Tuesday, with underlying profits rising to $2.8 billion. Net income also rose to $2.8 billion, beating analysts’ expectations of $1.71 billion. Shell’s Integrated Gas […]

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British mortgage approvals defied a negative post-Brexit environment in September, rising to their highest level since June. Mortgage approvals for house purchases rose to 62,932 in September from 60,984 in August, according to Bank of England data released on Monday. The figures easily beat the 60,150 forecast by analysts and will alleviate concern that the […]

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The US economy grew at its strongest rate since 2014 in the three months to September, increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates before the end of the year. The world’s largest economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9 percent in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said on Friday. This […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland disclosed a £469 million loss for the third quarter, after restructuring costs and “legacy issues” overshadowed progress. The bank made a £2.5 billion loss for the first nine months of the year, failing to show concrete recovery after its £45.5 billion government bailout in the wake of the financial crisis. Its […]

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Apple has reported a fall in annual revenue for the first time in over 10 years on Wednesday, after another quarter of weak demand for iPhone handsets. The group sold 45.51 million iPhones in the three months to 24 September, beating analyst estimates but falling for the third quarter in a row. Quarterly revenue fell […]

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Nintendo shares fell on Wednesday after the company announced a fall in both sales and operating profit for the full year. Operating profit came in under analysts’ expectations at 30 billion yen, combined with a 33 percent fall in sales for the six months to September. The company disclosed an operating loss of 5.95 billion […]

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Post-Brexit challenges are unlikely to affect business mergers and acquisitions, according to the latest research from KBS Corporate. The study revealed that 94 percent of Private Equity and Venture Capital Houses were confident about the long-term future of the M&A market, and the wider economy in general. 97 percent of the survey respondents planned to […]

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Shares in US telecoms group AT&T fell nearly 2 percent today, despite its CEO saying he is confident the company’s proposed acquisition of Time Warner will be approved by US regulators. US lawmakers and both presidential candidates have voiced concerns over the merger, which was announced on Saturday. However AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson believes the […]

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London remains the top destination to invest in commercial real estate, despite Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, coming in ahead of Paris, Berlin and Munich. 38 percent of institutional real estate investors cited London as the top European city to invest in commercial real estate, ahead of Berlin at 36%, Munich at 31% […]

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Swiss food giant Nestle saw shares fall in early trade on Thursday, after cutting its annual growth forecast by 0.7 percent. The group lowered its growth forecast from 4.2 percent, given in August, to 3.5 percent as the weak pound impacts trading. Sales increased in the first nine months of the year to 65.51 billion […]

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16 million UK savers could be stuck in a “financial advice gap”, according to the latest report by the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA have called on the industry to make financial advice more available for those that need it, after discovering that 85 per cent of investors were not willing to pay the high […]

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In the financial markets, it has always been assumed that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton would make a better president than her Republican counterpart Donald Trump. This is more practical than political, since Clinton is assumed by Wall Street to be a “safer” candidate than Trump, a so-called “wildcard” nominee with no track record in politics. […]

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Uncertainty over the future of Britain’s relationship with the EU and increasing residential property taxes have led to an 86 percent fall in super-prime property sales, according to the latest statistics from the Land Registry. Over the three months to August 2016, seven times fewer super-prime properties – those above £10 million – were sold […]

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A new business bank is to be founded by Jonathan Rowland and Gary Wilkinson, offering commercial mortgages and business deposit accounts to SMEs across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Rowland and Wilkinson submitted a banking license application to Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority today, and hopes to receive its license in early 2017. […]

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Social media giant Snapchat moved closer to flotation on Friday, after confirming that Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs would underwrite the initial public offering. The IPO is expected to value the company at $25 billion, making it the largest social media company to float on the stock market since Twitter. The IPO is rumoured to […]

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British supermarket Tesco are running short of products after a row with food and grocery manufacturer Unilever. Unilever have moved to increase the prices of their products by 10 percent after sterling’s recent devaluation. Tesco have so far resisted moves from the company to up the prices of their products, causing a shelf shortage of […]

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Three quarters of small businesses in the UK are looking to expand within the next two years, showing a generally optimistic mood in the business sector post-Brexit. 73 percent of businesses with over five employees have plans to grow dramatically or moderately over the next two years, according to a new report by Albion Ventures. […]

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The British Pound gained against the dollar this morning after Theresa May said Britain would seek “maximum possible access” to the single market when Brexit negotiations begin. Sterling has fallen dramatically over the past ten days, after Theresa May appeared to favour a ‘Hard Brexit’ in a speech at the Conservative party conference. This would […]

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Sterling dropped further on Tuesday, slipping beneath $1.23 to its lowest level since the days just after the European Referendum result in June. The Pound fell over 10 percent on Friday in a ‘flash crash’ on fears that the British government may be gunning for a ‘Hard Brexit’. It continued to slide yesterday and, after […]

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Samsung shares plummeted on Tuesday after it announced it would no longer be producing its flagship phone, the Note 7. The electronics firm have ceased production of its high-end Note 7 model after even reports that even those models it had deemed safe began catching fire. The firm had already reduced Galaxy Note 7 production […]

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British bookmaker William Hill has confirmed it is in merger talks with Canadian gambling group Amaya, a deal that may be the perfect solution for the two troubled companies. Both groups have been seeking a deal for months, with William Hill rejecting takeover bids from both 888 Holdings and Rank Group earlier this year. Amaya […]

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Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBK) shares fell in early trade on Monday after reports that its CEO had failed to agree a deal with US Department of Justice to lower their $14 billion fine. Chief executive John Cryan was in the US over the weekend for the autumn meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World […]

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If we assume that the financial markets operate under the principle of maximising returns at minimal risk, then it should surprise nobody that Hillary Clinton is Wall Street’s preferred candidate. However, this has less to do with ideology than the fact Mrs. Clinton is an establishment candidate whose pockets have been lined with Wall Street […]

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The US created 156,000 jobs in September, according to the latest non farm payroll figures released by the Labor Department on Friday. The figure was slightly weaker than the 170,000 expected by analysts, and below last months revised figure of 167,000. Unemployment rose marginally to 5 percent. These figures will be watched closely by those […]

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House prices rose at a slower rate than expected in September, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Halifax. Prices slowed from 6.9 percent in the three months to August to just 5.8 percent in the three to September, their slowest rate in over three years. The property market has so far remained largely […]

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Automated sell-offs in Asia caused a “flash crash” on sterling in early trade, pushing the currency down around 10 percent. Sterling dived from levels around $1.2600 to $1.1378, but has since recovered ground. The crash was triggered by a statement by French President Francois Hollande in the Financial Times, vocalising his desire to stay firm […]

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The dollar rose on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s key US jobs data, as speculation that the Fed will raise rates later this year increases. The dollar hit a four-week high against the yen, pushing sterling down to a three-year low. “By and large the dollar is continuing to trade well,” Societe Generale strategist Alvin Tan […]

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The British pound fell to new lows on Wednesday, as fears of a ‘hard’ Brexit continue to bite. The pound fell below $1.27 for the first time since June 1985, after several consecutive days of decline in the wake of Prime Minister Theresa May’s March 2017 deadline for leaving the European Union. During her speech […]

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Tosh Products, the creators of a reusable, fully biodegradable takeaway coffee cup, are looking for a £100,000 investment through their crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund. Most takeaway coffee cups contain contain plastic or wax and can’t be recycled, meaning over 100 billion go to landfill each year globally. Tosh Products founders David and Alison McLagan set […]

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British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has been sold to Hong Kong-based investment firm Baring Asia, in a deal said to be worth more than £250 million. Baring Asia bought total control from US private equity firm TA Associates, appointing ex-Gucci boss William Flanz as chairman. Its new owners are likely to be eyeing up expansion […]

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Sterling dropped to its lowest level in three decades on Tuesday, after Prime Minister Theresa May set a date by which Britain will have left the EU. The currency fell heavily on Monday and pushed down another 0.5 percent on Tuesday, hitting its weakest level since June 1985. Connor Campbell, financial analyst at SpreadEx, told […]

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The FTSE 100 index rose over 1 percent this morning after Theresa May announced a date by which Article 50 will be triggered. The announcement added an element of certainty to the markets, calming investor sentiment and sending the index higher. The FTSE 100 fell sharply in the wake of the European Referendum on June […]

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Golfbreaks.com, one of the UK’s leading golf travel companies, launched its second mini-bond on Monday as part of an effort to raise £2 million needed for expansion across the USA, Scandinavia and the UK. The Golfbreaks Bond 2 offers investors 7.5 percent gross return per annum, over a four-year initial fixed term. Investments can range […]

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Further positive data on both economic growth and consumer confidence was released on Friday, added to the plethora of figures showing Brexit has had a weaker than expected impact on the economy. The UK economy grew 0.7 percent in the second quarter, according to the Office for National Statistics, an upwards revision from its previous […]

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Financial service provider APS launched a £5 million bond offering today, enabling investors to earn 7 percent fixed interest on a four-year investment. The APS bond is suitable for investments of between £1,000 and £250,000, with interest paid twice yearly. The bonds will mature after four years, and will support the launch of new products […]

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Asian shares broadly closed up on Tuesday, as polls showed Hillary Clinton performed best in the first US presidential debate. Democrat Hillary Clinton represents continuity for the markets, with investors largely reacting positively to her performance on TV last night. The presidential race has been neck and neck so fair, with the latest Reuters/Ipsos polling […]

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Shares in British travel operator Thomas Cook spiked on Tuesday, after reiterating its profit guidance for 2016. An attack on tourists in Istanbul in January and a failed coup in July led to a significant drop in demand for summer holidays to Turkey, with Thomas Cook warning in July of a quarterly loss and a […]

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The US Federal Reserve announced their decision to hold interest rates at current levels, pushing global stock markets into positive territory. As expected by many analysts, Fed Chair Janet Yellen kept rates on hold, saying: “The economy has a little more room to run than might have been previously thought. That’s good news….We don’t see […]

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Small business confidence has fallen for the third quarter in a row, as economic concerns weigh in the wake of Brexit. The survey, conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses, shows the second largest fall in confidence in the figures’ history. It is the first survey since the Brexit result and took into account the […]

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“AN INVESTMENT IN KNOWLEDGE PAYS THE BEST INTEREST.” – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN As said by Albert Einstein, “once you stop learning, you start dying”. In light of this, when investing, the value of educating oneself must not be underestimated. Achieving and maintaining success will necessitate frequently carrying out necessary research, study and analysis. “I WILL TELL […]

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A leading French think-tank has revised its warning about UK economic growth post Brexit, after abandoning its support for George Osborne’s austerity plan. Despite the evident weakening of the pound following the June vote, the OECD has nonetheless has reconsidered its stark warning. Further stimulus measures by the Bank of England helped produce better than […]

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The latest stock market sell-off on Wall Street reminded us that anything can happen in the financial markets. The following three events stand out as part of the markets’ recent surprises. September 7: USD/JPY Currency traders have been watching in amazement at the strength of the Japanese yen. The yen has gained a staggering 15% […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland’s plans to sell 300 branches may be in trouble after it failed to agree a price with Spanish bank Santander, according to the BBC on Wednesday. RBS now has a little over a year to find a buyer for the 315 branches, which must be sold as part of the terms […]

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The Bank of Japan shocked markets this morning by altering its monetary stance after three years of ineffective policy decisions. The bank refrained from cutting interest rates further from their -0.1 percent low, directing efforts into hitting its two percent inflation target. The Bank of Japan will continue to buy $80 trillion worth of government […]

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B&Q owner Kingfisher saw strong profits in the first half of the year, with business in Poland and the UK leading the figures. The group, who own B&Q and Screwfix in the UK, saw underlying pre-tax profit rise 13.5 percent to £436 million. Adjusted earnings per share were up 10.6 percent to 12.3p, with sales […]

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Pharmaceutical firm Glaxo Smith Kline has announced the appointment of Emma Walmsley as the firm’s first female chief executive, taking over from its current CEO Sir Andrew Witty in 2017. Walmsley will become one of only seven female CEOS in the FTSE 100. She is currently the firm’s head of consumer healthcare, spending 17 years […]

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Leading fund manager Neil Woodford has criticised UK investors for taking a “short-term” approach to tech start-ups, arguing that more capital must be made available for entrepreneurs. Speaking to the BBC as part of their Tech Talent coverage, Woodford said, “We have been appallingly bad at giving those minnows the long-term capital they need.” He […]

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British banks may lose their passporting rights to operate across the EU unless the UK stays within the European Economic Area. The head of Germany’s central bank Jens Weidmann has warned on the impact it would have on the British banking industry, possibly forcing international banks to consider moving to other European cities to retain […]

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Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) shares fell over 8 percent in early trading after being asked to pay $14 billion to settle an investigation into its practices in the US. The bank has been under investigation by the the US Department of Justice into the the bank’s issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed securities between 2005 and […]

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MPs have launched an inquiry into the salaries of top business executives in the wake of several shareholder revolts over pay. Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed to decrease the pay gap between CEOs and the average worker, calling it ‘irrational’ and ‘unhealthy’. May’s plans include making shareholder votes on corporate pay binding and publicising […]

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Hargreaves Lansdown (LON:HL) shares fell on Thursday after being downgraded from buy to sell by investment group Liberum. The group cited industry headwinds as a reason for the downgrade, including a possible further cut in the base rate. Liberum’s Justin Bates commented: “There is no doubting the formidable track record and strength of the Hargreaves […]

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UK unemployment data has dodged a downturn in the wake of Brexit, remaining steady at 4.9 percent. The figure represents a 0.6 percent fall from this time last year, with the total unemployment figure at 1.63 million. The positive data suggests the job market has yet to feel a negative effect from Brexit, despite warnings […]

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China’s industrial output rose more than expected in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, suggesting higher government spending is having the desired effect on demand. Industrial output rose 6.3 percent in August from a year earlier, its fastest jump in five months. Demand across all sectors spiked, suggesting growth for the year may […]

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Tuesday sees the launch of the Bank of England’s new £5 note, initially available at a handful of cashpoints in major cities. The new note is made of polymer and will be much more durable – and hygienic – than the old paper version. It will also include safety features designed to prevent fraud and […]

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Federal Reserve official Lael Brainard calmed jittery markets yesterday by warning against raising interest rates too soon. Brainard, a member of the Fed’s Open Market Committee, traditional holds dovish views towards monetary policy and has consistently voted against raising rates. In her Chicago speech she said the US economy remains fragile and that such economic […]

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Work permits are being considered for EU citizens as the UK prepares to leave the European Union, home secretary Amber Rudd has said. The ‘work permit’ system is designed to control migration from the European Union, with Rudd telling the BBC that it “certainly has value”. “What we’re going to look at is how we […]

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Fears that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week dragged down global markets on Monday, with European shares following the lead of Asian markets. Several Fed members have spoken of the need to raise rates in the next few weeks, with Boston Fed president Eric Rosengren causing stock market chaos on Friday […]

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The British Chamber of Commerce has cut its forecast for UK growth in the light of Brexit, despite recent reassuring data. The BCC now expects growth of 1.8 percent this year, reduced from March’s forecast of 2.2 percent in March. For 2017, the group is now expecting 1 percent growth in 2017 instead of the […]

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Asian shares fall on North Korea nuclear test Asian shares fell again on Friday after North Korea shook markets with its most powerful nuclear test yet. Shares fell from three day highs on Thursday, before stumbling further on Friday after a fifth nuclear test from North Korea that had more power than the bomb dropped […]

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Micro Focus shares up on HP deal Shares in UK tech firm Micro Focus have risen nearly 20 percent this morning after announcing a deal to buy Hewlett-Packard’s software business. The deal, worth $8.8 billion, will make Micro Focus one of the UK’s biggest tech companies. It is part of Hewlett-Packard’s attempts to downsize after […]

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Lifestyle brand Joules hits strong sales British lifestyle brand Joules saw impressive earnings for the year to May, with pretax profits up 41.5 percent. The group, who floated on the stock market earlier this year, saw revenue rise 12.8 percent “in line with trading expectations”. Earnings per share rose 42.9 percent. CEO Colin Porter commented […]

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Oil is one of the main drivers of the global economy, but prices went into freefall at the start of this year with rates reaching as little as $28 a barrel in January. While it has recovered somewhat since then, the heady days of prices reaching $100 a barrel are little more than a distant […]

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Retail spending falls in August after strong July Spending fell back in August after a surprise hike in July, according to the British Retail Consortium on Tuesday. Hot weather kept customers off the high street last month, causing spending to fall 0.3 percent on August 2015. This is a sharp fall from July’s 1.9 percent […]

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Shares in Lebanese chain Comptoir Libanais rose over 10 percent this morning after it announced the opening of six new restaurants. The group will open three more restaurants in London, in Soho, Kensington and its first in-store restaurant in John Lewis Oxford Street. It also plans to open sites in Exeter, Bath and Leeds later […]

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Theresa May has refused to commit to an Australian points-based system of immigration, shedding some light on how the UK may look post-Brexit. May questioned a system whereby migrants were admitted by skill and spoke of potentially retaining preferential treatment for EU citizens. Warning there was “no single silver bullet” on reducing immigration, she declined […]

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UK services rebound in August The UK service sector saw its largest month-on-month rise on record last month, according to the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers index. The figure jumped from 47.4 in July to 52.9 in August, pushing it back into expansion. The adds to the plethora of economic data released recently suggesting the fallout from […]

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Key US employment figures disappointed on Friday, with just 151,000 jobs being created in August. The non-farm payroll number came in below analysts’ expectations, many of whom had expected around 190,000. It also falls well below the average monthly rise of 204,000 this year. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.9 percent, unchanged from July. […]

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Go-Ahead, part owner of Southern Rail, has sparked anger from unions after disclosing a profit of nearly £100 million. Go-Ahead’s yearly profits before tax rose 26.8% to £99.8 million. Its annual adjusted operating profit also came in above analysts expectations at £157.4 million. The company is the co-owner of troubled railway operator Southern Rail, whose […]

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The Vietnamese government has announced plans to sell all its stakes in the country’s two main breweries, after months of speculation. The government will fully divest from the makers of its three main beer brands, Ha Noi, Saigon and 333, as part of a plan to raise $2.2 billion over 16 months. The stakes will […]

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Shares in property company Styles & Wood Group have risen nearly 15 percent this morning, after an announcement that it will become a strategic partner of one of the world’s largest banking organisations. The property services specialist, who focus on project delivery and property support throughout the UK, will partner with their client to deliver […]

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Jeremy Corbyn looks set to retain his leadership of the Labour party ahead of next month’s vote, according to the latest poll from YouGov. The latest figures, polled between August 25 – 29, put Corbyn in the lead with 62 percent against Owen Smith’s 38 percent. YouGov’s figures proved reliable in the last Labour leadership […]

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888 reports strong first half results Gambling group 888 Holdings reported “impressive” revenue increase in the first six months of the year, hitting company records. Pre-tax profits were up 39 percent, achieving record revenues of $262 million – up 19 percent on the same period last year. Active players rose 35 percent in Q2 of […]

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Foreign investment into UK hits record high Foreign investment into the UK rose 11 percent on last year, according to figures from the Department for International Trade released on Tuesday. The UK attracted 2,213 inward investment projects over the last year, making it the most popular country in the European Union for foreign investment. According […]

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Janet Yellen has unveiled a “monetary policy toolkit” to maintain control over the uncertain US market, in her speech in Jackson Hole on Friday. She conceded that the case for raising interest rates has “strengthened” but did not highlight any immediate plans. Whilst performance remained “solid”, business investment stayed soft and economic growth was slow, […]

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Global markets have been quiet this week ahead of Janet Yellen’s keynote speech at Jackson Hole on Friday, which is expected to shed some light on the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates. Anticipation was heightened by comments from senior Fed members earlier this week suggesting a rate rise may be on the cards […]

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Restaurant Group shares rise but Frankie & Benny’s falters Restaurant Group shares pushed up this morning, despite disclosing a profit loss and intentions to close 33 outlets. The business, who own chains such as Frankie & Benny’s and Chiquito, made a half-year loss of £22.5 million in the first half of the year, with like-for-like […]

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The NHS would collapse if its 57,000 EU workers were to leave in the wake of Brexit, according to a new report by The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR). The research concluded that EU staff must be offered British citizenship in order to prevent them taking their skills elsewhere. Chris Murray, who headed the […]

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UK car production “booming” in 2016 UK car production rose again in July, up for the 12th consecutive month according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Production rose 7.6 percent on a year ago, bringing year to date production up to 12.3 percent. Performance so far this year has been the best since […]

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In case you hadn’t heard, Friday night ushered in a new era for London: the Night Tube. Bringing the British capital in line with other European cities who already have 24 hour metro systems, two main lines will now run continuously between Friday morning and Sunday night. Championed by both Boris Johnson and Sadiq Kahn […]

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Pfizer and AstraZeneca agree antibiotic deal Pfizer has agreed to buy a small antibiotics arm of AstraZeneca’s pharmaceutical business, just days after confirming a $14 billion takeover of Medivation. The deal, worth $1.5 billion, will widen its antibiotic medicine offering and give access to several others still in the development stage. AstraZeneca said the deal […]

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Women who take a break in their careers to have children are likely to earn less than men, according to the latest report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies. Over the 12 years after having a baby the hourly pay rate for women is 33 percent lower than men, with men being 40 percent more […]

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Rank Group resilient despite William Hill deal drop Bookmaker Rank Group said trading is unlikely to be affected by Brexit, with its business largely focused on the UK market. Performance in the seven weeks to August 15th remained in line with analysts’ expectations, reporting a 2 percent fall in operating profit. The figures come just […]

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This summer’s good weather has had a positive effect on the troubled UK grocery market, causing the sector to grow by 0.3 percent, according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The figures, which represent the 12 weeks ending 14 August 2016, showed a the fastest acceleration of sales since March 2016 but a surprising […]

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US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has confirmed its takeover of Medivation, for an agreed price of $14 billion. Pfizer will pay $81.50 per share for Medivation, 21 percent above the firm’s share price as of last Friday and above the $80 expected in previous reports. Ian Read, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, commented on […]

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Global markets remained on edge on Monday ahead of the Federal Bank meeting in Jackson Hole later this week. Asian markets closed broadly down, with just the Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng bucking the general negative trend. The FTSE has been in the red for most of the session, with US markets expected to […]

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Oil prices have sunk this morning, ending a rally that pushed prices up by 20 percent this month alone. The price movement comes after Iraq planed to increase crude exports by 5 percent this week, adding more fuel to an already oversupplied market. The figure amounts to an increase of around 150,000 barrels a day, […]

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Immigration New Zealand have seen a sharp increase in registrations from Britons in the wake of the European Referendum, prompting the media to warn of a ‘British invasion’. NZ Immigration received 998 registrations of interest from British nationals on the day Britain voted to leave, compared to just 109 the day before. Since the vote […]

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Cambridge Innovation Capital, a University of Cambridge initiative supporting businesses and growth in the city, has raised £75 million in new capital in an oversubscribed fundraising round. CIC is the preferred investor of the University of Cambridge and has previously committed £33 million to 13 companies in the technology and healthcare sectors, a growing industry […]

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ChemChina-Syngenta deal approved The largest ever foreign acquisition by a Chinese company has just been cleared, after the US national security panel examined ChemChina’s takeover bid for Syngenta. The takeover was agreed in February and sees ChemChina pay $43 billion for the world’s largest pesticides maker, pushing Syngenta shares up over 11 percent. The approval […]

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Swiss pharmaceutical company Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) are in talks to acquire Medivation Inc in order to boost their oncology offerings. Medivation has seen several takeover offers from pharmaceutical companies globally, including Merck & Co Inc and Gilead Sciences Inc. Pfizer is reported to be offering just over $80 per share for Medivation, a significant increase on […]

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The CEO of troubled Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Fabrizio Viola, and its former Chairman Alessandro Profumo are under investigation for alleged false accounting, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The latest development is part of an ongoing probe into misrepresentation of the bank’s finances starting in 2015, and was […]

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American clothing retailer Gap saw earnings come in below analysts’ estimates as it fails to revive Banana Republic’s flagging image. Its Banana Republic line has consistently seen poor sales, which have now fallen again for the sixth straight quarter, despite Gap working on turning its image around. The company’s net income fell to $125 million […]

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Budget surplus smaller than expected for July Public sector net borrowing had a £1 billion surplus in July, the first month since the vote to leave the European Union, less than the £1.2 billion figure this time last year and lower than expectations. July was the second month in a row debt has fallen as […]

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In the heat of the Olympics, as the world’s best athletes wow the world with their talent, it can be easy to forget the amount of training required to reach that standard – and money. The world’s best coaches, facilities and training programmes don’t come for free, and with government funding and part-time work not […]

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Lenovo shares up on impressive results Lenovo smashed expectations with its first-quarter earnings, up 64 percent to $173 million. “Strong profits” were achieved amidst a challenging environment, which has seen other tech firms struggle. Lenovo chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang said in a statement: “Our PC business delivered strong profits and our smartphone business stabilised […]

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Sales of watches and jewellery boosted retail sales in July, pushing them up 1.4 percent on the month. The latest figures, published by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday, were far better than expected and up 5.9 percent on a year earlier. Sales from watches and jewellery alone were up 16.6 percent in July, […]

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Fed split over interest rate rise Minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting show a split in policymaker sentiment, with members split over when to raise rates. Whilst some policymakers agree more data is needed before any action is taken, others were keen to tighten policy within the next few months: “Some members anticipated that […]

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US employment data released on Friday, as well as an increase in the expected level of the Fed Funds Rate, has taken effect on the volatile price of gold. Expected level of Jan 2018 Fed Funds futures rose by 0.09 percent last Friday after strong employment data boosted the markets. Positive data of this kind […]

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Shares in Danish brewer Carlsberg (CPH:CARL-A) fell over 3.5 percent this morning after half year results came in just below expectations. The company reported a six month operating profit of 2.45 billion Danish crowns, down 4 percent on the year before, alongside a 1 percent fall in sales. However, organic revenue grew by 4 percent. […]

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Stocks, currencies and bonds are all sensitive to political change and a US presidential election is always a period of uncertainty for the markets. So how are the various markets likely to be impacted by the run up to the 2016 US presidential election, which takes place on 8 November? Nikolas Xenofontos, Director of Risk […]

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UK unemployment hits record low The UK’s unemployment rate remained at 4.9% between April and June, its lowest rate for eight years. The total number of unemployed fell by 52,000 to 1.64 million between April and June, with the labour market continuing on a “strong trend”. In terms of the effect of Brexit, however, ONS […]

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With train fares set to rise again today, commuters’ anger over Britain’s overpriced, under-performing rail service once again bubbles to the surface. The news that fares have increased at double the pace of wages over the past six years will surprise no one who commutes by rail, and helped along by Jeremy Corbyn, has stirred […]

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UK extreme sports brand Ruroc, who have created the world’s first integrated ski helmet, goggle and mask, are beginning their second crowdfunding round with Crowd2Fund. Ruroc are looking for £400,000 of equity investment to design and launch a road and motor certified helmet, alongside a number of other new products. Since their last crowdfunding campaign, […]

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Rail fares increase twice as fast as wages The next increase in rail fares will be set this morning, sparking anger from commuters over the cost of travel on “overcrowded” trains. According to research by the TUC and Action for Rail fares have risen 25 percent in the past six years alone, and have increased […]

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Santander disclose strong figures Santander UK warned that the British banking industry is “facing some serious headwinds”, as it released its half yearly results this morning. Profit before tax rose to £1,079 million in the six months to June 30th, up from £929 million the year before. Non interest income also saw a 34 percent […]

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Crypto-currency exchange Bitfinex, who recently saw $72 million worth of Bitcoin stolen by hackers, risk being sued for its plan to spread the loss across its whole customer base. The Hong-Kong based exchange told customers they would have to forfeit 36 percent of their holdings after the theft, in exchange for “BFX tokens” that could […]

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William Hill rejects second takeover offer William Hill has rejected a second takeover offer from 888 Holdings and Rank Group, saying that is still “substantially” undervalues the company. The consortium or casino heavyweight Rank Group and online gambling site 888 are aiming to create Britain’s largest multi-channel gambling group, saving £100 million per year. However, […]

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US businesses have raised more than $5 million through equity crowdfunding, just three months after a change in the law opened up the investment process to allow anyone to participate. Title III of the US Jobs Act came into effect on May 16th, allowing anyone – not just accredited investors – to invest in start-up […]

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UK construction output falls in June, referendum has little ‘impact’ Construction output fell in by 0.7 percent in June compared with the first three months of the year, according to the latest survey by the Office for National Statistics. The figure comes in lower than the preliminary number of 0.4 percent released in July, with […]

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Oil and retail stocks pushed all three major US indexes up to record highs yesterday, for the first time since 1999. Strong retail earnings sparked the rise, with US department store Macy’s seeing shares rise 17.1 percent after posting impressive quarterly profits. Nordstrom’s and Dillard’s both rose over 7.5 percent, with Kohls up 16 percent. […]

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Winners: Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) A surprise winner of the summer earnings season, Lloyds Bank saw a 101 percent increase in post-tax profit to £1.8 billion – an impressive contrast to the dismal figures provided by other British banks. However, the stock is still down 25 percent on the year, hitting a one year low […]

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Old Mutual shares fall Troubled financial services provider Old Mutual reported a nine percent fall in first-half operating profit this morning, ahead of its possible business break-up. First half operating profit fell to £709 million, coming in below analysts’ expectations. The firm cited “an uncertain environment” as a reason for the results, which they said […]

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Housing market slows in wake of Brexit Brexit has had a negative effect on the housing market, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors which has showed a significant slowdown in house price rises. New buyer enquiries and home sales both fell over the three months to the end of […]

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Blue Chip companies are currently paying out more than their net profits, according to data compiled from all 100 companies in the FTSE index. The pay-out ratio for FTSE 100 companies is currently 107 percent, meaning that dividend pay-outs are exceeding the net profits. As an index, retained earnings are being used to fund dividend […]

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Since the referendum, several Blue Chip companies are offering surprisingly good value for money for investors. Below is UK Investor Magazine’s list of the top ten cheapest stocks in the FTSE 100, based on forward price-to-earnings ratio using next year’s earnings estimates. International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) IAG, the owner of airlines including British […]

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Prudential Insurance released impressive half year results on Wednesday, with a 6 percent increase in operating profits causing shares to jump. Earnings came in above analysts’ expectations at £2.06 billion for the half year period. The company had strong success in its Asian arm, where profits rose 15 per cent, posting an operating profit of […]

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Bank of England struggles to find sellers for debt plan The Bank of England has struggled to find enough sellers of debt to meet its target to buy over £1 billion of long-dated government debt. The ambitious target was set just last week, but has got off to a rocky start. The statement, released today, […]

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British industrial output grew in the second quarter of year, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics, becoming the latest in a string of positive economic figures since the EU referendum. Second quarter industrial output in Britain grew 2.1 percent on the first quarter, the fastest growth rate since 1999. However, the […]

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New regulations are set to come into force that will enable customers to choose the cheapest lender, after a review by the Competition and Markets Authority said consumers are paying more than they should be for banking. From 2018, banks will have to share customers’ data with third parties who can then show how much […]

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FinTech is a sector that has grown up within the EU – in fact, it has never functioned without it. Within the climate of openness and cross-border investment cultivated by the European Union, London’s has become the EU’s undisputed Fintech capital. But after Brexit, is London likely to keep the top spot? Rightly, many are […]

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Legal & General saw shares sink over 5 percent on Tuesday, becoming the biggest loser in the FTSE 100 despite a healthy rise in pre-tax profits. The group’s half year operating profit rose 10 percent to £822 million, coming in above analysts estimates, with the investment arm seeing assets under management rising 18 percent. However, […]

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China factory-gate deflation eases further, relieving pressure on policy makers China’s factory price deflation eased further in July, the latest in a string of evidence that China’s falling prices are beginning to pick up. Factory-gate deflation moderated for the sixth month in a row, falling just 1.7 percent in July, up from a 2.6 percent […]

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Donald Trump is set to outline an economic plan designed to appeal to working class Americans on Monday, despite the recent appointment of five of his wealthiest donors as economic advisors. Trump’s PR team are no doubt hoping that the speech can help regain a little a credibility for the campaign, following a disastrous week […]

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Finding the right mortgage provider can be a time-consuming and often fruitless search; conflicting advice, confusing options and a lack of clear knowledge makes finding a mortgage a difficult task. However Trussle, the new online mortgage service backed by Zoopla, is looking to mix up the market with its easy-to-use, hassle-free site. Trussle makes it […]

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Italy’s troubled banks are offering huge fees in order to arrange their rescue, with 500 year old Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) set to pay millions if a private rescue deal goes ahead. Underwriting fees in the deal orchestrated to save MPS will hit around €250 million, with investment banks who are involved having […]

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Theresa May’s decision last week to delay approving the Hinkley Point nuclear power station signalled a turnaround in government policy towards China, barely a year after David Cameron’s announcement of a “golden era of relations” between the UK and Beijing. Since then, the political ground has shifted dramatically; with the UK now set to exit […]

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The average pay for a CEO in the FTSE 100 is £5.48 million, according to the latest report by think-tank High Pay Centre, with no women making the list of top ten highest paid executives. Chief executives of firms on London’s FTSE 100 index saw their mean average income rise by 10 percent in 2015, […]

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China import figures suggest drop in domestic demand Chinese import and export figures came in lower than expected for July, suggesting a drop in domestic demand and global economic weakness. Imports dropped 12.5 percent, their biggest decline since February, with exports also falling 4.4 percent according to China’s General Administration of Customs. China’s trade surplus […]

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Whilst Italian banks may be having a rough time at the moment, one in particular is on the brink of collapse: the 500 year old Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank, currently caught in the throes of a possible private rescue. Like most Italian banks, MPS is struggling under the weight of millions of Non-Performing […]

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The latest US jobs data has just been released, with the non farm payroll figure coming in at 255,000. This is a steep rise from the 180,000 expected by analysts prior to the release. The USA’s unemployment rate came in at 4.9 percent. The unexpectedly high figure suggests stronger wages and brings discussion of a […]

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Yesterday’s big news was the announcement by the Bank of England that interest rates would be cut from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent. But amongst all the financial jargon – what does that mean for you? Essentially, a rate cut can be good or bad – or both. Lower interest rates mean less to pay […]

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Housebuilder Bellway saw shares soar 5 percent this morning after a trading update forecast an “outstanding trading performance” ahead of its preliminary results. The group expects housing revenue to increase by around 27 percent to £2.2 billion, alongside a 12.5 percent increase in housing completions. Bellway expects to maintain a strong balance sheet, with net […]

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RBS shares plunge on ‘legacy issues’ Shares in the Royal Bank of Scotland (LON:RBS) have fallen 5 percent this morning, after the banking giant reported a £2 billion loss for the first six months of the year. Although the bank has not made a profit since 2007, the steep loss reported today is far larger […]

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More than a hundred design industry professionals have come out in favour of Apple, as Samsung appeals to the US Supreme Court over the $548 million it had to pay for copying Apple’s iPhone design. The original payment was made in 2012, after a court case found Samsung had copied the rounded-corner front face, bezel […]

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The Bank of England has cut rates for the first time since 2009, in a move designed to negate the economic effects of the Brexit vote. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously in favour of reducing interest rates from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent. The central bank also announced further measures to provide additional support […]

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Shares in gold miner Randgold Resources dropped over 11 percent this morning after announcing a 6 percent drop in gold production. The company reported a flat second-quarter profit of $150.6 million in the three months to June 30th, with prices offset by a 12 percent rise in production costs. Randgold owns goldmines in Mali, the […]

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The global economic outlook remains uncertain in the wake of the Brexit vote but European financial markets look set to weather the storm, according to the European Central Bank’s latest economic bulletin. The ECB confirmed that markets had steadied since the vote, but warned that “incoming data for the second quarter point to subdued global […]

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Bank of England expected to cut rates post-Brexit The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2009, in a decision to be announced at 12pm today. In the wake of the European referendum economic activity has slowed, with the service sector and construction industry both seeing a sharp […]

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The proposed tie-up between Liberty Global and Vodafone has been approved by the European Commission, subject to the completion of concessions by Vodafone. The joint company will operate in the Netherlands and is conditional on Vodafone divesting its consumer fixed line business in order to retain sufficient competition in the market. The divestment will entirely […]

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As details of the UKIP leadership shortlist emerge today, it seems one candidate is off to a reough start; Bill Etheridge, MEP for Dudley in the West Midlands, has raised just £8 for his candidacy after launching a crowdfunding page. Etheridge, whose campaign has the catchy name ‘Billeive in Bill’, launched a crowdfunding campaign two […]

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The price of Bitcoin has sunk over 10 percent after Hong Kong based exchange Bitfinex admitted it had been hacked. Bitfinex confirmed it had stopped trading and withdrawals on the platform after the breach was discovered, with hackers stealing around $65 million worth of the currency. In a statement on its website, Bitfinex said that […]

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The Italian banking crisis, which has simmered under the surface of the relatively wealthy EU country since 2008, has finally started to erupt. With the UK’s Brexit vote as the catalyst, Italian banking shares have tanked – prompting media speculation on the future of Italy’s economy. After years of bad debts and a typically Italian […]

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UK Cycle Centre, unique online marketplace for cycling kit, is seeking investment via a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund. UK Cycle Centre is aiming to raise funds through a £40,000 revenue loan, at a 9 percent interest rate, to expand the company globally in a number of key European markets. Set up in 2014 by avid […]

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Next shares up on optimistic trading figures Shares in high street retailer Next soared over 3.5 percent this morning after an optimistic trading statement. Overall group sales were up 0.3 percent on a year earlier, despite a 3.3 percent decrease in store sales. Recent trading reports have been gloomy for the major retailer, after a […]

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Banking giant HSBC has reported a 29 percent fall in profits for the first six months of the year, as the group continues to face “considerable uncertainty”. Profits for the last quarter fell 45 percent with pre-tax profits falling to $3.1 billion, down from $6.1 billion for the previous three months. Revenue also fell to […]

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British brewer Greene King announced an impressive 61 percent rise in pre-tax profit for the year to May 1st, despite seeing a slowdown in business in the run-up to the EU referendum. The group saw revenues reach £2.1 billion for the first time ever, up 57.6 per cent from £1.5 billion last year. Earnings per […]

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Vodafone HQ may move elsewhere after Brexit Telecoms giant Vodafone has warned that it may move its headquarters out of the UK, if a post-Brexit agreement with the EU is unfavourable to business. In an emailed statement the company highlighted the importance of the EU’s free movement of capital and goods, saying it would take […]

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Housebuilder Redrow remains confident in the wake of the European referendum, saying it expects this year’s profit before tax to come in above analysts’ expectations. The company’s order book for private housing at the end of June stood at £870 million, over 50 percent higher than this time last year, with the average selling price […]

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FTSE stabilises after Brexit volatility The FTSE 100 has rebounded a little this morning after two days of negative trading in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, with every stock up in early trading. The key index slumped 5.6 percent over the last two sessions but is currently up 2.04 percent […]

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn now heads a party in crisis, with nearly half of his shadow cabinet walking out in protest against his handling of the EU referendum. The Labour leader stood defiant in his position on Monday, despite criticism of his weak leadership during the referendum campaign. Shadow health secretary Heidi Alexander resigned yesterday, […]

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Easyjet shares continued Friday’s downward trend today after issuing a warning on third-quarter profit. The company have seen demand hit by several issues this year, including French air traffic traffic strikes, congestion at Gatwick airport and the Egyptair tragedy, which led to 1061 flight cancellations. Pre-tax profit in the three months to the end of […]

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Osborne expresses confidence in UK economy Chancellor George Osborne said this morning that the result of Thursday’s EU referendum is unlikely to have major effects on the economy, but if it should, Britain is strong enough to cope. Osborne spoke publicly for the first time since the vote, echoing the opinion expressed by Bank of […]

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The result was announced this morning: Britain will no longer be part of the European Union. But the final count, standing at 51.9 percent Leave and 48.1 percent Remain, left many voters dissatisfied. 1) 51.9% Leave, 48.1% Remain The precise figures of the referendum have led to the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron, whose […]

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The London Stock Exchange will open as normal today following a Leave win in the EU referendum, Reuters has reported. There had been suggestions overnight that the markets would stay closed today to allow volatility to subside. Markets are likely to take a hammering today, with those in Asia having already faced a difficult day; […]

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With 70 percent of votes being counted, Britain is set to leave the European Union. Leave took the lead shortly after counting began, with Remain struggling to catch up. Percentages stayed within a slim margin, however, with Leave currently having 51.7 percent of the vote. UK Investor predicts the result to be 48 percent – […]

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Troubled supermarket Tesco has posted a second successive quarter of UK underlying sales growth for the first time in over five years, suggesting that new CEO Dave Lewis’ turnaround plan maybe having an effect. Sales at stores in its home market open more than a year rose 0.3 percent in the 13 weeks to May […]

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Markets positive ahead of referendum Asian stocks and oil rose during Asian trade on Thursday, ahead of the Brexit vote, with Sterling holding steady. The pound climbed to a six-month high against the dollar, improving on its 6 percent rise of last week as the markets bet on a Remain vote. Both the Nikkei and […]

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US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing has agreed to sell 100 aircraft to Iran Air, marking a significant turnaround in US-Iran relations. The deal, thought to be worth $25 billion at list prices, will be one of the first made since economic sanctions were lifted against Tehran last year – and could be the largest business deal […]

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British Prime Minister David Cameron recently described the upcoming referendum on European Union (EU) membership as “bigger than the general election.” For the first time ever, Mr. Cameron’s Vote Remain campaign appears to be losing ground in the referendum debate, with the likes of Boris Johnson and Michael Gove on the offensive with their pro-Brexit […]

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Debenhams sales fall slack, still on track for year British department store Debenhams saw like-for-like sales fall 0.2 percent in the third quarter, trailing behind market leader John Lewis. The figures represent a 1.1 percent slowdown in growth from the first half of the year, but the group is still expected to hit profit forecasts […]

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Pound rises as UK turns towards Remain The pound climbed against the dollar on Monday after the two month lows of last week, as sentiment swings towards staying in the EU. The pound rose 1.4 percent to hit $1.4560 against the dollar, sending the ‘safe haven’ yen back down and lessening investor caution. Three of […]

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With just a week to go until the EU referendum, the Leave campaign appears to have taken a steady lead in the polls. Why? One word: immigration. Polly Toynbee illustrated the feelings of some Londoners in her article for the Guardian on Monday. At a surgery held by Barking MP Margaret Hodge, her constituents made […]

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Microsoft has become the first major tech company to enter America’s burgeoning legal marijuana industry, after announcing its partnership with Kind Financial to provide ‘seed to sale’ services for growers of cannabis. Kind Financial, a California-based tech start-up, runs software allowing cannabis growers to track inventory and handle transactions. Marijuana is fully legal for both […]

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Tesco restructuring continues with garden centre sale Tesco has announced the sale of its Dobbies Garden Centres business for £217 million, becoming the latest in a string of asset sales. Chief executive Dave Lewis has been following a plan to divest Tesco of unnecessary assets and focus on reviving the grocery business since his appointment […]

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British leather goods retailer Mulberry saw profits jump to £6.2 million for its 2015 financial year, with the introduction of a more affordable product range sparking demand. Total retail sales for the 11 weeks to June 11 also rose 4 percent on a like-for-like basis, with full-year retail sales up 8 percent. Total revenue rose […]

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Yellen leaves US rates unchanged in the run-up to Referendum US rates remain unchanged after this month’s Federal Reserve meeting yesterday, with Janet Yellen citing slow job growth and a possible Brexit vote as reasons for the decision. Interest rates will now remain between 0.25 and 0.5 percent for another month. Yellen commented: “It is […]

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Meatcure, the burger restaurant inspired by New York’s Meat Packing District, is seeking crowdfunding backers to help expand the business across the UK. Meatcure’s story began in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, where their first restaurant made £14,000 in the first week – quite a feat in a town with only 22,000 people. This was in late […]

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FTSE up, oil down as Brexit weighs The FTSE rose again this morning after falling 2 percent on Tuesday over fears that the UK is swinging towards a Brexit. The index is up 0.90 percent in early trade, with the pound – which also dropped dramatically yesterday – following suit, up half a cent at […]

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A higher cost of living, combined with more expensive student loans and cultural changes, are expected to impact on the profitability of the UK pub sector in the short term, according to the latest report by Fitch Ratings. The report sees Fitch’s outlook for the UK pub sector remaining negative, driven by ongoing structural decline. […]

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Ted Baker beats competition with impressive results Shares in British clothing company Ted Baker (LON:TED) have risen over 2 percent this morning after disclosing strong earnings for the 19 weeks to June 11. Revenue rose by 11.3 percent and sales were up 12.7 percent, with demand strong both online and in stores; several new store […]

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Shares in security firm G4S have tumbled over 5 percent this morning on news that the gunman who shot 50 people at a nightclub in Florida on Saturday was an employee. The discovery has wiped £200 million off the value of the world’s largest security firm, where Omar Mateen has worked since 2007. Mateen had […]

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Carbon Dynamic, an award winning innovative low energy construction company creating affordable and low energy buildings, has beaten its crowdfunding target of £80,000 on Crowd2Fund.com. The business, first established in 2012 by founder Matthew Stevenson, is the only modular manufacturer currently based in Scotland. The company’s modular design approach subdivides a system into smaller parts […]

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Pound plunges in the run-up to referendum The British pound plunged to an eight-week low on Monday as latest polls show a swing towards Brexit. The British pound lost another 0.3 percent in Asia, falling to $1.4200, after plummeting 1.4 percent on Friday and hitting a three-year low against the yen. Brexit concerns continue to […]

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German bond yields have sunk to a record low as investors turn away from equities in the run-up to a possible Brexit. Benchmark 10-year German bund yields hit a low of 0.0021 percent, with UK bonds following suit; the yield on the UK’s 10-year gilt also dropped below 1.25 percent for the first time. Analysts […]

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Japanese messenger Line to be 2016’s biggest tech IPO Japanese instant messaging service Line is planning expansion into the US, aiming to list shares in both Tokyo and New York. The listing, planning for next month, is looking to raise more than $900 million; potentially making it the largest technology IPO of the year The […]

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Polls leaning towards an Exit from the European Union have led to an increase in appetite for gold bullion, with demand for the safe-haven metal spiking. The latest online polls from ICM and YouGov showed the Leave campaign had taken a 4-5 percentage point lead ahead of this month’s referendum, panicking investors. Ross Norman, chief […]

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Vodafone NZ to merge with Sky Vodafone in New Zealand will merge with the country’s biggest pay television provider Sky Network, it was announced today. The deal, worth a $2.4 billion deal, will see UK-based Vodafone owning 51 percent of the joint company and will pave the way for Vodafone to expand its operations in […]

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The deadline to register to vote was last night – and as is stands, 30% of 20-24 year olds are now unable to have their say in the EU referendum, in comparison to just 5 percent of those over the age of retirement. Already, the figures are swayed against us; yet, undeniably, it is young […]

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Strong growth for Japan; disappointing figures from China Japan’s economic growth was revised higher on Wednesday, expanding to an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the first quarter of this year. The figure had been revised up from an initial estimate of 1.7 percent, below analysts’ expectations. Japan has struggled to grow its economy over […]

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Esure have announced plans to split off from Go Compare, nearly two years after acquiring full control of the comparison site. Esure bought the remaining 50 percent of Go Compare for £95 million in December 2016, and has since increased the site’s profits by 20-30 percent and widened its product range. Matthew Crummack, previously CEO […]

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Asian stocks up on positive Yellen comments Asian stocks hit a five-week high on Tuesday following market-calming comments from Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen. The Hang Seng closed up 1.40 percent, with the Shanghai Composite and Nikkei 225 following suit, up 0.07 percent and 0.58 percent respectively. Whilst Yellen admitted that the last set of […]

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Premium honey brand Haughton Honey has continued to create a buzz with its crowdfunding campaign by smashing through its £80,000 target and collecting more than £112,000 in investments. Over 200 investors have backed the six-week campaign which was launched to support the next stage in the company’s growth. Founder Crispin Reeves said: “We’ve got high […]

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UK services show growth, but businesses stay cautious Britain’s service industry strengthened in May after dropping to a three-year low in April, according to Markit’s latest PMI survey. Markit’s service activity figure stood at 53.5 in May, rising from 52.3 in April.The figures showed a growth forecast of 0.2 percent in the second quarter, a […]

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With three weeks exactly until the EU referendum, latest figures show small businesses are evenly split over whether stay or go. Research consultancy TNS found that 37 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises would be voting to leave the European Union on the 23rd June, whilst 38 percent wanted to stay in the single market. […]

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British tailor Mark Marengo is seeking a £90,000 revenue loan on Crowd2Fund.com, to expand its Saville Row business. The company was first established in 2005 by founder Mark Marengo, who began his career working as a tie salesman. Marengo then began designing his own suits and shirts, before launching his own business on Saville Row […]

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Saudi investment fund pours money into Uber Controversial taxi app Uber have raised $3.5 billion of investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, bringing the company’s value up to $62.5 billion. In a written statement, Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick labelled the investment a “vote of confidence in our business”, with the fund’s managing director Yasir […]

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M&S released mixed results this morning, with pre-tax profit coming in ahead of analysts expectations but marred by a warning that the group’s turnaround plan may impact profit in the short term. The group reported an underlying pretax profit of £689.6 million for the year to March 26, up nearly 5 percent on the year […]

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“Breakthrough” deal for Greece agreed by Eurozone Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to send further bailout funds to Greece, after hours to talks that extended into the early hours of Wednesday. The “breakthrough” deal includes a commitment from the IMF for the first time, just days after the Greek parliament approved another round of gruelling […]

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Thanks to the ongoing Brexit campaign and the strong press coverage surrounding the immigration crisis, the press has been littered with the term ‘visa-free’ over recent months; but it’s a term that many may be unaware of, as well as the true benefits that are involved. Visa-free travel is the ability to visit a country […]

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Germany GDP rises on private consumption Germany benefitted from stronger than expected private consumption in the first quarter, driving GDP up by 0.7 percent. Higher construction investment also had a positive impact, contributing 0.2 percentage points to GDP between January and March according to the Federal Statistics Office. State spending also weighed in, balancing out […]

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Royal Mail shares are up nearly 4 percent this morning, after upgrades from multiple brokers. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated its buy rating on the stock, raising its forecast from 530p to 550p. Cantor’s Robin Byde called Royal Mail’s progress “encouraging”, continuing: “Royal Mail faces potentially tough wage and pension negotiations this year but the risks are […]

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Bayer bids for Monsanto in biggest deal in sector German chemicals giant Bayer has made moves to acquire US seed company Monsanto, in a merger that would create the world’s biggest agricultural supplier. The $62 billion offer for Monsanto represented a 37 percent premium over the closing price of Monsanto shares on May 9, with […]

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According to statistics released by The National Audit Office, two thirds of public sector projects are completed late, over budget or do not deliver the outcomes expected. Most projects due to be delivered in the next five years, have already been announced to be completely unachievable. But unfortunately, this problem is not just within the […]

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More than 100 investors have backed an £80,000 crowdfunding investment campaign from premium honey brand Haughton Honey to support the next stage in the company’s growth. Just over four weeks into the campaign, around £52,000 had been pledged for investment. Haughton Honey founder Crispin Reeves said: “We’ve had a flood of inquiries from potential investors […]

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US Fed hints at June rate rise The US Federal Reserve have hinted that a rate rise could be on the cards in June, if economic date remains strong. The minutes from the committee’s latest meeting suggest the Fed are confident inflation is moving towards its 2 percent target, and a rate rise may follow. […]

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Burberry to cut costs by 10 percent Luxury clothing retailer Burberry are set to overhaul operations in order to stay above competition in an ongoing tough market. The group has announced plans which aim to cut operating costs by 10 percent, it said on Wednesday, and deliver savings of at least £100 million by 2019. […]

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Global brewer SABMiller (LON:SAB) saw a decline in both profit and revenue for the 2016 fiscal year, in the group’s latest set of results in the run-up to its acquisition by AB InBev. Profit declined 16 percent to $4.074 billion in 2016, with revenue also taking a 10 percent hit on last year. However, group […]

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Anglo American subsidiary De Beers have announced a 10-year sales agreement with Namibia in order to “significantly increase” the quantity of rough diamonds made available for beneficiation. The deal – which is the longest ever made between the pair – is for sorting, valuing and sales of diamonds from Namdeb. It will mean $430 million […]

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Oil prices up, boosting Asia Oil prices have boosted markets globally after hitting six-month highs, after a decline in US production. Both Canadian and US crude have seen output disruptions, leading to a rise in prices. US crude rose 1.1 percent to $48.24 on top of a 3.3 percent increase in Monday, with Brent futures […]

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The Church of England has sold a significant proportion of its investments, after fearing that the government will not be able to offset an oncoming economic slowdown. The Church of England’s investment fund, which has seen an average annual return of 9.7 percent over the past 30 years, will sell £250 million worth of assets. […]

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Interdealer broker ICAP has announced a change of name following the sale of its voice-broking arm, alongside disappointing financial results. The group saw full-year trading pretax profit fall 11 percent to £203 million, hit by adverse currency movement. Revenue fell 6 percent to £1.2 billion. The company is currently undergoing the sale of its voice […]

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Norwegian fund takes action against VW The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has planned legal action against Volkswagen over its emissions scandal. Norges Bank Investment Management, one of VW’s largest shareholders worth $850 billion, will be filing the case in Germany after being advised they had a claim under German law. This lawsuit will be […]

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Any trader worth his salt will have heard of – and perhaps been intrigued by – binary options trading. Marketed across the Internet as an easy way to trade the markets and make money within minutes, companies often use enticing adverts that, for one site, include the wildly inaccurate claim that this was how Sir […]

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MPC vote 9-0 against a rate rise; Carney warns on Brexit Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has warned strongly against Britain leaving the EU, saying that it could lead to a “technical recession”. The statement came as the Monetary Policy Committee made their monthly monetary policy announcement yesterday. The committee voted 9-0 […]

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Communications company TalkTalk saw their profits halve after a cyber attack last year, which cost them 101,000 subscribers. Profits fells from £32 million last year to £14 million for 2016. However, the company reiterated their financial guidance for the 2017 financial year at between £320-£360 million. Dido Harding, TalkTalk’s CEO, said in a statement: “There […]

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Nissan-Mitsubishi’s $1.8 billion tie-up Nissan Motor Co is set to take a third stake in Mitsubishi, becoming its largest shareholder, according to local media reports. The $1.8 billion tie-up is designed to boost Mitsubishi’s brand name in the wake of an emissions scandal, as well as enlarging the market share of Nissan. Trading in Mitsubishi […]

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EU anti-trust watchdogs have blocked the tie-up between 02 and Three, after fears that it would lead to higher prices and reduced options for consumers. Telefonica was planning to sell the O2 network to CK Hutchison, the owner of Three, in a deal worth £10.3 billion. It would have reduced Britain’s major phone networks to […]

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Sterling to fall 20 percent on Brexit, says think tank Sterling is likely to drop 20 percent straight after a Brexit vote in June, according to The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). If Britain votes to leave the European Union on the 23rd June, the think tank also forecast soaring prices and […]

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Budget airline Easyjet announced a larger-than-expected half-year loss on Tuesday, after terrorist attacks and strike impacted on sales. The company disclosed a pre-tax loss of £24 million for the half year to March, a huge decrease from a profit of £7 million the year before. Analysts are expecting the company to report a pretax profit […]

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High street hit by cold weather, says BRC The unusually cold spring has hit demand on the high street, with retail spending flat for the second month in a row in April. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium showed a weak demand for fashion and footwear, with consumers sticking with their old winter […]

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Recently, questions have been asked about the way the government and regulators have brought the new Innovative Finance ISA (IF ISA) to market. We think differently. With any new product it is wise not to have an overly aggressive launch, which, as we’ve seen, can ruffle some feathers. By launching the IF ISA with only […]

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Peace in Europe could be at risk is Britain decides to leave the EU, David Cameron has warned, as polling day grows closer. The Prime Minister said that Britain has regretted “turning its back” on Europe in the past, and said that the EU was central to peace-keeping within Europe. He argued that “isolation” has […]

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House prices fall, say Halifax British house prices fell more sharply than expected in April after the introduction of a new tax on the purchase of rental properties, according to mortgage lender Halifax. House prices fell by 0.8 percent in April, double what was expected by economists and down from a 2.2 percent jump in […]

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Japanese shares fall after market holiday Japanese markets fell this morning after a break from trading for a three-day bank holiday, with investors remaining cautious before US jobs data released later. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.7 percent at midday, after a 0.4 percent jump at the start. Most Asian markets followed this […]

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Rupert Murdoch’s media empire New Corp reported a net loss of $149 million for the three months to March, after being hit by a $280 million legal charge in the US. The group also saw revenue fall 7 percent and revenue from its Harper Collins publishing arm fall 11 percent, citing “currency headwinds” as a […]

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Growth in the UK’s services sector, the key to the UK’s economic growth, fell to its weakest in more than three years in April. According to the latest survey by Markit, the Business Activity Index fell sharply to 52.3 from 53.7, the lowest since February 2013. Any figure above 50 shows growth. Chris Williamson, chief […]

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With the summer months fast approaching, investors are already looking for new investment ideas that can maximise their returns. Below is every Brit’s guide to summer investing. Stocks – trade them sparingly Many investors are familiar with the phrase, “Sell in May and then walk away.” That’s because May 1 represents the end of the […]

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Morrisons reports success in Q1 Morrisons has reported its second consecutive quarter of positive results, suggesting CEO David Potts may be beginning to turn the store around. Britain’s fourth largest supermarket has struggled over the past four years, reporting consistent profit decreases. However, Potts has implemented a scheme to revive the flagging chain, improving store […]

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Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell continue to be hit by low oil prices in the first quarter, cutting its 2016 spending by a further 10 percent after completing the $54 billion acquisition of BG Group. The group’s first earnings report since the acquisition of BG was better than expected by analysts, despite a 58 percent […]

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Sainsbury’s shares fall on results Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s have seen shares fall this morning, after its CEO warned that trading conditions in the “fiercely competitive supermarket sector” would remain tough. Underlying profits fell to £587 million for the year to 12 March, down from £681 million in the previous year. Pre-tax profits for the year […]

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US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer saw shares soar in pre-market trade this morning after a favourable earnings release. Revenue for the quarter stood at $13.01 billion, well above last year’s figure of $10.86 billion. The company cited a sales boost of its new treatments for cancer and its Hospira acquisition as reasons for the increase. Pfizer […]

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Liberty House to bid for Tata Steel plants Metals group Liberty House will submit a letter of intent to buy the British steel plants put up for sale by Tata Steel, possibly saving 11,000 jobs. This will be the first bid since Tata announced their intention to sell. A spokeswoman confirmed that the Group has […]

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HSBC has reported a 14 percent drop in profits for the first quarter, hit by “extreme levels of volatility” in financial markets throughout January and February. However, analysts had expected the fallout to be far worse for the bank, with chief executive Steve Gulliver commenting that it had been “resilient in tough market conditions”. “Market […]

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Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil producer, reported a sharp profit drop after being hit by low oil prices and tough market conditions. The company reported a $1.8 billion profit, a sharp decline from $4.94 billion in the same period last year and its lowest quarterly profit since 1999. However, the results remained […]

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IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, has announced plans to slow expansion plans in the wake of weaker demand after the Brussels attacks. The group reported pre-tax profits of €124 million for the first quarter, compared with a loss of €37 million in 2015. However, shares have dropped 3.45 percent this morning on […]

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The Royal Bank of Scotland saw losses more than double to £968 million for the first quarter of the year, after paying a £1.2 billion fee to the British government. Operating profits rose to £421 million for the quarter, up from just £37 million in 2015. The £1.2 billion payment to the government was made […]

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The US economy slowed in the first quarter of the year, according to figures released today, just hours after the Federal Reserve voted with caution and kept rates steady. US economic growth slowed to an annual pace of 0.5 percent during the first three months of the year, a sharp drop from the 1.4 percent […]

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With the threat of a Brexit growing ever closer, stark warnings of the potential impact on the City of London grow louder. Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned of major banks leaving the city in their droves, fleeing towards the safety of EU countries. But how likely is that to happen? It appears […]

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Airbus shares have dropped this morning after CEO Tom Enders warned of a “challenging year” for 2016. The company reported a 23 percent drop in core operating profits to 501 million euros, causing shares to fall nearly 6 percent. Recent problems with the gearbox on the A400M’s giant turboprop engines could also prove “significant” in […]

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Everything is online these days – talking, shopping, even banking. But would you trust a bank with no high street branches or customer service phone line – in fact, no way to talk to a real person at all? Fidor Bank is a German online-only bank launched in 2009, which entered the UK market last […]

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Facebook shares jump as profits triple Facebook shares jumped over 8 percent in pre-market trading after results showed a tripling of first quarter profits. Profits rose to $1.51 billion, up from $512m in the same period last year, with advertising revenues also increasing to $5.2 billion. The company also announced plans to issue a new […]

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US interest rates will remain unchanged until at least June, with all but one of the Federal Reserve members voting to keep rates at the current level of between 0.25 and 0.5 percent. Global economic outlook has caused the Fed to slow down its rate hike programme after it raised rates for the first time […]

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The Bank of Japan shocked the markets on Thursday after deciding against extra monetary easing measures to stimulate the country’s flagging economy. Japanese shares fell and the yen surged 2 percent against the dollat at 109.33 yen. The Nikkei 225 index finished up 3.6 percent lower at 16,666.05. The Bank of Japan introduced negative rates […]

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Yahoo agreed to add four new directors on Wednesday, following calls from activist hedge fund Starboard Value LP to overhaul the board. Jeffrey Smith, Starboard’s chief executive and chief investment officer, will be joining Yahoo’s board of directors, in addition to as Tor Braham, Eddy W. Hartenstein, and Richard Hill. Chief Executive Marissa Mayer called […]

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It started with just one store, its iconic red and blue sign standing out against the grey buildings of post-crisis London. Since then, it has multiplied; its name was whispered amongst friends, before hitting the headlines of main finance magazines. A growing ‘revolution’ against the traditional – and disgraced – UK banks: Metro Bank. The […]

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A major new survey of 100 of the most senior global executives in the retail industry has found that a third of UK retail CEOs are “not fit for purpose”. The ‘DNA of the Future Retail CEO’ report, published by the World Retail Congress and Green Park, has found that current leaders are ill-equipped to […]

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UK economic growth slows in the first quarter Gross domestic product fell to 0.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to the Office for National Statistics. The figure was 0.2 percent down from the last quarter of 2015, with growth on an annual basis standing at 2.1 percent. Construction output saw a […]

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Barclays bank (LON:BARC) performed better than expected in the last quarter, as the turnaround strategy put in place by CEO Jes Staley begins to have an effect. The group saw a 25 percent drop in profits to £793 million, down from £1.1 billion for the same period last year. However, the bank saw an improvement […]

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Technology giant Apple has seen shares slump in pre-trade, after reporting its first ever revenue drop. It appears that the iPhone, once on a seemingly never-ending upward trajectory, is beginning to stumble; sales have been slowing for months, despite the release of the iPhone 6SE earlier this year. Apple sold just 51.2 million iPhones during […]

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After BHS filing for administration yesterday all eyes are now on Sir Phillip Green, the chain’s previous owner, to understand just how the company’s pension scheme ran into a £571 million deficit. Green sold the chain to a consortium of backers and lawyers named Retail Acquisitions for £1 in 2015, after buying it for £200 […]

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YouGov Market research group YouGov provides surveys and data for media groups and large businesses globally. The company has a market cap of £164.46 million and a P/E ratio of 36.4, and has seen its shares rise fairly consistently over the past five years. At the end of March, the group posted financial results for […]

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Whether you realise it or not, commodities are an important linchpin of human civilisation. From the food we eat to the fuel that powers our modern modes of transportation, commodities make the world go round. They are not only consumed, but invested in as well. That’s why banks, hedge funds, institutional investors, businesses and even […]

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Carpetright shares are down nearly 15 percent this morning after a disappointing earnings release. Like-for-like sales were up 0.7 percent in the twelve week period and up 2.9 percent for the financial year to date – a considerable fall from last year’s sale increase of 9 percent. However, chief executive Wilf Walsh remained positive, saying […]

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When someone says they’re moving to South London, they invariably mean Clapham – or Balham, at a push. But with house prices in these areas spiralling out of control, its time to look a little further afar – luckily, South London still has plenty of charming areas which are just as nice, and better value […]

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Scottish Power fined further £18m Energy firm Scottish Power have been ordered to pay an £18 million fine by regulator Ofgem. A new computer system implemented several years ago led to 1 million complaints between June 2013 and December 2015. Ofgem said that the firm handled the situation inadequately, treating customers unfairly and poor complaint […]

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Troubled bank Standard Chartered saw shares jump nearly 8 percent this morning, after results released today showed chief executive Bill Winters may be beginning to turn the business around. Profits in the first three months of this year fell 59 percent on a year ago, with a pretax profit of $589 million – after reporting […]

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The Saudi Arabian Oil Co will be opening itself up to privatisation for the first time, according to deputy crown prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The world’s largest energy company, known as Saudi ARAMCO, is worth around $2.5 trillion, and will be turned into a holding company with publicly listed subsidiaries. The move is designed […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s leading peer-to-peer platforms, has launched its Innovative Finance ISA mobile app, allowing consumers and investors to easily and quickly manage their ISA from the comfort of their mobile phone. The iOS powered app allows savers and investors to build their Innovative Finance ISA portfolio and manage existing investments more conveniently […]

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Markets were cautious on Monday ahead of central bank meetings in both the US and Japan later this week. Another rate decision is expected by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, sparking intense interest from investors. The Bank of Japan is widely expected to push the Japanese interest rate further into negative territory, with both expected […]

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Government to part-nationalise Tata Steel plants The UK government have announced plans to part-nationalise Tata Steel’s Port Talbot plant, according to business secretary Sajid Javid. The new package will amount to hundreds of millions of pounds in state support through loans, grants and a possible equity stake, raising hopes that up to 40,000 jobs could […]

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US President Barack Obama landed at London Stansted yesterday for a three day visit, with plans to meet with politicians as well as lunching with the Queen on her 90th birthday. However, the most controversial talking point of his visit is his stance on Brexit. In an article published by the Telegraph yesterday evening, Obama […]

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Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has failed to reach their £25 million target in its latest crowdfunding round, which closed on the 20th April. The brewers are veteran crowdfunders, having launched four “Equity for Punks” crowdfunding rounds since 2009. This time, the company obtained £19 million – £6 million short of their target. On their website, […]

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Broadcasting company Sky saw shares fall nearly 5 percent this morning, after attracting significantly fewer customers in the third quarter. Sky added 177,000 new customers in its third quarter, including 46,000 broadband additions in Britain and Ireland – 160,000 fewer than the quarter before. However, the group reported a 5 percent rise in revenue for […]

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UK public borrowing has gone over the target set by George Osborne just over a month ago, according to figure released today. Public borrowing has fallen to £74.0 billion in the 2015/16 tax year, a massive drop from £91.7 billion the year before. However, it remains above the £72.2 billion target released by Osborne in […]

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The EU has charged Google with abusing the dominance of its Android operating system, limiting competition and “stifling innovation”. In a statement released today, the European Commission accused Google of implementing a strategy across its mobile devices that would advance in dominance in internet search. It said: “First, the practices mean that Google Search is […]

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Mitsubishi front new emissions scandal Mitsubishi have become the latest car maker to be hit by an emissions scandal, after the company admitted to falsifying fuel economy test data for 600,000 cars. Mitsubishi Motors president Tetsuro Aikawa said the misconduct had been reported to Japan’s transportation ministry, and involved 157,000 own brand cards and 468,000 […]

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Ministers from 34 of the largest steel-producing countries have failed to agree measures to tackle the industry’s oversupply problem, leading to a dispute between the US and China. The meeting took place in Brussels yesterday involving countries representing 93 percent of global steel production, but had little productive outcome. Furthermore, the US blamed Bejing for […]

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AB InBev to sell Peroni brand to Asahi upon takeover Anheuser-Busch InBev has accepted an offer from Japanese brewing group Asahi for the Peroni brand, should its takeover of SABMiller go through. AB InBev have been clear about their desire to sell a couple of SABMiller’s brands from the outset, and the sale to Asahi […]

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Shares in Australian airline Qantas have dropped over 10 percent this morning after announcing that it had been hit by “softness in demand”. The group cited the “upcoming federal election and recent drop in consumer confidence in Australia” as reasons for the fall in passengers, and have axed plans to increase flight routes and capacity. […]

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Brexit will “leave UK poorer”, says Treasury The Treasury is due to release a 200-page report today with the conclusion that a Brexit would be dismal for Britain’s future. It warn that Britain’s national income could be 6 percent smaller by 2030 if the UK leaves the European Union, with the size of the cut […]

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Oil prices sunk on Monday after a major meeting in Qatar designed to freeze output failed. After months of hope for the outcome of the meeting, the disappointing failure will call OPEC’s credibility into question, as well as further flooding the market with unwanted oil. The meeting, which included most OPEC countries – with the […]

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For investors looking for a sweet deal, Haughton Honey might be the place to start; the premium honey brand has launched an £80,000 crowdfunding campaign to attract investment, boost growth and take the business to the next level. Since launching in 2014, Cheshire-based Haughton Honey has steadily expanded and has been snapped up and stocked […]

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Chinese economy slows, but future looks brighter Growth in the Chinese economy slowed to 6.7 percent over the first quarter of the year, its slowest rate since 2009. However, other figures from the Chinese government suggest stimulating measures may be beginning to have an effect. New debt seems to be prompting a recovery in factory […]

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BP’s annual general meeting is taking place in London today, with the main topic of conversation being the proposed 20 percent pay rise for chief executive Bob Dudley. Shareholders are concerned over the decision to give its CEO such a big rise during a difficult time for the company, which has been plagued by job […]

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The Bank of England voted unanimously to maintain rates at their record low of 0.5 percent at their monthly meeting on Wednesday. The EU referendum weighed heavily on the minds of Monetary Policy Committee members, with the minutes saying: “EU referendum may cause softening in first half UK growth, MPC will react more cautiously to […]

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Burberry feel impact of Europe terror attacks Burberry (LON:BRBY) have become the latest company to have sales impacted by terror attacks in Europe, reporting a revenue fall of 1 percent for the second half of the year. The group cited a drop in tourist spending in Europe and weaker demand in Hong Kong as reasons […]

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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) how lowered its forecast for demand worldwide, citing a slowdown in Latin America and milder winter temperatures. OPEC dropped its demand forecast by 50,000 barrels a day, despite an increase in output – OPEC pumped 32.25 million bpd in March, the group said citing secondary sources, up […]

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Mossack Fonseca raided by police after Panama Papers scandal Mossack Fonseca, the law firm in the Panama at the centre of Panama Papers scandal, has had its offices raided by police . Police and officials from an organised crime unit carried out the operation “without incident or interference”, in order to “obtain documentation linked to […]

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Tesco (LON:TSCO) have seen a “year of signifiant progress”, announcing their first growth in underlying UK sales in over three years on Wednesday. Tesco released their preliminary results for 2015/16, which showed that new Chief Executive Dave Lewis’ hard work to turn the group around may be beginning to pay off. Group like-for-like sales growth […]

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USA It may come as a surprise that the world’s biggest power is on the list, given its President’s strong stance against tax avoidance. However, its federal system allows states to make their own laws on certain subjects – and one of these is financial regulation. Delaware, just a stone’s throw from the White House […]

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LVMH reveals strong quarter Luxury retailer LVMH saw an unexpected rise in revenue for the first quarter this year, up 4 percent on last year, with global sales hitting €8.2 billion for the last quarter. Based in Paris, the company saw a 50 percent decline in sales at some of their stores in the wake […]

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German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has indicated that Berlin is losing patience with the ECB’s approach to the economic slowdown, calling for banks to move away from loose monetary policy and increase rate hikes. Schäuble, speaking at an event organised by a German economic think tank, said that, “there is a growing understanding that excessive […]

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British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to announce that new legislation making companies criminally liable if employees aid tax evasion, originally planned for 2020, will be introduced this year. The statement will be made in the House of Commons later today, as Cameron tries to claw back credibility after the news that he profited […]

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Tata Steel puts UK plants up for sale Tata, one of the world’s biggest steelmakers, has begun the process of selling its UK plants and invited bidders to make offers. Tata Steel announced March 30 that it would be putting its loss-making British assets up for sale, after a potent cocktail of oversupply, high costs, […]

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David Cameron has admitted to profiting from shares he held in his father’s offshore trust, which were sold the year he became Prime Minister. Blairmore Holdings, set up by his late father, was just one of the companies whose details were leaked in the Panama Papers released earlier this week. The Prime Minister has been […]

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Value retailer Bonmarche sees shares plunge Shares in clothing retailer fell over 15 percent this morning, after its CEO Beth Butterwick confirmed that trading conditions had been “challenging” since Christmas. Bonmarche saw like-for-like sales rise by 0.4 percent in the 13 weeks to March 25th, up just 0.7 percent on the year. Butterwick said in […]

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Shares in regional airline Flybe have fallen over 10 percent this morning after the release of a trading update. The company saw load factor fall 2 percent on last year to 68 percent, but passenger volumes maintained at 1.8 million. The company temporarily reduced seat capacity by 2.4 percent in response to weaker demand after […]

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Samsung hit profit high for last quarter Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone producer, is set to see operating profit soar after the success of its Galaxy S7 model. The company is expected to announce that its operating profit has reached 6.6 trillion Korean won for the January – March period, up from 6 trillion won […]

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Today’s start of the 2016/17 tax year sees the Government’s introduction of the Innovative Finance ISA, a new tax wrapper which sits alongside the traditional Cash ISA and Stocks & Shares ISA and which will allow individuals lending money through the Peer-­to-­Peer (P2P) sector to receive loan interest tax­ free. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYVu4TG7TWQ&w=560&h=315] Source: www.innovativefinanceisa.org.uk The […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s most progressive crowdfunding sites, have today announced the launch of the UK’s first Innovative Finance ISA, enabling investors to take advantage of higher interest rates and maximise tax-free capital returns. At 8.42%* APR, Crowd2Fund’s IF ISA offers one of the highest interest rates since ISAs were introduced in 2011, thus […]

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Germany industry output better than expected German industrial output fell just 0.5 percent in February, well above the 1.8 percent drop expected by analysts, proving a welcome boost for the German economy. The German Economy Ministry said in a statement: “Overall, the industrial sector got off to a relatively good start in 2016 although seasonal […]

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The UK’s Purchasing Manager’s Index for services edged up slightly in March, after hitting its lowest figure in three years in February. According to the latest figures released by financial data company Markit, March’s PMI recovered slightly from a weak start to 2016, rising to 53.7. February’s figure was a weaker 52.7, showing a slight […]

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2016’s early Easter gave a much-needed boost to British supermarkets, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The three months to 27th March showed the fastest growth the sector has seen all year, with supermarket sales growing by 1.1 percent compared with the same period last year. British customers bought early in […]

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India revises repo rate down as expected India’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the first time this year, moving it downwards by 0.25 basis points to 6.5 percent. The move came after the first bi-monthly monetary policy review for the 2016-17 fiscal, which began on April 1st, in which Royal Bank […]

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The new National Living Wage comes into force today – but what does it mean for workers and employers? What is it? The National Living Wage is the new mandatory national minimum wage set at £7.20 per hour for everyone 25 and over – 50p higher than the previous minimum wage of £6.70, which will […]

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Anbang withdraw offer for Starwood Hotels Chinese insurance firm Anbang has dropped its takeover offer for Starwood Hotels in a surprise statement this morning, allowing Marriott hotel group to become the leading bidder. The statement from Starwood said the offer was withdrawn due to “market considerations”, and Anbang “does not intend to make another proposal.” […]

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Britain’s current account deficit has hit a record high, prompting chancellor George Osborne to speak out against Britain leaving the EU. The deficit widened to 32.7 billion pounds in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to the Office for National Stastics, standing at the equivalent of 7.0 percent of gross domestic product. For the third […]

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Shares in Speedy Hire, the UK tools and plant hire services company, have fallen nearly 5 percent this morning after the release of a trading update. During a statement, the board confirmed that the full year adjusted profit before tax is anticipated to be in line with market expectations, with net debt broadly in line […]

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Argentina lawmakers pass landmark payback deal Argentina lawmakers have passed a repayment deal which will see the country’s access to international credit reinstated, after a 15 year battle with creditors. The deal was central to President Mauricio Macri’s election win in November and should improve business conditions in the country. Argentina defaulted on a $100 […]

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Indian-owned steelmaker Tata Steel has announced that it will put its entire UK business up for sale, after failing to turn the failing Port Talbot plant around. After a major board meeting in Mumbai, the company announced plans to exit Britain’s steel-making industry in order to stem heavy losses. Despite being one of the largest […]

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Yellen gives insight into rate rises Chair of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen said the Fed would be cautious when raising interest rates over the next year, in a speech at the Economic Club of New York yesterday. According to Yellen, global risks are not expected to have a deep impact on the US, but […]

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The Apple-FBI case has come to an end far sooner than expected, after the US government successfully hacked the iPhone of San Bernardino gunman Syed Farook without the help of Apple. According to court records, the US government have now dropped the lawsuit against Apple, effectively ending the six-week battle that was set to become […]

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European shares up after Easter European shares climbed higher after the Bank Holiday break, whilst oil sunk back below $40. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index was up 0.8 percent just after 7am this morning, after after falling 1.5 percent on Thursday. Britain’s FTSE 100 Index opened 0.55 percent higher at 6,139.97 with bank, oil and […]

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The activist hedge fund Starboard Value, Yahoo’s largest shareholder, has called for the replacement of the company’s entire board. In a letter to Yahoo, Starboard gave notice of their intention to seek the election of nine highly qualified director nominees at the 2016 Annual Meeting, citing Yahoo’s “dismal financial performance” as a reason for the […]

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British retail sales better than expected Consumer demand remained positive in February according to the Office for National Statistics, with official figures showing a smaller than expected drop in retail sales. Volumes of retail sales dropped 0.4 percent last month after a bumper 2.3 percent rise in January, well above the 0.7 percent decline forecast […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s leading debt and equity crowdfunding platforms, has expanded into the global arena and opened up its platform to investors from 163 countries. Demand for crowdfunding-style investment opportunities is growing in China from the large, high-net worth community based there, who are looking to the market-leading British crowdfunding market; extending its […]

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Betting group William Hill (LON:WMH) are down 13 percent today after revising their operating profit downwards in a trading update. The company cited an increasing number of time-outs and automatic self-exclusions over recent weeks as having a major impact on profits, particularly on the gaming side. The group now estimate that, should these trends persist […]

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Lloyd’s of London sees pre-tax profit drop The Lloyd’s of London insurance market reported results on Wednesday, seeing a 30 percent drop in pre-tax profit to £2.1 billion. In a statement, Chairman John Nelson commented: “In a market undeniably tougher than seen for many years, we have had to demonstrate our ability to adapt and […]

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Leading local media group Johnston Press (LON:JPR) is trading up 17 percent this morning, after strong financial results and the announcement of their acquisition of the i newspaper. The Group saw adjusted profit ruse 22.6 percent to £31.5 million, with net debt falling £14.8 million. In line with analysts’ expectations, adjusted EBITDA was at £57.3 […]

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Petrobras hit by oil, post biggest loss Brazilian energy company Petrobras has become the latest firm to see profits hit by the oil crisis, posting its biggest ever quarterly loss on Tuesday. Petrobras’ net loss widened to 36.9 billion reais in the three months to December, after writing down billions worth of assets. At a […]

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Manufacturing output fell to its lowest level since 2009, according new the latest survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Of the 471 manufacturers surveyed, just 18 per cent said output had gone up over the last three months, with 33 per cent reporting a fall. This means manufacturing output volumes fell to -15 […]

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Apple are set to launch several new products today at a media event in Silicon Valley. Speculation has increased that the company will be launching a new iPhone model, rumoured to be an update of the 5S but with similar features to the iPhone 6. The launch will tap into the lower-end market, helping the […]

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Head of Australian stock exchange resigns amid bribery allegations Elmer Funke-Kupper, the head of Australia’s stock exchange, has resigned after bribery allegations were founded against a betting company he used to run. In a statement, Australian Securities Exchange chairman and interim chief executive Rick Holliday-Smith said: “The ASX Board accepted that Elmer wanted to direct […]

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BoroughBox, the curated distributor of artisanal produce born from Borough Market, are looking for investment to take the business to the next level. Founded by Andrew Lawson in 2014, the company offer distribution services for award winning, specialist, artisan food and drink producers to sell their products throughout the UK. BoroughBox use a recurring subscription […]

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Growth to slow, warns IFS Growth in wages and living standards may slow, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, after the 2016 Budget showed a weaker than expected economic outlook. The think tank warned that “we should all be worried”, adding that: “This will lead to lower wages and living standards, not just lower […]

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The Bank of England have voted to keep interest rates at their current record low of 0.5 percent. All nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to freeze rates, going for the safe option as the upcoming EU referendum threatens market volatility. In a statement, the committee reasoned: “There appears to be increased uncertainty […]

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A major announcement in Chancellor George Osborne’s 2016 budget yesterday was the introduction of a Lifetime ISA, designed to help young people save for the future. What is the Lifetime ISA? ISAs already exist in several forms, and is essentially a tax free savings allowance. However, as part of Osborne’s plan to “put the next […]

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Oil up again on positive sentiment Oil rose again on Thursday, continuing gains made on Wednesday after plans were solidified between major exporters to agree an output freeze. The world’s biggest producers – currently excluding Iran – are in support of holding a meeting to keep production at current levels – perhaps creating the first […]

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Today’s budget market George Osborne’s eighth budget in his role. Join us at 12.30pm for live updates. 13.35 Osborne: “Aim to let working people keep more of the money they earn.” Tax free personal allowance to £11,500 Increase high rate tax threshold to £45,000 13.30 Tampon tax money to go towards women’s charities. Fuel duty […]

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British wage growth rose in the three months to January, possibly signalling an end to the unusually slow wage growth plaguing Britain throughout 2015. According to official data released on Wednesday, the total earnings of workers, including bonuses, rose 2.1 percent on the year in the three months to January, up from 1.9 percent. January […]

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Osborne prepares to deliver budget George Osborne is readying himself to present his latest budget to MPs later today, which is expected to include an extra £4 billion in spending cuts and announce further investment into UK infrastructure. It will also include a £1.5 billion plan to convert England’s state schools into academies, as well […]

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Investment into dual nationality programmes has increased over the past decade, with much of the trend attributable to international families wishing to protect their future and to be free from security threats. Europe, the Middle East, and Northern Africa have been vulnerable targets for terrorism, with the November 2015 Paris, Beirut, and Mali attacks serving […]

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Sainsbury’s posts sales growth Supermarket Sainsbury’s reported its first quarterly sales growth in over two years on Tuesday, another sign that British grocers are adjusting to the tough market. The group saw sales at stores open over a year rise by 0.1 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter, beating analysts expectations of a fall of […]

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Eurozone industrial output into positive territory Eurozone industrial output rose by 2.1 percent in January, after a sharp increase in production from Ireland pushed the figure up to its highest rate in over six years. The 2.1 percent figure was well above the negative readings produced in both in November and December. Output was driven […]

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The UK’s growth forecast has been downgraded today by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), who cited “global headwinds and uncertainty” facing the economy. The BCC now expects the UK’s economy to grow by 2.2 percent this year, a downwards revision from 2.5 percent. Its growth forecast for 2017 was cut to 2.3 percent, with […]

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Oil prices jump Oil prices have risen from Thursday’s lows, supported by a strong yuan and a weaker dollar. U.S. crude futures CLc1 were trading at $38.66 a barrel this morning (0409GMT), over 2 percent up from their last close. The positive fluctuation was due to the Chinese yuan hitting its highest level in 2016 […]

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13:00 The ECB has released its latest monetary policy decisions from its meeting of the Governing Council today. The European Central Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate to 0 percent, causing the euro to plummet 1.5 percent and German 2 year bonds to shoot upwards. Andrew Sentance, a former Bank of England policymaker, tweeted: […]

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151-year old department store chain John Lewis reported a full-year profit fall of nearly 11 percent, and reduced their staff bonus to 10 percent of their salary. John Lewis Partnership pay their employees – known as partners – an annual bonus as a percentage of their salary. This year it has fallen to 10 percent, […]

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Volkswagen CEO to step down The US CEO and President of Volkswagen is stepping down, just months after the company was hit by an emissions scandal that rocked the car industry. Michael Horn’s departure was announced in a statement by Volkswagen this morning, and is effective immediately. It is said to be “through mutual agreement”, […]

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A decision is expected by the Supreme Court today in the long-running battle between two rival children’s luggage makers, Magmatic and PMS International. Magmatic, the UK-based creator of popular children’s suitcase the Trunki, has claimed that PMS International copied their design in creating the Kiddee Case. Both of which have been made for children to […]

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Premium chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has announced plans to go public, listing on the AIM market later this year. The company made £81.1 million worth of sales in the year to the 28 June, and is hoping to secure a valuation of £150 million through its IPO. The funds will be used to accelerate growth, with […]

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E.On post second straight loss UK ‘big six’ energy provider E.On posted a loss for the second year in a row on Wednesday, as wholesale electricity prices hit a record low. E.On saw annual net losses more than double in 2015 to 7 billion euros, above analysts expectations of a loss of 6.48 billion euros. […]

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Korean brokerages are beginning to see the potential in crowdfunding, according to reports by the Korean Herald. IBK Securities and Korea Asset Securities are among Korean financial firms applying for licenses to run equity crowdfunding platforms. An official at the Financial Services Commission commented: “Under the registration system, those who meet the basic requirement such […]

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Sainsbury’s increase sales Sainsbury’s became the only one of the Big Four supermarkets to increase overall sales last month, according to the latest industry data. Sales rose 0.5 percent year on year in the 12 weeks to the 28th February, but saw market share remain flat at 16.8 percent. Britain’s overall grocery market grew at […]

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British supermarkets may well have put an end to their steady downward spiral, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel. For the 12 weeks ending 28 February 2016, supermarkets saw small increase in supermarket sales, up by 0.5 percent compared with a year ago. Whilst a relatively minimal rise in comparison to […]

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Shares in African budget airline Fastjet fell by a third this morning as challenging market conditions hit the company harder than expected. In a statement, Fastjet announced the effects of low demand had been “a lot more prolonged than management originally forecast” and, despite taking action to manage costs and overheads, expects results for 2016 […]

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Hinkley nuclear plant in jeopardy? The finance director of energy firm EDF has resigned from his position in protest against the building of an £18 billion Hinkley Point nuclear power plant. Thomas Piquemal stepped down on Sunday after saying that going ahead with the plant could jeopardise EDF’s financial position. The French group already has […]

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The high-profile battle between US tech giant Apple and the FBI rages on, as legal briefs are filed by some of the biggest names in tech including Twitter, Facebook and Google, as well as the victims’ families. Two main coalitions have emerged, one of which includes Amazon, Facebook, Cisco Systems and Snapchat, another including industry […]

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WPP posts fifth record year The world’s biggest advertising company WPP, who own agencies JWT and Ogilvy & Mather, have posted their fifth record year in a row after a string of major account wins. Net new business rose to £5.6 billion, with the company reporting fourth-quarter like-for-like net sales growth of 4.9 percent. The […]

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Butterware, a pioneer of online ordering websites that is set to revolutionise the lunch-to-go market, has launched an investment campaign to support its expansion. The company was started in 2011 and has rapidly become the market leader in providing e-commerce sites to the sector, allowing lunch providers – including sandwich shops, delivery vans and caterers […]

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Costa owner Whitbread (LON:WTB) saw shares fall over 5 percent on Thursday, after the company disclosed another set of disappointing financial results. Sales at Costa grew by just 0.5 percent in the last 11 weeks, compared to growth of 3.7 percent in the first 40 weeks of the financial year, with Whitbread citing the unusually […]

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UK house price growth British house prices fell unexpectedly last month, according to mortgage lender Halifax. but were still almost 10 percent higher than a year ago, mortgage lender Halifax said on Thursday. House prices fell 1.4 percent in February, in stark contrast to January’s 1.7 percent increase. However, prices remained almost 10 percent higher […]

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As more and more businesses turn to crowdfunding as a viable source of investment, what should those taking the plunge look out for when putting together their campaign? According to a report published today, businesses looking at crowdfunding should be polishing their management’s CVs – rather than investing time into perfecting financials. The report, published […]

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Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce have appointed a representative from shareholder ValueAct to the board, with immediate effect. Bradley Singer, ValueAct’s chief operating officer, will become a non-executive director from today. ValueAct, the San Francisco-based investment company, own a 10.8 percent stake in Rolls Royce, making them the company’s biggest shareholder. The appointment comes as part of […]

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US ratings agency Moody’s has revised China’s economic outlook downwards from “stable” to “negative”. China was hit yesterday by the latest in a string of data suggesting that its economy was heading downhill, with a PMI figure falling to 49 in February – just after the news that the Chinese central bank had slashed its […]

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Interested in investing in crowdfunding but unsure of the impact on your tax payment?CrowdRating, the independent ratings agency for equity crowdfunding, has launched their SEIS & EIS Calculator, a free web-based tool which shows crowdfunding investors exactly how their investment activity could affect – and enhance – their tax position. Designed to simplify understanding the […]

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Growth in Britain’s private sector fell to its slowest rate in three years in January, according to the latest survey by the Confederation of British Industry released on Tuesday. The CBI’s monthly growth indicator rose a little, to +8 from +6 in January, but still remained slow. Rain Newton-Smith, the CBI’s director of economics, said: […]

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Shares in mining giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) fell on Tuesday after announcing its biggest profit drop since floating on the stock market in 2011. The Swiss-based company saw earnings fall 32 percent to $8.7 billion, after writing down assets by $5.8 billion, and net income plunge 69 percent to $1.34 billion. The company remained positive, with […]

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China’s central bank has cut its reserve requirement ratio for the fifth time since February 2015, as it attempts to prop up its slowing economy. Its reserve requirement ratio – the amount of cash that banks must hold in reserve in case of economic difficulty – has been lowered by 50 basis points for all […]

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Struggling supermarket chain Morrisons has announced a tie-up with online retail giant Amazon, supplying groceries to Amazon Prime customers. This will be Amazon’s first foray into the British fresh food market, after launching Amazon Pantry last year. Morrisons will now supply fresh products for both the Amazon Prime Now and Amazon Pantry brands. This major […]

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A New Zealand crowdfunding campaign to buy a beach has had its offer accepted, after 40,000 people donated around NZ$2.3 million. The Awaroa beach in the Abel Tasman National Park, on the north coast of South Island, went on sale last year. A group of friends then launched the campaign in order to secure the […]

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As part of the preliminary disclosure required of all presidential candidates, Donald Trump provided an interesting show of his investment portfolio. A look at Trump’s portfolio reveals he is worth somewhere in the region of $10 billion, with most of his stock picks based in America – particularly the Dow 30. So how good is […]

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The UK state-backed Royal Bank of Scotland (LON:RBS) announced a full-year loss on Friday for the eighth year running, as restructuring and litigation costs continue to hit. The total loss stood at £1.97 billion, an improvement on last years £3.47 billion. RBS, who the government bailed out during the financial crisis in 2008 and still […]

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The CEO of insurance company RSA (LON:RSA) has spoken out against a British exit from the European Union, warning that it could have a negative impact on business and investment returns. After his comments, Stephen Hester became the latest in a string of influential figures in British business is highlight concerns over the impact of […]

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Japanese electronic giant Sharp has accepted a takeover bid from Taiwanese Foxconn, in what will become one of the largest ever acquisitions of a Japanese company by a foreign entity. The bid, which has been accepted at $4.3 billion, was one in a series of bids made by Foxconn, who have had their eye on […]

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The healthy London based Artisan ice cream maker La Gelatiera, winner of two Golden Fork awards and four UK Top 50 Foods at Great Taste Awards, has raised £50,000 through issuing an innovative revenue loan product via Crowd2Fund.com. The gelateria was co-founded by Antonia Parisi and Stephene Leyvraz, who grew bored of working in the […]

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Household product manufacturer McBride (LON:MCB) saw shares jump over 10 percent on Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected half yearly report. Adjusted profit before tax rose 78.1 percent in the six months to December, reaching £13 million, with adjusted earnings per share up 52.9 percent to 5.2 pence. The company did see a 5.6 percent decrease in […]

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Scottish engineering company Weir Group (LON:WEIR) have taken a significant hit to profits, as the weak oil and gas market continues to bite. The company said in a statement released on Wednesday that pretax profit for the year nearly halved to a loss of £200 million, compared to a profit of £149 million the year […]

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When economies are teetering on potential disaster, there are opportunities for investors betting that these economies will tank as well as their currencies. Several high-profile investors have made their fortune in this way – could recent economic volatility make this the right time for you? On September 16th, 1992 which was also known in England […]

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Bank of England governor Mark Carney spoke in front of the Treasury Select Committee today on Tuesday, saying that the central bank would not make judgments on the outcome of Britain’s referendum on EU membership and will “assume the status quo continues.” On the subject of the sterlings recent plummet against other currencies, Carney drew […]

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BHP Billiton has become the latest mining company to suffer at the hands of the global commodity rout, seeing shares fall over 3 percent after disclosing a huge net loss for the last half year. The mining giant posted a loss of $5.67 billion, compared to a profit of $5.35 billion the year before. The […]

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Home Retail Group (LON:HOME) shares jumped this morning as a rival offer was launched for the Argos owner by South African company Steinhoff. Steinhoff’s offer of 175 pence per share, offered late on Friday, is well above the Sainsbury’s offer that was rejected by Home Retail last month. Sainsbury’s is now expected to ask for […]

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Sterling sunk against the dollar again on Monday to its biggest loss in nearly six years, as fears heighten that Britain may vote to leave the EU in June’s referendum. The Pound dropped 2.1 percent at its lowest point this morning to $1.41020, the largest one-day fall since March 2009. The figure comes as two […]

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Shares in HSBC (LON:HSBA) dropped over 4 percent this morning after the bank reported an expectedly fall in pre-tax profit. Profit before tax came in at $18.87 billion for 2015, a fall of $0.2 billion on the year before and well below the average analysts’ estimate of $21.8 billion. For the last quarter, the bank […]

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UK government borrowing fell in January after recording the largest public finances surplus since 2008, according to figures released today from the Office for National Statistics. Government borrowing for the 2015 tax year, which ends in April, was at £66.5 billion – a decrease of over £10 billion on the same period last year. The […]

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The FBI’s request for Apple to provide a ‘back door’ entry to the phone of San Bernardino terrorist Syed Rizwan Farook has since sparked an international debate over data privacy, with companies such as Facebook and Twitter joining Apple in standing against the US government. If Apple continues to refuse the FBI’s request, the case […]

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Supermarket chain Asda saw sales fall further over Christmas, becoming the worst performing supermarket for the second quarter running. The chain, who released their results yesterday, were hit by a 5.8 percent fall in like-for-like sales in the 13 weeks to January 1, and a fall of 4.7 percent over the year as a whole. […]

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As an in-out referendum on the EU draws closer and influential figures from businesswoman Karren Brady to fund manager Neil Woodford weigh in on the debate, the uncertainty over Britain’s future is being felt on the currency markets. The Great British Pound has dropped significantly against both the dollar and the euro since the start […]

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Asda has announced plans to up its price war with budget rivals Lidl and Aldi by asking suppliers for a discount, in an attempt to claw back its declining market share. The supermarket, who is set to release results later today, have struggled significantly to keep afloat in the rapidly changing grocery market and have […]

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Franco-Dutch airline operator Air France KLM bucked the trend of disappointing financial results this morning, seeing shares rise over 6 percent. The carrier posted an operating profit of 816 million euros, citing the weaker euro and lower fuel prices as reasons for the rise. This profit is huge increase on its 129 million euro loss […]

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Shares in Glencore (LON:GLEN) are up nearly 10 percent this morning, regaining some of the ground it has lost in the last few months and lifting the FTSE with it. Glencore is currently trading at 112.65, up 9.94 percent (1200GMT) after reaching its highest level since November and taking gains over the past week up […]

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January’s UK unemployment figures have come in slightly higher than expected, remaining steady at 5.1 percent for the three months to December according to the Office for National Statistics. Unemployment in the UK fell by around 60,000 between October and December to 1.69 million, with analysts were predicting a slightly lower figure of around 5 […]

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Iran have hinted that they are unlikely to participate in an oil agreement with Russia and Saudi Arabia designed to curb output and push down prices, calling the idea “illogical”. Iran’s OPEC envoy Mehdi Asali told the Iranian newspaper Shargh on Tuesday that Iran will continue to increase oil production until it reaches pre-sanction levels. […]

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Oil prices surged 6 percent this morning on hopes of a meeting between OPEC oil ministers, which may end the global supply glut that has had an unprecedented effect on commodities. Venezuela’s Oil Minister Eulogio Del Pino has in recent weeks been visiting major oil producers to gather support for a meeting to freeze production […]

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Mining giant Anglo American has been hit by falling commodity prices, seeing a pre-tax loss of $5.5 billion for 2015. This was double the amount reported in 2014, alongside a 55 percent drop in underlying core profit. Anglo American had been expected by analysts to post annual earnings before interest and tax of $1.5 billion. […]

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Shares in travel company All Leisure Group have dropped nearly 50 percent this morning, after final year results were impacted by a decline in passenger numbers and the temporary loss of two cruise ships. The Group made an overall Profit after Taxation of £0.5m, compared to a loss of £7.5m in the prior year. However, […]

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HSBC Holdings have announced their decision to keep its headquarters in the UK, after a ten-month review in which it considered a move to Hong Kong. HSBC investigated the move in order to avoid the cost of remaining in the UK, where a tax imposed post-recession cost the bank $1.1 billion in 2014. Hong Kong […]

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Japan’s economy shrunk further in the last quarter of 2015, becoming the latest figure to call Prime Minister Abe’s economic policy into question. Between October and December of last year the economy shrank by 0.4 percent compared with the previous quarter, below expectations of 0.3 percent. A slew of recent economic figures have pointed to […]

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Crowdfunding has risen over the last ten years from a relatively new idea to a viable source of funding, seeing figures grow exponentially. But recently the landscape has been blighted by the collapse of several large-scale crowdfunding projects; Rebus, who raised more than £800,000 on equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube, and Welsh company The Zano which […]

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In a climate where everybody wants things done faster, easier and cheaper, courier start-up Street Stream are determined to meet these expectations. Started just a year ago in February 2015, trading has so far surpassed expectations, revolutionising the on-demand delivery industry. Put simply, StreetStream works through four simple steps: a customer posts job on streetstream.co.uk, […]

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Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) shares have fallen in after-hours trading as their latest quarterly results fail to show any improvements for the troubled micro-blogging site. Twitter, whose shares have dropped against its IPO price after trading for just a few years, reported a net loss of $90 million – an improvement on the $125 million loss this […]

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Oil prices dropped again on Thursday due to record amounts in storage, and a confirmation from Goldman Sachs that they expect prices to stay low and volatile for the rest of 2016. Brent crude futures fell 40 cents to $30.44, after rising slightly last week on hope of an OPEC agreement. WTI crude futures were […]

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Shares in homeware retailer Dunelm Group are up over 6 percent this morning after releasing a positive report for the first half of the 2016 trading year. Sales were up 10.3 percent to £448.1 million, with profit before tax also up from £68.2 million in the first half of 2015 to £75.5 million this year. […]

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European lenders have lost nearly a quarter of their market value since January 1st 2016, totalling nearly $250 billion, as global uncertainty shakes investors. This year has been one of the worst in financial history, with rock-bottom oil prices, further market volatility in China and the pressure of a European referendum in Britain impacting negatively […]

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Japanese shares had another bad spell on Wednesday, with markets continuing yesterday’s losses and falling overall by 7 percent over the last two days. Tokyo’s Nikkei dropped 2.3 percent at close, a lesser fall than Tuesday’s 5.4 percent – their worst trading day of the year so far. These latest falls mean that Japan has […]

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The latest US jobs data has just been released, with the non farm payroll figure coming in at 151,000. This is a steep drop from last month’s unexpectedly high figure of 292,000, and far lower than the figure of 190,000 expected by analysts prior to the release. This weak figure is likely to deter the […]

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BG Group, the oil firm who is the subject of a near-complete takeover by Royal Dutch Shell, reported a significant rise in pre-tax profits for 2015. These results are some of the most positive to come from oil companies of late, as falling oil prices have hit several hard – including Shell, who yesterday announced […]

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Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Ben Broadbent has confirmed that the recent drop in oil prices and subsequent impact on the economy means that British inflation is likely to remain below 1 percent for the rest of this year. This will also make will a rate rise in the near future unlikely. “The […]

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Oil jumped higher again on Thursday, trading above $35 per barrel, as a weaker dollar and possibility of an OPEC meeting impacted prices. Oil was up 7 percent in the previous session, gains that have been built upon again today. Brent crude was up 35 cents at $35.39 this morning, with US crude up 40 […]

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Sharers in tech company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) fell 19 percent in a after hours trading, as the Group disclosed an overall loss in the last quarter. Net income losses came to $34.5 million – a dramatic fall from the $122.3 million profit last year – suggesting that they are failing to keep up with competition from […]

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Royal Dutch Shell have become the latest oil giant to be hit by the oil industry’s tough conditions, reporting their lowest annual income in 13 years on Thursday. The company saw 2015 profits fall 87 percent to $1.94 billion, compared to $4.2 billion the year before. Full year earnings were down from $19 billion the […]

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Yesterday the head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, revealed the highly-anticipated draft of a possible reform of Britain’s membership of the EU – to the scorn of the British press and Eurosceptics, who branded it a “farce”. The deal, drafted after weeks of meetings between Prime Minister David Cameron and top EU officials, aimed […]

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Retail investment group Hargreaves Lansdown reported disappointing first-half results on Wednesday, sending shares down over 4 percent. Higher costs and a lower operating margin led to earnings, profit and dividend all coming in at lower than expected. Net revenue was up 10 percent on last year, but pre-tax profit missed analysts expectations by 3 percent. […]

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Internet company Yahoo has announced plans to cut 15 percent of its workforce, after reporting a $4.3 billion loss for the year. The job cuts are part of CEO Marissa Meyer’s attempts to turn the struggling company around, and would reduce its workforce to just 9000. Yahoo, once a pioneer in the Internet world, is […]

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The UK has reached a deal with the EU which allows member states to block unwanted European legislation, which may pave the way for Britain to stay in the EU with a renegotiated membership. According to Reuters’ sources, the document is said to include a legally binding provision allowing a group of 55 percent or […]

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Britain’s construction sector grew at its slowest pace for nine months in January, according to the latest figures from financial data analysts Markit. The UK Construction PMI figure fell from 57.8 in December to 55.0 in January, well below the 57.5 forecast by analysts. According to Markit, housebuilders were one of the biggest influences on […]

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Oil giant BP has reported its worst annual loss in 20 years and announced that a further 3000 jobs will be cut, as decreasing oil prices continue to weigh heavily on the company. Their annual loss for 2015 totalled $6.5 billion, after the company put aside another $440 million to cover costs from the Deepwater […]

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Royal Bank of Scotland warned of a “cataclysmic” year for the global economy, whilst Chancellor George Osborne made it clear that 2016 will not be easy for the UK. So far, these predictions have been largely accurate; markets had the worst start to the year on record and January has been plagued with releases of […]

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Budget airline Ryanair have announced that it will hit its annual profit target, despite falling ticket prices and the impact of terrorism threats on passenger numbers. Ryanar expects fares to fall 6 percent this quarter, an upwards revision from 4 percent..However, net profits for the last three months of 2015 doubled year on year to […]

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Telecoms group BT posted its best revenue growth in seven years on Monday, just days after the completion of a takeover deal which renders it’s the UK’s largest telecoms provider. BT announced that it would undergo a restructuring to incorporate EE, creating a new division to serve businesses and the public sector. BT’s share price […]

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The US economy saw a sharp slowdown in the fourth quarter, with GDP growth slowing significantly alongside weak export figures. Gross domestic oroduct grew 0.7 percent in the fourth quarter, a significant decline from the 2 percent growth in the third quarter. Consumer spending also slowed, affected by an unseasonably warm winter, with a strong […]

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The Bank of Japan shocked markets on Friday by lowering the benchmark interest rate into negative territory, as part of their effort to stimulate their faltering economy. Governor of the Bank of japan Haruhiko Kuroda told a news conference: “What’s important is to show people that the BOJ is strongly committed to achieving 2 percent […]

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Healthy London-based artisan ice cream maker La Gelatiera, winner of two Golden Fork awards and four UK Top 50 Foods at Great Taste Awards, are expanding and offering the public an opportunity to invest through a crowdfunding campaign. The company offers its own modern take on the age-old delicacy of ice cream making and combines […]

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Britain’s economy ended 2015 at its slowest pace of growth for nearly three years, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Fourth-quarter gross domestic product grew by 0.5 percent, up slightly from 0.4 percent in the three months to September but setting the annual figure at 2.2 percent; a considerable fall […]

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The US Federal Reserve decided against raising interest rates further, citing the month’s global slowdown and saying that it would continue “closely monitoring” economic conditions. US exports have fallen because of the strengthening dollar, and crises in China in January led to volatility on Wall Street. Due to this, the Fed held interest rates between […]

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Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) shares soared in after hours trading on Thursday, after an increase in mobile advertising saw it double fourth quarter profits. The social networking site hit 1.59 billion users on Thursday and shocked Wall Street with a tenth consecutive quarter of growth. Its 2015 fourth quarter revenue was at $5.841 billion, with $0.79 earnings […]

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Tech giant Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL) has reported its slowest growth in iPhone sales since the product’s launch in 2007, a sign that the company’s exponential growth may be coming to an end. Apple sold 74.8 million iPhones in its fiscal first quarter, compared with 74.5 million a year ago and reported that revenue for the […]

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The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (LON:RBS) saw shares fall this morning, after a trading update revealed that it would take an unexpected £2.5 billion hit to fourth quarter profits. The profits were hit as more cash than expected was set aside for compensation and litigation costs surrounding mis-sold loan insurance, as well as an […]

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An increasing number of politicians are calling on Chancellor George Osborne to defend HM Revenue and Custom’s deal with Google over the amount of back-tax to be paid to the UK. The deal, agreed last week after an “open audit” of Google’s accounts by the UK tax authorities, stands at £130 million and covers payment […]

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Shares in interior retailer Carpetright (LON:CPR) have fallen over 10 percent after a trading update, which saw sales decline by 1.3 percent over the Christmas period. Whilst sales in the four weeks to 23 January 2016 were up 6.0% on a like-for-like basis, total sales for the twelve week period declined by 1.3 percent. In […]

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Italy and Iran signed billions of dollars worth of business deals with Iran on Monday, as President Hassan Rouhani makes the first Iranian state visit to Europe in 16 years. Rouhani is leading a 120-member delegation for five days of meetings in Rome and Paris, designed to strengthen ties with the West after years of […]

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After a rally on Monday, Tuesday was another bleak day for Asian stocks, with most indexes falling around 2 percent and further dampening investor confidence worldwide. Japan’s Nikkei index fell 2.4 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 2.3 percent. Mainland Chinese shares were the worst hit again, slumping more than six percent to […]

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A slew of concerning economic data has been released today, indicating that all over the world falling oil prices and continued problems in China are having an effect on the global economy. China Whilst shares in China have steadied this morning after the tumultuous volatility seen last week, figures have indicated that one of China’s […]

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Interior solutions company Havelock Europa (LON:HVE) is one of the biggest moves on the AIM market this morning, up over 40 percent after an end of year trading update. In a statement, the company said that full-year results would be in line with the update given in September and announced that it was now debt […]

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Twitter (NYSE:TWTR) CEO Jack Dorsey has announced the departure of four senior executives, in a move to shake up Twitter’s management and improve the company’s standing for investors. Dorsey tweeted the news on Sunday night, saying that he was “forever grateful” to the media head Katie Jacobs Stanton, product head Kevin Weil, head of engineering […]

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Like most of the economy, the British Pound has got off to a rocky start in 2016. The value has decreased dramatically against other currencies, declining nearly 4 percent over the last three weeks – bad news for any Brits trying to beat the January blues with a trip abroad. The fall marks its longest […]

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Medical technology company Surgical Innovations are up over 15 percent this morning, after board changes and a trading update showed a positive year for the Group. Trading for the 2015 was in line with board expectations, as well as an improved performance in the second half of the year, with revenues up around 36 percent […]

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Shares in education publishers Pearson soared over 8 percent in early trade of Thursday, as the company announced plans to cut its workforce and undergo further restructuring in order to get back in the black. Pears cut earnings forecasts for 2015 and 2016, which along with plans to cut 4000 of their employees, should allow […]

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Smartphone leader Apple has made an application to open retail stores in India, according to a senior official at the Trade Ministry on Wednesday. The decline of China, one of Apple’s largest markets, and heavy competition from cheaper smartphone brands has led to the company making a play to expand in India. Currently the US-based […]

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Shares in oil giant Royal Dutch Shell have fallen over 5 percent this morning, after its fourth quarter results showed a dramatic fall in profits. The company expects fourth quarter profits of between $1.6 billion and $1.9 billion, a significant drop on the $4.2 billion it made a year ago. It also expects that full […]

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Asian shares fell again today, as oil prices continue to weaken and affect investor sentiment. West Texas Intermediate dropped below $28 a barrel, its lowest price since September 2003, with Brent Crude making a slight recovery at $27.85 per barrel. Japanese markets were hit hardest, with the Nikkei 225 index seeing its sharpest one-day drop […]

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Heading into 2016 it is difficult to see the positives of investing, particularly when the market fell by over 2% on the first day of trading. On the flip side, the UK gave a fairly robust performance in 2015, with a near-trend GDP growth of 2.5%, marching ever onward to full employment. There are also […]

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French carmaker Renault (EPA:RNO) has announced that it will recall 15,000 new cars, after tests showed that emission levels were too high. This comes just after three of Renault’s factory sites were raided by French fraud police last week, causing their share price to sink dramatically on fears of another Volkwagen-type scandal. However, Renault’s sales […]

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China’s economy grew at its slowest pace for 25 years in the fourth quarter of 2015, indicating that the country is going through major economic difficulties that could impact on the global economy. Growth fell from 6.9 percent to 6.8 percent in the last quarter of the year, down from 7.3 percent a year earlier. […]

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Reports from the British foreign minister and senior EU officials suggest that a new deal between the EU and the UK could be struck within weeks. EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday that he is “quite sure” a deal will be reached at the February summit in Brussels. The deal will renegotiate the […]

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For the second time in seven months, the Shanghai Composite index entered bear market territory, triggering a mass sell-off across European stock markets. But is the FTSE set to follow suit? It’s been a rough couple of days in the global financial markets; last week saw the worst start to the year in financial history, […]

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Russia have announced a curb on exports this year, a move that may prove beneficial to an oil market plagued by oversupply issues. The oil-pipeline monopoly Transneft said Russian companies are likely to cut crude shipments by 6.4 percent over the course of 2016, a fall of 460,000 barrels a day. These figures are comiled […]

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Top global miner BHP Billiton (LON:BLT) has announced that it will book a $7.2 billion writedown on the value of its U.S. shale assets, after plummeting commodity prices led to a sharp slump in 2015 earnings. BHP Billiton Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Mackenzie, said: “Oil and gas markets have been significantly weaker than the industry […]

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Britain’s construction output unexpectedly fell in November, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, another sign that growth in the UK economy may be slowing down. Construction output fell 0.5 percent – its biggest annual drop since May 2013 – a far cry from the 0.5 percent rise widely expected by […]

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have approved a controversial takeover of EE, the UK’s largest mobile network, by telecoms giant BT. The deal, valued at around £12.5 billion, has been under consideration by the CMA for six months, after objections were raised by other operators over the reduction of competition in the British market. […]

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Despite the Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras saying in 2010 that that the participation of the IMF was not necessary and believing that the programme could be handled by euro zone authorities alone, on Thursday Greece “fully accepted” the proposal for the International Monetary Fund to take a role in the bailout programme. The Eurogroup […]

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The German economy grew by 1.7 percent in 2015, its strongest rate of expansion in four years, according to the latest data from the Federal Statistics Office. Private consumption expanded by 1.9 percent, the strongest figure since 2000, and public spending increased by 2.8 percent, adding 0.5 points to GDP and in line with the […]

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Entrepreneur David George has had quite the journey: starting in 2013 with a business idea driven by a passion for cycling, one crowdfunding attempt and subsequent business pivot later he has successfully launched the premier cycling insurance product on the market. His initial business idea was a different project altogether. Grown from his frustration at […]

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Following a set of disappointing sales results of its cameras, GoPro Inc (GPRO.O) has estimated a fourth-quarter below market expectations and has said it has little choice but to cut 7% of its workforce, which would not only $5m-$10m in restructuring charges but would cause shares into freefall. Whilst Traders expected to miss the revenue […]

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JD Sports have increased its profits forecast for 2016 by 10% following a growth in sales over Christmas. Contrast to rival Sports Direct, which blamed the mild weather over worse-than-expected sales, the increased profit within JD Sports prompted analysts to raise their price on stocks, with shares rising to £11.03 by 4% Shares have not […]

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The yacht industry might be niche, but it certainly is lucrative – the market has recovered from a difficult post-recession period and now has an annual revenue of around £905 million per year. For the super-rich, yachts never go out of style – something that bespoke yacht makers Legacy Motor Yachts hope to capitalize on, […]

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The Bank of England has confirmed that the UK will not follow The Fed and hike interest rates, voting 8-1 to keep rates on hold. Ian McCafferty remains the only hawk on the Monetary Policy Committee, the only one voting to raise rates. Bank of England governor Mark Carney said that, looking to the year […]

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As the legalization of cannabis is becoming more common across US states, Wall Street investors are deciding that this decision could bring them money-making opportunities. This decision comes following data from Washington, which just after a year of legalizing cannabis, has sales topping US$1.4 million per day and soaring tax revenues. As well as this, […]

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Shares in French car maker Renault (EPA:RNO) have dropped nearly 20 percent this morning after its offices were raided by a fraud team earlier today. French anti-fraud police have reportedly entered several production sites, with the intention of analysing the cars inside. Rumours are abound that engines are being tested for software that cheats emissions […]

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Following an article in the Telegraph the leader of the House of Commons lower chamber of parliament, Chris Grayling, has suggested that members of his team are currently preparing a campaign to leave the EU. Describing himself as someone with “strong Eurosceptic views”, Grayling argued he does not believe the UK should stay within the […]

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Shares in the Restaurant Group (LON:RTN) have tumbled 15 percent after a trading update insinuated that the year ahead may be tough for the company. Financial results up until the 27th December were solid, with total turnover up 7.9 percent on the prior year, and like-for-like sales increasing by 1.5 percent. However, the company stated […]

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Oil fell to 12 year lows on Thursday, briefly trading below $30 a barrel before recovering, as oversupply concerns continue to affect the market. The global benchmark LCOc1 dropped as far as $29.73, the lowest since February 2004 and down more than 1.5 percent. Analysts now expect the oil glut to persist throughout 2016 and […]

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  Understanding the varying emotions that you or another investor might experience can really help explain the relationship between feelings and judgements towards the market. The below diagram shows the well known expression of the emotional roller-coaster experienced when investing, so next time you are investing, bear the chart in mind and ask yourself: “Where […]

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Home Retail (LON:HOME), the subject of a high-profile takeover bid from Sainsbury’s, saw sales fall by more than expected in the 18 weeks to January. The Group reported a 2.2 percent drop in like-for-like sales at its biggest chain Argos, which suffere a 13 percent reduction in traditional store sales in December, and a 10 […]

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Tesco (LON:TSCO) reported a “strong Christmas”, with sales rising 1.3 percent making the Group one of the best performers of the Big Four supermarkets. Transactions rise by 3.4 percent as customers flocked to the long-standing store, and sales were well above the negative figures predicted by analysts. Tesco’s share price rose over 7 percent in […]

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Cyprus is likely to successfully complete its three-year bailout programme by the end of March, according to a source inside the EU. In 2013 a £10 billion bailout was agreed from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund after the country’s economy collapsed. Changes to the running of the economy […]

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Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) shares dropped dramatically last week after it emerged that a secret offer for Home Retail (LON:HOME), made back in November, had been rejected. But investors are a little baffled – why are Sainsbury’s so keen on getting hold of the home and DIY group? Fortunately, Sainsbury’s released a presentation today designed to make […]

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Chancellor George Osborne warned last week that the UK faces a ‘cocktail’ of threats from a slowing global economy, something that is likely to have a knock-on effect on the British public – recent figures have confirmed that pay increases are likely to drop in 2016. A recent payroll survey by reward consultants Paydata has […]

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The Good: Morrisons Shares in the troubled supermarket chain rose over 10 percent on Wednesday, after a Christmas trading statement showed a 0.2 percent rise in sales in the nine weeks to 3 January. Morrisons have issued several profit warnings over the last year, slashing prices and selling off 140 of their M convenience stores […]

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Footwear retailers Shoe Zone (LON:SHOE) saw shares soar over 10 percent this morning, as upgrading of its stores and international expansion increase investor sentiment. The company’s revenue fell by 3.5 percent to £166.8 million, with profit before tax also falling by 2.4 percent. The company cited “difficult trading conditions” as a reason for the lower […]

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Sports Direct (LON:SPD) saw shares rise this morning, after announcing the acquisition of stakes in two US sports companies, Iconix and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Sports Direct said in a statement that the deals would allow them to “build relationships with key suppliers and brands”, as well as expanding their presence in the US. The company […]

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Worries over China have been soothed by better-than-expected export figures from the country, which rose 2.3 percent on a year ago in yuan-denominated terms. China has affected investor sentiment with a spate of disappointing economic figures, but the markets were calmer today – these export figures were the first increase since June last year. Forecasts […]

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Sainsbury’s reported a 0.4 percent drop in sales over the Christmas period, a better-than-expected figure in a tough market. Sales in the week before Christmas were up 2.6 percent, at £30 million. In a statement, Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coup confirmed the sales were an improvement on the last two quarters and was optimistic looking forward […]

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Grindr, the LA-based dating app for gay men, has sold 60 percent of its business to its first outside investor, Chinese gaming company Beijing Kunlun Tech. The sale of the majority stake valued the six year old business at $155 million, with the rest of the company still owned by the company’s founder, Joe Simkhai, […]

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Dutch investment firm Oikocredit International are working with London-based solar power start-up BBOXX to turn solar power into an asset class and bring energy to parts of rural Africa. BBOXX, founded by three Imperial College engineering graduates – Christopher Baker-Brian, Mansoor Hamayun, Laurent Van Houcke – is a start up who have brought electricity to […]

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Oil giant BP (LON:BP) has announced plans to cut at least 4,000 jobs, as oil prices continue to fall and major oil companies struggle to stay afloat. All companies are striving to cut costs, as the price of oil continues to tank and an OPEC agreement on output continues to look unlikely. A spokesperson for […]

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Travel search engine Skyscanner has secured the investment needed to take off globally, with five investor funds ploughing £128 million into the Edinburgh-based company. The search engine, who turned its first profit in 2009, is a no-fee flight comparison site used by 50 million users a month. It has headquarters around the world and has […]

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The supermarket sector suffered another period of decline over Christmas, according to the lastest figures from Kantar Worldpanel, with Sainsbury’s (LON:SBRY) the best performer of the Big Four. The British grocery market was down by 0.2 percent overall in the 12 weeks to the 3rd January, with falling grocery prices contributing to the decline. Fraser […]

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UK industry output saw its largest decline since January 2013 in November, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Industrial output fell 0.7% in November from October, with the ONS citing this winter’s warm weather as a large factor for the decline. Weak demand for gas heating led to a 2.1 […]

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Supermarket chain Morrisons (LON:MRW) saw shares soar over 10 percent this morning after the company reported better than expected sales over the Christmas shopping period. In a statement, the supermarket said that like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose 0.2% in the nine weeks to 3 January – analysts had feared another set of negative results. Morrisons […]

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Former traders at Deutsche Bank and Barclays stood trial in London today, accused of rigging the euro benchmark borrowing rate, Euribor. Of the 11 men accused, six attended the hearing at Westminster Magistrate’s Court this morning. They are the first to stand trial as the Serious Fraud Office investigate manipulation of the Euribor between 2005 […]

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The last couple of years have seen Fintech companies soar – especially those that are challenging traditional banks in areas of weakness. One such company is Remitsy – who utilise blockchain technology to make paying Chinese suppliers cheaper for businesses. Remitsy was founded in April 2015 by Richard Bensberg, a businessman tired of making international […]

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China has been growing steadily over the last couple of years, helped by market manipulation and a large economic stimulus programme. However, the ‘Great Fall of China’ last year hinted at cracks in the country’s economic foundations, which appear to have enlarged over the last two weeks. But is this a temporary hiccup – or […]

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David Cameron has said that he does not think it is the “right answer” for Britain to leave the EU, but his priority is to hold a referendum and “abide by what the British public say”. In an interview on the Andrew Marr Show over the weekend, Cameron confirmed that he is “hopeful” of reaching […]

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One of Royal Dutch Shell’s (LON:RDSA) key investors has spoken out against their proposed takeover of BG Group (LON:BG), as oil prices continue to fall and cast further doubt on the financial benefits of the deal. David Cumming, head of equities at Standard Life, well-known for having a sceptical view on the deal, said: “We […]

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Walmart-owned chain Asda has predicted another gloomy year for the Big Four supermarkets, and announced plans to spend a further £500 million on a price war with its rivals. In a statement released over the weekend, CEO Andy Clarke confirmed that 2016 would be “another year of intense pressure” for supermarkets, and warned that “radical […]

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China has led global economies into another bad week, with the Shanghai Composite closing down over five percent on Monday. This is the beginning of a second consecutive week of instability in China, which last week saw trading suspended twice as a circuit breaker mechanism designed to curb volatility came into effect. That mechanism was […]

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Born in 1948, Zhou Xiaochuan has come a long way from the rebellious teenager on a state farm during China’s Cultural Revolution; he is now the country’s longest serving, and arguably most radical, governor of the Chinese central bank. It may be a new year, but all eyes are still on China – another shock […]

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Sports Direct (LON:SPD) have seen shares plummet over 15 percent today, after disappointing sales in the run-up to Christmas led to the issuance of a profit warning. The company said in a statement that they were unsure whether they would be able to hit their adjusted earnings target of £420 million and lowering the expectation […]

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The latest US jobs data has just been released, with the non farm payroll figure coming in at 292,000. This is a huge advance on November’s figure of 211,000 and well above Bloomberg analysts’ expectations, which stood at 200,000. Unemployment rates were unchanged 5 percent. This is the first non farm payroll figure since the […]

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A week into 2016 and the financial markets are off to a less than prosperous start; two trading suspensions on the Chinese markets, the halting of diplomatic relations between two major oil producers and a spate of negative trading updates have done nothing to elevate investor sentiment. But is this gloomy outlook it for the […]

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Couriers FedEx (NYSE:FDX) and TNT Express (AMS:TNT) have received unconditional approval for a merger from the European Commission, who concluded that the deal would not present any competition concerns. The companies announced the merger back in April last year, stating that FedEx intended to buy TNT for 4.4 billion euro to expand their business in […]

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Big Four supermarket Tesco (LON:TSCO) is one of the biggest risers on the FTSE 100 this morning, gaining over 5 percent after a positive note from Barclays raised its recommendation. Whilst giving a nod to the difficulties facing the supermarket sector currently, analyst James Anstead said the near future for Tesco looked positive: “We think […]

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Global stocks rose on Friday, regaining the ground lost by the suspension of trading in China yesterday for the second time in a week. Trading was halted in China yesterday just 30 minutes after market open due to a ‘circuit-breaker’ rule coming into effect, which causes trading to be suspended for the rest of the […]

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China has once again taken centre-stage in global economics, after a shock devaluation of their currency ended with the suspension of Chinese markets for the second time this week. But when discussing this matter, which currency is correct – the yuan or the renminbi? The currency of the world’s second largest economy goes by two […]

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China have suspended the circuit-breaker rule that saw trading on the Chinese stock markets halt after just 30 minutes this morning. The rule – in which trading is automatically suspended if the markets drop by 7 percent or over – was brought in in order to curb volatility on the markets and increase investor sentiment. […]

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Chancellor George Osborne is will say in a speech later today that this year could be the toughest since the financial crisis, as global economic problems make this January the worst financial start to the year in sixteen years. Trading suspension on the Chinese markets, as well as oil prices hitting 11-year lows after increased […]

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Serviced apartments provider thesqua.re has closed a successful investment round of $2 million from London based Fintech company Crowd2Fund and OakNorth Bank. thesqua.re offer luxury serviced apartments for corporate clients, providing four-star hotel standard accommodation for a fraction of the cost and with all the comforts of a home. Their serviced apartments are a convenient […]

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Shares in one-price retailer Poundland (LON:PLND) have dropped over 10 percent this morning, as a decline in high street footfall impacted on the Group’s full year forecast. Total third quarter sales growth was up by 29.4 percent, however due to losses incurred by the conversion of newly acquired 99p Stores, the company stated that pre-tax […]

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High street retailer Marks and Spencer (LON:MKS) released its Christmas trading update this morning, along with the announcement of veteran Chief Executive Marc Bolland’s departure. Sales of general merchandise were down by 5.8 percent for the thirteen weeks to 26 December, but the company’s food division had an “excellent quarter” with sales up by 3.7 […]

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Trading was suspended on the Chinese stock market on Thursday just half an hour after opening, as a shock devaluation of the yuan caused the market to tumble. The People’s Bank of China moved the official midpoint on the yuan to its lowest since March 2011, at 6.5646 per dollar, causing panic in the markets […]

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Growth slowed in the British service industry in December, according to the latest survey from financial data firm Markit. The Markit/CIPS UK services purchasing managers’ index moved down 0.4 points to 55.5 last month, from 55.9 in November. Any figure above 50 indicates growth. Markit also decreased its estimate of fourth-quarter GDP growth to 0.5 […]

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s reshuffle of the shadow cabinet has led to several MPs resigning in protest. Corbyn sacked EU policy chief Pat McFadden for disloyalty after McFadden criticized his stance on terrorism, in an attempt to regain control of his increasingly divided party. Two further MPs, Jonathan Reynolds and Stephen Doughty, resigned in protest […]

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2015 saw the increased use of crowdfunding and private investment in Fintech firms – but also a decrease of IPOs and trades on the stock market. So what does the future hold for the stock market? In the modern world, has the traditional ambition to graduate to public company become irrelevant? Increase in private funding […]

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The price of oil hit an eleven-year low on Wednesday as tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran increased, leaving an agreement to cap output on oil increasingly unlikely. Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday after protesters ransacked the Saudi embassy in Tehran, protesting against Saudi’s execution of a senior Shia Muslim cleric. […]

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The US bull market will enter its seventh year in 2016, having restored some $15 trillion to share prices since 2009. At 82 months, the advance in the S&P 500 Index is poised to become the second-largest ever in 2016, eclipsing the 1950s bull market that saw share prices nearly quadruple. Despite the rally, the […]

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Smartphone maker Huawei increased its shipments by 44 percent in 2015, sparked by demand in China and Western Europe. Huawei have rapidly grown their business over the last year, with sales rising by nearly 40 percent in the first six months of last year. Traditionally known for making cheaper smartphone models, the company released its […]

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Shares in Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) fell more than 18 percent on Tuesday, as investors expressed concern over the company’s movement into the competitive ‘smartwatch’ market. Fitbit premiered its first new product in over a year in Las Vegas yesterday, their ‘Blaze’ smartwatch designed to text, place calls and control music playback – alongside Fitbit’s typical health […]

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The John Lewis Partnership have released a Christmas trading update, showing relatively strong performance in both its department store and Waitrose grocery chain arms. The group’s total sales rose by 4.1 percent to £1.81 billion in the six weeks to Jan, with John Lewis outperforming the Waitrose like-for-like. The department store saw gross sales rise […]

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Reports have been released today that suggest supermarket chain Sainsbury’s are considering making an offer for Home Retail, which includes the Argos and Homebase chains. This could be perceived as a new attempt by Sainsbury’s to keep their head above water in a difficult sector; all of the Big Four UK supermarkets have been blighted […]

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Starting your own company can be difficult; but when your business impresses even the toughest of Dragons, you know you’re on the right track. This is certainly true for Deepak Tailor, founder of giveaway website LatestFreeStuff, who received validation from the infamously tricky Deborah Meaden on Sunday night’s episode of Dragon’s Den. For Ms Meaden, […]

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The law on workplace pensions has changed – now, every eligible employee must be automatically enrolled in their workplace pension scheme. The deadline for completion of this is nearing; so how does it work, and what does your business need to do to comply? How does auto enrolment affect UK businesses? Auto enrolment has given […]

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The British construction industry has seen strong growth in December, according to a survey published on Tuesday, picking up from a seven-month low in November. The Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 57.8 from 55.3, above the number expected by analysts. Any figure above 50 indicates growth. Tim Moore, Markit’s senior economist, commented […]

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High street retailer Next (LON:NXT) is trading down over 5 percent this morning, after a trading statement blamed warm weather and poor stock availability for disappointing sales. Retail sales fell 0.5pc in the 60 days before Christmas, but sales for the full year to January 2 came in at 3.7 percent higher than last year; […]

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Both German and Spanish unemployment fell unexpectedly in December, providing a positive start to the year for both economies. Whilst it is normal for unemployment to all in December due to companies hiring temporary employees for the festive period, both countries saw a bigger fall than expected by analysts. Spanish unemployment fell by 55,790 in […]

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2015 was a slow year for tech IPOs, with many choosing to stick with private investment instead of testing the waters on the market. But with several large tech companies rumoured to be looking to float, what’s the forecast for 2016? Throughout 2015, the outcomes were mixed for those that did take the plunge; companies […]

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Acadia Healthcare Co (NASDAQ:ACHC) have announced plans to acquire private behavioural healthcare provider Priory Group for £1.28 billion, in order to expand further into the UK market. Tennessee-based Arcadia currently has 54 facilities in the UK, which will be combined with Priory Group’s 300 centres, which include the infamous facility in North London attended by […]

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has made its solo debut on the Italian stock market, opening a third lower this morning without its luxury Ferrari counterpart. Fiat founders the Agnelli family have the largest stake in Ferrari, at 24 percent, with Piero Ferrari retaining the 10 percent stake he held before the spin-off. Fiat Chrysler distributed […]

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2015 was undoubtedly a turbulent year for the world’s second largest economy; and with trading on the Chinese markets halted this morning after dropping over 7 percent, 2016 has set off to a worrying start. But what lies in store for this year? Slowing growth Whilst there is debate on just how slow growth will […]

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Tailoring Bagir Group (LON:BAGR) is one of the biggest movers on the AIM market this morning, rising over 20 percent after reaching an amended loan repayment agreements with its creditors. Both Leumi Bank and Discount Bank agreed to waive covenant tests at both 31 December 2015 and 30 June 2016, and reduced long term loan […]

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The price of oil has jumped after the execution of a prominent Shi’te Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia sparked outrage and escalated tension in the region. The execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimrhas been condemned by Iran, with Riyadh cutting ties with Tehran after protestors stormed the Saudi embassy. Nimr was executed for terrorism on Friday, […]

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Weak economic data caused Chinese stock markets to fall over 7 percent this morning, leading to the market’s first reactive suspension of trading. The markets were closed around 90 minutes before normal close of trade, with the Shanghai Composite ending down 6.9 percent and the CSI300 index down 7 percent. The technology heavy Shenzhen Composite […]

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The price of oil has held steady after falling 3 percent post-Christmas, with the outlook for 2016 looking bleak for the sector. US Crude is currently at $36.60 a barrel, with Brent at $36.46. Both benchmarks have fallen by a third this year to levels not seen in over a decade. There is contention in […]

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Waitrose have released their pre-Christmas sales results, indicating that they are continuing to thrive in the tough supermarket sector. Sales were up 10 percent in the week to 26th December, as well as 1.7 percent on the year to date. This follows on from last year, when the supermarket’s sales figures were up 29.3 percent […]

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Britain’s biggest department store John Lewis posted a 2.3 rise in sales for the week before Christmas, perhaps an indication of a strong performance across the board for the retail sector. Sales at John Lewis rose 2.3 percent in the week to 26th December, bringing the total figure up to 3 percent for the year […]

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Barclays plc has been ordered to pay more than $13.75 million in restitution after inadequately supervising mutual fund deals in the US over the last five years. The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fined Barclays $3.75 million and told the bank to pay back over $10 million to affected customers. The regulatory authority said that […]

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