With new offerings entering the field of play each year, it can be difficult to know which financial vehicle to choose as the home for your money. Today, loan and investment services company Zopa provided news on their Innovative Finance ISA, which it believes could offer a viable alternative to the traditional stocks and shares […]

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Men’s clothing retailer Moss Bros (LON:MOSB) saw its share price drop by a third on Wednesday morning, after cutting its dividend and warning on its full year figures. The group said it now expected to deliver a profit figure ‘materially lower’ than market expectations, slashing its dividend to 1.97p per share, bringing the total dividend […]

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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange YouBit filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, after a large-scale cyber attack which saw it lose 17 percent of its assets. The attack was the exchange’s second hit from cyber-thieves, who took 4,000 bitcoins, now worth $73 million, back in April. An announcement that appeared on its homepage on Tuesday said it […]

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In October interest rates rose for the first time in more than a decade, increasing from 0.25% to 0.50%. Whilst this change is relatively small, it is an indicator of the direction of travel, with further increases predicted by the City in 2018. One of the key reasons for the increase was to counter inflation, […]

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IG Group (LON:IGG) shares fell over 10 percent on Monday morning, after the European Securities and Markets Authority announced the possible introduction of a ban on the sale of binary products to retail investors. On Friday ESMA said it had been “concerned about the provision of speculative products such as CFDs, including rolling spot forex, […]

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Bovis Homes shares soared on Thursday despite reporting a 30% drop in profit before tax and a 6% drop in completions. In addition, Bovis reduced growth forecasts for the coming year and acknowledged that there was work to be done to appease angry customers, which will come at a cost. Greg Fitzgerald, CEO of Bovis […]

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Industrial output rose 0.5 percent in June, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday. Whilst this jump surprised analysts, it is likely to be down to a of seasonal oilfield maintenance, which normally slows output. Instead, the drop will be reflected later in the year. The same batch of figures […]

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Japanese economic growth was revised down on Thursday, after an unexpected decline in oil inventories and private consumption. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.3 percent in the first quarter, according to the revised figures, the 0.5 percent initially predicted in last month’s preliminary reading. The annual growth rate was also revised down, to 1 […]

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In an eight-block-long street, which runs from Broadway to South Street in lower Manhattan, you can find one of the most famous names in the world. A name which carries the legendary status of being the home of power and money; that name is Wall Street. Being so globally recognized it is no wonder that […]

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The FTSE 100 fell from its record highs on Wednesday, dragged down by a stronger pound and sliding shares in Kingfisher and IAG. The FTSE 100 is currently down 0.74 percent at 7323.48, with the FTSE 250 down 1.07 percent at 18,784.48 (1223GMT). The indexes were affected by large falls in household names such as […]

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Shares in miner Anglo American (LON:AAL) rose over 8 percent on Thursday, after Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal announced his intention to take a 12 percent stake in the company. The stake will be worth around £2 billion and will be made through Agarwal’s family trust, Volcan Holdings. In a statement, he called Anglo American an […]

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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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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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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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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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Sainsbury’s reported a 9 percent fall in profits for the first-half of the year, sending shares down in mid-morning trading. Profits fell to £277 million, with alongside a 1 percent fall in like-for-like sales in the 28 weeks leading to the end of September. However, total group revenue rose by 1.8 percent to £12.6 billion […]

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Logistics, residential and retirement sectors are set to be represent the largest European real estate investment opportunities across the next 12 months, according to research by BrickVest. According to newly released research, BrickVest of those property-focused investors polled, 44 percent consider Logistics to be the largest European real estate investment opportunity across the next year, […]

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The weakening of the pound has led to a “significant surge” in individuals seeking advice on how to re-locate their pensions out of the UK, according to the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms. The trend has grown in the four months since the UK voted to leave the EU. […]

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The reported release of Donald Trump’s tax return documents suggest that the Republican presidential candidate may not have paid income tax in the US for over a decade. The documents allegedly show that Trump claimed a loss of $916 million by two failed businesses in order to escape paying federal tax. Whilst not an illegal […]

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Outsourcing company Capita Group issued a profit warning this morning, causing stocks to fall 27 percent. Capita told investors that full-year pre-tax profit would range between £535 million to £555 million for 2016, down from the £614 million previously forecast. The FTSE 100 company supply government agencies with contract staff, including both the NHS and […]

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Several high profile politicians have come under fire following the leak of 1.3 internal files from a off-shore register located in the Bahamas. The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, is one of the key individuals to have been uncovered as involved by the compromising findings. According to investigations conducted by The Guardian, Ms Rudd has been […]

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Lloyd’s of London have reiterated concerns over Brexit, referring to it as a “major issue” despite promising profit figures. Pre-tax profits were recorded at £1.46 billion in the first months of 2016, which is up 22pc from the previous year. Despite posting record profits today, the London-based insurance market has issued stark warnings over Brexit […]

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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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Today Royal Dutch Shell (LON:RDSB) reported a 71% plunge in Q2 profits in their half year results. The shattering drop comes amid declining oil prices alongside slim refining profits and higher fees as a result of its $54bn purchase of BG Group. Net profit for the oil giant fell $1.18bn (890m) from $3.99bn in 2015. […]

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Italian Banking shares dropped over the course of the day as the European Commission rules in favour of bail-ins. The EU Court of Justice confirmed its legality citing the Slovenian 2013 bail in. The court stated that, “Burden-sharing by shareholders and subordinated creditors as a prerequisite for the authorisation, by the commission, of state aid […]

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Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) have made an offer of £1.91 billion in a ‘no brainer’ deal that would see the electric car manufacturer buy the solar panel firm SolarCity to boost its clean energy business. The stock deal that is worth £2.8 billion would see the company sell customers a triple package containing an electric […]

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In an AGM statement released to shareholders this morning Hostelworld PLC (LON:HSW) traded at 190.00 down -26.14% 10:19AM BST after the Irish hostel booking company said it has traded “below expectations” in the second quarter of its financial year. On reflection the company said that ‘recent geo-political events, particularly in Europe’ such as the terrorist […]

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The UK’s leader in self storage the Big Yellow Company PLC announces a strong revenue growth in the year ended March 31 against a “backdrop of slower economic activity compared to the prior year” The FTSE 250 company posted revenue of £101.4M for the year, a 20% increase from the previous year of £84.3m alongside […]

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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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Union Jack Oil plc has announced it has reached an agreement with Europa Oil & Gas Limited to acquire a 7.5% interest in a project located within the Weald Basin. Union Jack will not be paying any up-front cash but covering £480,000 of costs related to the drill, utilising cash resources to finance the costs. […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Artisan produce retailer Sourced Market is set to become the latest crowdfunding success story, after raising over 100 percent of its £750,000 investment target two days before the deadline. Sourced Market, a London-based fresh produce market situated in King’s Cross, was looking for the investment to enable it to expand and open two further markets […]

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Wireless tracking company Starcom (AIM: STAR) is one of the biggest movers on the AIM market this morning, trading up over 75 percent after announcing a new supply agreement with Pinnacle Systems. Starcom, who specialise in the development of wireless solutions for the remote tracking, monitoring and protection of assets and people, have committed to […]

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British department store John Lewis has released figures today showing that sales rose 2.6 percent, compared to the same week last year. The company are also up 9.7 percent on the year to day, although have said that ‘Black Friday’ discounts will need to be factored in: “Demand for televisions and computers was lower during […]

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Diamond prices having a rough time. According to figures from Rapaport released in September, prices have fallen 29 percent over the past 12 months. The crisis in China over the summer further exacerbated the problem and it affected the entire industry – more than 5,000 polishers in India’s diamond capital of Surat have lost their […]

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Global manufacturer of semiconductors Avago (NASDAQ:AVGO) has been cleared by the European antitrust regulators to carry out a $37 billion takeover of Broadcom (NASDAQ:BRCM) to create the third-largest chip-maker in the world. Despite some initial concerns, The European Commission allowed the merger after Avago agreed to let other switch chipmakers have continued access to essential […]

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A report into the collapse of mortgage lender HBOS in 2008 has called for up to ten of its executives to be barred. The long-awaited report by the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority was finally published yesterday, and blamed its top three executives at management level for the bank’s […]

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Hennes & Mauritz (HMb.ST) announced on Monday that year-on-year sales have increased by 12%, one percent less than predicted in a Reuters poll of analysts. H&M, the second largest fashion retailer trailing behind Inditex (ITX.MC), has grown over the year, with 370 additional shops compared to October 2014. The popularity of Sweden’s fashion retailer over […]

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The US game company who produce World of Warcraft and Call of Duty, Activision Blizzard, have announced plans to buy Irish firm King Digital Entertainment in a deal worth $5.9 billion. King Digital, the creators of popular app game Candy Crush, will widen the appeal and reach of Activision’s games, with the company hoping the […]

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Following Sunday’s win by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the Turkish lira was up 3% to 2.817, after falling 25% this year as one of the worst performing currencies in the world. After months of political deadlock, the AKP won with 316 seats in the 550 seat parliament, extending the party’s rule to […]

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Shares in luxury fashion brand Burberry (LON:BRBY) dropped sharply this morning, after disappointing results fell short of expectations. The company lost more than tenth of its stock value, with nearly £700 million wiped from its market capitalisation. Retail sales grew 2 percent to £774 million in the six months to September, but suffered in the […]

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When the idea of a referendum was floated, it appeared to be nothing more than David Cameron desperately incentivising voters in the upcoming election. However, after a decisive win, we are faced with a situation that has become a reality. Famous figures and politicians are now coming out in support of both sides of the […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s most successful crowdfunding platforms, has launched a revolutionary new platform: The Exchange, an online marketplace allowing investors to trade Crowd2Fund investments, giving access to capital for sellers and the opportunity to snap up a bargain for buyers. It’s concept is not dissimilar to eBay, but for debt investments; sellers advertise […]

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The Bank of England voted 8-1 on Thursday to keep Britain’s interest rates at the record low of 0.5 percent. Only one committee member, Ian McCafferty, dissented. UK interest rates have now remained unchanged for more than six years. In a statement made yesterday, the Bank of England governor Mark Carney reiterated yesterday that Britain […]

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Shire Pharmaceuticals rallied sharply this morning after it received approval for Intuniv, an ADHD treatment. “The approval of INTUNIV marks a significant advance in the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents in Europe. Previously, physicians had only one licensed non-stimulant option for these patients,” said Perry Sternberg, Shire. Shire Pharmaceutical’s share price has been […]

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Commodities giant Glencore (LON:GLEN) has announced plans to reduce its net debt of some £19.8 billion via a proposed equity issuance. Together with other debt reduction measures, Glencore said it aimed to reduce its net debt “to the low $20 billions by the end of 2016”. The company have said the equity issuance would raise […]

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Factory activity in the worlds largest economy China has shrunk at its fastest pace for more than six years, according to figures released today. The private Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped from 47.8 in July to 47.1 in August. Any figure below 50 shows contraction. These figures are the lowest since 2009, just […]

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Chinese shares had a wild Wednesday, dropping 5 percent before making steady gains in the afternoon and finishing up positive, with the Shanghai Composite closing up 1.2 percent. The sudden reversal prompted speculation that further easing was introduced to prop up the market. The Shanghai Composite’s quick turnaround suggests optimism surrounding market intervention in general […]

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Ongoing land reclamation in the South China sea has been halted, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The Chinese have been fortifying reefs and constructing military bases in the ocean over the past few months, provoking reactions from other countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia who believe the territory belongs to them. Beijing confirmed […]

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Societe Generale is up 8 percent after beating analysts expectations to report a second-quarter net income of €1.35bn and revenue of €6.87bn. Its global markets and investor solutions business was boosted by a 61 percent jump in equity trading revenue to €799 million. Financing and advisory income revenue increased 25 percent to €685 million in […]

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Meggitt (LON:MGGT), the UK based aircraft equipment supplier soared over 5% in early Tuesday trade after it announced a 10% increase in revenue. There has been under some pressure elsewhere in the aircraft industry, todays results have been cheered by investors who welcome Meggit’s ability to navigate the challenges in the market. “Over the last […]

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Pearson (LON:PSON) published their half yearly report this morning, showing consistent growth. Sales were up 1% to £2.2bn,with strong growth in North America, Brazil and China. Operating profit down 4% from £73bn to £72bn and its divedend was raised by 6% to 18p. The company are trading up 3.24% this morning, following on from yesterday’s […]

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British government borrowing in June fell to its lowest point in seven years, but failed to beat analysts’ upbeat predictions. According to the Office of National Statistics Britain’s headline public borrowing fell to 9.4 billion pounds in June, compared to 10.2 billion pounds a year earlier. However these results came as a disappointment to economists, […]

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Today, Amazon turns 20. When it first started out, stories of large companies taking over the world via the internet were the stuff of sci-fi movies, with a ‘Back to the Future’ kind of unbelievability – 20 years on, however, they are alarmingly close to the truth. Nicknamed the ‘Gang of Four’, Amazon, Google, Facebook […]

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Barclay’s CEO Anthony Jenkins has been sacked over the lack of cost cuts and changes to the investment bank. Chairman John McFarlane will step in as caretaker CEO until a suitable replacement is found. “Whilst it is unfortunate that I have had little time to work with Antony, I respect and endorse the position of […]

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Bristol-based Chinese takeaway restaurant Hotcha has become the latest company to advertise an investment opportunity on Crowdcube. Their mini bond offers a choice of financial return – investors can choose either an 8% interest rate, payable in cash, or a 12% interest rate redeemable in store credit. The initial investment starts at a minimum of […]

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The Greek people have given their verdict. They will not be bullied by the Germans and the rest of Europe and have voted ‘no’ in the referendum on whether to accept further austerity measures. Some have said a no vote is effectively a vote to leave the Euro as Greece loses protection from the European […]

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Airbus (EPA:AIR) shares gained 2.6% after an agreement was signed with China to sell up to 75 Airbus planes to a Chinese company, in a deal worth $18 billion. During a visit to Paris by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Airbus boss Fabrice Bergier signed a deal for 45 confirmed orders, as well as the possibility […]

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The FTSE 100 traded down 0.8% at lunchtime in London as the Greece debacle hit sentiment and weak mining stocks dragged the index lower. “The market is coming under pressure, but there is still a chance they will reach a last minute agreement on Greece, as they have done in the past,” said Dafydd Davies, […]

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For those that find popping to the dry cleaners too much of a hassle – let alone actually ironing – look no further than Collar Club, the latest company to launch a campaign on Crowdcube. In their own words, the rather nattily named Collar Club “exists to free men from the pain of buying, washing, […]

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For a crowdfunding investment with a potentially lower risk, property crowdfunding may be worth investigating. As interest in equity crowdfunding continues to rise, it was only a matter of time before the craze spread into the property market; arguably, the most popular area to invest. There are several platforms online that offer property crowdfunding opportunities, […]

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Over the first 3 months of the year the UK’s leading supermarkets staged a strong recovering rally from their distressed levels outperforming the FTSE 100 significantly. Credit Suisse has today initiated coverage of UK food retailers with a negative stance rating both Tesco and Sainsbury’s at “Underperform” with aggressive price targets of 169p and 219p […]

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Shares in the Royal Mail rallied after they were moved to overweight from neutral a day after the government sold a 15% stake in the business. The demise of rival Whistl will help to increase volumes at the Royal Mail, however it is not all plain sailing. ‘While uncertainty persists with respect to parcel market […]

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Greece has become the first country in over three decades to defer a payment to the IMF, the last country to miss a payment was Zambia in the 1980s. The Greeks have not technically defaulted and today’s event will not be classed as a credit event. The motive behind the non-payment remains unclear, Greece has […]

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As the first of many Greek deadlines fast approaches and markets jerk from headline to headline it is worth noting the key dates over the next few months which will have traders and investors on the edge of their seats, if Greece isn’t bankrupt by then. Key Greek payment dates 5th June EUR 300m IMF […]

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The Plus 500 (LON:PLUS) saga took an interesting twist this morning as FTSE 250 software developer Playtech announced that it is to buy the troubled Spreadbetting and CFD trading company for £459.6 million. Playtech have jumped on the opportunity to capitalise on recent misfortunes at Plus 500 and has said they will pay 400p per […]

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