1) UK/France/Germany flash PMIs (Jun) – 23/06 – optimism over a rebound in economic activity gained traction in May when there was a decent rebound from the record lows seen in April when economic activity collapsed sharply, in the wake of the lockdown measures. Record lows of 10.2 and 16.2 in services …
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Among FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies scheduled to report next week: Auto Trader’s outlook statement will be the most important part of next week’s full year results With the CEO gone and revenues low, the cost control is the order of the day at Royal Mail …
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A newspaper blaming the Communist party for Coronavirus, has been delivered to households across the North of England by the Royal Mail. The Epoch Times describes itself as “a factual and honest newspaper” but its articles state that the Coronavirus was covered up by the Chinese Communist Party and that …
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CTI chairwoman, Mel Duffield. The Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) will build on 12 months of positive industry take up with the launch of additional resources to encourage more schemes and asset managers to adopt the standards. The CTI – a partnership initiative between the Pensions and Lifetime Standards Association (PLSA), …
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As the pressure on leaders continues to mount, we discuss the importance of insight, setting strategy and meeting the challenges and changes that lie ahead. The pressure on those in leadership during the coronavirus pandemic has become ever more daunting. Expectations to remain motivated and rally staff continue to …
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The coming week will see updates and results from a handful of blue-chip firms, notably supermarket giant Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG). There will also be some macro news to keep investors occupied in the form of both UK and US PMI figures and US jobless claims. …
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Shares in Royal Mail (LON:RMG) are currently trading at 180.59, but a key question for investors is how much the current economic uncertainty will affect its share price. One way of making that assessment is to look at the profile of the stock to see where its strengths lie. The …
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Liverpool fans will be able to get their hands on a matchday programme for their remaining Anfield games this season. The Reds are only two wins away from guaranteeing a maiden Premier League trophy and look set to finally clinch the title in the coming days. Jurgen Klopp will take …
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The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in unprecedented online spending on everything from food at supermarkets to home and garden as bored, furloughed workers do up their homes. Naturally all this stuff the nation has been splurging on has had to be delivered and so the announcement of a massive DPD …
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Prince William’s birthday will reportedly be ‘tinged with sadness’ as he won’t be able to see his father, Prince Charles. The Duke of Cambridge, 37, has been isolating at Amner Hall,Norfolk, with Kate Middleton, 38, Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, two, since March – while Prince …
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