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U.K. stocks climbed Friday, as the FTSE 100 Index UKX, +0.27% closed up 0.27% at 7,585.46. Of the FTSE 100 constituents, closed-end funds company Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC SMT, +6.57% saw the largest increase Friday, as shares increased 6.57%. Shares of food retail firm Ocado Group PLC OCDO, +5.01% …

Only a handful of listed British companies have been trading for as long as the Queen has been on the throne. They have survived seven decades of economic turbulence, proving their long-term ability to generate cash, but does that make them good investments? Household favourites  Tom Stevenson, of the investment …

Reuters Now Posted Another lockdown party scandal embroiled Boris Johnson on Friday, as it emerged his staff partied at his Downing Street residence on the eve of the funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Philip. Indoor gatherings were banned at the time. Source link

World Posted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered his “heartfelt apologies” on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence during the country’s first coronavirus lockdown as opponents said he must resign. Olivia Chan reports. Source link

Reuters Now Posted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered his “heartfelt apologies” on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence during the country’s first coronavirus lockdown as opponents said he must resign. Source link

Chris Boxall, of Fundamental, said despite the disappointing figures, investors have made decent returns from some risky companies. He said: “It’s noticeable that all the top performers are early-stage companies which are not yet revenue generating and come from either the resources or life sciences sectors. “We are generally reluctant …

The U.K.’s postal delivery service was outshining the FTSE 100 index on Thursday, after Royal Mail reported better-than-expected results, with home builders also rising, though energy companies were tugging at the downside as oil prices fell. The FTSE 100 index UKX, -0.48% dipped 0.2% to 7,629, losing around 1% for …

Season three of Fantasy Fund Manager has kicked off and it’s time to pick your winning mix of British stocks. While many will favour “gut feeling” approaches, there are several time-old strategies favoured by professionals.  The Telegraph’s share tipping game launched today and everyone starts with £100,000 to invest in between five …

Stocks finished mixed Friday. The Dow dropped and tech stocks rebounded following a sharp selloff on Thursday. Here are some of the top gainers Friday: 1. Etsy | Percentage Increase 11% Etsy  (ETSY) – Get Report rose as analysts offered glowing commentary on the online artisanal-goods seller’s stronger-than-expected earnings.  Revenue more …

Shares of Workhorse Group  (WKHS) – Get Report fell sharply Tuesday after the postal service awarded a potentially huge contract to build new delivery trucks to rival Oshkosh  (OSK) – Get Report. Workhorse shares fell $14.88, or 47%, to $16.47 in the regular session. It continued to fall in after-hours …