After the mayhem, the search for bargains begins. There was an abrupt sell-off in global stock markets this week, sparked by fears of a US recession and the unwinding of bets on the Japanese currency, the yen. But, while volatility may continue, the audacious seem keen to scout out opportunities …
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By Joanne Hart Updated: 17:31 EDT, 13 July 2024 Nemesis consistently ranks as one of the most exciting rollercoasters in the world – a highlight for anyone who enjoys hanging upside-down while hurtling through the air at 50 mph. Recently upgraded, Nemesis is a top attraction at Alton Towers, helping …
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I’ve collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated. I’ve seen some coins like the ones I have listed on various sites for £30,000 and other high values. Do I have some valuable 50p coins that could be worth …
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We are slowly edging towards the General Election. For most people, the campaigning has been stultifyingly boring – a reflection of the fact that a Labour victory on July 4 is now considered a dead cert – and not even the release in recent days of the manifestos by the …
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Upcoming election has prompted many to turn to gold Britons are buying the precious metal as a safe haven By Sam Barker Updated: 05:26 EDT, 7 June 2024 Britons are flocking to buy gold and other precious metals following the announcement of the general election, The Royal Mint says. Prime …
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I’ve been investing monthly into a Fidelity stocks and shares Isa across four different funds for the past 25 years. My plan was that as I got older and the Isa got fat, I’d sell some of the funds on a high note and ‘Isa transfer’ the cash to other, …
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By Francesca Washtell Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 May 2024 De Beers boss Al Cook is in for one of the most high-pressure weeks of his working life. The diamond group is owned by Anglo American – whose chief Duncan Wanblad is busy fending off takeover bids from rival miner BHP. …
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By Anne Ashworth Updated: 16:51 EDT, 26 April 2024 Breakfast cereal, detergent and 24 carat gold bars. This may not be the typical shopping list. But in recent months thousands of customers at the US cash-and-carry giant Costco have been putting one-ounce bullion bars into their trolleys. They are spending …
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By Anne Ashworth Updated: 03:23 EDT, 20 April 2024 Glamorous: Jourdan Dunn and Kate Moss apply Charlotte Tilbury lipstick Cosmetics and skincare stocks should be an easy way to beautify a portfolio. After all, these companies are players in a high-margin £230billion global market whose wares are persuasively promoted on …
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By Richard Wilson, Chief Executive, Interactive Investor Updated: 19:00 EDT, 30 March 2024 The London stock exchanges have been an engine for growth and innovation for 250 years. London has been the leading financial centre in the world for much of that time. Now, however, it is in decline. We …
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