An astonishing £52billion worth of UK-listed businesses have succumbed to bids or mergers in 2024, in a feeding frenzy of deals that provokes concern – but also indicates an opportunity. The shrinking of our stock market is bad news for the economy – the pace of departures is the fastest …
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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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