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Gold hits a new all-time high

“Record highs in the US, Japanese and German stock markets continue to make headlines, as does Bitcoin’s gallop toward its November 2021 zenith, but another,...

Wed, 06/03/2024 - 09:36

Why investors must think about the yen when they look at Japanese markets

“Japan’s Nikkei 225 index is finally grabbing some headlines – and attention from investors – as it finally exceeds 1989’s peak and motors on to...

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 10:20

Derwent London full-year results: Wednesday 28 February

Shares in Derwent London are down by a quarter over the past year (and more than half from their pre-pandemic high of early 2020) as...

Thu, 22/02/2024 - 17:46

Burden of proof lies with Big Five FTSE 100 banks as results season approaches

“NatWest ushers in the full-year results season for the FTSE 100’s Big Five banks on Friday and the other four follow in quick-fire fashion...

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 11:32

Bloomsbury Publishing flies on demand for fantasy genre books and Dunelm pays special dividend

“The FTSE 100 was up in early trading as yesterday’s negative inflation shock in the US was followed by a surprise of a more positive...

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 09:44

NatWest full-year results: Friday 16 February

“With these fourth-quarter and full-year results, NatWest will doubtless be looking to put aside any lingering after-effects of last summer’s ruckus over Nigel Farage’s bank...

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 17:59

Small cap stocks fail to join in US stock market party

“Small cap stocks are often seen as a good barometer for economic activity in their region, as they are less well developed and thus likely...

Wed, 31/01/2024 - 08:46

Investors look to chip stocks for signs of soft landing and better times ahead

“IQE’s trading update flagged improved momentum the second half of 2023, TSMC’s fourth-quarter report hinted that the bottom of the semiconductor cycle was...

Wed, 24/01/2024 - 11:55

PageGroup puts out profit warning and cuts staff amid gloomy recruitment market

“How times change. In August, PageGroup handed out a £50 million special dividend. In January, the recruitment specialist has served up a mild profit...

Thu, 18/01/2024 - 17:55

How America’s federal debt (and spending) could be influencing Federal Reserve policy

“A deal in Congress to approve a $1.7 trillion budget for US federal spending in the fiscal year to September 2024 should avoid the risk...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 16:25

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