Frasers shares down 30% year-to-date as Budget blues bite

Shares in Mike Ashley’s retail empire Frasers (FRAS) have fallen more than 15% in one month and are down almost 30% year-to-date, with investors worried...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Budget impact on UK firms tops £1 billion as hiring slows

UK firms from the retail, leisure, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics and housebuilding sectors have said they will incur additional costs due to the increases in the national...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Not all monopolies are created equal

Some of the most successful businesses of our time (and all time in fairness) are effective monopolies (or perhaps part of a duopoly or triopoly)...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Concerns over global growth are rising as we approach 2025

Despite the political upheaval taking place in the Middle East, and to a degree in Asia, markets are likely to take their lead this week...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Will Nike’s new broom reveal sweeping changes at sneakers giant?

Second-quarter results (19 December) from Nike [NKE:NYSE) will give Wall Street analysts a first opportunity to hear from new CEO Elliott Hill, tasked with turning...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


China eases monetary policy ahead of Trump 2.0 and global tariff war

It may not seem much to non-China watchers, but the Communist party’s politburo has changed the wording of its stance on monetary policy for the...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


My Financial Life – the key savings and investment decisions in front of you in your 40s

As part of AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign which is focused on helping all women feel empowered to live their best financial lives, we’re putting...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Why Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland has clocked up a 40% gain in six months

Following a tumultuous two-and-a-half year period in which the stock price plunged, Watches of Switzerland’s (WOSG) shares have rallied the best part of 40% in...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Can Chemring profit play catch-up after slow start to the year?

Military equipment supplier Chemring (CHG) would seem to be well placed considering the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions and conflicts which have lifted sector peers. ...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


Five key lessons to note from 2024

It’s ingrained in us as investors that the best way to get superior, risk-adjusted long-term returns is to distance ourselves from the crowd and seek...

Thu, 12/12/2024 - 00:00


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