UK should boost military spending to 3% of GDP, says Grant Shapps

The UK’s defence secretary has called for military spending to be increased to 3% of gross domestic product in a debate about the funding of...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 06:02


Darktrace hits 18-month high as hack threats increase

UK enterprise cybersecurity firm Darktrace (DARK) is rediscovering its mojo after unveiling surprisingly strong growth and margin expansion in the six months to end December...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00



Why Kitwave can keep on delivering growth and income

Kitwave (KITW:AIM) 329p

Market cap: £233.45 million

Among the London stock market’s successful small cap IPO’s (initial public offering) of recent years, Kitwave’s (KITW:AIM) stock has...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


Cashed up Costain is up nearly 30% in six months

Costain (COST) 69.6p

Gain to date: 27.5%

We flagged infrastructure and engineering specialist Costain (COST) in late August 2023 at around 55p on the basis...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


UK financial regulator softens stance on digital currencies as Bitcoin surges to new high

The UK FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is falling into line with other financial regulators and softening its stance on investing in digital currencies as bitcoin...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


Can I take a 25% tax-free lump sum if I’ve started drawing on defined benefit pension scheme?

I took my pension from my defined benefit scheme in 2017. At the time I chose not to take any cash lump sum.

I also have...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


Currys batting off bid interest is something to be welcomed

This column signed off last week by bemoaning telecoms testing specialist  Spirent Communication’s (SPT) surrender to a £1 billion from US rival Viavi.

As we observed,...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


Investors turn sour on Tate & Lyle

Food ingredients business Tate & Lyle's (TATE) recent third-quarter update (21 February) saw an 11% decline in its Food & Beverage Solutions business as it was...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


Can Nike get back on the front foot?


Investors...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 00:00


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