If I ‘contracted out’ of National Insurance payments can I still top up contributions?

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Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

Life insurer Phoenix Group boasts hidden value and a compelling dividend yield

With all the hype around technology stocks, and AI (artificial intelligence) in particular, the UK life insurance sector is probably a long way down the...

Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

The glaring flaw in Marks & Spencer’s Share Your Voice campaign

Since the pandemic we have become increasingly used to interacting online. Work Teams or Zoom meetings have become a regular occurrence for office workers and...

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OSB shares slump as mortgage-holders switch deals early

Anyone following UK financial stocks must have wondered what on earth was so awful about the latest trading update from OSB (OSB) that...

Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

Despite rising rates shares are holding up; will US earnings season change that?

As markets move into the summer period the US economy appears as resilient as ever which puts greater focus on the upcoming earnings season which...

Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

Meta Platform’s Threads becomes fastest app ever to hit 100 million sign-ups

The rival to Twitter launched by Meta Platforms’ (META:NASDAQ) – Threads – has become the fastest app ever to blast through the 100 million users...

Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

Market is too negative on Meeson’s Jet2 departure, creating a new buying opportunity

Jet2 (JET2) £11.28

Loss to date: 12.6%

If the esteem in which investors hold an executive is measured by share price...

Thu, 13/07/2023 - 00:00

magazine 13 Jul 2023

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Investing round the world: how to do it and the markets which matter.

Also in this week’s digital magazine: a preview of US earnings and the stocks whose valuations are backed by property and equipment.

Find out how Meta’s Threads platform has emerged as a big rival to Twitter and learn about the experiences of Shares journalist Sabuhi Gard in managing her own SIPP.

EU countries agree on 2024 draft budget as negotiations continue

EU ambassadors have agreed on a common position for the bloc’s 2024 draft budget that would see €187 billion in commitments, according to statement issued by...

Wed, 12/07/2023 - 21:13

IN BRIEF: Entain earns antitrust approval for acquisition in Poland

Entain PLC - London-based sports betting and gambling operator via bwin, Coral, Ladbrokes, PartyPoker and Sportingbet brands - Subsidiary Entain Holdings (CEE) Ltd receives antitrust...

Wed, 12/07/2023 - 21:08

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