Soap star: PZ Cussons, which makes Imperial Leather and Sanctuary Spa items, is a stock market bargain If you haven’t had a bath recently, you’re not alone. As the cost of energy has soared and disposable income has fallen, companies that rely on us washing frequently have found themselves in hot water. Britain’s bathing downturn …
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Hold on to our tip Boku that tripled in a year By Rosie Murray-west Updated: 21:52 BST, 30 September 2023 Midas tipped Boku at 59p right at the start of the first lockdown, when stay-at-home consumers across the world watched, played and paid for everything via mobile phones. The online …
SHARE OF THE WEEK: Tesco set to announce half-year results By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 11:40 BST, 30 September 2023 Customers and shareholders will be eager to receive the latest update from Tesco as supermarkets fight for the loyalty of budget-conscious shoppers. Despite a 12.2% increase in shopping bills compared to last year, according …
Two decades after its launch, the Isa (individual savings account) is preparing for a transformation. Jeremy Hunt is anticipated to announce plans to revamp the tax-free scheme in his Autumn Statement. Currently, individuals can deposit up to £20,000 tax-free in an Isa each tax year. However, the Chancellor may introduce an additional allowance to encourage …
GUINNESS GLOBAL INNOVATORS: Approach gives 200% return By Jeff Prestridge Updated: 16:21 BST, 25 September 2023 Investment fund Guinness Global Innovators makes money for investors by taking stakes in companies involved in cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, robotics, and automation. Fund managers Matthew Page and Ian Mortimer have been fine-tuning this investment …
Updated: 11:45 BST, 24 September 2023 CITY WHISPERS: Superdry’s Unconventional Rent Arrangement An intriguing discovery has emerged from the latest financial records of popular clothing brand Superdry. It appears that Julian Dunkerton, the company’s CEO, has been charging significantly below market rent for properties leased to Superdry at its Cheltenham headquarters through his personal pension …
Whisper it quietly, but there are signs that inflation and interest rates may finally be reaching their peak. The Bank of England decided to hold the base rate at 5.25% for the first time since November 2021. Additionally, inflation fell to 6.7% in August, which was lower than forecasted. While inflation is still far from …
Masonic Bond Finally Pays Out After Euroclear Fiasco By Joanne Hart Updated: 22:01 BST, 23 September 2023 Every time Peter Cloke visits his wife Millie in her care home in Woodbridge, Suffolk, he arrives bearing treats such as chocolates or sweet-smelling shower gel. To pay for these, the 79-year-old former accountant invested £5,000 in March …
The Magnificent Seven, consisting of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla, has emerged as the top performers in the stock market this year. This demonstrates the positive outcomes of supporting American innovation and resilience. As a result, investors are now searching for companies in other industries, located in the heartland of the United …
MIDAS SHARE TIPS UPDATE: Iofina extracts iodine from oilfield brine By Joanne Hart Updated: 17:37 BST, 18 September 2023 Oklahoma is one of the leading oil and gas states in America, producing almost 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day and substantial amounts of natural gas. Employing 15% of Oklahoma’s workforce, the sector contributes $60 …