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Property Investments Suffer
The property market is still suffering. News today that house prices are still falling and property sales are slow. Although there was a slight increase in mortgage lending earlier this year, overall the markets are still in decline. There are currently fewer houses going on the market, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. The RICS’ Simon... Stock market news »
Balfour Beatty plc Announces Job Cuts
Balfour Beatty plc. has announced that it will be making job cuts. The construction industry has been hard in the last few years and Balfour Beatty is forced to cut staff to reduce costs. Balfour Beatty is a vital consurtction firm in the UK, and ranked 15th largestglobally. It is listed on the FTSE 250... Stock market news »
How is Tesco Taking Over the World?
Today, Tesco is a world leader in the grocery market – third largest by revenues in the world, second largest by profits in the world, and with the largest market share across the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its stores operate across 14 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia. It... Stock market news »
Businesses Get New Powers to Sack Old Employees
Not so long ago people were concerned that the retirement age was forever creeping up higher and higher. Many people felt that their retirement would be just a few short years by the time they can hang up their city hats and call it day. However, these days of austerity and economic catastrophe have led to... Stock market news »
BP Finally Moving Forward After the 2010 Disaster
BP Plc has announced that third quarter profits for 2011 have risen. After the disaster that was 2010 BP is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. It has recently been granted the right to drill in the Gulf of Mexico again too. BP 3rd quarter profits for 2011 have been... Stock market news »
Investment Trusts, OEICs and Stock ISAs
There are many ways to invest in the stock market. Although many people still invest in individual stocks there are many ways to spread your risks. If you chose to invest in companies you are relying on one or a few businesses to perform well to make a return on your investment. Individual shares... Stock market news »
Interest Rates Update: Sticking To 0.5%?
For 27 months interest rates have been at 0.5%. Analysts are expecting a rate rise soon, but most feel that the country is not ready for one yet. We will know later on. The Telegraph business reporters say that the Bank of England are likely to keep rates low, and they are usually spot... Stock market news »
Glencore Internal Stock Price Drops After IPO
The other IPO this week was Glencore International (GLEN.L). It was slightly overshadowed by the hype surrounding the Linkedin IPO. Glencore International is a commodities producer and marketer. Glencore operates mines and processing plants. It was founded in 1974 and its HQ is located in Switzerland. The IPO was set to raise £6.8 billion on... Stock market news »
Back To Basics: What Is The FTSE?
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Mothercare Closing Down Stores Across the UK
April 2012 Update One year on from our first news of Mothercare closing down stores, Mothercare has announced new plans to close more stores. 36 more Mothercare branches and also 75 Early Learning Centres will close down over the next 3 years with 730 jobs at risk. International sales continues to grow with over 1000 stores... Stock market news »
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