How one designs a web business fit for Royalty April 17, 2011 IN an era when the Queen is on Facebook and Clarence House has a Twitter feed, it is unsurprising that the royal wedding needs an official website. And, of course, that means that someone needed to design it – literally, designing a website fit for a king to be. The people behind it must, therefore, [...]
DON’T BANK ON HOLIDAY GROWTH April 17, 2011 ENTREPRENEUR AND INVESTOR AT THE end of April, as you are more than likely aware by now, there will be just three working days out of a run of 11. Employees may be rejoicing at the thought of this break from the office, but I have mixed feelings about this enforced holiday period. The challenge [...]
FTSE falls with investors still cautious ahead of US results April 14, 2011 BRITAIN’S top share index fell yesterday, led by Reckitt Benckiser after the company said its chief executive was retiring, and with banks weaker on renewed worries about sovereign debt levels. The FTSE 100 fell 46.64 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 5,963.80, its lowest close since 31 March. The index is up 1.1 per cent [...]
Defensive sectors support US market April 14, 2011 STOCKS that outperform in a weak economy helped buoy the Dow and S&P 500 yesterday as concerns about faltering growth and inflation prompted investors to seek out less volatile names. Energy shares also rallied as US crude gained more than one per cent. The S&P 500 fell almost one per cent early but found support [...]
UK companies set to unlock profit out of global growth April 13, 2011 TOM Ewing is the engaging and energetic manager of Fidelity’s UK Growth fund, which has over half a billion pounds under management. The 34 year old scours the country looking for undervalued companies that are able to tap into the increasing wealth of consumers in emerging markets. From the powerhouses of the FTSE, down to [...]
Isa funds to combat low rates of interest April 13, 2011 AFTER yesterday’s inflation figures came in at 4 per cent on the CPI measure, it is expected that interest rates will remain at their current low level for near future. The consensus is that we are unlikely to see a rate hike until late in the third or even fourth quarter. This may be good [...]
Isa Isa Baby: growth and income funds April 13, 2011 WHETHER you are seeking to increase your nest egg or looking for regular returns on your investment, the important thing is that your Isa fund works hard with your money. With interest rates currently at rock bottom, many will be looking to equities over cash. Investment expert Philippa Gee says “stocks and shares Isas are [...]
Time-saving tips from the City’s experts April 13, 2011 LIFE in the City is pretty special. Its workers are part of a global powerhouse, working harder and faster than most and pushed to the limits to deliver for their firms and customers. It’s certainly hard work, but it is often the adrenaline and pace that comes with it that makes what the Square Mile [...]
Technology can help you manage your time better April 13, 2011 BEING a slave to technology,” is one of our generation’s favourite cliches. The flood of information from email and smartphones distracts and overwhelms us when we are trying to focus on something else. Making us less rather than more efficient. But can you actually imagine functioning in your job without this technology? Many can’t. Technology [...]
FOR THE KIWI, INTERVENTION MAY BE CLOSE April 13, 2011 Sometimes, currency strength can be a curse. Witness the New Zealand dollar, which set fresh yearly highs this week, creating more angst in Wellington as the country’s policymakers worry about the kiwi’s impact on New Zealand’s vital export sector. The kiwi has gained strength largely as result of the rally in commodities and in sympathy [...]