Why massive US job creation matters for markets – DailyFX Tips & Picks December 8, 2014 ON FRIDAY, the latest US non-farm payroll report was released, and it showed that a staggering 321,000 new jobs were created in the US in November. This is not a new record in itself, but it’s a clear fundamental trigger, as the markets expected 230,000 new jobs to be added. When more jobs are created [...]
The secret to job satisfaction? A good boss December 8, 2014 Having a competent manager is the single biggest determinant of job satisfaction. Bosses are everywhere. None of us can avoid them. Yet the person looking over your shoulder matters far more than is generally realised. Our study of 35,000 employees in the UK and US shows that the competence of your boss is the single [...]
Sony share price tumble following hack into PlayStation store December 8, 2014 The continuing cyber attacks on Sony are beginning to make investors nervous, as shares in the tech company fell significantly for the first time since the hacks on the tech company began on 24 November. Sony’s share price had stayed steady since the breaches began, yet after the official PlayStation store was brought down [...]
Carillion scores £75m Anfield contract as Liverpool look to increase matchday revenues December 8, 2014 The expansion of Anfield’s main stand will begin in earnest this week after Carillion sealed a £75m contract with Liverpool Football Club. The project will add around 8,500 seats to the Liverpool stadium, stretching its capacity to 54,000 and briefly making it the third-largest football ground in the Premier League. Builders will aim to keep as [...]
Here’s what would happen if London followed Paris’ example and banned diesel vehicles too December 8, 2014 Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has called for a ban on diesel cars in the city by 2020, saying pollution was contributing to lower life expectancy and quality of life in France’s capital. What would happen if London followed suit? Boris Johnson is already considering increased taxes on diesel cars – but based on the fact Londoners are [...]
Three senior officials leave FCA as financial watchdog restructures December 8, 2014 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said goodbye to three senior officials amid a review and reorganisation of its strategy. Director of supervision Clive Adamson’s departure has been confirmed by the British financial watchdog, while executive committee members Zitah McMillan and Victoria Raffe will also leave as part of its restructuring. The FCA, [...]
Explosions, chemical warfare and spying: After a Heathrow plane’s near miss, here are six terrifying ways drones could be used against us December 8, 2014 After a mystery drone nearly collided with an aeroplane as it came in to land at Heathrow in July, there have been further warnings surrounding the threats posed by unmanned air vehicles (UAV). The UK Airprox Board (UKAB), which oversees air passenger safety, is working on a report confirming the Airbus A320 pilot saw the drone [...]
Tristram Gethin: Three things you didn’t know about the Quadrant Estates MD and co-founder December 8, 2014 1 He may be a property bigwig now but his childhood ambition was to become a tractor driver or a fireman. 2 A fan of yacht racing, he was part of the Lutine crew that won the fastest English Channel night crossing in 2007, despite adverse weather conditions. 3 He’s an enthusiastic sportsman and enjoys [...]
Uber takes fresh hit after Dutch court bans UberPop taxi app December 8, 2014 Taxi app company Uber took a fresh hit today after a court in the Netherlands ruled that the San Francisco startup's UberPop service is now banned because of licensing issues. The Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal in The Hague decided UberPop drivers could be whacked with fines of €10,000 (£7,800) if they violate the rule, [...]
McDonald’s results: Golden Arches lose their sheen December 8, 2014 The figures Fast food giant McDonald's released disappointing full-year results today: not only have US sales dropped 4.6 per cent year-on-year in November, but sales in Europe are down two per cent and sales in Asia, the Middle East and Africa fell four per cent. That means global comparable sales dropped 2.2 per cent during [...]