The US economy is powering ahead – despite China – eToro Tips & Picks August 31, 2015 SHARES in China rose during Friday’s Asian session as the resilience of the US economy once again impressed investors. US economic growth for the second quarter was revised up to an annualised 3.7 per cent, much more than the expected 2.3 per cent. The GDP print showed that, despite continued weakness out of China and [...]
India Martin: Former JP Morgan COO on why she left to start a nailcare business August 31, 2015 Do I feel like quitting? Yes, every single day,” says India Martin, founder of luxury nail polish firm Only Fingers and Toes. But she won’t. Not only does she know the value of her business, but when you talk to her, you know this is one of the most tenacious people you’ve ever met. [...]
The economic risks looming for small firms – Investec Comment August 31, 2015 Last week’s sharp sell-off in equity markets, apparently sparked by fears over the health of the Chinese economy, dramatically highlighted the risks to the global economic outlook. But the UK is still likely to enjoy moderate growth for at least the next two years. The CBI last week upgraded its UK forecasts for 2015 and [...]
Securing success: How security company G4S plays its part in a thriving Rugby World Cup 2015 August 31, 2015 In less than three weeks the Rugby World Cup 2015 will launch at Twickenham. Fans have been salivating for months at the prospect of the planet’s biggest and best teams convening on English soil, ready to pummel each other into the turf and showcase their skills to the world. There are one or [...]
It’s time to negotiate an international transfer at work – here’s how you do it August 31, 2015 It can be the best of times, it can be the worst of times. Our attitudes to the first few “back to work” days in September can encompass happiness, stoical acceptance, dread and everything in between. And data shows that it’s prime time for career re-evaluation. Last year, there was a 62 per cent rise [...]
Morgan: Finding way to win is crucial for success August 31, 2015 ENGLAND one-day captain Eoin Morgan believes developing the ability to prevail in closely-fought encounters will stand his side in good stead ahead of next year’s ICC World Twenty20 after nullifying Australia at Cardiff yesterday. All-rounder Ben Stokes held his nerve to bowl a tight final over, which also brought three wickets, as England restricted Australia [...]
Overthinking approach fatal, admits Watson August 31, 2015 BRITISH No1 Heather Watson admitted she was guilty of over-thinking her approach to her tussle with America’s Lauren Davis after suffering a straight sets defeat in the opening round of the US Open yesterday. Watson, 23 places better off in the world rankings than her opponent, crashed out of the tournament 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-0) [...]
Rugby World Cup: Warren Gatland turns spotlight onto rivals August 31, 2015 Wales coach Warren Gatland has turned up the heat on England and Ireland ahead of their clash at Twickenham this weekend after naming his squad for the Rugby World Cup yesterday. New Zealand-born fly-half Gareth Anscombe was omitted from the principality’s 31-man party after suffering an ankle injury in training last week, while wing Alex [...]
Transfer news and deadline day 2015: Premier League clubs smash records with £750m spend August 31, 2015 Premier League clubs will today set a new record for summer transfer window spending, after Manchester United agreed a £36m deal for Monaco teenager Anthony Martial yesterday. Clubs had already shelled out around £730m – fractionally short of last year’s record of £737m – last night, when United’s signing of the forward was still to [...]
Chelsea close on shock deal for £3m Djilobodji August 31, 2015 CHELSEA are poised to address their defensive worries with the surprise signing of unheralded Senegal international Papy Djilobodji from French club Nantes. The 26-year-old centre-back, who has 12 caps, is expected to complete a £2.7m transfer today after the off-form Premier League champions failed to prise top target John Stones from Everton. Djilobodji is in [...]
