Ready for Hillary? Don’t be surprised if Clinton’s campaign crashes and burns August 31, 2015 Washington DC – While Donald Trump has shot across the summer political sky like a meteor, the more important story of the season has gone less remarked upon: the surprising difficulties of Hillary Clinton. The odds-on favourite (again) for the presidency has run into a series of problems, culminating in the self-inflicted wound of [...]
Paul Mason’s Postcapitalism: The left’s unwitting conversion to neoliberal economics August 31, 2015 Unlike many other advocates of free markets, I quite like Channel 4 News economics editor Paul Mason. His journalistic approach, informative yet editorialised towards his own opinions, is compulsive viewing. So when he penned a book on his new idea – “Postcapitalism” – I knew it would be controversial yet worthy of review. [...]
George Osborne’s damaging bank tax changes are a blow to competition in the sector August 31, 2015 Who is taxed, and by how much, is one of the best windows into the mind of any chancellor. Who does he want to help, who does he want to hit, and why? How you raise the money matters just as much as how you give it out. With that in mind, consider [...]
As the limit for contactless payments rises to £30, will we soon live in a cashless society? August 31, 2015 Kevin Jenkins, managing director of Visa UK and Ireland, says Yes. Increasingly, people are choosing to use their cards over cash, and the ease and convenience of contactless has been a key factor. With the transaction limit increasing to £30, people can now use contactless for even more of their everyday purchases. With 75 per [...]
Mourinho and Arsenal set to face familiar foes August 28, 2015 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho faces a reunion with the club where he made his name after his team were grouped with Porto on a day of mixed fortunes for English clubs in the Champions League draw. The Blues will also meet Ukrainian title winners Dynamo Kiev – a fixture that necessitates a 2,600-mile round trip [...]
Gunners can kick-start season against Magpies August 28, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND’S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION ARSENE WENGER was right to describe his side as “very average” after Liverpool held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw on Monday night, but after the dreadful opening day performance versus West Ham it would have been a huge relief to avoid another home defeat [...]
Kodi Bear to prove he’s different class in Celebration Mile August 28, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND’S RACING CLIVE COX has trained some smart sorts over the years so it’s interesting that he’s named KODI BEAR as the best horse he’s ever had. The progressive three-year-old was second in the Dewhurst last year but missed the 2000 Guineas with a setback. Patience has been [...]
Three ways to win arguments with colleagues August 28, 2015 It’s intent, rather than substance, which really riles people From debates over strategy to differences in political opinion and personal values, tensions are likely to flare up in high-pressure work environments. But when your conduct is being scrutinised by colleagues, you’ve got to keep your cool. Here are three tips for speaking your mind [...]
Best of the Brokers for 28 August 2015 August 28, 2015 To appear in Best of the Brokers, email your research to notes@cityam.com FASTJET WH Ireland retained its “buy” rating and target price of 300p on the African budget airline. The broker noted that the company is growing quickly, and said it has the potential to become the leading low cost carrier in Africa. It anticipates [...]
FTSE recoups week’s losses as strong US data calms markets – London Report August 28, 2015 THE FTSE 100 rose yesterday recouping all of its losses from this week’s bruising sell-off after strong US data calmed global markets rocked by concerns over Chinese growth. The index closed up 212.83 points, or 3.6 per cent, at 6,192.03, shadowing gains made on Wall Street and in Chinese stocks. It was broadly in line [...]
