Rugby World Cup 2015: Sam Warburton calm over bonus-point failure as Wales move a step closer to quarter-final with Fiji victory October 1, 2015 Exhausted Wales skipper Sam Warburton dismissed the significance of his side’s failure to secure a bonus point after beating Fiji in a bruising encounter at the Millennium Stadium yesterday. Scrum-half Gareth Davies and hooker Scott Baldwin touched down for Wales as fly-half Dan Biggar kicked 13 points, while Fiji retaliated in the second period [...]
Brendan Rodgers blasts wastefulness as Europa victory eludes Liverpool October 1, 2015 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers blasted his side’s wastefulness as their wait for an opening Europa League victory of the season continued after failing to overcome FC Sion at Anfield last night. Former Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana gave the Reds an early advantage, although their lead did not last long as Ghanaian forward Ebenezer Assifuah [...]
Professor to continue his fine Ascot record in valuable Challenge Cup October 1, 2015 The most high profile racing action this weekend is undoubtedly in Paris, but there are still some intriguing contests on these shores. Ascot’s Challenge Cup (3.45pm) is a hugely valuable affair with £112,000 going to the winner. The field size is limited to 18 to protect the ground for QIPCO British Champions Day [...]
Under pressure Brendan Rodgers may have to settle for a point in the Everton v Liverpool derby October 1, 2015 It is called the friendly derby and Everton and Liverpool have been perfectly happy to share the spoils in recent times. They’ve been inseparable after five of their last six meetings, including each of the last three contests at Goodison Park. On that basis alone, it’s hard to overlook Sportingbet’s 23/10 for the [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa to kick start RWC with strong victory over Scotland October 1, 2015 An ominous air surrounds South Africa going into this match against Scotland. Shocked by Japan, they bullied Samoa and now look to be regathering the composure that befits the two-time world champions. Scotland are striving to win their pool for the first time since 1991. But, in the four matches since they secured their [...]
Responsible investing: Do bonds that make the world a better place fit into your portfolio? October 1, 2015 When the return on traditional bonds is so low, why not invest in ones that make society better? The UK was once home to a thriving social bond market, where investors of all stripes clubbed together to fund socially beneficial projects. The 1960s was the heyday of loaning money to local authorities, and in [...]
Should you invest in India? Inside the last major emerging market left standing October 1, 2015 Shifting fortunes in emerging markets mean India is now standing out as more investable than the rest. The last two years have seemed like a new dawn for investors in India. The country elected reformist candidate Narendra Modi as its new Prime Minister in May last year and experts around the world cheered his [...]
All that glitters: Should you buy diamonds as an investment? October 1, 2015 Diamonds have fascinated humans for millennia, and their cultural importance as symbols of wealth, endurance and love is almost unshakeable. Wealthy people the world over desire diamonds. And they have historically been good investments too. Between the start of 2006 and 2011, one carat diamonds increased in value by 46 per cent, according to the [...]
Biotech boom: After nine days of unrelenting selling, has the death knell been sounded for high growth pharma stocks? October 1, 2015 A wave of medical innovation has sent biotech shares rocketing nearly 200 per cent in just three years. But the party appears to be over – since mid-July, the index has fallen 25 per cent, well in to bear market territory. £1,000 invested in the Nasdaq biotechnology index three years ago would have been [...]
Lord Mayor tours London firms on City Giving Day October 1, 2015 Shoes were shined, ties were straightened, balloons were inflated and cakes were freshly baked for the arrival of Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow at dozens of the Square Mile’s banks and financial institutions to mark City Giving Day, where he saw first-hand what they do to give back to society. Joined by company leaders from [...]
