Diverging EU equities and bonds September 18, 2011 DESPITE the torrent of bad news that has hit the Eurozone, the equity markets keep bouncing back. With every platitudinous comment from a Eurozone minister that “everything is going to be ok” and that they have everything under control, the markets have rallied. At first glance, the rally in the STOXX 600 is particularly surprising [...]
THE WEEK AHEAD September 18, 2011 COMPANY NEWS ● Gulfsands Petroleum, Highland Gold Mining and Petra Diamonds all announce today. All are looking for strikingly good results. ● Tomorrow, the UK-listed holding company of the Carnival group – the world’s largest cruise ship operator is dual-listed in New York and London – announces. It will be hoping for smooth sailing. ● [...]
THE TIPSTER September 18, 2011 DEPARTMENT store Debenhams is releasing a trading statement tomorrow. Traders are finding it tough to be optimistic after poor August UK retail sales and consumer confidence figures. Rival John Lewis released its latest figures and found the first half of the year tricky. Capital Spreads quotes 60.7p-61.1p. Alliance Trust has been in the press lately [...]
History lives on in the City of Angels September 18, 2011 WELCOME to LA. Embrace the pain!” jokes leading man Scoot McNairy in the touching 2007 indie flick In Search Of A Midnight Kiss. McNairy’s character is a failed, lonely screenwriter trying to woo a failed, lonely actress (Sarah Simmonds) on a New Year’s Eve date. His poignant words echo around the famous Orpheum Theatre, a [...]
TRAVEL NOTES September 18, 2011 SHA’s new “absolute rejuvenation programme” Spain’s famous SHA wellness retreat has launched a new 14-day programme that’s one up even on its regular course of wellness enhancement. This one features macrobiotic nutrition to purify and rebalance the body and mind while scientific and holistic spa treatments try to physically iron out any kinks. It’s fairly [...]
BEAR TURNS REGENT FOR PERIOD BALL September 18, 2011 WHEN YOU live in London’s last remaining Georgian palace, you may as well throw a Georgian Ball, thought Lord Mayor Michael Bear as he threw open his grace-and-favour home last Thursday for a night of minuet dancing. Spotted among the wigs, fans and ruffles were Jimmy Choo, the founder of the shoe empire that was [...]
BILL OF THE WEEK September 18, 2011 SIX SQUARE Mile brokers spent last Tuesday afternoon locked in back-to-back meetings – a lengthy lunch meeting at The Door Oyster Bar & Grill on Cornhill, that is, where the party remained until 6.30pm in the evening. The steak and oyster specialist is a new addition to the Square Mile dining scene, so the diners [...]
Time to plan your golden getaway September 18, 2011 Deserted beaches, colourful fiestas, shopping meccas, or that perfect sunset – every destination opens up a world of golden opportunities. If exploring new places is your passion, the Preferred Rewards Gold Card from American Express can make your getaway even more rewarding. With the value of gold at an all time high, the Card now [...]
Back down to earth September 18, 2011 ENGLAND (41) vs GEORGIA (10) Boss and Haskell blast team after big score fails to mask sloppiness ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson warned his side they face an early World Cup exit if they do not improve drastically, despite yesterday’s six-try victory over Georgia. Much-maligned centre Shontayne Hape and swallow-diving wing Chris Ashton both scored two [...]
Williams saves Wales September 18, 2011 WALES (17) vs SAMOA (10) Gatland’s men on course for Ireland clash after dodging World Cup upset WALES captain Sam Warburton dedicated victory to the families of the four miners killed in last week’s accident in Pontardawe after his side took a major step towards the World Cup quarter-finals. An upset loomed after Samoa went [...]
