How Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group makes money and what it’s worth today March 21, 2024 City A.M. has taken a look at what Virgin Group still owns and what companies pay to use the brand's name.
The Monetary Policy Committee can fight rate setting unease with greater coherence March 21, 2024 Andrew Bailey did not have a lot of luck when he came to the table as the new Governor of the Bank of England, stepping into the job about the same time as a flu-like virus from a Chinese city nobody had heard of arrived at Heathrow. He has since played a bad hand badly, [...]
Gucci, Prada, and Burberry are no longer in Vogue as ‘richcession’ bruises luxury sales March 20, 2024 A profit warning from the parent brand of Gucci has sunk the share price of not only the brand but also its rivals, in the latest sign that luxury designers are falling out of fashion with investors.
UK drivers priced out of owning Chinese electric cars due to ‘sky high’ insurance costs March 20, 2024 The UK insurance industry is facing “real challenges” in covering Chinese electric vehicles, as sales of the models surge in the West.
FTSE 100 today: Inflation data and US Fed policy decision to set footsie’s course March 20, 2024 Asia's markets were mixed, while China’s central bank maintained steady loan prime rates. The rally of Bitcoin and Ether takes a breather. Investors focus on UK inflation data and the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting for insights on future interest rate policies.
Why investors need to get used to lower cash returns from the likes of Rio Tinto, Glencore and BHP March 19, 2024 Morningstar's report contends that mining has been too focused on investor returns over project development.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for quiet kickoff ahead of data-heavy week March 19, 2024 Markets saw volatility as Japanese stocks fluctuated following the Bank of Japan's decision to scrap negative interest rates, leading to a weaker yen. Meanwhile, Australia's central bank maintained rates at 4.5 per cent, with focus shifting to upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Currys shrugs off lack of takeover offer by raising profit forecast for the year March 18, 2024 Tech retailer Currys has officially ended its period for considering takeover bids without securing any offers.
Belgians tap up Chinese ahead of possible third bid for Direct Line March 17, 2024 The boss of Belgian insurer Ageas is reportedly flying to China to meet its largest shareholder amid speculation he is trying to gather support to raise its £3.2bn takeover offer for Direct Line after being rebuffed twice.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower amid global weakness, Wall Street tech decline March 15, 2024 Asian stock markets faced downward pressure due to a tech-driven slide, while Bitcoin plummeted by 4%. Chinese home prices dropped amid a worsening property market, with the PBOC maintaining key rates unchanged. Investors are now eyeing upcoming U.S. data releases for economic insights.