Four habits of the highly successful March 25, 2014 Waking up early, sticking to routines, and knowing the business case for family time can all help WHAT sets out the Warren Buffetts of this world from the myriad failed investors, the corporate empire builders from the miserable bankrupts? In 1989, Stephen R Covey published one of the most influential management books ever, The Seven [...]
Laird hires Numis as joint broker March 24, 2014 Electronic parts maker Laird yesterday said it has appointed Numis Securities, with immediate effect, as joint corporate broker alongside JP Morgan Cazenove. The FTSE 250-quoted company, which makes components for Apple and Samsung, said in January that it was trading in line with expectations. The company also said that it is building a new manufacturing [...]
What you need to know before the US open March 24, 2014 US stock futures have crept higher today, on speculation that the continuing weak Chinese data – this time in the form of manufacturing numbers – will prompt the government to introduce further stimulus to help deal with the slowdown. Friday saw the S&P 500 hit an intraday record, though it closed lower. European markets are [...]
Price of digital music and apps set to skyrocket March 24, 2014 THE PRICE of digital goods – such as music, ebooks and mobile apps – sold by some of the largest technology companies could jump after a tax loophole that allowed firms to avoid paying VAT on their sale is closed next year. The change, if passed on to customers by a price increase, could see [...]
New graphics chips range lifts Imagination March 19, 2014 IMAGINATION Technologies led the FTSE 250 yesterday morning after the British technology giant announced a “disruptive” new line of graphics processors for smartphones. Shares were also boosted by UBS, which said that Imagination was “down but not out” in a note that upgraded the stock from neutral to a buy. UBS analyst David Mulholland said: [...]
Top ten budgeting apps: balance your books with tech downloads March 19, 2014 Now you’ve finished reading about The Budget, have you thought about your own finances? Look no further because technology has the solution. Melissa York introduces the apps that will get you back in the black METER READINGS 99p, Apple App Store Never have an unexpected or inaccurate utility bill land on your doorstep again by keeping [...]
Mix it up: Want to loosen up? Forget tequila shots, rum is what you need March 18, 2014 @philip_salter IN TRUTH, most men don’t like dancing. But for reasons largely unknown to bearers of the Y-chromosome, men are expected to prance around like idiots in a vain attempt to attract the opposite sex. Perhaps we are mimicking moribund hunting rituals, but whatever the explanation for this failure of evolution to catch up with [...]
What you need to know before the US open March 18, 2014 US markets are expected to open lower today. European counterparts have headed higher, but investors will be looking towards comment from Fed chair Janet Yellen tomorrow, as the bank puts forward its latest monetary policy decision. It’s expected to continue with its tapering programme. There are also have the latest inflation figures to digest. US [...]
Why did Apple just release a cheaper iPhone 5c? March 18, 2014 Apple added a brand new iPhone to its lineup today, but before you get too excited it’s only a marginally tweaked iPhone 5c with a reduced 8GB of storage (the previous entry model had 16GB). The impact of this change shaves £40 off the 16GB version and brings Apple’s cheapest new iPhone down to £429 [...]
Microsoft may launch Office for iPad March 17, 2014 Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella may unveil an iPad version of the company’s Office software suite on 27 March, a source said yesterday, potentially using his first major press outing to launch the company’s most profitable product for Apple’s popular tablet. Nadella replaced longtime chief executive Steve Ballmer earlier this year.