Market trends: The top five things on investors’ minds for 2024 January 12, 2024 As the investment industry undergoes huge change, Mitesh Sheth looks at the top five trends being eyed by equity investors in 2024.
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today January 12, 2024 Asian shares exhibit mixed performance, with oil surging due to US-UK Yemen strikes, gold shining amidst growing safe-haven appeal, and attention shifting towards upcoming UK factory and GDP data.
Davos 2024: Who will (and won’t) be there? What’s on the agenda? And how much does it cost? January 11, 2024 The latest World Economic Forum in Davos is set to kick off this Sunday, with the great-and-the-good paying thousands, by invitation-only, to be there. But why are they all going to Switzerland, what are they looking to achieve, and can anyone go? Fear not, we have all the answers. First and foremost where and what [...]
Crown Paints expects profits to bounce back after ‘dismal performance’ January 11, 2024 Crown Paints has said high raw material prices contributed to its "dismal performance" which also forced it to cut jobs.
US inflation rises faster than expected on higher gas prices and housing costs January 11, 2024 December's figures come amid continuing debate about when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.
Mortgage rates are falling — how low could they go in 2024? January 11, 2024 More than 30 British lenders have slashed their home loan prices in the last two weeks as 2024 kicks off with a mortgage price war.
The Botanist eyes ‘significant profit growth’ after £8m hit despite record sales January 11, 2024 The owner of brands including The Botanist is eyeing a surge in its profits after reporting a record year of sales.
Four London pubs go up for sale – including the Ten Bells January 11, 2024 Four pubs run by East London Pub Co. have gone up for sale this week as cost-of-living pressures and work from home initiatives continue to take their toll on the capital’s bar scene. The Ten Bells in Spitalfields, The Saxon in Clapham, The Lock Tavern in Camden, and The Gun in Spitalfields are named as [...]
Election uncertainty to squeeze London IPO market again as listings slump to 13-year low January 11, 2024 Elections in the UK and US are set to squeeze the initial public offering (IPO) market again this year after new floats in London cratered to a 13 year low in 2023, EY has said. The London Stock Exchange saw just 23 new firms listing on the market last year, a 49 per cent slide [...]
Marks and Spencer: Good Christmas gives retailer a ‘spring in its step’ as food sales rocket to £2bn January 11, 2024 Marks and Spencer has maintained its guidance for the year after it racked in over £2bn in food sales over the Christmas period.