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Covid tries to take another bite out of Apple’s profits

“Apple’s admission that shipments of the new iPhone 14 could be hit by covid-enforced downtime at plant owned by key supplier Foxconn in China offers...

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 11:17

Will energy stocks continue to blank out Big Tech?

“It would have seemed inconceivable in 2020 when oil prices briefly went negative and technology, online and social media giants gave many people something to...

Thu, 03/11/2022 - 17:38

Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy decisions

Interest rate increases are seen as a certainty from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3...

Fri, 28/10/2022 - 11:31

Will the FTSE 100 banks’ Q3 earnings show any impact of the UK’s economic woes?

“The third-quarter results from the Big Four US megabanks pleased their investors and shareholders in the Big Five FTSE 100 banks will be hoping for...

Fri, 21/10/2022 - 15:24

US Q3 reporting preview: can earnings season revive the S&P 500?

“Earnings from PepsiCo on Wednesday, Walgreen Boots Alliance and Delta Airlines on Thursday, and then a slew of megabanks on Friday, kick-off...

Thu, 13/10/2022 - 13:00

James Halstead adds further polish to dividend growth record

“Very few things can be relied upon in an uncertain world but an increase in the annual dividend from flooring specialist James Halstead is...

Wed, 05/10/2022 - 15:40

What happened last time sterling was slammed down to $1.05?

“The pound is trading down around 1985’s all-time bottom against the dollar of $1.05 and multi-year lows in not just sterling but the yen and...

Tue, 27/09/2022 - 12:21

How far will (or can) the US Federal Reserve take interest rates?

“The CME Fedwatch tool is putting an 84% chance on a three-quarter percentage point increase and a 16% chance on a full one-point hike from...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 17:29

Retail operation delivers another banana skin to Ocado and M&S investors

“The core business of Ocado Retail is delivering jam to its customers today but after another trading disappointment shareholders in the business are once...

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 17:22

Gilt and currency markets could be the first real test for new PM

“The stock market may well have its say on the new Prime Minister, but the response of the Government bond – or Gilt – market...

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:10

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