The chancellor appears to have a fight on her hands with Britain's family farmers. In her Budget, Rachel Reeves closed a loophole to stop rich people investing in land to reduce their inheritance tax bills, penalising them with a new million pound tax threshold. But farmers in Cirencester have labelled the move "demoralising" and the deputy president of NFU Cymru Abi Reader warns it will lead to "economic stagnation".
A “triple whammy” of tax rises is set to cost high earners £3,800 next year, analysis suggests.
HM Revenue and Customs has been accused of causing “harm” to savers after it revealed those who rushed to use their tax-free lump sums before the Budget would not be allowed to reverse it.
Apple has become the largest company in the world, becoming the world’s first firm to reach a $3 trillion valuation in 2022.
British supercar maker McLaren has been sold to an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, in a deal presided over by the Emirate’s crown prince.
Sky News has learnt that HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group have terminated their membership of the Lending Standards Board (LSB). The exodus has forced the body to slash its headcount, with roughly a third of those employed in its compliance department made redundant, according to a source close to the LSB. HSBC and Lloyds are expected to formally remain as members until their resignations take effect sometime in the new year.
The recent slump in the Lloyds share price has been a blow to Harvey Jones, because it's one of his biggest portfolio holdings. But suddenly there's some optimism around. The post Is the beaten down Lloyds share price set to soar after today’s good news? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 100 shares he wouldn't go near in 2025, explaining why their fundamentals don't align with his strategy. The post 2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to avoid like the plague in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
After a strong run for the stock market many investors are looking forward to further success next year. Harvey Jones looks at whether they're going to get it. The post Can the stock market bull run continue in 2025? Here’s what the experts say appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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The battered retail sector's thrown up some keen company valuations, such as this FTSE 100 player that's been expanding abroad. The post This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me, so should investors consider buying it now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Shares in Diageo, the giant behind Guinness, Baileys and Johnnie Walker, are staging a comeback after falling to a historic low last month. The London-headquartered group, which also has a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, has seen its share rise to 2,581p in early trading today, up 3.6 per cent. The latest price
Company and investors to buy up to $1.25bn of stock at $185 a share, up from $112 a few months ago
As global markets experience a mixed performance, with major U.S. indices reaching record highs while others face declines, investors continue to navigate through a complex economic landscape. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks remain an intriguing option for those looking to explore smaller or less-established companies that may offer value and growth potential. Despite being considered an outdated term by some, penny stocks highlight opportunities in firms with strong financials and the...
Ken Hall takes a look at one FTSE 100 stock that has been soaring higher in 2024, and why he won't be adding it to his portfolio next year. The post Why I’ll be avoiding this FTSE 100 market darling in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 0.1% and the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.1%. Leading the blue-chip index's gains was Diageo, which rose 2.8% after brokerage UBS upgraded the spirit maker's rating to 'buy' from 'sell', helping the beverages sector lead sectoral gains with a 2.4% rise. Precious metal miners led the sectoral losses, falling 2.9%, after gold prices edged down after hitting its highest since Nov. 6 earlier in the session, as investors awaited U.S. PPI data for signals on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
Harvey Jones loves buying cheap shares but is struggling to believe that these two top FTSE 100 companies can really be the bargains they seem. What's going on? The post 2 implausibly cheap shares I’ll consider buying in an ISA next year appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
(Bloomberg) -- Beneath a stock market that goes from one record to the next lies a concerning trend for some Wall Street strategists: Fewer stocks are buttressing the advance.Most Read from BloombergHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersCity Hall Is HiringAmerican Institute of Architects CEO ResignsCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley DreamThe S&P 500 Index closed out its ninth consecutive day where the num
Britain’s biggest companies have warned Rachel Reeves that the economy faces further decline in the wake of her record £40bn tax raid.
(Reuters) -The two executives leading Intel after the ouster of its chief executive conceded on Thursday that the company may be forced to sell its manufacturing operations if a new chipmaking technology slated for next year does not succeed. Intel both designs and manufactures chips, making it unique in the industry. The company has shed more than $100 billion in value as it struggles to regain its lost lead in manufacturing and missed out on the AI boom dominated by Nvidia.
Rightmove's 2025 housing market forecast predicts a price uplift of average asking prices for the capital
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