Investing in collectables is nothing new. It ranges from traditional investments such as paintings and fine wines to more outlandish Beanie Baby toys and even tulip bulbs. Until now, collectables have been physical objects, but the latest craze is virtual-based. Investors are collecting non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are essentially digital receipts that prove they own … Read more
Man ‘unbuckles baby’s pram straps and tries to buy the infant from terrified mother on busy street’ Mother was walking with her baby in a pushchair at around 8.30am in Dudley A man approached her and asked to buy her baby before blocking her path Man tried to unbuckle baby’s restraints but she managed to … Read more
Ikea has launched a buy back scheme that will allow customers to sell used furniture in exchange for store credit. The Swedish flat-pack furniture giant will give participating shoppers vouchers worth up to 50 per cent of the original value, depending on the condition of the piece. In turn, shoppers will be able to buy … Read more
Hipgnosis Songs raises another £10m in order to buy artists’ music royalties By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 30 April 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 30 April 2021 Hipgnosis Songs has raised another £10m in order to buy artists’ music royalties. The music investment company issued 9m shares at a price … Read more
ITV leads race to buy BT Sport as talks kick off with Amazon and Disney among other potential suitors By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 22:55 BST, 29 April 2021 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 29 April 2021 ITV was last night said to be among bidders for BT Sport after a ‘for sale’ … Read more
Swedish checkout credit colossus Klarna is not just Europe’s most valuable start-up at an estimated $31billion, it’s a verb too. Rather than pay for something upfront using their debit card or put a big purchase on a credit card, increasing numbers of shoppers, especially younger ones, instead choose to ‘Klarna’ it. That can mean paying … Read more
Individual investors buzz in to buy Pensionbee shares on its first day of full trading By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 26 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 26 April 2021 Pensionbee has got off to a strong start on the stock market as investors rushed to buy in on its … Read more
Radio star Merrick Watts and his wife Georgina buy $3.75 million converted 100-year-old CHURCH in Maroubra By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:44 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 10:44 BST, 24 April 2021 Merrick Watts and his wife Georgina are moving to a fascinating new home. The comedian and radio star, 47, … Read more
Retail sales jump 5.4% in March as shoppers splash out on new outfits to wear ahead of lockdown easing Retail sales volumes up 5.4% in month to March and 7.2% in the year, ONS said Clothes sales particularly strong last month, up 17.5% in the month Sales at plant retailers and garden centres sales up … Read more
Greensill Capital’s Australian parent company to be wound up after no offers to buy By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:59 BST, 22 April 2021 | Updated: 22:59 BST, 22 April 2021 The Australian parent company of bust lender Greensill Capital will be liquidated after no buyers came to the rescue. The firm, … Read more