No one can doubt the might of US technology giant Apple. More than a billion of us are hooked on its sleek devices and there are few places in the world where its ubiquitous chomped-apple logo would not be recognised. But can the company really be more valuable than all of the 100 biggest UK … Read more
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While Britain’s biggest companies have wrestled with dividend payments, smaller firms have found the battle even harder. Hundreds have suspended, postponed or cut dividends and more are likely to follow. However, some jewels remain – firms that have rewarded shareholders and, crucially, look set to continue doing so. Among the FTSE 250 index, companies such … Read more
Two scientists behind Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine could pocket a hefty sum of money if the jab proves successful, it emerged today. Several private investors, including the controversial Chinese firm Huawei, are also poised to profit if the vaccine — called AZD1222 — goes to market. Oxford professors Sarah Gilbert and Adrian Hill co-founded Vaccitech … Read more
McDonald’s posts its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years as lockdown saw restaurants close By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:24 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 00:24 BST, 29 July 2020 McDonald’s posted its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years as lockdown forced it to shut thousands of restaurants – but has … Read more
Superwoman Nicola Horlick is thwarted by coronavirus in quest for profit By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:08 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 22 July 2020 Profits have again eluded the crowdfunding business founded by former fund manager Nicola Horlick as cautious investors consider the coronavirus. Money & Co, which … Read more
Vertu Motors bounces back with a £9m profit after dealerships reopened in June but still plans to cut jobs Private car sales across the UK fell by 19.2% in June, according to the SMMT Car showrooms in Wales and Scotland had to stay closed until the end of June Vertu Motors owns the Bristol Street … Read more
A savvy grandmother-of-ten has revealed how she managed to save a staggering £18, 000 in under four years by selling five properties online. Mother-of-three Andrea Whitehead, 64, from Leeds, has saved thousands by avoiding traditional estate agency fees – and says she is ‘puzzled’ as to why anyone would choose to use such an ‘archaic system’ … Read more
According to psychologists, it takes little more than nine weeks to form a new habit. And with lockdown starting on March 23, the UK has had plenty of time to develop new routines. Online shopping was already a popular pastime among British consumers. But it has surged to new levels in recent months A decade … Read more
Best foot forward: Shoe chain Kurt Geiger pledges to donate its entire first month’s profit following lockdown to the NHS By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 11 June 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 11 June 2020 Shoe lovers have another reason to splurge at Kurt Geiger when its stores reopen next … Read more