Japanese stocks fell Thursday as markets remained focused on whether authorities will intervene to support the yen. The Nikkei 225 slipped 1.5% but has climbed 20% so far in 2024 aided by the weaker yen, which increases the value of Japanese companies’ overseas profits.
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The death knell has just sounded for Britain’s public markets.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes that could affect millions of people across the UK
Many a FTSE 100 stock offers a good yield now, although that could change as the index rises. This one is on my own ISA candidates list. The post With a 10%+ dividend yield, is this overlooked gem the best FTSE 100 stock to buy now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Building a good pension takes a lifetime of hard work, so ensuring you are making the most of every pound is essential. But an unfortunate quirk of HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) system means pensioners are frequently overtaxed – since 2015, retirees have overpaid more than £1bn in income tax. Last year, HMRC overtaxed pensioners by a record £200m.
The Government is reported to be considering a tax break on stamp duty in the 2024 Autumn Statement.
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BERLIN — President Vladimir Putin of Russia is about to institute a rare tax increase on corporations and high earners, a move that reflects both the burgeoning costs of his war in Ukraine and the firm control he has over the Russian elite as he embarks on a fifth term in office. Financial technocrats in Putin’s government are searching for new ways to fund not just an expensive war in Ukraine but also a broader confrontation with the West that is likely to remain costly for years. Russia is all
Stephen Wright’s been looking at a FTSE 100 stock that’s consistently beaten the index and thinks has the potential to keep doing so. The post What grows at 12% and outperforms the FTSE 100? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
It’s time to look into Aviva and the insurance sector while the share price is pulling back from year-to-date highs. The post Down 8.5% this month, is the Aviva share price too attractive to ignore? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Tesla is going through a crisis. The company, which posted disastrous first-quarter results earlier this month, isn't just losing the over ten percent of its global workforce due to layoffs, a number of high-profile insiders are also looking to jump ship. Longtime Tesla executive Drew Baglino, who joined Tesla in 2006, has sold $181.5 […]
It's been an "everything buy bonds" bull rally in markets for months, but BofA is cautiously watching a couple of indicators.
Jon Smith flags up one dividend stock for passive income that has outperformed its sector over the course of the past year. The post 850 shares in this dividend giant could make me £1.1k in passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Despite cyclical risks, earnings are improving, and this FTSE 250 company’s strategy looks set to drive further progress. The post With growth in earnings and a yield near 5%, is this FTSE 250 stock a brilliant bargain? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Unilever shares have been racing higher this week after a one-two punch of news from the company. Here’s whether I think it’s time to consider buying. The post Unilever shares are flying! Time to buy at a 21% ‘discount’? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
State-backed lender underlines 'ambition' to return to full private ownership
Here’s how much I’d invest and which stocks I’d target for a portfolio focused on passive income for an earlier retirement. The post How much should I put in stocks to give up work and live off passive income? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
City Comment: The LSE’s tech incumbents appear to be seizing the first chance to exit
MPS have warned there will be 'real world misery for thousands'
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