Amazon, Macy's rise; Robinhood Markets, APA fall, Friday, 7/5/2024

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‘I’m 77, living carefully on a state pension – how can I afford to visit friends abroad?’
Nicola Simpson, 77, doesn’t have expensive taste. Since she stopped working three years ago she has relied predominantly on her state pension of £1,056 a month plus a quarterly sum of £450 from St James Place (SJP) where she has £50,000 invested.
Business Insider
Card skimmers are hard to spot and on the rise. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
Credit-card skimmers are popping up more and cost consumers $1 billion a year, authorities say. Here are some easy ways to spot the devices.
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Is this year’s biggest FTSE 100 loser the very best share to buy today?
Harvey Jones decided this struggling FTSE 100 stock was the best share to buy for his portfolio. Now he's having to be very, very patient. The post Is this year’s biggest FTSE 100 loser the very best share to buy today? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
How to shield your savings from a Labour tax raid
With Keir Starmer in power, savers must act now to protect their wealth from the new Labour government.
Fool.co.uk
As stock markets rise, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing
The market’s on a terrific run so far this year. But some forecasts predict stocks to take another tumble, and Warren Buffett’s making moves. The post As stock markets rise, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with top-quality bargains! Here are 2 I’m eyeing
This Fool has his eye on these two FTSE 100 constituents. Here he breaks down why he's considering buying their cheap shares. The post The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with top-quality bargains! Here are 2 I’m eyeing appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Manchester Evening News
More than 12 million pensioners may miss out on £9,544 from two benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates 880,000 people are eligible for Pension Credit and not claiming the income-related benefit
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7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?
I’m hunting for the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100. Could this industry leader be the answer to longlasting passive income? The post 7.3% yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best share to buy today?
Edward Sheldon compares Legal & General and Aviva to find out which share has more potential for capital gains and dividend income. The post Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best share to buy today? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Sky News
Bank of England rate-setter casts doubt on August cut
Hopes of a summer interest rate cut have been knocked by a member of the Bank of England's rate-setting committee. Jonathan Haskel said he wanted to keep interest rates on hold because inflation pressures remain in the jobs market, according to the text of a speech he is due to deliver at King's College London later on Monday. "I would rather hold rates until there is more certainty that underlying inflationary pressures have subsided sustainably."
Fool.co.uk
Why this penny stock’s a bargain, in my eyes, at 52-week lows
Jon Smith flags up a penny stock that’s fallen 31% over the past year but could have value that people aren't appreciating right now. The post Why this penny stock’s a bargain, in my eyes, at 52-week lows appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
Labour’s secret tax plans – explained
With Labour now in power, the threat of higher taxes is looming large. I am going to make a few suggestions about how we might prepare.
Insider Monkey
The Best Place to Retire in England
We recently compiled a list of the 20 Best Places to Retire in England and in this article, we will talk about the Best Place to Retire in England. Navigating Retirement Navigating retirement finances seems to be an uphill battle for many Americans approaching retirement. According to a study by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), […]
The Telegraph
Revealed: all the ways Labour could tax your family home
Tax is where government policies really hit you in the pocket. With Labour now in power, many people are worried about what its intentions are on taxing property – specifically on the family home.
Business Insider
The stock market will drop 32% in 2025 as the Fed fails to save the economy from a recession, research firm says
"Two years ago, workers who lost their jobs could simply walk across the street to find new work. That has become increasingly difficult," BCA said.
The Packet - Falmouth
Devon and Cornwall Police bring civil claim against Andrew Tate and his brother
Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been accused of failing to pay tax on £21 million of revenue from their online businesses, a court heard.
Fool.co.uk
3 recovering UK dividend shares – as picked by professionals
Here are three UK dividend shares that top brokers and fund managers are either holding or have tipped this week. Are they on track for a recovery? The post 3 recovering UK dividend shares – as picked by professionals appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
How the ‘junkification’ of Amazon sparked a race to the bottom against China
Need to buy a paintbrush? You might start in the same place millions of shoppers do every day: by opening the Amazon app. In the search results you will find a baffling array of brushes, sold by brands such as CNMTCCO, HTHL and Skaaisont, all largely indistinguishable from one another.
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Here’s why I’m watching the Taylor Wimpey share price
The days after an election are always interesting, but here's why I think watching the Taylor Wimpey share price might be a good idea. The post Here’s why I’m watching the Taylor Wimpey share price appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Which shares are Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires holding in 2024?
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Amazon, Macy's rise; Robinhood Markets, APA fall, Friday, 7/5/2024

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