Company News for Jun 18, 2024

The Telegraph
Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns
The looming French election poses a threat to global financial stability and the British economy, the Bank of England has warned.
The Telegraph
How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall
Changes to the Bank of England’s bond-selling process could hand Sir Keir Starmer up to £11.6bn a year, economists have predicted.
The Telegraph
Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash
Before we read too much into Nvidia’s £400bn share price slide, let’s put it in context.
Fool.co.uk
I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income
Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now. The post I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fool.co.uk
2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades
Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two examples. The post 2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fool.co.uk
Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?
The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a turnaround on the horizon? Gordon Best takes a look. The post Will the Vodafone share price keep falling? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fool.co.uk
Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?
If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks might shoot higher. The post Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
Questor: This pharma giant’s multi-billion pound legal threat is making it a bargain buy
Questor relishes nothing more than the opportunity to purchase a high-quality company at a bargain-basement price.
The Telegraph
BP halts offshore wind projects
BP has put all new offshore wind projects on pause as the oil company’s new chief executive seeks to focus more heavily on fossil fuels.
Fool.co.uk
The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?
The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still looks cheap. So why isn't he ready to invest? The post The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Barrons.com
Sitting on Nvidia Capital Gains? Here’s What to Do.
Clients who own Nvidia directly might have seen their stake grow to more than 10% of their equity holdings, which is too much. Advisors may want to suggest clients reduce their Nvidia exposure, but that would likely trigger capital-gains taxes. The easiest way to lower their tax bill in a taxable account is to offset capital gains with losses.
The Telegraph
‘Golden age of cycling’ is over as Halfords’ profits slump
Halfords’ profits have plunged as thousands of people give up on cycling after a boom during Covid.
Barrons.com
Nvidia Stock Pulled Back. Why It’s Not Time to Buy Yet.
THE TRADER Nvidia stock has dropped—finally. But it’s not time to buy the dip just yet. If any stock appears unstoppable, it’s Nvidia. Since bottoming in November 2022, shares have gained more than 800%, making it the second-best performing stock currently in the index.
Fool.co.uk
At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me
This FTSE 250 food retailer overtook McDonald’s as the UK’s top takeaway breakfast provider, is set for strong growth and looks like it's undervalued. The post At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
SmartAsset
Here's the Net Worth of Married Couples by Age: How Do You Stack Up?
A recent study from the career experts Zety says that 40% of respondents fear retirement more than death. And almost nine in 10 responded that their biggest retirement fear is not having enough income. For married couples, planning retirement for two people can … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Married Couples By Age appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
Simply Wall St.
Insiders At Chubb Sold US$32m In Stock, Alluding To Potential Weakness
Over the past year, many Chubb Limited ( NYSE:CB ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which may have...
The Guardian
Union calls for Royal Mail staff to get ‘serious stake’ in service after takeover
Daniel Křetínský, who is bidding £3.6bn for the business, has hinted at ‘incentive scheme’ for workers if successful
Reuters
Bank of England likely to cut rates in August, former MPC member says
The Bank of England is likely to cut interest rates soon, "probably in August", as long as inflation and wage data align with the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) May forecasts, a former MPC member said on Thursday. "They have clearly signalled they are willing to cut soon if data are okay," Michael Saunders, an MPC member at the Bank of England (BoE) between 2016 and 2022, told the Reuters Global Markets Forum (GMF).
OK! Magazine
Coronation Street fans 'rumble' behind Bethany credit card user - and it's not Lauren
Bethany Platt recently discovered someone has been fraudulently using her credit card and some Coronation Street fans are convinced it’s missing Lauren Bolton but others think it’s someone different
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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?
Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor. Will he buy? The post Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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Company News for Jun 18, 2024

Latest stories

Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns

How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall

Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash

I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

Questor: This pharma giant’s multi-billion pound legal threat is making it a bargain buy

BP halts offshore wind projects

The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

Sitting on Nvidia Capital Gains? Here’s What to Do.

‘Golden age of cycling’ is over as Halfords’ profits slump

Nvidia Stock Pulled Back. Why It’s Not Time to Buy Yet.

At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

Here's the Net Worth of Married Couples by Age: How Do You Stack Up?

Insiders At Chubb Sold US$32m In Stock, Alluding To Potential Weakness

Union calls for Royal Mail staff to get ‘serious stake’ in service after takeover

Bank of England likely to cut rates in August, former MPC member says

Coronation Street fans 'rumble' behind Bethany credit card user - and it's not Lauren

Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?