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The Telegraph
British couple become wealthier than Larry Fink after £2.5bn BlackRock deal
A husband and wife duo who built an outdoor theatre on the grounds of their Suffolk farm estate have been catapulted into Britain’s rich list after netting £2bn from the sale of their financial data business.
The Telegraph
Major banks slash mortgage rates as Labour victory looms
Three major lenders have cut mortgage rates ahead of an expected Labour victory this week.
The Telegraph
What to do now to shield your money from Labour taxes
With the countdown to the general election now in its final days, Labour has continued to do little to answer questions or quell concerns about its tax plans should it win power.
CityAM
Banks, homebuilders and retailers in focus as London markets brace for Labour election victory
The UK general election is in focus this week as investors brace for a widely expected Labour landslide that could share price moves across the FTSE 100.
The Telegraph
Labour stamp duty crackdown will make first-time buyers £7,000 worse off
First-time buyers in London will be nearly £7,000 worse off under Labour as the party is set to overhaul the stamp duty exemption.
Fool.co.uk
These 3 passive income shares could generate a ton of dividends
Millions of us invest for dividends. Here, our writer highlights three passive income shares that deliver index-topping returns for investors. The post These 3 passive income shares could generate a ton of dividends appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Insider Monkey
The Wealthiest Person in Ireland
We recently compiled a list of the 11 Wealthiest People in Ireland and in this article, we will look at the richest person in Ireland. Ireland’s Global Positioning Ireland is the second richest country in the world boasting a GDP per capita of $143,179 and a wealth per adult of $247,080. The country has demonstrated […]
Fool.co.uk
I’d aim for a second income of £1,200 a month with this high-yield dividend stock
Investing in dividend stocks via a Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to build a second income stream, according to this Fool. Here’s one stock to consider. The post I’d aim for a second income of £1,200 a month with this high-yield dividend stock appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Manchester Evening News
Benefit claimants can get interest-free DWP loan to help pay for necessities including clothes or footwear
Benefit claimants could get an interest loan to help support their immediate needs
Reuters
Dollar soars near 38-year yen peak as Trump risk lifts US yields
The U.S. dollar hovered near an almost 38-year high to the yen on Tuesday following a surge in Treasury yields as investors contemplated the potential for a second Donald Trump presidency. The euro remained firm as rival French political parties joined forces to try and prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from taking power. Later in the day, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at an event hosted by the European Central Bank, bringing the path for U.S. monetary policy into focus in a week that will see several closely watched employment reports including Tuesday's JOLTS job openings data, a Fed favourite.
Reuters
German inflation eases more than expected in June
BERLIN (Reuters) -German inflation fell more than expected in June, resuming its downward trend after two consecutive months of increases and leaving the door open for another rate cut by the European Central Bank in September. Inflation figures for Germany and other major European economies suggest that euro zone inflation data - to be published on Tuesday - will also show a broad easing of price pressures. Headline inflation was pulled lower in June mainly by a drop in energy prices.
Fortune
A divergence in the stock market is now the biggest it’s ever been, signaling more vulnerability ahead, economist says
The top 10 companies in the S&P 500 account for 35% of the index's market value but only 23% of its earnings, according to Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Sløk.
Fool.co.uk
Surely the Rolls-Royce share price can’t just keep rising?
Footsie behemoth Rolls-Royce has put in a spectacular performance since the pandemic, but can its share price keep on heading upwards? The post Surely the Rolls-Royce share price can’t just keep rising? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Manchester Evening News
Experts reveal ways to cut mortgage payments but warn of charges for easy mistakes
It can be difficult navigating the current mortgage market
The Telegraph
Royal Navy ships at risk as auditors refuse to sign off Titanic shipyard’s accounts
Shares in the troubled shipyard that built the Titanic have been suspended after auditors refused to sign off its accounts, prompting fresh fears for a major Royal Navy contract.
Fool.co.uk
Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy?
Consistent progress from the business behind this stock makes it look like one to consider now as a buy for the long term. The post Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fool.co.uk
2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt
Jon Smith thinks he's spotted a couple of cheap shares based on recent share price falls and the subsequent valuation metrics. The post 2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Fool.co.uk
I’m copying ISA millionaires to try and build generational wealth!
This Fool wants to try and copy the blueprint ISA millionaires have used to build their wealth. Here, he explains how. The post I’m copying ISA millionaires to try and build generational wealth! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Benzinga
Charlie Munger Said He And Warren Buffett Always Self-Insure — You Should Too If You Can Afford It: 'Don't Pay For The Other Fellow's Fraud'
Just months before his passing at the ripe old age of 99, Charlie Munger, the ever-sharp vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, shared some valuable insights with the public. During the 2023 Daily Journal shareholder meeting, Munger responded to a question from CNBC's Becky Quick about the trend of large companies, including Meta, opting for self-insurance against various liabilities. Quickly inquired about the potential systemic issues this trend could cause and sought Munger's thoughts. Don't Mi
Fool.co.uk
What could July have in store for the FTSE 100?
The general election could have an impact on the FTSE 100 this month. But this Fool is looking past that and buying cheap shares. The post What could July have in store for the FTSE 100? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 26

Latest stories

British couple become wealthier than Larry Fink after £2.5bn BlackRock deal

Major banks slash mortgage rates as Labour victory looms

What to do now to shield your money from Labour taxes

Banks, homebuilders and retailers in focus as London markets brace for Labour election victory

Labour stamp duty crackdown will make first-time buyers £7,000 worse off

These 3 passive income shares could generate a ton of dividends

The Wealthiest Person in Ireland

I’d aim for a second income of £1,200 a month with this high-yield dividend stock

Benefit claimants can get interest-free DWP loan to help pay for necessities including clothes or footwear

Dollar soars near 38-year yen peak as Trump risk lifts US yields

German inflation eases more than expected in June

A divergence in the stock market is now the biggest it’s ever been, signaling more vulnerability ahead, economist says

Surely the Rolls-Royce share price can’t just keep rising?

Experts reveal ways to cut mortgage payments but warn of charges for easy mistakes

Royal Navy ships at risk as auditors refuse to sign off Titanic shipyard’s accounts

Revenue up 5%: is this small-cap company a stock to buy?

2 cheap shares I’ve spotted in my July bargain hunt

I’m copying ISA millionaires to try and build generational wealth!

Charlie Munger Said He And Warren Buffett Always Self-Insure — You Should Too If You Can Afford It: 'Don't Pay For The Other Fellow's Fraud'

What could July have in store for the FTSE 100?