Prosus full-year core headline earnings jump 84%

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England
The UK's central bank reckons there's a heightened risk of a sharp stock market correction. Here's a share I've got my eye on, in case that happens. The post Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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 to shield your savings from a Labour tax raid
Savers must act now to protect their wealth from the Government – and a possible incoming Labour administration.
The Telegraph
The Netherlands stung savers with 100 per cent tax rates – and now owes them billions
The Netherlands is expected to pay billions of pounds in compensation to taxpayers after a divisive levy on investments and second homes was shot down by the Dutch Supreme Court.
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.
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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.
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1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat!
Some FTSE 100 stocks have fallen foul of investors. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not good investments for me and my holdings. The post 1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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This penny share just fell 20%. Time to load up?
Penny shares can often soar and slump far more dramatically than bigger stocks. And this one just did exactly that. The post This penny share just fell 20%. Time to load up? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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£17,800 in savings? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire early
Can our writer retire early, even if just by a year or two, thanks to putting some money into UK shares now? He hopes so -- here's how! The post £17,800 in savings? I’d buy UK shares to try and retire early appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Is the stock market about to crash? And what should I do next?
The Bank of England has warned a stock market crash could be coming. Is it time to sell up and hide, or should investors drive on? The post Is the stock market about to crash? And what should I do next? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Guardian
Savers urged to open inflation-beating accounts before UK interest rates fall
Savings experts say this is a ‘window of opportunity’ to lock into a savings account at a decent rate
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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.
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Warren Buffett reveals about $600 million of his wealth isn't in Berkshire Hathaway stock
Warren Buffett said 99.5% of his wealth is in Berkshire stock worth $127 billion. Much of the rest is likely in his personal stocks and bonds.
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2 slam-dunk growth stocks I’ve got my eye on for July
Our writer is looking to snap up these growth stocks when she next has some available funds. She explains her investment case. The post 2 slam-dunk growth stocks I’ve got my eye on for July appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
How the Tories’ 14-year tax raid is finally being laid bare
The number of pensioners paying income tax has risen by 42pc since the Tories came to power, as the true cost of the Government’s stealth tax raid is laid bare.
Sky News
Nationwide customers face salary payment delays - as HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money users hit by banking glitches
Nationwide, HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money customers have been affected by problems with banking services, leaving some unable to send and receive money. HSBC UK said there had been a "separate payments issue affecting multiple banks", and Nationwide blamed a "third-party payments issue". Barclays also alerted customers, while Virgin Money said access to its app has been fully restored after issues in the morning - but there is a backlog of payments to process.
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UK economy grows more than previously estimated
UK tops G7 chart for strongest quarter-on-quarter economic growth, figures published by the Office for National Statistics on Friday show.
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Mortgage costs to jump for 3m more households, says Bank of England
The central bank stressed that UK lenders are still in a strong position to support households and businesses, even if the economic backdrop worsens.
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).
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Warren Buffett donates again to the Gates Foundation but will cut the charity off after his death
Investor Warren Buffett announced another $5.3 billion in charitable gifts Friday, but in a major shift of his longtime giving plan he said he plans to cut off donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after his death and let his three children decide how to distribute the rest of his $128 billion fortune. Buffett laid out his new plan for his estate in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The 93-year-old billionaire who leads Berkshire Hathaway didn't immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press on Friday about his plan that calls for Howard, Susie and Peter Buffett to unanimously agree where to give his Berkshire Hathaway stock after his death.

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Prosus full-year core headline earnings jump 84%

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Get ready for a stock market correction, says the Bank of England

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

How to shield your savings from a Labour tax raid

The Netherlands stung savers with 100 per cent tax rates – and now owes them billions

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

1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat!

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Warren Buffett reveals about $600 million of his wealth isn't in Berkshire Hathaway stock

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Nationwide customers face salary payment delays - as HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money users hit by banking glitches

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

Warren Buffett donates again to the Gates Foundation but will cut the charity off after his death