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Elon Musk vows Bill Gates will be ‘obliterated’ if he doesn’t stop shorting Tesla
If the Optimus robot somehow catapults Tesla to Musk’s $30 trillion market cap target, bears like the Microsoft cofounder could be wiped out—but that is a big if.
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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.
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How Labour could clobber Britain with a ‘double death tax’
A “double death tax” under Labour would add tens of thousands to families’ inheritance tax bills, analysis has shown.
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DWP pays State Pensioners top up worth £5,200 a year after certain age
The latest statistics from the DWP show that the State Pension currently provides a regular financial income for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country
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Personal finance expert says people are making £20,000 savings mistake
Roughly 40 million people could be missing out on thousands of pounds for 'free'
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Nvidia Is the Fifth Most Profitable Company in the S&P 500. Here Are the 4 That Beat It.
Net income margin, which is calculated by dividing net income by revenue, shows how much money a company is making from its sales
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A rare chance to buy one of the best dividend shares on the market?
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Steve Ballmer, who was once Bill Gates’ assistant, is now richer than his onetime mentor
Ballmer was employee No. 30 at Microsoft but got most of his wealth from a sweetheart deal.
The Telegraph
Questor: Keep a keen eye on this investment trust about to hit the FTSE 100
Consolidation in the fragmented £273bn investment trust sector has taken a decisive turn with two of the biggest listed global funds held by private investors agreeing to merge.
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Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again?
Since last being over 100p in February 2023, the Vodafone share price has fallen 30%. Our writer wonders if a return to three figures is on the cards. The post Will the Vodafone share price ever reach £1 again? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Jeff Bezos sells $5 bln Amazon shares as stock soars
STORY: Jeff Bezos is cashing in. The Amazon founder and executive chair is selling stock in the company worth almost $5 billion. His proposed sale was revealed in a regulatory filing. The move comes after the shares hit record highs. Amazon stock this week passed $200, up more than 30% so far this year.That far outpaces the 4% gain for the Dow Jones index. The e-commerce titan posted upbeat results in April, boosted by investments in AI. After the sale plan, Bezos would still have about 912 million Amazon shares - or close to 9% of the outstanding stock. He sold shares worth some $8.5 billion in February, after the stock rallied 80% last year. Bezos is the second-richest person in the world, with a net worth of over $214 billion. That’s according to a tally by Forbes.
The Telegraph
Labour’s secret tax plans – explained
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7.1% yield! Would I be silly not to buy cheap Aviva shares?
This Fool likes the look of Aviva shares for their handsome dividend yield and valuation. So, would now be a smart time to buy? The post 7.1% yield! Would I be silly not to buy cheap Aviva shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Down 14% last month! What’s going on with the share price of this FTSE 250 British icon?
The FTSE 250 slipped 3.5% in June as the UK market headed towards the summer. But this one stock bore the brunt of the losses. The post Down 14% last month! What’s going on with the share price of this FTSE 250 British icon? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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FTSE shares are on fire but these 2 are down by over 10% in 2024. I’d buy them today!
Even with the FTSE flying, these two stocks have struggled. But this Fool senses an opportunity. He'd buy them today if he had the cash. The post FTSE shares are on fire but these 2 are down by over 10% in 2024. I’d buy them today! appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
Buy British, banks tell stock traders ahead of predicted Labour landslide
Traders are being urged to buy British stocks and bonds amid predictions of a crushing Labour election victory.
The Telegraph
How Britain’s wealthiest savers are preparing for a Labour government
As Conservative grandees fret about a Labour “forever government” after today’s election, Britain’s most affluent savers and investors are busy making the most of tax reliefs while they still can.
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The Vodafone share price is down nearly 50%. Is it a sleeping giant or one to avoid?
Vodafone has lost 50% of its value in five years. Its share price looks cheap on paper. But this Fool still doesn't plan on buying any shares. The post The Vodafone share price is down nearly 50%. Is it a sleeping giant or one to avoid? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it?
This FTSE stock currently has an enormous yield. Could it be a good buy for those seeking income from their investment portfolios? The post This FTSE stock yields 16.3%! Should investors consider buying it? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Is the Stock Market Open on July 3? Here Are the Unusual Trading Hours.
The July 4 holiday falls on a Thursday this year, so the trading hours on Wednesday are a bit unusual.

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Tesla, Archer Aviation rise; Eli Lilly falls, Tuesday, 7/2/2024

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Elon Musk vows Bill Gates will be ‘obliterated’ if he doesn’t stop shorting Tesla

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