Stocks close higher for the second session in a row

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HMRC boost as brown envelopes containing £1,941 dropping on doormats
The brown envelopes will be sent out throughout this month
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China’s gold-buying spree could be the straw that breaks the dollar’s back
Some commentators have spent decades predicting the imminent demise of the US dollar’s special status as the world’s international reserve currency.
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DWP review warning issued to people on State Pension, PIP and Universal Credit
During the 2024/25 financial year, the Department for Work and Pensions will measure a sample of claims from five specific benefits and the State Pension
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Is this forgotten FTSE 100 hero about to make investors rich all over again?
Investors loved this top FTSE 100 stock just a few years ago, but then things went badly wrong. Harvey Jones is now betting on a recovery. The post Is this forgotten FTSE 100 hero about to make investors rich all over again? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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18% of my ISA and SIPP is invested in these 3 magnificent stocks
Edward Sheldon has invested a large chunk of his ISA and SIPP in these growth stocks as he’s very confident in their long-term prospects. The post 18% of my ISA and SIPP is invested in these 3 magnificent stocks appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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This UK dividend aristocrat looks like a passive income machine
After a 14% fall in the company’s share price, Spectris is a stock that should be on the radar of investors looking for passive income. The post This UK dividend aristocrat looks like a passive income machine appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Why Warren Buffett's billions in cash at Berkshire Hathaway is a bearish stock market signal
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple by about 13% as its cash pile hit a record high in the first quarter. A bearish signal all around?
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Betting on the future: 2 exciting growth stocks I’ve been buying for my portfolio
Edward Sheldon believes that these two growth stocks have the potential to generate huge returns for his portfolio over the long term. The post Betting on the future: 2 exciting growth stocks I’ve been buying for my portfolio appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Are Aviva shares one of the UK’s best investments today?
UK investors have been piling into Aviva shares recently. However, Edward Sheldon's wondering if he could get bigger returns elsewhere. The post Are Aviva shares one of the UK’s best investments today? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
The fast delivery bubble has burst – its funders have serious questions to answer
At least it was all over very quickly. With the news this week that Getir is exiting both the British and German markets, the instant delivery bubble has burst.
Business Insider
How Nvidia is dominating an AI-obsessed earnings season without even reporting yet
Elon Musk said during Tesla's Q1 earnings call that the company will double the number of Nvidia AI chips it uses by year-end.
The Telegraph
Take home pay calculator: Your salary after tax, pensions and other deductibles
When your take-home pay lands in your bank account each month, it can look underwhelming compared to the salary written into your contract.
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Morgan Stanley’s Top 15 Stock Picks for 2024
In this article, we’ll look into Morgan Stanley’s top 15 stock picks for 2024. If you prefer to skip the introduction about the investment bank and its recent business developments, you can just dive straight into Morgan Stanley’s Top 5 Stock Picks for 2024. With the upcoming U.S. election season looming, the Federal Reserve has attempted […]
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Britain would be better off with fewer buy-to-let landlords, says L&G
Britain’s economy would be better off if it had fewer buy-to-let landlords, according to the country’s biggest investment company.
Sky News
Ministers apply finishing touches to 'Tell Sid'-style NatWest offer
Ordinary investors will be awarded 'bonus' shares in NatWest Group if they hold onto stock they acquire in the taxpayer-backed bank, under a plan expected to be finalised by ministers later this month. Sky News has learnt key details of the options being explored by the Treasury for a multibillion pound retail offer of NatWest shares, including a likely £10,000 cap on applications from members of the public. Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, announced in last year's autumn statement that he would explore a mass-market share sale "to create a new generation of retail investors".
Associated Press
Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall St's advance fueled by cooler jobs data
Asian shares were mostly higher on Monday after Wall Street ended last week with the stock market's best day in over two months in a rally backed by the cooler-than-expected U.S. employment data. The Japanese yen weakened slightly after its value swung from a low of 160.25 to the U.S. dollar to 151.86 late last week following suspected government intervention. The dollar bought 153.93 yen, up from 152.90 yen.
The Telegraph
Why your super-rich fund manager is facing oblivion
“It’s been tough for the industry to remain relevant through all the change,” says Martin Gilbert, who founded Aberdeen Asset Management and guided it through several transformative mergers before stepping back in 2019 after nearly four decades. His firm has since had to struggle on without him – and its vowels after rebranding as Abrdn.
The Telegraph
Everton’s prospective owners 777 sued in alleged ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraud case
Everton’s prospective new owners have been accused of using “an outright Ponzi scheme” to buy the club and of borrowing “fraudulently” against circa £280 million of assets.
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Is this forgotten FTSE 100 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

18% of my ISA and SIPP is invested in these 3 magnificent stocks

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