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The German elections and the markets
John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Economist, asks whether Angela Merkel can be expected to win her fourth consecutive election.
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Last Week in the City
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, looks at the market moving events that have shaped the UK equity markets this week (September 18 to 22, 2017).
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Market cheers Kingfisher interims
Kingfisher shares have jumped this morning after its half-year results beat expectations. But the shares are still down significantly this year and the City is split over its prospects.
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Brexit is not the main mover of markets
John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Economist, argues that Brexit is not the main mover of markets.
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Stockbrokers cricket cup. Finals Day: Charles Stanley vs. JM Finns
The cricket season has begun, Charles Stanley captain Will Dobbs talks us through finals day in the Stockbrokers’ cup.
Charles Stanley to enter team in Tough Mudder obstacle course
Lucy Huckle and Tom Miller in Financial Planning have organised a Charles Stanley team, from all different department and branches, to enter Tough Mudder September 2017.
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Hiscox reveals Hurricane Harvey liability
Lloyds of London insurer Hiscox sees losses from Hurricane Harvey of $150m, but forecasts rising premiums following a year of large catastrophe losses. However, competition remains tight
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Last Week in the City
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, looks at the market moving events that have shaped the UK equity markets this week (September 11 to 15, 2017).
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Bitcoin - instant riches?
John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Economist, shines a spotlight on crypto currency, Bitcon.
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Next shares soar but the market remains tough
Next shares were flying off the shelf today after the embattled retailer raised its guidance for the full-year. The shares have almost recovered all of this year’s losses.
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Apple needs the iPhone X to live up to its hype
Ten years after the debut of the iPhone, US tech giant Apple has launched its latest version, the iPhone X. But is there enough innovation in the product to keep tech fans happy?
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Currency wars
John Redwood, Charles Stanley’s Chief Global Economist, assesses the outlook for currency markets.
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Margins take sweetness off AB Foods update
Associated British Foods has upped its full-year guidance after a good performance at its Primark operation. However, margins are under pressure following sterling’s slide.
Read moreAsian economies make reasonable progress
In this week’s update, John turns his attention to Asia’s growing economy, discussing the impressive performance in China and the continued growth in India.
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