‘Chronic short-termism’ stopping UK from becoming a ‘superpower’, report backed by Tony Blair and John Caudwell warns June 4, 2024 Britain’s "chronic short-termism" is holding it back from being a science and technology superpower, according to a new report backed by billionaire businessman John Caudwell and former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair.
JD Sports: Can London’s retail success story keep making investors happy? May 31, 2024 By almost any measure, JD Sports is one of the most successful companies in the UK - but can it keep on making its investors happy?
Likewise Group shareholders set for bumper dividend as sales jump May 20, 2024 Shareholders in Likewise Group are set for a bumper payout after full-year sales hit £139.5m and the outlook for the UK flooring industry improved.
GigPig: Former Sky Bet boss backs investment in live music marketplace that’s ‘fueling a cultural movement’ May 9, 2024 The former boss of Sky Bet is among a group of investors who have helped live music marketplace GigPig raise more than £1m.
The Notebook: Where are retail investors putting their money? May 8, 2024 | City Talk Victoria Scholar takes the Notebook pen to talk retail investors, Ozempic's fat profits, and the UK's inflation forecast.
Meet the Fund Manager: Stephen Yiu talks Meta, Nvidia and AI boom May 1, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Stephen Yiu, manager of the Blue Whale Growth fund.
London venture capital funding halves as deals sink to eight-year lows April 22, 2024 London venture capital funding fell to its lowest level since 2018 during the first quarter of this year, with only $1.7bn in funding raised.
Chill Brands: Largest shareholder in vape and CBD products-maker seeks to oust executives April 17, 2024 Vape and CBD products manufacturer Chill Brands Group has said it is "deeply concerned" after its largest single shareholder launched a bid to oust two senior directors.
De La Rue: ‘Welsh Wizard’ investor hoping to cast spell over banknote maker’s shares April 16, 2024 An investor known as the 'Welsh Wizard' in Canada circles has increased his stake in De La Rue, the company that makes UK passports and banknotes.
Three ways to invest in gold: A new investor’s guide to the yellow metal April 11, 2024 How can investors cash in on the historic gold rush?
