WHAT THE OTHER PAPERS SAY THIS MORNING September 28, 2010 FINANCIAL TIMES FOX SAVAGES TREASURY ON DEFENCE CUTS Liam Fox, the defence secretary, has launched a big assault on the Treasury’s attempt to slash his department’s budget, warning that “draconian” cuts to military spending cannot be implemented without “grave consequences” for the Conservative party and the government. In a head-on attack on chancellor George Osborne’s [...]
Barbers Shop is no match for Nicholls’ Poquelin in Ryanair March 17, 2010 AGAIN, it’s certainly worth taking advantage of one of Sporting Index’s numerous match bets this afternoon. By challenging their prediction of the distance between a chosen pair of horses as they cross the line in a race, you can oppose any horse that you don’t fancy. The maximum winning distance make-up is set at 15 [...]
Private sector recovery still on track November 1, 2010 WHAT a day for the global economy. In Britain, China and America, manufacturing surveys surged ahead, in every case beating consensus estimates and suggesting strong private sector growth over the next few months. Yesterday’s jump in the global purchasing managers indices were undoubtedly the most bullish indicator I have seen in a long time. The [...]
What A Friend Sir Alex has in tomorrow’s Betfair Chase November 18, 2010 IT was nice to finally be back amongst the winners last week and I hope you managed to snap up some of the 15/2 available about Menorah early on Sunday morning. Long Run was a little disappointing in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, but all those who followed our each-way tip on Poquelin were in [...]
What A Friend Sir Alex has in tomorrow’s Betfair Chase November 18, 2010 IT was nice to finally be back amongst the winners last week and I hope you managed to snap up some of the 15/2 available about Menorah early on Sunday morning. Long Run was a little disappointing in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, but all those who followed our each-way tip on Poquelin were in [...]
Aer Lingus swings to profit and vows to retain its independence August 24, 2010 IRISH airline Aer Lingus swung to profit in the second quarter after cost cuts more than offset the revenue hit from a volcanic ash cloud, and vowed to defend its independence by cutting costs further into next year. Aer Lingus has cut unprofitable US routes, reduced staff and fuel costs to survive in Ryanair’s shadow [...]
Morocco is attracting the luxury investor November 25, 2010 IT’s hot, it’s exotic and beautiful. No wonder Morocco, long on the traveller’s radar, is rapidly becoming the place that the beautiful people are going to buy their second homes. Says Alistair Emery, CEO of developer Ajensa, which is nearing completion of the Baglioni resort near Marrakech: “In the last few years as people have [...]
THE TIPSTER July 18, 2010 OIL giant BP has been trading at levels that have been described as an excellent buy opportunity. And with the well-head in the Gulf of Mexico capped, the share price is spurting higher although the company could still be seen as a bid target. Interim results on 27 July will be closely followed as traders [...]
THE TIPSTER July 18, 2010 OIL giant BP has been trading at levels that have been described as an excellent buy opportunity. And with the well-head in the Gulf of Mexico capped, the share price is spurting higher although the company could still be seen as a bid target. Interim results on 27 July will be closely followed as traders [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS July 21, 2010 GOLDMAN SACHS JP Morgan Cazenove rates Goldman Sachs as “overweight” despite disappointing second quarter results. JP Morgan said that it has lowered its earnings per share predictions for Goldman, but believes the bank still maintains a strong position in its peer group, and that its potential for restructuring could help offset any negative impact. GOLDMAN [...]