Exit strategy: How and when Boris Johnson will end the UK lockdown May 7, 2020 The Prime Minister is set to reveal a “roadmap” to end UK lockdown measures on Sunday, but what does the exit strategy look like, and when will measures be eased? Last week, Boris Johnson said the UK had “passed the peak” and today chairs a Cabinet meeting that will focus on what restrictions can be [...]
Airbnb looks set to take flight in $35bn float next week December 4, 2020 It’s been a long time coming but after months of speculation Airbnb looks set to pull the trigger on an IPO on 9 December, to start trading a day later, with a valuation expected to be in the region of $35bn, pricing the shares between $44 and $50 a share, as it looks to raise as much as [...]
Shareholders rebel at Homeserve over ex-director payouts July 19, 2019 Shareholders dealt home repairs company Homeserve a bloody nose today as 30 per cent voted against the directors’ pay report. Read more: Homeserve maintains strong outlook as investors toast success across the pond Advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) had recommended Homeserve shareholders vote against the remuneration report – which lays out directors’ pay – [...]
Marks and Spencer set to be ejected from FTSE 100 for first time in 35 years September 3, 2019 Marks & Spencer is set to lose its place in the FTSE 100 list of the UK’s biggest companies tomorrow after 35 years, ending its long-held membership as one of 28 original firms. Read more: Marks and Spencer to shut seven stores for final time in restructuring The troubled retailer will drop down to the [...]
DeFi: Risks, illusions, reality and the future February 11, 2022 In his debut column for Crypto AM, Targ Patience opens his account on market and regulatory evolution.
Pump priming: How the shale gas revolution has transformed the US energy industry November 26, 2019 At KD’s Bar-B-Q in Midland, Texas, one can see first hand that the energy boom is still alive and well. Oil service workers, property developers, and financiers stand in a line that snakes out onto the street to order its fabled tri-tip steaks and ribs. In less than a decade, a boom in the country’s [...]
Twitter hack promoting Bitcoin scam draws headlines, but price remains ‘boring’ July 21, 2020 This week the price of Bitcoin (BTC) started trading around $9,300 but over time traded downward to a low testing the $9,000 support, before moving up to trade close to $9,200. Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, started the week close to $245 and traded within its range throughout it. Bitcoin made headlines [...]
Kingfisher makeover fails to impress March 29, 2019 The Kingfisher makeover has yet to win over investors, with results from the B&Q owner showing why. There are signs of progress within the Kingfisher (LSE:KGF) transformation plan, but the retail environment remains fiercely competitive and will continue to move on as the company tries to put its own house in order. Unfortunately, any benefits [...]
Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 2021 review: the subtle supercar July 30, 2021 The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is back, combining an old-school naturally aspirated motor with sophisticated new suspension. Tim Pitt drives it.
Facebook Workplace takes on Zoom with video call rival during lockdown May 21, 2020 Caught out by the sudden success of Zoom as the world entered coronavirus lockdown, Facebook has introduced its own video conferencing tool on Workplace. The social network’s B2B business has seen its own jump in user numbers this year, as paid customers rose from 3m six months ago to 5m in March. By then coronavirus [...]