“Looking out at the river, I was struck by how empty it was,” Sean Collins tells me. This was in 1994, when he had just been made redundant from his …
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Fed holds interest rates for eighth straight but signals cuts are coming
The US Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates on hold for the eighth consecutive meeting but gave some indication that rate cuts might be on the way. The unanimous …
Crisfords’ Mey looks like a Daan good bet in the Gordon
WHILE the Nassau naturally takes precedence today, my eye is also drawn to the Gordon Stakes (3.00pm). This race is rarely a big-field cavalry charge, and it won’t be this …
Opera out to hit high notes in the Nassau
THERE’s more Group One action to look forward to on today’s card from Glorious Goodwood, with the Nassau Stakes (3.35pm) for the fillies and mares. Aidan O’Brien has won four …
Just Eat: Shares spike, but is there trouble ahead?
Just Eat beat market expectations in its first-half results and announced a share buyback of up to €150m (£126m). The market responded well: the takeaway giant’s share price rose by …
Net zero plan ‘long overdue’: UK shipping warns it’s falling behind on decarbonisation
Britain’s maritime sector risks being left behind by the rest of the transport industry in its bid to decarbonise, according to a collaboration of UK ports, shipping firms and cruise …
Harlequins sign British and Irish Lions duo
Harlequins completed the signing of British and Irish Lions duo Leigh Halfpenny and Wyn Jones on Wednesday as the Londoners continue to bolster their squad ahead of next season. Wales …
The £22bn black hole row: Who’s telling the truth?
As parliament goes into recess, Rachel Reeves and Jeremy Hunt are slinging accusations at each other about the state of the public finances. The allegations all come down to an …
Jurgen Klopp responds to England manager job speculation
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has appeared to rule himself out of the running to be England manager, insisting he has no desire to coach again yet. Klopp has been …
Magnificent Seven market concentration is a problem everywhere, not just on Wall Street
‘Market concentration’ is a phrase on the lips of a lot of the market right now, especially as the Magnificent Seven tech stocks continue to swell in size. The Magnificent …