A phenomenon in China, livestream shopping has so far received a poor reception in the West. Is this starting to change? Helped by a restless and largely furloughed population during …
Retirement Planning
Under 30 and earning £1m? Here’s what you need to know
The number of young millionaires is on the rise, so what risks and considerations should they be taking into account to protect their wealth? Caroline Russell has some wise words …
Meet the fund managers: Valuing the human experience
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 Obe Ejikeme, manager of Carmignac Portfolio Human Xperience …
How I took life’s lem-uhns and turned them into a business
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Even if the process gets a little sticky. At least, that’s what Riannon Palmer had to do after facing a PR agency’s …
China’s March factory activity sparks hope for recovery, but clouds of uncertainty persist
A wave of optimism swept through China’s manufacturing sector in March as its activity surged to its highest level of growth in over a year, with firms resuming and accelerating …
Touchlines given zebra stripe makeover for Investec Champions Cup matches
RUGBY FANS watching the world’s most iconic cross-border club competition will witness a world first this weekend – with sponsors Investec bringing new life to the touchline and in-goal areas. …
Exclusive: Government quietly pauses Natwest retail bidding process
The Treasury has suspended a bidding process to run the sale of its stake in Natwest in a move which throws doubt on the structure of the much touted ‘Tell …
Thames Water under fire after rower criticises ‘poo in the water’
A University of Oxford rower has criticised conditions in the River Thames during the Boat Race, saying: “It would be a lot nicer if there wasn’t as much poo in the water.” …
“Mad, bad and dangerous”: Tories hit out at Labour energy plan
Labour’s plan for clean electricity by 2030 is “unfeasible” and would leave the UK reliant on importing key material from China, Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho has claimed. The Government …
Nvidia, Arm, Micron, TSMC: how four of the biggest semiconductor stocks have performed this year
As the first quarter of 2024 draws to a close, the mega cap semiconductor stocks continue to capture investors pretty sight for investor eyes. Nvidia, Arm, Micron and TSMC are …