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At last, UK bank shares rise like the phoenix from the ashes!

28 October 2024, 09:59 By David Buik UK bank shares, after having spent the best part of fifteen years in the ‘doldrums’, have risen like the...

28.10.2024 6

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The government has all it’s ducks in a row— Let’s hope the content of the budget does not spoil the party!

14 October 2024, 07:17 | Updated: 14 October 2024, 07:19 By David Buik Regardless of any reader’s political persuasion, few can have been...

14.10.2024 5

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The UK seems obsessed with focusing on inflation, whereas the fed is dealing with labour market issues & growth

23 September 2024, 09:48 | Updated: 23 September 2024, 09:54 By David Buik Despite a few metaphorical bumps in the road, the ‘good and the...

23.09.2024 10

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Sentiment and confidence are very influential weapons

10 September 2024, 15:01 By David Buik Regardless of all political persuasion, and despite a parliamentary majority of omnipotent proportions, it is...

10.09.2024 7

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Markets on both sides of the pond face imponderables - but what goodies will fall out of the Chancellor's Pandora's Box?

30 August 2024, 11:38 By David Buik Considering the months of July and August are supposed to be focused on annual family holidays, revelry, the...

30.08.2024 6

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US Economy's Astounding Two-Week Recovery: All Eyes on Jackson Hole for Central Bank Insights

19 August 2024, 14:48 By David Buik Just over a month ago, many observers will recall that the second quarter US earnings season was falling short...

19.08.2024 6

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What a roller-coaster ride the Nikkei 225 has had in the last 40 years!

5 August 2024, 14:15 By David Buik With the NIKKEI 225 having taken a serious larruping today – down 12.4% at 31458 and down 25.49% since 11th...

05.08.2024 2

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Does the US stock market sell-off signal a recession, or is it just a natural adjustment?

4 August 2024, 09:45 By David Buik Since the turn of the year, the focus for US equity investors has been in the world of technology and the growing...

04.08.2024 6

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For all our sakes, lets hope Labour's plans create some wealth and happiness for all

6 July 2024, 21:24 By David Buik Labour has won a historic landslide General Election, with an overall majority of circa 170 – just short of Tony...

06.07.2024 5

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I've seen nothing in Labour’s manifesto to encourage investment – a prerequisite to encourage growth and wealth creation

14 June 2024, 07:42 By David Buik In 2005 President George W Bush expressed concern that the world had no contingency plans for a global pandemic....

14.06.2024 4

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Growth is the key to financing better public services, but I fear higher taxation may be waiting in the wings! Writes David Buik

28 May 2024, 08:07 By David Buik Political battle has commenced here in the UK! With just over 5 weeks until the General Election on 4th July, all...

28.05.2024 10

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Mining giant BHP's huge takeover offer for Anglo American could spark new wave of blockbuster deals in Britain

30 April 2024, 15:20 By David Buik When a huge merger/acquisition deal manifests itself, I often think it is worthwhile going back over the history...

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Why has the 21st century been such a disappointing period for business and UK stock markets?

24 April 2024, 13:41 | Updated: 24 April 2024, 13:54 By David Buik Last Monday the FTSE 100 reached 8023 – a record. If I may be so bold, it is...

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Nat West Group 'Offer for Sale' – This is no 'Tell Sid' operation – Also 'Auf Wiedersehen' Tui Travel – Am I bothered? No!

19 February 2024, 07:54 By David Buik Voters, politicians, business, and trade unionists will be waiting with bated breath to hear the content of...

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The government needs a buoyant private sector to improve public services and fix the NHS

6 February 2024, 17:24 By David Buik Most people in the UK will be very surprised if a Labour administration is not returned at the next General...

06.02.2024 7

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If London’s exchanges take a look around, they'll realise there's a mountain of business talent, writes David Buik

30 January 2024, 07:43 | Updated: 30 January 2024, 07:45 By David Buik When Clara Furse became CEO of the London Stock Exchange back in 2001, she...

30.01.2024 10

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Impenetrables set to play matinee idle role in the performance of equities in 2024, writes David Buik

15 January 2024, 08:37 By David Buik It is generally felt that global stock markets’ performances are very often not an accurate barometer of...

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2023 was a roller coaster for global equities - let's hope it's a happy new year for investors

27 December 2023, 09:14 By David Buik As 2023 comes to an end, with investors making a brave attempt to support a ‘Santa Rally’, perhaps it is...

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