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New young investors taking on big risks like cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange, regulator finds

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New young investors take on big risks by putting their money into cryptocurrencies and foreign exchange, regulator finds The Financial Conduct Authority said young investors use social media for tips Thrills, social status and gut instinct are motivating their investing decisions The regulator commissioned research looking into ‘self-directed’ investors By Jack Newman For Mailonline Published: … Read more

Step aside GameStop! Reddit WSB investors adopt 3,500 gorillas

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Step aside GameStop! Reddit investors set their sights on saving endangered wildlife by adopting 3,500 gorillas in a week Reddit forum behind GameStop drama ploughs cash into endangered wildlife  Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust benefit from cash boost Reddit-based WallStreetBets forum send GameStop shares soaring this year  By Jane Denton For Thisismoney … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Investors dial in to BT shares after sale of 5G

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Investors snapped up BT shares after it spent far less than expected on buying new 5G airwaves. Analysts thought the telecoms giant would have to splash out £820million or even £1billion to buy the additional spectrum, which enables smartphone to download data faster. But EE-owner BT only forked out £452million, and its stock surged to … Read more

Can investors afford to ignore China despite its human rights record?

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Britain now has the tricky task of striking a trade deal with China without turning a blind eye to the powerful nation’s dire human rights record. The Asian superpower is never far from controversy and is even considered a security threat to the UK economy. But where does this leave investors trading in China? Can … Read more

MARKET REPORT: ITV slides after Piers Morgan row spooks investors

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MARKET REPORT: ITV shares slide after Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan’s departure spooks investors By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:57 GMT, 10 March 2021 | Updated: 21:57 GMT, 10 March 2021 The departure of controversial and outspoken presenter Piers Morgan prompted a sell-off in ITV shares yesterday. The broadcaster’s stock fell … Read more

FTSE 100 investors cautiously welcome Rishi Sunak’s Budget

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London markets cheer on Chancellor’s budget: FTSE rises 0.8% or 53 to 6,667 points as Rishi Sunak pledges £407bn cash boost to aid Covid-hit economy FTSE 100 index of UK’s leading companies up 0.8% or 53 points at 6,667 today However it had been up further in early trading in London at 6,703 this morning … Read more

Yogurt-maker Danone gives in to activist investors

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Yogurt-maker Danone gives in to activist investors and agrees to ditch stake in Chinese dairy firm By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:58 GMT, 1 March 2021 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 1 March 2021 Under pressure: Danone has agreed to ditch its stake in a Chinese dairy business Danone has bowed to activist pressure and agreed … Read more

Exxon appoints two activist investors to board in drive to go green

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Exxon Mobil appoints two activist investors to the board amid pressure for the firm to go green By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:58 GMT, 1 March 2021 | Updated: 21:58 GMT, 1 March 2021 Eco drive: Exxon Mobil has appointed two activist investors to the board Exxon Mobil has appointed two activist investors … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Investors not sold on Rightmove update

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MARKET REPORT: Investors not sold on cheery update from Rightmove even as it says housing market might be on brink of another boom By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:52 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 26 February 2021 Investors weren’t sold on a cheery update from Rightmove even as it … Read more

Bill Gates warns investors not to dabble with Bitcoin

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Bitcoin suffers worst week in a year as Bill Gates warns investors not to dabble with it unless they are super-rich By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:53 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 21:53 GMT, 26 February 2021 Bitcoin suffered its worst week in a year as Bill Gates warned investors not … Read more