Anne Ashworth
Finance Writer and Commentator at Freelance
Property and finance writer and commentator. As seen on 📺 and heard on 📻 Former 'legend of The Times' as editor of Bricks & Mortar
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1 week ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Anne Ashworth
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives in a 21st century industrial revolution powered by semiconductors. The companies that supply these vital products - which are used to make microchips - may have seemed like a danger zone for investors of late. This view has suddenly shifted, however. Much of the change in mood is thanks to better-than-expected results from the $3.45trillion titan Nvidia.
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2 weeks ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Anne Ashworth
Drama of every kind has featured at NatWest bank since its beginnings in 1727 - and now another plot twist looms. The Government is poised to sell off its 0.9pc remaining stake in the bank, marking a major milestone since it was bailed out by the taxpayer in the 2008 crisis. But does the fact the bank is now totally out of government hands mean it is a good investment - or should small savers steer clear? The disposal of the government shareholding in NatWest is largely symbolic.
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2 weeks ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Anne Ashworth |Emily Hawkins
Marks & Spencer is set to soothe the nerves of anxious shareholders this week by paying them a higher dividend despite a cyber attack that has crippled the High Street giant. The company will also reveal for the first time the estimated cost of the havoc wreaked on its systems, which saw hackers make off with customer data and effectively shut down its online business.
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2 weeks ago |
thisismoney.co.uk | Anne Ashworth
Marks & Spencer is set to soothe the nerves of anxious shareholders this week by paying them a higher dividend despite a cyber attack that has crippled the High Street giant. The company will also reveal for the first time the estimated cost of the havoc wreaked on its systems, which saw hackers make off with customer data and effectively shut down its online business.
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3 weeks ago |
dailymail.co.uk | Anne Ashworth
Interest rates are heading downwards - to the glee of borrowers, but to the chagrin of the millions who need an income from their savings. Following last week’s cut, the Bank of England base rate now stands at 4.25pc and is forecast to fall to 3.75pc by the end of the year. As a result, some of the £1.9trillion that the British have stashed in bank and building society accounts is going to be looking for new homes. Deposit rates are already being trimmed.
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Stat of the day Following @bankofengland rate cut, maybe it's time to check your mortgage rate? If, somehow, you are paying your lender's standard variable rate, this will be 7.58%, according to @Moneyfactscomp. @AskNationwide has a new 3.84% remortgage deal for new customers
The new Pope. Pope mania. The VE Day service and events. The interest rate cut. And road trips. These were the stories that @JimDavisOnAir and I talked about in the What A Week! Paper review on @BBCRadioLondon What A Week it's been and fab to end it talking to @JimDavisOnAir https://t.co/NTrBnXvkWn
He's 94. Drinks Cherry Cola. Likes McDonald's. And has provided stellar investment returns over 60 years at the top of Berkshire Hathaway. Yes, it's @WarrenBuffett He's stepping down, but his trust in the value of certain brands, has much to teach us 💰 https://t.co/qIIrpTAymT