MARKET REPORT: Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis gives markets the jitters

President Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis sent jitters through the global markets as investors worried that the US presidential election was about to get even more uncertain. As London-based traders woke up to the news that Trump and his wife Melania had both tested positive for the virus, the FTSE 100 dipped 1.2 per cent in early … Read more

PUNT OF THE WEEK: Town Centre Securities

PUNT OF THE WEEK: Town Centre Securities invests in commercial properties like offices, car parks and hotels By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 2 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 2 October 2020 What is it? A property investment firm, specialising in office and retail rentals, car park operations and hotels. Its … Read more

Facing the music over dividend cuts: Should you dip into capital? 

These are dispiriting days for those needing a decent income from their investments, and for anyone in that situation, tough decisions now loom. Alarmingly, negative interest rates are on the Bank of England’s agenda, making deposit-based savings even less attractive. At the same time, many companies have cut their dividends either because they have been … Read more

DIRECTOR DEALS: Anglo American’s platinum division boss flogs shares

DIRECTOR DEALS: Boss of Anglo American’s platinum division flogs almost £800,000 worth of shares By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 2 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 2 October 2020 The boss of Anglo American’s platinum division has sold £800,000 worth of shares. Natascha Viljoen sold 42,000 shares for 1889p each … Read more