Murky future for UK companies despite bumper profits
The picture for UK companies looks “murkier” despite them posting bumper profits in the last financial year, according to the latest data from The Share Centre.
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Hot June leads to clothing spending spree
A warm June propelled UK retail sales for the second quarter of the year, with strong clothing sales compensating for a decline in food and fuel sales.
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Investors scramble for shares as equity fund sales boom
Funds investing mainly in equities saw a buying spree in April as investors ploughed in £2bn into the products, according to the latest industry sales figures.
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Retail sales slip to muddy economic waters
Retail sales in the United Kingdom slipped in January to undershoot forecasts, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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PA ANALYSIS: Black Friday zombies should reassure investors
As bargain-hungry consumers trail around the shops on both sides of the Atlantic elbowing each other out of the way to grab a heavily discounted television set on what is dubbed Black Friday, the data being generated by the combination of all these purchases is decidedly robust.
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Stormy sales forecast sees Next slash sales guidance
Next’s share price rose as much as 6% during trade on Wednesday despite predicting a challenging year ahead.
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Equity fund sales soar as investors buy into market weakness
Evidence suggests investors used Q4 dips to buy into markets, with retail equity fund sales rebounding in November, according to the Investment Association.