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Getty ImagesThe sale of the Observer, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the world, has been agreed by the Guardian Media Group.The owner of the Guardian has confirmed a deal has been approved to sell the Observer – the Sunday newspaper founded in 1791 – to Tortoise Media.It was announced on Friday morning, after a meeting by the boards of the companies who own it – Scott Trust and the Guardian Media Group.The move followed a 48-hour strike this week by journalists at the paper, and at sister publication the Guardian.Tortoise Media, which was launched five years ago, has its own…
It has been quite a while since I last blogged about my largest investments.The last time I published such a blog was in January 2023.So, it has been a year and a half!Apart from being lazy, I didn’t do very much to my portfolio and, hence, I did not see the need to publish any updates.However, I think it is about time I do this even if it is just to take into account changes in market prices.Many things have changed in the past 18 months.Before we start, I want to share a YouTube video I produced on how not…
Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion. But its first day of trading in London got off to a rocky start. The favorite carmaker of fictional British secret service agent James Bond priced its shares at £19.00 ($24.70), giving it a valuation of £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion). The final listing price is 16% below the top of the range that Aston Martin had targeted, reflecting investor doubts about whether the carmaker should be valued in the same league as Italian rival Ferrari. Shares dipped nearly…
The opening of a Starbucks near South Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) highlights the intersection of global commerce and geopolitics, showcasing the brand’s ability to establish itself even in politically sensitive locations. Positioned in an observatory in Gimpo, just 1.4 km from North Korea, the café provides patrons with a rare view of the reclusive state while enjoying the familiarity of a latte. This unique location is expected to attract both domestic and international visitors, capitalizing on the DMZ’s status as an unlikely tourist destination. While Starbucks often tailors its expansion strategies to local cultural and economic contexts, this store’s strategic…
China, once a dominant force in the crypto space before its stringent crackdown on crypto trading and mining in 2021, is showing signs of a potential comeback Recent developments indicate a softening stance towards blockchain technology and digital assets. Explore: China To Be Hero Of This Bullrun? Two Chinese Tokens Everyone Should Be Looking At! Hong Kong Is Emerging As A Crypto-Friendly Hub For instance, Hong Kong has emerged as a crypto-friendly hub under China’s “one country, two systems” framework. The city has introduced regulatory frameworks to attract crypto businesses and investors. Furthermore, China continues to invest heavily in blockchain…
Thames Water has received multiple bids for the struggling business which has warned that it could run out of cash by next year.Castle Water, a Scottish utility firm co-owned by Conservative Party treasurer Graham Edwards, is understood to have made an offer for Thames ahead of a deadline for potential investors this week.Infrastructure investor Covalis, supported by French firm Suez, is also believed to have thrown its hat in the ring.Thames is the UK’s biggest water company and one in four people in the UK rely on the firm for their supply. The ailing business is saddled with debts which,…
This month is going to be a very busy one for me.I recently shared this with my YouTube community and if you are wondering how to be a part of it, here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/@A.Singaporean.Stocks.Investor./communitySo, before I get too busy, I decided that I should get this quarterly update out pronto.Many hobbies and not enough time.I suppose this is how retirement should be like.Doing things not because we have to and not because we depend on them to make a living.I mean if I were churning out blogs and YouTube videos daily because I need the money, it isn’t retirement…
Welcome to the Full CY 2024 Stock Tipping Competition everyone!I am starting this thread now so everyone can start thinking about their entries and those who would like to enter now can do so.I’m willing to keep tabs again of all Tipster’s results as best I can for 2024 but if someone else has better ideas or just wants to give it a go, please say so …. I won’t be offended.2023 was a rough year for most and returns were lower than most expected. Let’s see how good the tipsters go in 2024.Talking about 2023 I must once again…
Dear Mr. Market: Budgeting apps play a vital role in helping us keep track of our spending, save for future goals, and maintain control over our financial health. With the retirement of Mint, many are left wondering which tool to turn to next to stay on top of their financial game. The sun has set on Mint, and for many of us, it feels like a beloved companion has gone away. But fear not, for where one app leaves, others rise to the occasion. That may actually be part of the problem since like anything on the internet there’s almost…
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement as XRP inches closer to the $3 mark, while TRX and DOGE make strides toward the highly anticipated $1 milestone. These developments highlight a broader wave of optimism sweeping the market, driven by bullish sentiment, increased adoption, and macroeconomic factors favoring digital assets. However, amidst these familiar names, a new Solana-based coin is stealing the spotlight, with analysts predicting a staggering 5,000% surge by the first quarter of 2025.Catzilla: Roaring Into the Meme Coin Arena With Unmatched Profit PotentialIn the ever-evolving world of meme coins, new contenders constantly emerge, and Catzilla is positioning…