FTSE 100 close to record high
FTSE 100 close to record high The FTSE 100 index was just 5 points off its record high today (08/08/17) when it closed at: 7542. The FTSE 100 reached 7547 back at the beginning of June 2017. Are new records to be set this week?
Internet security software
Internet security software There is absolutely no good reason not to protect your PC, laptop, netbook or mobile – and NO excuse will do! Internet security software is affordable. There are free programs out there that do a decent basic job or for just a few pounds you can buy a …
Is retail sales growth slower?
Is retail sales growth slower? Are households reining in their spending as retailers see slower sales growth in July? New Look reported falling sales and profits citing the current market as ‘difficult’. Recently the retailer NEXT PLC reported a mixed bag of results saying high street shopping growth had slowed …
Online security – what can I do to stay safe online?
Online security is important! Hacking and cyber-attacks have become part of our everyday online lives now and we need to take these threats very seriously. There is much we can do to protect ourselves online. Here are a few simple general steps we can all take to help keep our …
Hack Attack!
Hack Attack! A warning from the government suggests businesses could face fines if they do not do more to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. In-light of the recent ransomware cyber attacks that left many companies woefully exposed to these threats, the government is forcing the issue by suggesting firms will be …
DOW does it again!
DOW does it again! The DOW Jones Industrial Average has done it again today – reaching its ninth straight record high to close on Monday (07/08/17) at: 22118 The S&P 500 and NASDAQ also closed up as did the FTSE 100 & FTSE 250 The FTSE 100 is closing in …
Economic news due this week
Economic news due this week Two pieces of economic news due this week (07/08/17) to look out for… UK manufacturing data due on Thursday: 10th August 2017 US inflation data due on Friday: 11th August 2017
FTSE 100 Companies going Ex dividend this week
Ex Dividend FTSE 100 Companies going Ex dividend this week on: 10/08/17 – record date: 11/08/17 AAL – Anglo American PLC AZN – AstraZeneca PLC BARC – Barclays PLC BP. – BP PLC BT.A – BT Group PLC DGE – Diageo PLC DLG – Direct Line Insurance Group PLC FRES …
Wall Street closes up
Wall Street closes up The DOW Jones Industrial Average on Friday (04/08/17) closed up again at: 22090 – that’s now 8 days of new highs! This new high came after the release of better than expected US jobs data.
US Non-farm payroll figures due today
US Non-farm payroll figures due today US Non-Farm payroll data will be closely watched today. Could these figures slow the stock market rally?