Ex-Barclays boss denies having sex with woman dressed as Snow White after Epstein emails Jes Staley made comments to US lawmakers investigating his links to the convicted sex offender The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
What JPMorgan executive Jes Staley shared with Jeffrey Epstein and why Congress is asking questions Former JPMorgan Chase executive Jes Staley told U.S. lawmakers he shared confidential and market-sensitive bank information with Jeffrey Epstein, including details linked to the 2008 financial crisis, compensation and pending deals. He also acknowledged signing documents connected to Epstein’s trust, as Congress investigates the convicted sex offender’s ties to powerful… The Economic Times · Aug 27
XPeng’s Robotics Unit Raised Over $900 Million at a $6.3 Billion Valuation. What This Means for XPEV Stock. XPeng’s robotics unit raised more than $900 million at a valuation above $6.3 billion, giving the company a potential growth engine beyond its struggling electric-vehicle business. Barchart · Aug 26
Palestine Action attack on bank will not be treated as terrorism, says judge AN attack on a Barclays Bank by five people from the Palestine Action group will not be treated as terrorism when they are sentenced, a judge has… The National (Scotland) · Aug 21
Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists Activists who targeted bank in Burnley were found guilty in June of causing damage exceeding £200,000 The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Martin Lewis shares how savers can get up to £220 ‘free cash’ with simple bank change Banks are currently offering the highest rate of offers ‘we've seen for a while’, the finance guru said The Independent UK · Aug 20
Could You Really Earn £220 by Switching Banks? What Savers Need to Know Switching UK banks can earn you up to £220 in cash rewards and boost your savings with better interest rates. The true value of switching goes beyond the initial bonus. International Business Times UK · Aug 20
Stocks climb as US Treasury acts to support bonds Investors weighed broadly in-line inflation figures although core data surprised to the upside. Evening Standard · Aug 19
Home Depot Could Swing $14.6 Billion After Earnings Earnings are set to hit the tape on Tuesday, and options markets are already drawing the battle lines on how far these stocks could swing once results and guidance land, according to Benzinga Pro. Benzinga · Aug 17
Developers win decade-long legal battle to convert west London office to flats A prior planning application to convert the first-floor space was refused by Ealing Council in November 2016 Evening Standard · Aug 13
Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Sales of cool clothes and garden accessories soar as heat dominates spending England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%. Evening Standard · Aug 10
Greens accuse SNP of 'cosying up' to Israel-linked Barclays with bonds scheme GREENS co-leader Ross Greer has accused the Scottish Government of "cosying up" to Israel-linked Barclays in a furious statement after… The National (Scotland) · Aug 5
Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax As lenders’ profits soar, calls grow for a levy to help new PM ease cost of living pressures on households The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
MarketBeat · Aug 3 A Sweet Beat and a Wearables Rally Came With Reasons to Pause Garmin and Cheesecake Factory posted strong earnings beats and raised guidance, but non-recurring items and margin pressures suggest their stock rallies may be losing steam.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 3 Pro-Palestine protesters target Barclays office in Glasgow PRO-PALESTINE protesters have targeted the Barclays office in Glasgow during an apparent visit of the firm’s CEO ...
Benzinga · Jul 31 Apple’s Worst Day Since March 2020: A ‘100-Year Flood’ Triggered It Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported the best June quarter in its history on Thursday, but shares still plummeted early Friday.
Evening Standard · Jul 31 NatWest profits up by a fifth after AI-led tech drive and wealth focus It follows Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group in beating analysts expectations for profit growth over the first half of the year.
Benzinga · Jul 29 Apple Could Swing $170 Billion In Value After Earnings Earnings are back in the driver’s seat on Thursday, with a Benzinga-selected slate that ranges from regulated utilities to mega-cap tech and payments. With guidance and segment commentary often moving stocks as much as the headline numbers, the options market offers a real-time read on how much volatility traders are…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 29 Israel boycott failure 'undermining Scotland solidarity with Palestine', say Greens THE Scottish Government's failure to implement a boycott of Israel is undermining its claims of solidarity with Palestine despite ministers…
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Earnings tonic boosts FTSE 100 as oil falls back Well-received earnings from Unilever, Croda and GSK spurred gains on the blue-chip FTSE 100.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concerns In the forthcoming monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain the current interest rates. The recent surge in foreign capital has mitigated fears surrounding the rupee's performance. However, sustained inflation levels pose a significant challenge for the bank's decisions. The current geopolitical landscape and the…
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Andy Burnham tax rises: All the ways the new Prime Minister could hammer London The former Greater Manchester Mayor has suggested some Londoners should pay more in council tax
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Why Barclays is facing criticism over a super El Nino research note IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Barclays criticised over research note ‘highlighting opportunities’ of super El Nino Exclusive: Barclays research note seen by The Independent and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism appears to suggest ‘historical events often driving significant price movements’ over climate event that is expected to devastate fragile and conflict-affected countries