BIZARRE: 8 - What They Never Told You

3 A-Rated Defense Stocks to Buy Now for December

The rise in geopolitical tensions and an increasingly polarized world are prompting countries to ramp up their defense spending. Therefore, fundamentally strong defense stocks Brady (BRC), Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), and Cadre Holdings (CDRE) could be wise portfolio additions now. Read more….

StockNews.com · Dec 7, 2023

Use of physical cash one for the up for first time in at least a decade

Coins and banknotes were a ‘useful tool’ to manage spending as living costs rise, says British Retail Consortium

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Shoppers cut back on non-essential items to add to UK retail gloom

Businesses bank on ‘last-minute flurry of festive frivolity’ after Black Friday fails to give November lift

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Shop price inflation eases for fifth consecutive month

Prices were 5.2% higher in October than a year earlier, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks for a Resilient Portfolio

The aerospace and defense industry has attracted significant investor attention lately due to the war between Israel and Hamas. Moreover, the industry is well-positioned for sustainable growth; with countries increasing their defense budgets and consistent technological advancements, it could be wise to invest in quality air defense stocks Sturm, Ruger…

StockNews.com · Oct 17, 2023

Retail sales growth slows amid higher costs for consumers

Total UK retail sales limped to a 2.7% increase in September despite the fall in inflation, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Shop theft has been building for years – here's how to tackle retail crime and keep workers safe

Retail giants like Boots, Tesco and Primark are pushing for Home Office action after violent incidents and abuse against shop staff almost doubled since the COVID pandemic. Retail crime cost UK shops £1.76 billion in the year to April 2023, according to the British Retail Consortium.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023

London Underground strikes this week called off; pound hits six-month low against dollar – as it happened

RMT says planned strike action by over 3,000 members at London tube stations on Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th October will not go ahead.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

UK food prices fall in September for first time in two years, figures show

Average food basket down by 0.1% amid fierce supermarket competition, says the British Retail Consortium

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Food prices fall on previous month for first time in more than two years

Consumers who bought dairy, margarine, fish and vegetables – all typically own-brand lines – would have seen lower prices than in August.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023