Buy-to-Let Property Outperformed Stocks and Gold Over 30 Years
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
Analysis shows £1 invested in UK buy-to-let property in 1996 has yielded higher returns than the S&P 500, FTSE 100, or gold.
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Global Stocks Gain as Oil Prices Decline
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
U.S. AI-linked stocks show strength as falling oil prices bolster market sentiment worldwide.
Societe Generale Shares Rise on Profitability Boost Target
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The French bank aims to increase profitability through cost-cutting and revenue growth by the end of the decade, including expanded AI use.
UK Housing Market Faces Glut as Buyer Enquiries Decline
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
A 12-year high in available homes is met with fewer buyer inquiries and agreed sales, driven by rising mortgage rates.
Weight-Loss Drug Demand Fuels Boom in Hair Treatment Sales
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
UK chemists report significant increases in sales of hair care products and consultations as users seek to mitigate a common side effect of popular injectable medications.
South Korean Companies Poised for Cash Influx From Chip Boom, Goldman Sachs Reports
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Repatriation of overseas earnings seen as key to domestic financial market dynamics.
Michelin Guide Awards 2026 Keys to Australian Hotels, Highlighting Luxury Stays
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
The Michelin Guide has announced its 2026 Global Michelin Keys Selection, recognizing 2,832 hotels worldwide, with Australia featuring prominently.
Oil Prices Dip as Supply Disruption Fears Subside
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Concerns over extended Saudi Arabian pipeline disruptions ease, leading to a decline in oil prices.
10-Year Treasury Yield Surges Towards 5% Amidst Decade of Turmoil
Business & Markets • 3 days ago
Pandemics, wars, and government deficits have driven significant volatility in the bond market since 2020.