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Yahoo Finance UKLIVE: FTSE 100 underperforms against European peers as pound continues rally
Pressure on the dollar has continued to rise after a US Federal Reserve official said monetary policy is well positioned to slow the US economy and get inflation back to target.
- Reuters
Pension withdrawals by residents leaving Hong Kong in Q3 up 1.7% on year
Residents leaving Hong Kong for good withdrew a total of HK$2.213 billion ($283.72 million) from their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) pension accounts in the third quarter of 2023, up 1.7% from a year earlier, government data showed. A total of 8,700 claims were made in the July-September quarter, compared with the 8,600 claims taking out HK$2.177 billion during the same period in 2022, data from the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) showed on Wednesday. Curbs to control the spread of COVID-19 were among the reasons for people leaving Hong Kong, which tracked China's strict zero-COVID-19 policy closely but began easing restrictions in August last year.
- The Telegraph
UAE to lease millions of hectares of land in Africa to generate carbon credits
The United Arab Emirates, host of COP28, is poised to lease millions of hectares of land across Africa in a bid to offset its pollution.
- Yahoo Celebrity UK
Jonnie Irwin back in cold UK as he shares family photos from sunny Spain holiday
The former A Place In The Sun presenter is "feeling blessed" after soaking up the warm weather.
- BBC
Dislodged boulders cause railway walkway closure
Repairs at Dawlish are set to be completed by the end of January, according to Network Rail.
- Motley Fool
History Says the S&P 500 Can Move Higher in 2023: 1 Stock-Split AI Growth Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever
Stock splits increase a company's share count and reduce its share price, making the stock more affordable. Stock splits are only necessary after substantial and lasting share price appreciation, which rarely happens without solid financials and some type of competitive advantage.
- Motley Fool
Nasdaq Bear Market: 2 Stocks I'm Buying During a Recession
These companies are solid long-term growth stocks, but could be picked up at bargain prices during a recession.
- BBC
Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast
Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.
- The Independent
Wonka: First reactions hail Timothée Chalamet as ‘endlessly charming’ lead
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel from ‘Paddington’ filmmaker Paul King earns rave social media reviews
- BBC
Fleetwood's former radar training building set to be auctioned
Coastal masters used to train in the edifice, which goes under the hammer with a £50,000 guide price.
- Reuters
German GDP to expand in 2024, but court ruling could lower growth - OECD
The German economy is projected to grow by 0.6% in 2024 and 1.2% in 2025, after contracting slightly in 2023, according to forecasts from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published on Wednesday. The OECD's forecasts are less optimistic than those of the German government, which expects growth of 1.3% and 1.5% in 2024 and 2025, respectively. A constitutional court ruling nearly two weeks ago blocked the government's plans to reallocate unused pandemic funds to green initiatives and industry support, raising fears Europe's largest economy could be further weakened.
- The Canadian Press
VAR official removed from Champions League game after Mbappé's late penalty for PSG vs. Newcastle
GENEVA (AP) — A video review official has been removed from his Champions League game on Wednesday, one day after having a key role in a disputed decision to award Paris Saint-Germain a stoppage-time penalty for handball against Newcastle which contradicted UEFA’s own advice to referees. The VAR specialist from Poland, Tomasz Kwiatkowski, is no longer listed to work at the Real Sociedad-Salzburg game and has been replaced by a German match official. In Paris on Tuesday, Kylian Mbappé scored in t
- GuruFocus.com
General Motors Co's Dividend Analysis
General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) recently announced a dividend of $0.09 per share, payable on 2023-12-14, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-11-30. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into General Motors Co's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
- BBC
Bake Off winner relieved to finally talk about victory
The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging".
- GuruFocus.com
The Kraft Heinz Co's Dividend Analysis
The Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) recently announced a dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on 2023-12-29, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-11-30. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into The Kraft Heinz Co's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
- Motley Fool
5 Reasons McDonald's Stock Is an Ideal Income Investment to Buy and Hold Until Retirement
McDonald's strong brand and financials should give investors confidence about investing in the business for the long haul.
- Evening Standard
Pope Francis cancels Cop28 trip to Dubai due to ill health
The 86-year-old sounded wheezy and barely spoke as he appeared at the Vatican on Wednesday
- The Independent
Scotland England And Ireland Brace For Ice And Snow As Temperatures Drop Original Video M243514
Scotland England And Ireland Brace For Ice And Snow As Temperatures Drop Original Video M243514
- Evening Standard
Cold weather health alerts upgraded as icy blast sweeps UK
UK Health Security Agency upgrades a number of alerts from yellow to amber
- Evening Standard
Enfield Town survive flu scare to kick off European run with a win
The north Londoners on Tuesday beat Danish side BK Skjold in their first Fenix Trophy game