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MARKET REPORT: Rolls-Royce investors rocked

The FTSE-listed group will struggle after the number of hours its engines spent flying in April fell by 90 per cent. Across the first four months of the year, flying hours dropped 40 per cent.




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Why Scott Morrison 'has zero chance' of banning wet markets in China

The Morrison government - and the US administration - have called for the markets to be closed permanently to protect public health. But China is unlikely to listen.




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'No such thing': China's ambassador to Australia denies 'wet markets' even exist

China's ambassador to Australia has bizarrely denied that 'wet markets' even exist in the Communist nation as the country continues to deny that the outbreak began in Wuhan.




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How Chinese investors could save Australia's housing market despite ambassador Cheng Jingye's threat

China expert Professor James Laurenceson predicts cashed-up Chinese investors will continue having an interest in Australian property - despite diplomatic tensions over coronavirus.




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FTSE 100 opens down 2.2% by 144 to 5757 points as data shows slump in UK housing market

The FTSE 100 was down by 144 to 5757 points, wiping out much of the strong gains it had seen this week after signs of several countries easing lockdown measures.




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London markets open flat on 5,763 points amid US-China tensions over origin of Covid

The index of Britain's biggest firms dropped by nine points to 5,763, with further losses in the eurozone markets which were 3.5 per cent lower at close today.




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Chinese girl, seven, has to study UNDER her parents' market counter every day

Touching images showed the little girl taking lessons online with her laptop and naked light bulbs in the confined space under the market stall in the outskirt of Yichang city, Hubei province.




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How to survive when markets turn savage: Three simple steps that will help protect your nest egg 

Markets started off believing that the coronavirus outbreak would be brief and contained, and the ill-effects would be eased by central banks or governments.




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Yes, contagion is ravaging markets but the advice for investors is still DON'T PANIC!

In the early days of the virus, the markets reacted and then seemed to steady themselves, leading to a belief that this was a temporary blip and things would soon return to normal.




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Funds and trusts that rose as stock markets fell on coronavirus fears

While investors watched their portfolios with concern as stock markets dropped on coronavirus fears, some funds and trusts climbed significantly.




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This market crash is similar in size to 2008 but very different under the bonnet

An economic slowdown or recession has far reaching consequences for prosperity and peoples' jobs of course, but the entire financial system is not in peril, as it was in 2008.




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How do your protect pension investments in a market storm?

We explain the challenges of staying invested during retirement, and offer a checklist on what to do in a market meltdown.




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Bear market recoveries have taken 648 days on average... so be patient

The longest recovery was 1,529 days following the 2008 financial crisis, but the 1987 crash also took well over 1,000 days - so will this be an average, slow or swift bounce back?




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UK property funds suspend dealing amid coronavirus market panic

A number of asset managers have suspended trading on their open-ended property funds as markets continue to be rocked by the coronavirus panic.




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Demand for gold is soaring as investors seek a safe haven from market chaos 

No one quite knows where the gold price is heading - up or down - but the precious metal's reputation as a safe haven in troubled times is resulting in record investor demand.




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What to do with investments as markets fall: Five professionals' tips

Five hugely experienced fund managers who passionately believe that stock markets reward long-term investors, however painful the present may be.




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How to survive a stock market meltdown: Experts share their top tips

Here, we have asked eight influential experts who have invested through previous crashes to share their top tips on surviving the coronavirus pandemic-hit stock market.




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How the UK's coronavirus stock market fall compares to the world

Investors will be glad to see the back of the first three months of 2020, after the coronavirus outbreak meant that the first quarter of the year proved brutal.




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Have absolute return funds protected investors in the market storm?

Absolute return funds are designed to turn a profit come what may. They were out of favour before the coronavirus emergency, but is it worth shopping for one now?




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Novacyt shoots to stock market stardom after developing diagnostic test for Covid-19

It is one of the most viewed shares on online trading platforms and its price has rocketed from 13 per cent at the start of the year to a peak of 491p on Tuesday.




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Peter Hargreaves and hedge fund Elliott tip markets to fall again

Share prices have rallied since governments began injecting billions into faltering economies. But Elliott Management and Peter Hargreaves are warning of further heavy falls.




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Supermarket could continue to thrive after coronavirus pandemic

After a shaky start caused by stockpiling, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have mostly kept shelves stocked and ensured supplies for the vulnerable, enhancing their reputation with customers.




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Have novice investors been spooked by stock market turmoil?

More younger people are investing thanks to the rise of the simple stocks and shares Isa - are they worried about recent market volatility? We find out.




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Funds to defend your savings from the market rout

In future, more people may want to preserve their money, rather than maximise returns. Fund managers like Jonathan Ruffer who are committed to safeguarding could become power players.




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Damien Comolli claims European giants could use coronavirus crisis to 'sweep the transfer market'

Comolli has claimed a select few of Europe's biggest clubs will be able to 'sweep the transfer market' this summer and buy some of the hottest prospects for heavily discounted fees.




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Will the UK election result boost or sink the stock market? Investing Show

Traditionally at this time of the year people would be talking about the prospects of a Santa Rally, this December it's different as the UK has an election taking place in the middle of the month.




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When will stock markets stop their coronavirus slide? Investing Show

The world has been turned upside down and stock markets are in turmoil as countries press the pause button to try to stop coronavirus spreading. We discuss what next.




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Autumn Statement: Markets unmoved as George Osborne downgrades growth forecasts

The FTSE 100 held onto modest gains after the Chancellor admitted the economy would slightly contract in 2012.




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How do I protect my pension in falling markets? Steve Webb replies

I am 51 now and would like to retire at 60. I realise I need to be looking long term, but at the moment I just see thousands slipping away. Is there anything I can do to protect my pension pot?




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Newcastle new owners will 'exploit' the deflated post-coronavirus transfer market, reveals Redknapp

A deal worth £300million from Saudi Arabia's Private Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers to take control of the club from current owner Mike Ashley is close to being finalised.




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Canada Goose will buy coyote fur already in the market place for its $1000 parkas starting in 2022

Canada Goose, in a sustainability report planning for its future, says it won't buy coyote fur from trappers starting in 2022 as CEO Dani Reiss insists the company wasn't catering to activists.




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Sydney Swans premiership coach Paul Roos puts Melbourne home on market with $6 million price tag

Premiership winning AFL coach Paul Roos is putting his stunning Brighton, Melbourne home on the market with a price tag of $6 million. 




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Walt Disney's 'Technicolor Dream House' goes on the market for $1m

The quirky property in Palm Springs, California, was built for the famous entrepreneur and animator in 1962 and became known as his 'Technicolor Dream House'.




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Kevin Rudd calls Morrison 'Scotty from Marketing' and says PM is 'unfit for office'

Former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd has given an explosive interview in which he claims Scott Morrison is 'unfit for office'. 




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Have novice investors been spooked by stock market turmoil?

More younger people are investing thanks to the rise of the simple stocks and shares Isa - are they worried about recent market volatility? We find out.




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Trump administration's plan to ban flavored e-cigs may create black market

If flavors are banned, more vapers will go DIY and turn to a black market to get their favorite varieties - and bootleggers may use dangerous ingredients to pad profits, warns BU expert Dr Michael Siegel.




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Supermarket night filler tells of the struggle to re-stock shelves due to panic buying

The worker took to Reddit on Tuesday to shed light on the myth that supermarkets had been making minimal efforts to keep supplies in stock.




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Donald Trump dubs tech giants the MAGA club as their market value soars

Four tech giants whose initials spell out President Donald Trump's favorite acronym have sent the stock market soaring to record highs: Microsoft, Apple, Google and Amazon.




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iPhone shipments to China fall 35 percent even as the country's smartphone market continues to grow 

iPhone shipments to China fell by 35 percent in November, the second straight month of double-digit declines in the country compared to the same periods the previous year, likely due to tariffs.




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JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Hold your nerve even as markets head south

These are worrying times for readers with shares-based Isas and investments held inside self-invested personal pensions. But panicking out of investments not is not the right way forward.




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Lion King Ooshie back on the market after bidder fails to pay $100,000 asking price

An eBay seller has since re-listed the Lion King furry Simba Ooshi after learning the buyer made an offer just 'for fun.'




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Bunnings to launch Amazon-style marketplace just in time for the Black Friday sales 

The site, which will be called MarketLink, will open in November and will stock everything from kitchen appliances to furniture as well as mirror Amazon and eBay.




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Booming 'dark web' marketplaces are being exploited by Australian drug dealers

Australia has the second highest concentration of dark web drug vendors per capita and experts warn the booming drug trade online is almost impossible to stop.




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Coronavirus toilet roll shortage sparks booming black market with hoarders

As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, supermarket shelves are being stripped bare as families struggle to stock up on essentials in case they are forced to self-isolate.




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eBay and Amazon Marketplace are failing to crack down on coronavirus-profiteering, Which? claims 

An investigation by the UK consumer watchdog found many everyday household products being offered at inflated prices - including hand gel, bleach and tampons.




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NHS lanyards removed from eBay and Amazon amid fears people use them to enter supermarkets

It is believed some people in the UK are purchasing the items in order to obtain perks only available to healthcare professionals.




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eBay users inflating prices of supermarket flour, Dairy Milk and Pot Noodles in coronavirus crisis

'Unscrupulous' eBay users are attempting to exploit desperate shoppers in the midst of the coronavirus crisis by selling out-of-stock essentials for more than ten times their shop price.




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What is Laybuy? It follows Klarna into the UK 'buy now pay later' market

Laybuy made a big impact in its native New Zealand, claiming it signed up 200,000 people and partnered with 2,750 stores in just 18 months.




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What is an IVA? Debt solution marketed as a life hack on social media

Last year 71,000 people used an IVA to become insolvent, a record. But are they being driven by firms looking to make money off debtors looking for advice, regardless of whether it's the right choice?




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NatWest re-enters 0% balance transfer market after 5 year absence

High street giant NatWest denied it was reneging on a five year old pledge to no longer offer 0 per cent balance transfer credit cards to customers, as it announced today it was re-entering the market