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Markets pleased by Obama's win but fiscal cliff threatens safety

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:04:00 GMT

US PRESIDENTIAL elections are among the biggest events for global stock markets and last week was no different, with Barack Obama being returned for a second term in office.

Pub sector debt still a concern

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:01:00 GMT

THE leisure sector tends to evolve quickly as today’s in-vogue venues are inevitably overtaken by newer, more vibrant venues.

Technology funds raise their profile once again

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:01:00 GMT

A DECADE ago many investors were in the process of losing their shirts as the technology bubble deflated.

Growth message in Osborne Budget will please markets

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Chancellor delivered his Budget last Wednesday, which was intended to be pro-growth after his focus last year on spending cuts and reducing public debt.

Looking for growth in grim times

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMT

AFTER a Christmas period in which few were not adversely affected by the snow - people and businesses alike - we are now facing the grim prospect of a slowdown in the economic recovery, according to leading economists.

Defence cuts could mean mixed fortunes

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT

THE Coalition Government’s spending cuts have affected most people but with the UK’s armed forces committed to ongoing operations all over the world, the defence budget was not reduced as dramatically as had been expected.

The Sage of Omaha and the case for gold

nebusiness.co.uk — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:01:00 GMT

LIKE most people, investors are a diverse bunch. Often they will be simultaneously hungry for profits while hunting out "something safe" at the same time. This contrary behaviour has led many to look at gold as a potential investment.

Travel sector is attracting investors

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THE great British summer is upon us and as people depart for their summer holidays, the travel and leisure sector has attracted interest among some investors.

Beware 'butterfly effect' on business

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

IN chaos theory, the "butterfly effect" explains potentially large changes that can occur as a result of the smallest and seemingly unrelated of events or actions.

Mining sector looks attractive

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT

DURING the "noughties" the mining sector benefited greatly from the growth of emerging economies, which drove raw materials and metals prices to record levels.