British shops suffered a shock decline in sales last month with clothes stores bearing most of the pain thanks to dull fashions and unseasonally warm weather
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Motley Fool: It’s Looking Cheap
The Motley Fool has traditionally been pretty sceptical about the value of analyst research. But when I see a broker’s note highlighting a cash generative company paying out an 8% yield, I sit up and pay attention.
Motley Fool: Tata Corus…But Who’s Next?
Anyone who has been following the Indian market will not have been too surprised by Tata Steel’s designs on Corus Group (LSE: CS.). Formerly known as Tata Iron & Steel, or TISCO, the company already has steel interests in huge swathes of South-East Asia, Iran, Australia and South Africa. So, an acquisition of Corus will be just another step towards the company’s stated global aspirations.
This Is Money: OFT Closes Net On Rip-off PPI
The Competition Commission will now investigate payment protection insurance after the Office of Fair Trading found the product to be failing consumers
This Is Money: Chasm Opening Over Taxes
A debate about lowering tax burdens is precisely what is needed if Britain’s global competitive position is not to be undermined
Motley Fool: Too Greedy?
Ever held on to a winning share for too long, giving back all that lovely profit? Sometimes we can learn from the experience, but if you think the problem was greed, I think you’re wrong.
MoneyExpert: ‘Keep Credit Card Details Safe’
National Identity Fraud Protection Week began on October 16th 2006 and credit card holders are being advised on how to ensure their personal information does not fall into the wrong hands.
MoneyExpert: Three-year Buy-to-let Mortgage Launched
Those looking for a buy-to-let mortgage could benefit from the launch of a new product from Leeds Building Society (LBS).
Motley Fool: The Seven Habits Of Stockmarket Losers
Here are seven investing habits you should avoid.
This Is Money: Brown Hints At Business Tax Cut
Chancellor Gordon Brown offered an olive branch to the insurance industry by promising to review its tax burden