Tiscali and AOL, which between them serve 3.4m UK customers, are said to be the subjects of two massive takeover bids, with BT among the predators
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Motley Fool: The Goldilocks Portfolio, Part II
In Part I of this piece, I looked at the vexed question of portfolio weighting. What percentage of your portfolio should a particular share comprise? After all, if you hold several speculative shares and put as much money into them as into safe harbours you may, like the Captain of the Titanic, wish you had not assumed your were iceberg proof.
Scotsman: Nearly Half A Million In UK With Massive Debts
Nearly half a million people have unsecured debts of more than £20,000, it was revealed yesterday.
Motley Fool: Europe Vs. The USA
As the twenty four golfers that make up Team USA and Team Europe take their final practice swings ahead of the 36th Ryder Cup, we take a look at which country has the better action in the stock market.
Motley Fool: Best Buy Accounts For Businesses
According to research from independent financial researcher Moneyfacts, the UK’s big banks have done nothing to improve the lot of British businesses in recent years.
This Is Money: Arsenal ‘comfortable’ With Stadium Debt
The cost of the Gunners’ move to their new 60,000-seater Emirates Stadium has seen their debts soar from £153.3m to £262.1m
Motley Fool: Does The Middle East Affect House Prices?
Many writers here at the Fool take a relaxed approach to housing market predictions. While some commentators are going nuts screaming ‘Buy! Buy!’ at their computer screens like day traders, we prefer to be more cautious.
This Is Money: Nestle To Axe 645 Jobs In York
Confectionery giant Nestle is to axe 645 jobs at its biggest UK factory under a major restructuring plan, the firm announced today
This Is Money: Playing Russian Roulette
Faced with a choice between offshore gambling or foreign miners, I know where I’d want my money to be
Motley Fool: What’s Screwing Up Your Savings?
First, some good news: according to new research from IFA Promotion (IFAP; an organisation which promotes the benefits of independent financial advice), we Brits have made a serious effort to save and invest more in the past few months. Hurrah!