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Professional Services
City analysts downgrade luxury stocks as impact of Trump tariffs filter through
By City AM
Deutsche Bank has downgraded the share price for luxury companies Richemont, LVMH, Moncler and Kering, as the impact of Trump's tariffs starts to filter through
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Former Bank of England policymaker says 'hold' rates at 4.5 per cent in May
By City AM
Jonathan Haskel, a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has said rates should be kept on hold - despite deflationary effects from Donald Trump's tariffs
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Barclays shares explode higher as FTSE 100 rebounds after Trump roll back
By City AM
Barclays shares have rocketed in early trading after the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ bank was battered by the escalating US-China trade war last week. The FTSE 100 firm was the biggest riser on the blue-chip index
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Funding deal for Entrepreneurs Circle
West Midlands
Company has launched a new training facility in Solihull and aims to create 12 jobs over the coming months
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Banks face turmoil as HSBC and Barclays shares plummet amid escalating global trade war
By City AM
HSBC, Barclays, Standard Chartered, Lloyds and Natwest shares are all down today as the global trade war kicks off
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North West's hybrid working firms want staff to spend more time in the office
Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton to study finds hybrid working boosts productivity and wellbeing
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Saga reports surge in profits as demand for cruises among over-50s soars
By City AM
The company told markets this morning that underlying profit before tax for the year ended January 31 was £47.8m, up 25 per cent year on year.
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HMRC sees º£½ÇÊÓÆµ firms overpaying billions in corporation tax as complex system hits businesses
By City AM
The complex º£½ÇÊÓÆµ tax system is causing problems for businesses, with hundreds of thousands of firms having overpaid corporation tax in the last tax year
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The latest acquisitions and equity investments in Wales
Deals
Companies featured include Burbank, 10six Games and Cellar Drinks
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Hoxton Wealth launches new Birmingham team
West Midlands
Global wealth management firm says it plans to grow the operation in the city to 20 staff by the end of this year
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Barclays shares bounce back after bruising spell as FTSE 100 recovers from chaotic week
By City AM
The FTSE 100 lender was among top banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, which led the blue-chip index's top fallers as markets sunk.
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Bank of England contacts lenders over Trump's tariffs as Reeves says 'banking system is resilient'
By City AM
The Bank of England has asked lenders about their clients' financial well-being in the aftermath of Donald Trump's tariff onslaught, while the Chancellor has said the "banking system is resilient"
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FTSE 100 stages tentative recovery as pound climbs from one-year lows
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's blue-chip FTSE 100 index opened 1.5 per cent higher this morning, recovering some of the losses recorded over the past three trading days amid the fallout of US president Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs
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JP Morgan boss warns trade tariffs could lead to US recession and stagflation
By City AM
Jamie Dimon, who has previously been a sounding board for President Donald Trump and was tipped to serve in his cabinet, warned of the risks of the US President's trade policy
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Barclays and Natwest stock plunge is 'looming global recession' warning
By City AM
Barclays fell nearly five per cent in midday trading on Monday, and has lost almost 20 per cent of its value in the last five days. Natwest also sank over seven per cent after markets opened, before clawing back some gains
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Gold prices dip despite safe haven status amid Trump's new tariffs and global market turmoil
By City AM
Gold prices have fallen for the third session in a row, despite the precious metal's reputation as a safe haven amid global trade uncertainty
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HSBC and Standard Chartered shares plummet as 'outsized' tariffs bite
By City AM
HSBC and Standard Chartered shares plunged on Monday as the lenders' exposure to Asian economies, which have been the hardest hit by President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, weighed on the stock price
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Fintech giant Clearbank reports first full-year results as it expands across Europe
By City AM
The digital bank, which is responsible for processing 10 per cent of all º£½ÇÊÓÆµ payments, revealed its first full-year results at group level following its European expansion
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Cheshire HR software firm makes Appraisd acquisition as it vows global growth
North West
CEO hails ‘pivotal moment’ for LDC-backed group
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include RMT, Avison Young, Hay & Kilner, Muckle LLP and Parklane Plowden Chambers
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's major banks face downturn as FTSE 100 slips amid new US tariffs
By City AM
Shares in Natwest and Barclays slumped over six per cent during early trading, making them the index's top fallers. HSBC and Lloyds lost over five per cent. Standard Chartered was not far behind with a loss of four per cent.
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FTSE 100 crumbles again as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff assault continues
By City AM
The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's flagship index lost around 1.2 per cent during early trading, with the FTSE 250 down nearly one per cent. Lenders were among the top fallers as markets opened, continuing a trend from Thursday
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Newcastle recruitment company Lead Candidate launches own drive for new employees
Pharmaceuticals
The specialist recruitment firm has also moved into a brand new Newcastle city centre head office at 8 Nelson Street
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Close Brothers stock soars past target price while HSBC, Barclays and Standard Chartered tumble
By City AM
Shares in FTSE 250 lender Close Brothers rallied on Thursday morning whilst its banking rivals HSBC, Barclays and Standard Chartered tumbled
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