The origins of Silicon Valley – long before Facebook, Google and Apple – are inextricably linked with America’s defence establishment. It was Pentagon funding that helped to develop the internet, while Fairchild Semiconductor – now seen as the original Valley start-up – began by making chips for Cold War missiles and the rockets that put … Read more
‘I think I’ve burst my eardrums’: The Masked Singer fans take aim at the Cactus as they pan her performance of Icona Pop’s dancefloor banger I Love It By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:05 BST, 18 August 2020 | Updated: 14:05 BST, 18 August 2020 The Masked Singer prides itself on the … Read more
Boris Johnson’s aim for a ‘significant return to normality’ by Christmas has been blasted by scientists. However, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said that Britons need a ‘sense of direction’. The Prime Minister signalled another significant easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England on Friday, relaxing work-from-home guidance and paving the way for theatres and … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s ex-boss takes aim at fund managers: Fire them if they don’t hold big firms to account, says hedge fund boss Sir Chris Hohn Sir Chris Hohn’s firm TCI Fund Management was the world’s best performing hedge fund last year Activists such as TCI, as well as Elliott, Paulson and Nelson Peltz’s Trian … Read more
SMALL CAP MOVERS: Boohoo still ‘king of AIM’ after rollercoaster week and Sosandar sales soar during lockdown By Giulia Bottaro At Proactive Investors For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:36 BST, 10 July 2020 | Updated: 15:00 BST, 10 July 2020 Boohoo held onto ‘king of AIM’ crown after a rollercoaster week. Shares in the fast-fashion retailer have … Read more
Katie Price has today revealed the ‘disgusting’ abuse trolls aim at her disabled son Harvey as she demands MPs change the law so online bullies face justice at a landmark parliamentary inquiry. The ex-glamour model gave evidence to the Petitions Committee this afternoon via video link for the new inquiry into online abuse. Price, 42, revealed … Read more
There has been ‘rampant fundraising activity’ on AIM this year, and the junior market has been well and truly open for business during lockdown, according to data compiled by City broker Allenby. Indeed, since the lows of mid-March, activity levels are at their highest in recent memory, it added. A total of £2.4billion has been … Read more
Revolution Bars is to take a walk on the wild side as it plans to join AIM to benefit from quicker and cheaper fundraisings. The city bar chain expects to reopen venues in August, though this week’s press reported Westminster is drawing up a ‘secret blueprint’ for pubs to serve drinks as early as this … Read more
Donald Trump bashed China Wednesday morning for its ‘incompetence’ leading to worldwide deaths from the coronavirus pandemic – as the U.S. maintains the highest number of cases and deaths of any other country. ‘Some wacko in China just released a statement blaming everybody other than China for the Virus which has now killed hundreds of … Read more
‘Are you profiting off a world pandemic?’ Outraged customers take aim at M&S for selling hand sanitiser at £11.50 a bottle Price for 500ml bottles of Belux sanitiser is almost double similar products On Amazon the same gel costs just £7.99 – around 30 per cent less In Boots a different brand sells for £4.15 … Read more