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Take advantage of the rising travel sector by investing in the TravelKit CopyFund
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CryptoCopyportfolio - follow the best investors in cryptocurrencies
Promoted Cryptocurrencies are one of the most fashionable investments in the financial markets. The incredible rise of Bitcoin, among other cybercurrencies, has provided a great incentive to many investors. Thanks to Social Trading with eToro, all investors can include digital currencies in their portfolios.
Dash: The latest cryptocurrency gaining traction
Blockchain is the base of the cryptocurrency boom. Although Bitcoin is the most famous of these currencies, it is not the only one. Dash is one of the many alternatives, but it has one key difference from the rest of the new currencies springing up.
FCC votes to end net neutrality in US
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to revoke net neutrality legislation introduced by Barack Obama in order to limit the power of large telecoms firms.
Airbus chief executive to step down in board shake-up
The chief executive of French planemaker Airbus will step down from his position in 2019 as the company announced a major shake-up of its management team.
Luxembourg appeals EU ruling for Amazon to collect €250m in unpaid taxes
Luxembourg is mounting a challenge to an EU ruling which ordered it to collect €250m in unpaid taxes from US tech giant Amazon.
Scotland introduces income tax raise for top earners
The Scottish government has announced it will increase the tax paid by the country’s highest earners, as it bids to raise extra money to fund wage increases in the public sector.
US retail sales rise 0.8% in November, comfortably beating forecasts
The US Commerce Department reported retail sales to be 0. 8% higher in November, easily surpassing forecasts of 0. 3%.
Thursday broker round-up
Vectura Group: RBC upgrades to Sector Perform with a target price of 450p.
Commons defeat cranks up pressure on May ahead of Brussels summit
Prime Minister Theresa May suffered an embarrassing defeat in the House of Commons overnight as dissenters from her own party joined opposition MPs in backing an amendment which requires a parliamentary vote on the final Brexit deal.
Brexit transition agreement 'urgent', MPs warn government
MPs on parliament's Treasury Committee have warned the government that an agreement to implement a post-Brexit transition deal must be completed in a matter of weeks, or the UK economy will begin to be adversely affected.
Jefferies downgrades Sports Direct to 'underperform', sees it as overvalued
Mike Ashley-owned Sports Direct saw its shares downgraded to ‘underperform’ from ‘hold’ on Wednesday by analysts at Jefferies, who believe that current valuations are overpriced.
Disney close to sealing $60bn deal for Fox and Sky stake - reports
Walt Disney is reportedly set to secure a $60bn deal to buy 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets, including its 39% stake in UK broadcaster Sky.
Wednesday broker round-up
Berkeley: Jefferies downgrades to Hold with a target price of 4124p.
Republican candidate Moore defeated in Alabama in major blow to Trump
Donald Trump was dealt a major blow on Tuesday after Republican candidate Roy Moore was defeated by Democrat rival Doug Jones in a senate election in the GOP stronghold of Alabama.
EasyJet acquisition of Air Berlin assets approved by European Commission
UK budget airline easyJet cleared a major regulatory hurdle on Tuesday as its proposed acquisition of airport slots and aircraft from Air Berlin was approved by the European Commission.
Trump accuses Democrats of plot after sexual harassment claims
US President Donald Trump has claimed Democrats are behind a series of sexual harassment claims made against him this week.
EU Brexit negotiator says David Davis comments 'undermine trust'
Brexit secretary David Davis’ claim that the deal agreed by the UK and European Union last week is not binding has been branded “unacceptable” by bloc negotiator Guy Verhofstadt, who added that it “undermines trust” between the two teams.
Amazon expands in China with cloud computing acquisition
Ever-expanding US tech giant Amazon has made a move to acquire Chinese cloud computing firm Ningxia Western Cloud Data Technology.