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There's more to life than Bitcoin: Ethereum, the other cryptocurrency giant
Promoted Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most popular assets in trading in recent times, but digital currencies are much more than Bitcoin. Ethereum is another of these big virtual exchanges created in the last few years, and is currently known as the second most-valued and used in the world.
Litecoin - the perfect complement to Bitcoin
Promoted Cryptocurrencies have become one of the most popular assets to invest in in recent times. After the technology of ‘blocks’ there have been many payment methods which are threatening to end financial intermediaries.
Everything you need to know about investing in Bitcoin
Promoted Bitcoin is the new digital currency everyone is talking about. Little assets have garnered the same amount of allure and mystery that the cryptocurrency has over the last few years, with millions of investors backing it to record highs this year. One of the most volatile and exciting assets on the market, one Bitcoin has risen from just under $1000 at the beginning of 2017 to more than $7000 towards the end of the year. Here’s everything you need to know about the enigma that is Bitcoin.
Unlicensed vehicles on UK roads on the rise in 2017, new government data shows
The amount of unlicensed vehicles on UK roads rose in 2017 in comparison to 2015, prompting fears that roughly £100m Vehicle Excise Duty revenues might be lost over the course of the year.
Dignity: Death is certain, pricing power is not, Berenberg says
Berenberg took an axe to its target price for Dignity, telling clients it is waiting to see how the firm responds to the competitive threat to its pricing power from new entrants into the market.
Europe close: Benchmarks manage to hold onto gains
Stocks finished in the black on Thursday even as traders pondered out loud whether to participate or not, while keeping a wary eye on the news-flow out of Capitol Hill regarding Republicans'push for tax cuts.
FTSE 250 movers: Close Brothers leads the way as Spire spirals downwards
The FTSE 250 index was up 0. 78% in late trading on Thursday after the selling endured over the course of the previous two weeks, with merchant banking group Close Brothers leading the charge.
Coca-Cola to hold first investor day since 2009
Coca-Cola reiterated its guidance on Thursday as it updated long-term goals ahead of its first investor day event in eight years.
Bushveld Minerals completes mineral resource estimates review at SA vanadium mine
The mineral project development company, Bushveld Minerals, said it had completed the review of previous mineral resource estimates for Bushveld Vametco Alloys Limited's primary vanadium mine in Northwest Province, South Africa, as well as reserve declarations.
Emerson Electrical raises offer for Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation shares took off on Thursday after Emerson Electrical raised its takeover bid by $10 per share.
London close: Stocks eke out only slight gains
London stocks managed to eke out only slight gains on Thursday, putting the brakes on a two week sell-off but unable to make any real headway as the pound ticked up on the back of the latest UK retail sales figures.
Mkango bags Noble as partner in Malawi rare earths project
Mkango Resources has secured backing for its Songwe Hill rare earths project in Malawi by giving away a 49% stake to Noble Group's Talaxis subsidiary.
BOS bombs after revealing 'urgent' cash talks
BOS Global was the biggest faller on AIM on Thursday after its overnight announcement that it is in "urgent discussions" with its main backer over its finances.
Alexander raises cash to cover all of 2018
Alexander Mining has raised £600,000 before expenses in a placing priced at 0. 15p to boost its coffers for general working capital and business development for the whole of next year.
Victoria completes acquisition of Keraben Grupo
The floor coverings manufacturer and designer, Victoria, has completed the purchase of Keraben Grupo, a substantial European manufacturer of branded floor and wall ceramic tiles, its board announced on Thursday.
Berenberg upgrades Marshalls to buy, raises target price to 510p
Analysts at Berenberg upgraded their view on Marshalls from an initial 'hold' to a 'buy' on Wednesday, citing its strong domestic performance after acquiring precast concrete manufacturer CPM in October as its reasoning.
STM Group granted stay on appointment of inspectors pending appeal
Following the announcement of 14 November 2017, STM Group, the cross border financial services provider has been advised that the Gibralter Financial Services Commission and associated subsidiaries agreed voluntary stay, devoid of prejudice to the respective parties' legal arguments, till the appeal countering the appointment of inspectors was heard by the court.
IXICO announces new contract with leading biopharmaceutical company
Digital technologies company IXICO has today announced a new contract with an undisclosed leading biopharmaceutical company to support the use of wrist-worn activity sensors in a late stage trial for a psychiatric disorder for £0. 75m over a two- year term.
Director dealings: Another Sophos director cuts stake
Just two days after Sophos' non-executive chairman Steve Munford cashed in 750,000 shares for a total of £4,386,652. 60, the group's chief executive officer Kris Hagerman disposed of more than 500,000 ordinary shares.
Fed's Mester says impact of ageing on interest rates is unclear
The impact that older demographics will have on interest rates is unclear, a top US central bank official believes.