JOANNE HART: Why smaller firms could be a lifeline for profit seekers

While Britain’s biggest companies have wrestled with dividend payments, smaller firms have found the battle even harder. Hundreds have suspended, postponed or cut dividends and more are likely to follow. However, some jewels remain – firms that have rewarded shareholders and, crucially, look set to continue doing so. Among the FTSE 250 index, companies such … Read more

How the two professors leading Oxford University’s coronavirus trial and Huawei could profit

Two scientists behind Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine could pocket a hefty sum of money if the jab proves successful, it emerged today. Several private investors, including the controversial Chinese firm Huawei, are also poised to profit if the vaccine — called AZD1222 — goes to market.  Oxford professors Sarah Gilbert and Adrian Hill co-founded Vaccitech … Read more

McDonald’s posts lowest quarterly profit in 13 years

McDonald’s posts its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years as lockdown saw restaurants close By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 00:24 BST, 29 July 2020 | Updated: 00:24 BST, 29 July 2020 McDonald’s posted its lowest quarterly profit in 13 years as lockdown forced it to shut thousands of restaurants – but has … Read more

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez looking to make $1m profit as they list Malibu beach house for $8m

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez looking to make over $1million profit as they list Malibu beach house once owned by Jeremy Piven for $8million By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 21:05 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 21:12 BST, 28 July 2020 Advertisement Jennifer Lopez and fiance Alex Rodriguez have listed their Malibu beach house … Read more

Nicola Horlick is thwarted by coronavirus in quest for profit

Superwoman Nicola Horlick is thwarted by coronavirus in quest for profit By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:08 BST, 22 July 2020 | Updated: 22:29 BST, 22 July 2020 Profits have again eluded the crowdfunding business founded by former fund manager Nicola Horlick as cautious investors consider the coronavirus.  Money & Co, which … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Safety firm Halma promises dividend but warns on profit

Health and safety equipment maker Halma has promised to hand dividend-deprived shareholders an extra boost in its next payout. Bucking a trend that has seen dozens of FTSE 100-listed firms cancel or push back handouts as they struggle to balance their books in the Covid era, Halma has raised its total dividend by 5 per … Read more

Grandmother-of-ten reveals she’s made £18,000 profit from buying and selling houses online

A savvy grandmother-of-ten has revealed how she managed to save a staggering £18, 000 in under four years by selling five properties online.  Mother-of-three Andrea Whitehead, 64, from Leeds, has saved thousands by avoiding traditional estate agency fees – and says she is ‘puzzled’ as to why anyone would choose to use such an ‘archaic system’ … Read more

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Warehouses can mean big profit

According to psychologists, it takes little more than nine weeks to form a new habit. And with lockdown starting on March 23, the UK has had plenty of time to develop new routines. Online shopping was already a popular pastime among British consumers. But it has surged to new levels in recent months  A decade … Read more