Asian shares are trading mixed after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs

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De Beers, worn by the likes of actress Lily James (pictured), would more likely be sold than listed, said Anglo American chief exec Duncan Wanblad.

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Glasgow-headquartered Quiz has had a rollercoaster ride since it floated on the stock market in 2017 with a valuation of £200 million.

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Asian shares are trading mostly lower after a quiet day on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 added to its record

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The FTSE 100 firm's primary listing is currently in London, although it is also listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

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Glencore could follow Ashtead and Flutter with a primary delisting from the UK markets

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A growing list of firms are abandoning the London Stock Exchange in favour of overseas rivals.

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With Spanish GDP growth leading Europe last year, diversity is making us richer – not only financially but culturally, tooThe world’s fastest growing major advanced economy last year was most likely Spain. According to preliminary official data for 2024, Spain’s GDP grew by 3.2%, almost five times the eurozone average and more than the US, which did pretty well too. In December, the Economist ranked Spain first among 37 mostly wealthy countries based on five indicators: GDP, stock market performance, core inflation, unemployment and government deficits. Forecasts for 2025 look good.Why is Spain doing so well? One key reason is immigration. Recent population flows, particularly but not only from Colombia, Venezuela and other Latin American countries, as well as Morocco, have boosted domestic demand and rejuvenated the workforce. According to the main labour national survey, nearly 90% of new jobs were filled by workers of foreign origin or dual nationality. Unemployment is at its low...

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Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally

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The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has called for more money to be invested in the stock market to help stimulate economic growth. But Martin Lewis has issued an update on ISAs

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Defence stocks including BAE Systems have surged on the outlook for increased spending by NATO allies.

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