(Bloomberg) — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cruised past estimates as its equity traders delivered their best year on record. Most Read from Bloomberg The firm’s fourth-quarter profits more than doubled to $4.1 billion, buoyed by strength in its investment bank, expansion of its money-management business and a surprise $472 million gain from balance-sheet bets. After … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams voiced confidence that inflation would continue to recede after a report on consumer prices came in better than expected, without offering any hints on the timing of additional interest-rate cuts. Most Read from Bloomberg “The process of disinflation remains in train. But we are … Read more
Hello, The boundaries of Greater Manchester might be defined officially, but how residents feel is quite another matter. We all know someone who still insists they live in Lancashire, or that Wigan is a region to itself. Now, just nine miles away, a town with a strong local identity and no desire to change is … Read more
The NHS could be put under yet more pressure as cases of a globally spreading virus rise. Health leaders are warning the public to limit their contact with other people if they show symptoms and to wear masks. The advice comes amid a recent uptick in infections of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). This virus is now … Read more
Footage has revealed the tense moment police chased a ‘stolen car’ through the streets of south Manchester on Tuesday night (January 14). Officers spotted the vehicle, suspected of being used to commit burglaries across Greater Manchester, close to Cheshire at around 10pm. A short time later, Tactical Aid Unit officers then sighted the stolen vehicle … Read more
Emmerdale hasn’t shied away from the drama in the last few weeks, with some harrowing storylines being at the centre of recent episodes. When Anthony Fox is found dead next week, the murderer remains a mystery as life changes for a key family in the village. As viewers learnt of Ruby’s abusive past at the … Read more
Prince William has been spotted enjoying a pint with fellow football fans at a Wetherspoons pub. The Prince of Wales, an avid Aston Villa fan, was seen drinking at the Birmingham city centre boozer before a mid-week match. He had asked the club to organise a meet-up with some of the team’s most dedicated fans. … Read more
-Credit:Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images Boxing organiser Turki Alalshikh has confirmed that Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will finally fight in London this April. The chairman of Saudi Arabia’s general entertainment authority stated on social media early Wednesday morning that it is now a deal for them to meet in London this April. Photos of Benn … Read more
-Credit:2024 Plumb Images Manchester United have now received almost another £80 million investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos. The move happened a month ago, on 10 December, but has become official this week. Red Football Limited, the club’s parent company, issued 100 new shares to Ratcliffe and Ineos at a price of nearly £80million. … Read more
New 30mph speed limits on Manchester’s main roads will be policed by average speed cameras, it has been confirmed. Manchester council is currently planning to cut all of its main road speed limits to 30mph, meaning eight 40mph roads will see their maximums changed. The authority’s latest road safety strategy plans to also decrease speed … Read more