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[littleredrooster] 16/11/2016 14:29

Google commits to massive new London headquarters

Tech giant announces it is going ahead with delayed plans to build a campus for 7,000 employees with Olympic cauldron designer Heatherwick Studio on board

Alex Hern and Rob Davies

Last modified on Wednesday 16 November 2016 13.00 GMT

"Google has confirmed plans to build a new headquarters in London and create 3,000 jobs, in a move that will be seen as a vote of confidence in Britain’s prospects after Brexit.

The project, which involves building a vast headquarters next to Google’s existing base in King’s Cross, central London, was thrown into doubt by the EU referendum and disagreement about its design.

But Google’s chief executive, Sundar Pichai, said that while the firm has reservations about Brexit, it will not be dissuaded from building an office capable of housing 7,000 staff.

In a speech on Tuesday at Google’s London office, Pichai said: “Here in the UK, it’s clear to me that computer science has a great future with the talent, educational institutions, and passion for innovation we see all around us. We are committed to the UK and excited to continue our investment in our new King’s Cross campus.”

Pichai’s public approval dispels any lingering doubts about a plan, first tabled three years ago, that is slated to create 3,000 new jobs by 2020. But he did warn that the government’s expected crackdown on immigration after the vote to leave the EU runs counter to Google’s ideals."

[littleredrooster] 15/11/2016 14:17

Don't worry. That's not me selling my holding.

Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
15-Nov-16 13:29:18 440.00 204,119 Sell* 440.00 460.00 898.12k
15-Nov-16 13:29:05 440.00 36,411 Sell* 440.00 460.00 160.21k

[littleredrooster] 12/11/2016 16:30

We've been well and truly thumped by Trump

You couldn't make it up.



After paying out early on a Clinton win, Trump victory costs Irish bookmaker $5 million

Anmar Frangoul

Wednesday, 9 Nov 2016 | 6:07 AM ET

An Irish bookmaker was left red faced on Wednesday morning after its decision to pay out early to customers who had bet on a Hillary Clinton victory in the U.S. election proved costly.

In October, Paddy Power paid out £800,000 ($992,528) on a Clinton victory after a series of negative news stories threatened to derail Donald Trump's campaign.

"We're in the business of making predictions and decided to put our neck on the line by paying out early on Hillary Clinton, but boy did we get it wrong," Paddy Power spokesperson Lewis Davey said in a statement Wednesday.

The bookmaker added that it had been hit for more than £4 million ($4.96 million) by punters who'd backed Donald Trump to win.

"We've been well and truly thumped by Trump, with his victory leaving us with the biggest political pay-out in the company's history and some very, very expensive egg on our faces," Davey added.

Undeterred by what many are regarding as a shock result, Paddy Power has started to take bets on a host of "Trump specials".

The bookmaker has priced him at 4/1 to be re-elected come 2020, 20/1 to build a wall spanning "the entirety" of the U.S.-Mexican border, and evens to make Russia his first international visit.

[littleredrooster] 09/11/2016 10:01

I expect GlobalData's clients will be busy seeking information on the business implications of a Trump presidency.

[littleredrooster] 23/10/2016 12:04

Adobe says 'Brexit did not make us blink' as it expands UK base

by James Titcomb

22 October 2016 • 5:00pm

"The technology giant Adobe is planning to expand in the UK in a vote of confidence after Britain’s decision to leave the EU.

The American software company is building a new sales office to cover northern Europe in London, planning to double the size of its current one.

It is the latest post-referendum commitment to the UK by a major tech company, after Apple reached a deal to create a new UK headquarters in Battersea last month, and comes after fears that Brexit could threaten London’s position as a tech hub."

[littleredrooster] 19/10/2016 20:36

Large trade at 462p announced late.

Time Price Volume Value Buy/Sell Type
15:04 462.00p 4,000 £18,480 Buy OK

[anusol] 14/10/2016 13:48

I only have a modest holding here (very old hangover from the days of themutual.net) so I'm just going to leave it here and let it run. The regular divi's are always a little bonus.

Judging by their 'Current Opportunities' website, they are trying to take on a lot of extra analysts - business must be good :-)

[littleredrooster] 14/10/2016 12:06

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[littleredrooster] 07/10/2016 14:51

My investment began rather modestly in IBG (Internet Business Group) a long time ago and is now valued in six figures.

[anusol] 07/10/2016 13:24

Doesn't seem to take a lot of buy/sell activity to shift the share price here.
The mind boggles at the potential price impact of any big new story!

[littleredrooster] 12/9/2016 10:46

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[littleredrooster] 09/9/2016 13:17

Another nice dividend cheque arrived today.

[littleredrooster] 08/9/2016 15:39

Maybe someone has just read it ;-)

[anusol] 08/9/2016 15:34

that's old news

[littleredrooster] 08/9/2016 14:38

no idea why

Increasing revenues, profits and dividends.



"It has been an encouraging first half of our financial year with the Group making progress across a broad range of metrics and reporting good increases in revenues (both reported and deferred), earnings (Adjusted EBITDA) and cash generation."

[anusol] 08/9/2016 14:18

Action Jackson, but no idea why !

[littleredrooster] 10/7/2016 13:54

Nice dividend. Any other IBG investors still holding?

[davea] 09/5/2016 18:14

Well, the rise continues! Not sure that I understand what is going on here. Such sharp rises are not always consolidated. Anyone??

[anusol] 21/4/2016 13:42

Come on, someone must have a rumour of whats driving this???

[anusol] 21/4/2016 10:25

nope, even this unexpected surge isn't pulling the punters in.... what's driving this price increase, as the Progressive shares just sat fairly motionless for years....

[davea] 19/4/2016 10:47

Maybe it will come alive now :)

[anusol] 18/4/2016 13:04

Everything is going well...... apart from this discussion board!
It's been a lonely place......

[davea] 18/4/2016 11:06

Things seem to be going rather well!! :)

[anusol] 01/3/2016 08:39

first post to me then :-)
Nice RNS this morning - excellent growth and a DIVIDEND. Definitely wasn't expecting that, even if it is only 2.5p.