Helen Rush, Author at Talk Finance

Sometimes it is a crime to be gullible: jail term for 5G-believer

9th June 2020 Helen Rush

The Liverpool court sentenced a 40-year-old man to three years’ imprisonment for burning a cell tower. He thought the 5G mast was related to the spread of the…

In Money Matters

Shell’s major shareholders rise up against the dividend drop

8th June 2020 Helen Rush

Major shareholders are increasingly questioning Shell’s capital policy and strategy after the oil and gas group’s decision to cut dividends. According to Financial Times, pressure has recently increased…

In Foreign Affairs

Trump threatens to levy taxes on European cars again

6th June 2020 Helen Rush

The United States threatens to levy taxes on European-made cars if the rate on American lobsters is not adjusted. That’s what US President Donald Trump said at a…

In Foreign Affairs

UK opens door to Hong Kongers, angering China beyond imagination

4th June 2020 Helen Rush

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to admit some three million Hong Kong people to the United Kingdom if China actually adopts the new security law. Opponents fear…

In Domestic Affairs

Farms are getting bigger as smaller milk companies are dying off

31st May 2020 Helen Rush

Quarantine led to milk market overflow. It will intensify the process of gradual decline of smaller milk farms. Bigger companies have financial tools and reserves to withstand the…

In Money Matters

COVID-hit Burberry scraps the dividend payment

22nd May 2020 Helen Rush

In its broken fiscal year ending late March, British fashion house Burberry has seen sales and profit decline due to the corona crisis. However, comparable store sales fell…

In Domestic Affairs

Rolls-Royce to cut 9,000 jobs

20th May 2020 Helen Rush

British aircraft engine builder Rolls-Royce will cut at least 9,000 jobs because of the corona crisis and the avalanche slump from the virus outbreak. Due to the crisis,…

In Foreign Affairs

Saudi Arabia sticks to the pledge

14th May 2020 Helen Rush

Saudi Arabia is holding on to its previous pledge to cut oil production as part of the agreements with oil cartel OPEC and allies (OPEC +). As a…

In IT, Innovation and Startups

Sergey Kartashov: How to manage IT assets

7th May 2020 Helen Rush

Sergey Kartashov, CEO of Generation Partners LTD, told about the selecting process of IT projects for further investment and why Cyprus is a safe island.

In Domestic Affairs

US and UK enter the trade agreement talks: some points to understand what’s on table

5th May 2020 Helen Rush

With the Brexit done it is crucially important to search for additional ways to improve economy. Brexit and COVID-19 are challenges but it is also an opportunity. United…