Abstracts » Real estate industry

Diversify and conquer?

Article Abstract:

The experiences of P and O and Trafalgar House, both of which have seen a fall in profits, indicate that companies which have their origins in property could face difficulties if they diversify into too many other areas. Conglomerates have been a popular concept over recent decades, with property companies moving into areas including banking and construction. However, companies which move into operations which are totally unrelated to their existing activities could face severe problems.

Conglomerate corporations, Column

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Rhetoric and reform

Article Abstract:

The British Labour party's proposals to maintain current levels of income tax and public spending if it wins the election give some indication of the impact of its policies on the property market. The Labour-led Commission on Public Policy and British Business report Promoting Prosperity advocates a lower capital gains tax for over ten-year-old assets. Other aspects of the report are discussed.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Real estate industry, Political aspects, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Economic forecasting

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Marconi has key lessons for us all

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the stock market valuation of electronics firm Marconi during September 2001 and the role of non-executive directors in influencing share prices are discussed.

Finance, Corporate directors, Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Electronics industry, Marconi Company Ltd.

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