Today several western nations (eg US and UK) are struggling with their lop-sided economies - characterised by relatively robust consumer activity (Re lower pump prices and +ve retail sales) offset by subdued business investment. Indeed many corporates are prioritising stock buybacks and dividends ahead of new plant and equipment, benefitting short term profitability and investor returns at the expense of longer term growth and productivity.
24 Aug 2016
Better H2 expected despite tough conditions
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Better H2 expected despite tough conditions
Mpac Group PLC (MPAC:LON) | 425 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 87.0m
- Published:
24 Aug 2016 -
Author:
Paul Hill -
Pages:
6
Today several western nations (eg US and UK) are struggling with their lop-sided economies - characterised by relatively robust consumer activity (Re lower pump prices and +ve retail sales) offset by subdued business investment. Indeed many corporates are prioritising stock buybacks and dividends ahead of new plant and equipment, benefitting short term profitability and investor returns at the expense of longer term growth and productivity.