Monthly Archives: December 2021

December 2021 Best of the Web

What a wild ride 2021 has been! The news was marked by heightened political tensions, a disastrous end to America’s longest war, and pandemic ups and downs. Economic events included continued massive government intervention, internet forums taking down sophisticated hedge

Retiring in 2022? 5 Ways to Start Off on the Right Foot

The decision to leave the workforce for good is a big one. Not only does retiring mean giving up your paycheck, but it also means changing your lifestyle and schedule. If you’re planning to retire in the new year, here

Shoppers shun Christmas sales as footfall drops amid Covid fears

New data reveals a 32% decline in footfall compared with 2019, with central London badly affected.

Energy prices: Government must show more urgency, says Ovo boss

Ovo predicts an “enormous crisis” in 2022 as the business secretary meets with the energy industry.

Spider-Man: No Way Home becomes first pandemic-era film to top $1bn

It beat Chinese Korean War epic The Battle of Lake Changjin to be the highest grossing film of 2021.

How Covid disrupted our Christmas toy deliveries

The short-term cost of sending freight from Asia to Europe has risen by 366% this year.

Airlines around the world cancel flights

More than 1,400 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers.

6 Bank Stocks for 2022 That Can Rise Above the Pack

January will be a huge month for these hard-hit stocks. 10 riskier names to load up on, from JPMorgan.

Santa Claus rally is off to best start in 20 years. Here’s what history says about the stock market’s performance when rally starts this well.