FTSE 100 Surges 3% as US-Iran Ceasefire Sends Oil Tumbling and Travel Stocks Soaring
London’s index jumps sharply as a two-week truce eases Middle East tensions and crushes oil prices.
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Babcock and Rolls-Royce Soar as the FTSE Finds Its Feet
Defence stocks surge and Hormuz diplomacy lifts the FTSE, while Rightmove faces legal trouble.
FTSE 100 slips as oil surge cushions losses amid Iran war uncertainty
FTSE 100 dips as Iran tensions unsettle markets, while oil majors gain on rising crude prices.
FTSE 100 climbs as defence and gold stocks rally amid Iran war tensions
FTSE 100 rises as defence stocks surge, while Iran war uncertainty weighs on housing and growth outlook.
Watches of Switzerland lifts sales outlook but trims margins, shares slip
Watches of Switzerland raised sales guidance after strong trading, but weaker margin expectations pushed shares lower.
SSE Shares Rise Despite Lower Earnings Outlook
SSE shares rose after lower earnings guidance, supported by strong operations, higher renewables output and accelerating investment.
FTMO Launches 1-Step Challenge to Simplify Trader Evaluation
FTMO adds 1-step challenge with Best Day Rule, offering faster, flexible funding alongside 2-step option.
Why Microsoft is Starving the Cloud to Feed the Machine
Microsoft is sacrificing short-term cloud growth to fund internal AI dominance, sparking a $357 billion sell-off.
What is going on in the markets, panic or correction?
Markets show a correction, not panic; volatility rises amid geopolitics, earnings, and rapid commodity gains.
Ocado Shares Plunge on Canadian Fulfilment Centre Closure
Ocado shares tumble 10% after Sobeys closes Calgary centre, cutting revenue and reshaping Canadian operations
Pets At Home Reports Q3 In Line with Expectations, Shares Jump 5%
Pets At Home Q3 meets expectations as vet growth and retail turnaround support FY26 profit outlook.
Freetrade Expands Free Tier With SIPP, Funds, and Gilts
Freetrade adds SIPP, mutual funds, and gilts to free accounts, raising competition among brokers.
SSP Group Sees Strong Q1 Sales Growth and Maintains FY26 Guidance
SSP Group Q1 sales rise 6% with strong UK growth; full-year guidance remains unchanged.
B&M Cuts Profit Guidance Following Pricing and Clearance Investments
B&M lowers full-year guidance due to pricing, clearance investments, and Heron Foods underperformance.
Market Roundup: Bitcoin Stalls at $98k as FTSE Pulls Back
Bitcoin retreats to $95,000 following US Senate delays on crypto legislation, while the FTSE 100 pulls back from record highs amid a slump in mining and commodity stocks.
UK Investors Are Searching to buy Gold as Prices continue to Climb
Gold hits $4,600 and in the UK searches for buying gold surge, pushing $5,000 target talk.
Ashmore Shares Soar as Emerging Markets Flows Make a Comeback
Ashmore shares jump as $2.6bn net inflows highlight renewed investor appetite for emerging markets.
US Labor Market Defies Expectations with Strong Year-End Job Gains
Mixed US jobs data fuels debate over interest rates as low unemployment offsets weak hiring figures.
Silver Climbs to $80: Opportunity or Danger Zone?
Silver has surged 160% due to US-Venezuela tensions, hitting $80/oz amid massive industrial supply deficits.
BP (LSE:BP) Shares Slide as Brent Crude Dips Under $60 on Venezuela Deal
Donald Trump’s announcement that up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude could be turned over to the US to be sold at market prices weighed on energy shares.
Next Lifts Profit Forecast After Christmas Sales Beat Expectations
Next shares rise as Christmas sales exceed expectations, profit guidance increases and international growth drives strength.
Bitcoin Eyes $95,000 as Markets Digest Year-End Flows
Markets show cautious optimism as Bitcoin nears $95,000, with ETH and XRP gaining alongside it.
Why Fresnillo is the FTSE’s Most Dangerous Winner
Fresnillo’s 410% surge, fueled by $80 silver, transforms the miner from cyclical laggard to industrial powerhouse.
Tesla Leads Tech Weakness as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Dip in Early 2026 Trading
Tesla drags large-cap tech lower while S&P 500 and Nasdaq fade after early gains today.
How to Buy UK Shares
A complete 2026 guide to UK investing, covering top brokers, tax-efficient wrappers, and bank stock performance.
2025 Stock Market Review: Europe Surges While US Tech Slows
European markets outperformed the US in 2025 as AI bubble fears drove a value-focused rotation.
The Top ETFs of 2025: Where Investors Found Real Returns
Silver, gold, platinum, and international ETFs delivered the highest returns of 2025 for investors.
Rockhopper’s 162% Rally: Momentum Play or Long-Term Value?
Rockhopper shares have soared 162% YTD, driven by Sea Lion oil project milestones and strong institutional backing.
Rolls-Royce Share Price Doubled in 2025, Making It the FTSE 100’s Top Performer
Rolls-Royce dominated the 2025 FTSE 100 as its share price doubled, fuelled by record flying hours.
The 63% comeback: Alphabet silences the AI doubters
Alphabet climbs 63%, outpacing Nvidia as Gemini 3 dominates AI, with data centre costs looming.
Is Nvidia still a buy as 2026 approaches?
Nvidia faces tougher competition, but strong earnings, falling valuation and huge AI demand still support long-term buyers.
FTSE 100 closes lower as Growth Worries Resurface
FTSE 100 slips as UK growth worries return, gold miners shine, and hopes of 10,000 fade.
Why Silver is Soaring in 2025
Silver surges past $67 as tight supply, tech demand and investor momentum drive gains.
WH Smith Shares Slip as North American Accounting Error Drags Profits
WH Smith profits collapse, dividend cut, North American accounting error undermines travel retail growth and investor confidence.
Currys shares soar 10% as profits rebound and dividend returns to the table
Currys shares jump 10% as profits rebound, interim dividend returns, and growth continues in UK and Nordics.
Oracle tumbles as AI data centre funding hits snag and debt concerns mount
Oracle falls 6% as AI data centre funding stalls, debt worries rise, and investors grow cautious.
Warner Bros Warns Shareholders Off Paramount Bid
Warner Bros backs Netflix deal while warning shareholders of risks as Paramount presses hostile takeover bid.
UK to regulate crypto under FCA rules from 2027
UK introduces FCA regulation for crypto in 2027, boosting legitimacy while clamping down on fraud.
Nasdaq moves toward 23-hour trading
Nasdaq’s near 24-hour trading boosts access but may increase volatility and strain market stability.
Paramount Crashes Back Into the Fight for Warner Bros With a Bigger, Riskier Bid
Paramount returns with a higher hostile bid for Warner Bros, reigniting the takeover battle with Netflix.