FTSE 100 Drifts Lower Despite Babcock Boost
FTSE 100 slipped despite Babcock’s surge, as broader market optimism faded and heavyweight sectors failed to sustain early gains.
Setting Up a Business Account for Prop Firm Income in the UK
Learn how UK prop firm traders can open business bank accounts by framing activities as strategy research, avoiding banking hurdles.
THG Shares Rally After Reporting Improved Q2 Results
THG shares surged after Q2 revenue growth in Nutrition and improved Beauty sales, though challenges and declines remain.
Babcock Shares Jump as Defence Spending Boosts Outlook
Babcock shares rise after strong results, raised margin targets, dividend hike, and announcement of first-ever £200m share buyback.
FTSE 100 Opens Higher Amid Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Lags Wall Street Rally
FTSE 100 rose modestly as geopolitical tensions eased, but US markets outperformed. Babcock surged 11% on strong earnings.
FTSE 100 Shrugs at Ceasefire Hopes While Wall Street Rallies
FTSE 100 barely moved despite geopolitical relief, underperforming upbeat US markets as oil majors and gold miners dragged gains.
Carnival Shares Surge After Record-Breaking Q2 Results
Carnival shares jumped after reporting record Q2 results, raising guidance and exceeding 2026 targets.
The ISA Most Brits Don’t Know About
Nearly one in five Brits have never heard of a Stocks and Shares ISA, exposing a worrying gap in financial awareness.
Do Lloyds Shares Still Have Room to Run?
Lloyds shares have rallied, supported by solid earnings and dividends, but motor finance risks and UK exposure remain key concerns.
FTSE 100 Boosted by Ceasefire News
Markets rallied on Middle East ceasefire hopes, but underlying risks and economic troubles suggest this relief rally may prove short-lived.
Central Banks Are Betting on Gold, Euro, and Yuan Over Dollar
Central banks plan to reduce dollar holdings, boosting gold, euro, and yuan reserves amid rising geopolitical risks and global trade fragmentation.
Telecom Plus Reports Record Profits and Dividend Despite Revenue Dip
Telecom Plus reports record profits and dividend, with 15% customer growth despite revenue decline due to Ofgem price cap.
Bitcoin’s Weekend Dip Wasn’t a Crisis – It Was a Reminder
Bitcoin’s recent dip and quick recovery highlight ongoing volatility and growing institutional demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and market debate.
US-Iran Tensions Spark Oil Price Spike Amid Strait of Hormuz Threats
US-Iran tensions rise as Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to spike and unsettling global energy markets.
What Is Headline Risk? Why Markets React and How to Stay Safe
Headline risk is sudden market volatility caused by breaking news. Traders must stay nimble; investors should stay calm and avoid panic.
Are Barclays Shares Undervalued or a Value Trap?
Barclays appears undervalued with solid fundamentals, but slow growth and market sentiment mean investors need patience and realistic expectations.
Plus500 Secures Canadian Licence as Global Push Continues
Plus500 expands into Canada with new regulatory licence, reinforcing its global strategy.
NatWest Isn’t Flashy – And That’s Why It Might Be a Buy
NatWest ditches TSB, shrugs off state control, and delivers strong results, finally acting like a grown up bank investors can trust.
FTSE 100 Opens Lower but Pushes Back as Markets Weigh Risks
FTSE 100 steadies after early dip, airlines fall on Middle East fears, oil firms rise amid supply concerns, private equity takeover news.
Markets Unshaken by US Attack on Iran
US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites rattled nerves briefly, but markets held firm, defying expectations of panic and deeper fallout.
Peter Schiff Says He Understands Bitcoin – But Slams USD Stablecoins
Peter Schiff rejects USD stablecoins, softens on Bitcoin, and plans to launch a gold-backed digital token through SchiffGold.
Gold vs Savings: Have We All Been Short-Changed by the Banks?
Gold outperformed savings accounts nearly threefold over 10 years, highlighting the need to rethink traditional low-return cash saving strategies.
Wall Street Faces Geopolitical Wake-Up Call on Monday
Markets face turbulence after U.S. strikes Iran, with oil prices rising and investors fearing inflation, retaliation, and disrupted rate-cut plans.
The US Strikes Iran, This Is How Bitcoin Reacted
Bitcoin crashed after U.S. airstrikes on Iran, exposing its weakness as a safe haven during real geopolitical and economic crises.
UK Tax Allowances & Reliefs – 2025/26: What Every Investor Needs to Know
Understanding 2025/26 UK tax allowances helps investors keep more profits by maximising personal, dividend, capital gains, pension, and other reliefs.
UK Plays It Safe After Trump Bombs Iran – But Markets Won’t on Monday
UK responds cautiously after US bombs Iran’s nuclear sites, urging diplomacy as financial markets prepare for potential volatility on Monday.
FTMO vs The 5%ers: Which Prop Firm Is Better in 2025?
How do two of the most popular prop trading firms stack up?
Markets Brace for Fallout as Trump Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites sparks oil surge, market jitters and safe haven rush as investors brace for further escalation.
Elon Wants You to Trade Stocks on X
Elon Musk wants X to handle your money. But can a chaotic social app really be trusted with financial services?
Tesla’s Robotaxi: Revolution or Just Another Musk Mirage?
Tesla’s cautious robotaxi rollout is less revolution, more tech demo. Meanwhile, Musk pushes X into stock trading, a risky move blending innovation with spectacle.
Digital Pound? Bailey’s Right to Be Wary
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey questions the need for a digital pound and warns against crypto hype.
BBC Challenges Perplexity AI Over Unauthorised Reuse of Journalism
The BBC has threatened legal action against AI start-up Perplexity, accusing it of using its news content without permission.
Barclays Shares Aren’t Just Bouncing – They’re Sending a Message
Barclays shares rise as global turmoil fuels market volatility, boosting its trading profits and setting it apart from UK banking peers.
Is Nationalisation the Only Fix for Thames Water’s Mess?
The government is preparing for possible nationalisation of Thames Water amid mounting debts and failing infrastructure.
FTSE Dips as Trump Mulls US Action on Iran
Markets are jittery as Trump’s two-week deadline on possible US action against Iran looms. Diplomatic efforts continue, but uncertainty drives volatility, with oil stocks and the FTSE 100 feeling the pressure.
Why the Bank of England May Cut Rates Despite Rising Global Uncertainty
Bank of England signals potential rate cuts as rising jobless claims clash with global uncertainties, including the Middle East conflict’s impact.
The UK Wants De-escalation — But Will Trump Listen?
The UK is pushing for diplomacy, but with Trump’s unpredictability, there’s a risk Britain could be dragged into another conflict in the Middle East.
Why Scottish Widows’ Massive Selloff Is a Wake-Up Call for the UK Market
Scottish Widows’ major UK equity selloff signals deep pension fund distrust in UK markets, threatening economic growth and investment.
Gold Bottles It as War Breaks Out – Why is it Falling?
Gold’s price keep dropping despite Middle East tensions as raders cash in profits, Fed keeps rates high, and safe-haven demand is mixed.
The Prospect of a UK Stock Market Crash in 2025: What Investors Need to Know
The prospect of a stock market crash has arguably become more tangible in recent weeks. Investors are increasingly concerned about persistent inflationary pressures, the impact …