Tate & Lyle Confirms £2.7bn Takeover Bid from US Rival Ingredion
British ingredients maker Tate and Lyle receives conditional 615p per share offer from US group Ingredion, a 64 per cent premium valuing the company at £2.7 billion.
Utilities, Miners and Banks Lead FTSE 100’s Worst Day in Eight Weeks
Political chaos, soaring gilt yields and a mining reversal drove the FTSE 100’s sharpest weekly fall.
At 240p and a seven-year high, BT is pricing in a turnaround it hasn’t finished delivering
BT shares reached multi-year highs as investors anticipate falling capital expenditure and improving cash flow.
FTSE 100 Rebounds as Gilt Yields Ease and Trump Heads to Beijing for Iran Oil Talks
Gilts recover after Tuesday’s 28-year high as Trump’s China summit dominates market attention.
Gilts Hit 28-Year High and Banks Slide as Starmer Leadership Crisis Rocks UK Markets
Political chaos in Westminster and Iran tensions send gilt yields soaring, battering the FTSE 100.
FTSE 100 Posts Third Weekly Loss as Oil Tops $101 and IAG Warns on Fuel Costs
Gulf clashes, Labour election losses, and an IAG profit warning dragged the FTSE 100 lower.
Rolls-Royce Drives FTSE 100 to Best Day in a Month as Earnings Season Overshadows Iran Worries
Strong corporate results lift UK blue chips despite oil price surge and central bank caution.
Gold Edges Lower as Fragile Middle East Ceasefire Keeps Traders Cautious
Gold slips but stays set for weekly gain as fragile ceasefire and inflation concerns shape sentiment.
FTSE 100 In The Green as North Sea Oil Hits Record
London inches higher Friday as record oil prices and weekend peace talks keep investors cautious.
Gold Steadies Above $4,700 as Iran Ceasefire Euphoria Fades and Fed Holds Firm
Gold retreats from three-week highs as ceasefire doubts and hawkish Fed minutes weigh.
FTSE 100 Holds as Ceasefire Doubts Lift Oil and Drag on European Peers
Ceasefire nerves send oil back above $97 as FTSE 100 falls 39 points by mid-morning.
Gold Surges Above $4,800 as Iran Ceasefire Sparks Rally
Gold jumps over 3% on ceasefire news, briefly topping $4,850 before settling near $4,800.
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.
Gold steadies near $4,650 as Jobs Surprise Kills Rate Cut Hopes and Iran War Escalates
Gold steadies near $4,650 as strong US jobs data and Iran escalation create conflicting pressures.
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.
Gold Jumps as Dollar Weakens and Iran Conflict Hopes Shift Market Mood
Gold rises as weaker dollar and easing Iran tensions lift sentiment, despite lingering uncertainty over resolution timing.
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.
FTSE 100 climbs as stronger UK PMI data boosts confidence in growth outlook
FTSE 100 rises as strong UK PMI data offsets Chemring, Pulsar and Tullow declines.
Gold Stalls as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Uncertainty Weigh
Gold holds near $4,984 as geopolitical tensions and Fed uncertainty keep investors cautious and sidelined.
FTSE 100 slides as Centrica and Rio Tinto weigh on London stocks
FTSE 100 falls as Centrica and Rio Tinto weigh on miners, utilities, while AIM stocks rally.
Gold Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical and US Data Watch
Gold recovers to $4,953 as geopolitical tensions and US economic data keep markets cautious and watchful.
FTSE 100 hits record high as UK inflation slows, boosting hopes for March rate cut
FTSE 100 hits record as UK inflation slows, miners and defence lead gains, Diageo falls
FTSE 100 edges higher as Antofagasta slips and Raspberry Pi jumps
FTSE 100 rises as Antofagasta dips, Raspberry Pi surges, Plus500 sells, and boohoo announces fundraise
Gold Slips Below $5,000 as Traders Eye US Data and Iran Talks
Gold falls below $5,000 as US-Iran talks and key US economic data shape markets.
FTSE 100 edges higher as quiet London session sees banks and defence lead gains
FTSE 100 rises as NatWest buyback and defence shares boost gains, Pinewood plunges on withdrawal.
Gold and Silver Bounce as Markets Recover from Heavy Selling
Gold and silver rebound as overnight losses stabilise, Bitcoin and tech stocks see sharp risk-off selling.
FTSE 100 slips as Big Tech AI spending spooks markets
FTSE 100 falls as US tech AI spending worries hit software stocks and broader London markets.
Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 After Record One-Day Crash
Bitcoin rebounds above $65,000 after record crash as AI fears and tech sell-off rattle markets
Bitcoin Slides Below $70,000 as Selling Pressure Continues
Bitcoin falls below $70,000 as risk-off sentiment grows, shedding value amid equity and crypto sell-offs.
Gold and Silver Slide as Stronger Dollar Sparks Volatility
Gold dips below $5,000, silver slides to $78 as stronger dollar and Fed uncertainty pressure metals.
FTSE 100 Pauses After Record Highs Ahead of BOE Interest Rate Decision
FTSE 100 dips after record highs as Vodafone, Compass, and Playtech shape market momentum.
Bitcoin on thin rope as selling pressure hits crypto amid tech slump
Bitcoin struggles after tech sell-off; Burry warns deeper losses could trigger wider financial consequences.
Gold Reclaims $5,000 as Middle East Tensions Fuel Safe Haven Demand
Gold rebounds above $5,000 and silver rises over $90 amid renewed geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand.
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.
FTSE 100 Powers to New Highs as US and European Markets Lag
FTSE 100 reached new highs, driven by Beazley’s takeover deal, while US and European markets lagged.
Gold steadies and regains ground after sharp sell-off
Gold steadies near $4,900 after sharp sell-off as markets calm and recovery gathers pace.
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.
FTSE 100 Slips as Metals Rout Hits Miners
London stocks slipped early as metals slumped, miners sold off and oil weakness hit energy shares.