UK Investors Flee Stock Market at Record Pace in 2025
British investors pulled a record £6.7bn from equity funds in 2025, sparking a historic flight to cash and bonds. Discover the Budget uncertainty driving the sell-off and what it means for 2026.
British investors pulled a record £6.7bn from equity funds in 2025, sparking a historic flight to cash and bonds. Discover the Budget uncertainty driving the sell-off and what it means for 2026.
The FTSE 100 index has broken the 10,000-point barrier for the first time. We examine why Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the London Stock Exchange missed a key chance to promote investing to the British public.
London's IPO market struggled in 2025 with poor returns, despite government efforts. Discover the winners, losers, and 2026 hopes in our analysis.
London's IPO market shows strong signs of recovery with a 170% year-on-year increase in 2025. New reforms and stabilising conditions set the stage for a 2026 rebound. Read the full analysis.
Lloyds Banking Group stock surged past 100p to a 17-year peak, driven by a Supreme Court win and a £17bn shareholder payout forecast. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
Gold hits record high and US oil shares soar following the capture of Venezuela's president. Analysts cite a flight to safety amid geopolitical uncertainty. Read the full market analysis.
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
London-listed Auction Technology Group rejects 11 hostile takeover offers from FitzWalter Capital, saying they undervalue the firm. Shares surge 20% as deadline looms.
The FTSE 100 started 2026 strong, hitting an intraday high above 10,000. As the rally continues, attention shifts to crucial Christmas trading updates from major UK retailers like Tesco and M&S.
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
Analysts forecast global stock gains in 2026 but warn of top risks: an AI tech bubble bursting, Fed turmoil under Trump, and a private credit crisis. Explore the full economic outlook.
The FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, a landmark moment hailed by City minister Lucy Rigby as proof of renewed global confidence in London's capital markets and the UK economy.
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points, marking a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover the drivers behind this historic rally and what it means for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000 points level for the first time ever. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's new policies are credited with fuelling the landmark rally. Discover what this means for investors.
The FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000 point milestone on the first trading day of 2026, driven by strong gains from Rolls-Royce and Fresnillo. Discover the top performers and market outlook.
The London Stock Market is experiencing a much-needed boost with Shein's potential IPO and ARM's possible return. Discover the details and what this means for the UK's financial hub.
US stock markets defied a year of political and economic upheaval to finish 2025 near record levels, buoyed by a relentless tech rally. Discover the key drivers and what lies ahead for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance in 16 years, outperforming major US and European markets. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable rally.
The FTSE 100 index has recorded its strongest annual gain since the 2009 financial crisis, surging over 31% in 2025. Discover the key drivers behind this historic rally and what it means for investors.
London's FTSE 100 index surged over 20% in 2025, its strongest performance in 16 years. Discover how share buybacks and key sectors like defence and mining powered the rally.
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
Norwegian software giant Visma plans a major London IPO in 2026, bolstering the City's strongest year for new listings since 2021. Discover how this signals a market recovery.
London's IPO market saw a tepid recovery in 2025, raising $1.9bn. A strong Q4 offers hope for a more active listing cycle in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Warner Bros Discovery shares slip to $28.79 as investors weigh competing bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance ahead of the 21 January deadline. Discover the risks and rewards.
Octopus Energy sells a $1bn stake in its software arm Kraken, valuing it at $8.65bn. CEO Greg Jackson hints at a future London stock market flotation for the UK tech success story.
As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, we revisit his most memorable advice from decades of shareholder letters. Learn about fear, greed, and building a $1tn empire.
Copper is on track for its largest annual price surge in over 15 years, jumping more than 35% as fears of a global shortage grip markets. Discover why this critical metal for green energy has become a safe haven.