Hargreaves Lansdown Site Crashes Amid Investor Frenzy
The UK's largest DIY investment platform faced technical issues during early trading as investors rushed to manage portfolios following US-Iran ceasefire news, sparking customer fury.
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Shell, BP Plunge After Trump's Iran Ceasefire Hits Oil
Shell and BP shares plummeted over 7% as Brent crude fell 13.5% after President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing supply fears.
Rolls-Royce Shares Jump 10% on Ceasefire News
Rolls-Royce shares soared by 10% to 1,259.80p as markets rallied on Middle East ceasefire hopes, with Brent crude tumbling 15% and energy experts warning of gradual trade resumption.
Barclays and Lloyds Shares Pop as FTSE 100 Banks Rally
Barclays and Lloyds shares soared dramatically on Wednesday morning, leading a banking stock rally as the City welcomed news of a ceasefire in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 climbed 2.5% with banks driving gains.
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Global stock markets soared and oil prices tumbled after Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran, averting a threatened escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Airline Stocks Soar as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire
Airline stocks including IAG, WizzAir, and Easyjet surged after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of flight cancellations due to aviation fuel shortages.
Ctrl Alt Gets FCA Authorization After Tokenizing £1.2bn
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Fuel Prices Rise Despite Iran Ceasefire, Minister Warns
Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen cautions that petrol and diesel prices will not drop immediately despite US-Iran ceasefire, as wholesale costs hit record highs.
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London's FTSE 100 is set for a significant rally following Donald Trump's confirmation of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing market tensions and causing oil prices to drop below $100 per barrel.
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Brent crude oil fell to $93 a barrel after Donald Trump's conditional ceasefire announcement, with Iran pledging to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks under military management, sparking a global market rally.
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