Category : Stock Markets


BP profits plunge 70% as oil prices retreat

BP reports staggering 70% profit drop as oil prices retreat from Ukraine war peaks. Discover how the energy titan is navigating market turbulence while maintaining shareholder payouts.

Reeves axes share stamp duty after AstraZeneca warning

In a dramatic policy shift, Chancellor Rachel Reeves abolishes stamp duty on share trading to boost UK investment competitiveness, following AstraZeneca's stark warning about London's declining appeal.

Is Now the Time to Invest in Gold? Experts Weigh In

Financial analysts are urging investors to consider gold as economic uncertainty and market volatility create ideal conditions for the precious metal to shine. Discover why experts believe gold could be the smart investment move for 2025.

FCA faces lawsuit over bond tape 'manifest error'

The Financial Conduct Authority is embroiled in a High Court battle as market participants accuse the regulator of catastrophic misjudgment in its controversial bond reporting reforms.

Princes tuna firm plans London stock market float

Major UK tinned food producer Princes, owner of popular tuna brands, is preparing for a potential London Stock Exchange listing that could value the business at hundreds of millions of pounds.

Apple & Amazon Defy Wall Street Gloom

Tech titans Apple and Amazon deliver impressive quarterly results, beating Wall Street expectations as iPhone sales surge and AWS cloud services maintain dominance despite economic headwinds.

Bank shares jump despite motor finance scandal fears

Despite mounting concerns over a potential £16bn motor finance mis-selling scandal and fraud allegations reminiscent of Madoff, London's banking shares demonstrate remarkable resilience with significant gains across the sector.

Dimensional's European ETF Expansion Challenge

Dimensional Fund Advisors brings its systematic active ETF approach to Europe, challenging traditional fund managers with its evidence-based investment philosophy. Will their US success translate across the Atlantic?

Elon Musk Makes History With $500 Billion Fortune

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shattered records by becoming the first person in history to amass a staggering $500 billion fortune, cementing his status as the wealthiest individual ever.

SocGen Fixed Income Shines as Equities Fade

French banking giant Société Générale reports resilient Q2 performance as fixed income trading surges 16.7%, offsetting declines in equities amid fading market volatility.

Fed Cuts Rates as Trump Tariff Inflation Fears Ease

The US Federal Reserve has delivered a significant interest rate cut amid easing inflation concerns and reduced worries about Trump's proposed tariff policies, marking a major shift in monetary policy.

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion Market Cap in Historic First

Nvidia's astronomical rise continues as the AI chip giant reaches a historic $5 trillion valuation, cementing its position as world's most valuable company ahead of tech titans Apple and Microsoft.

Pound falls to 2023 low against euro

Sterling hits its weakest level this year against the euro as market jitters intensify over upcoming budget announcements and economic uncertainty.

European banks miss out as Wall Street deal boom returns

As US investment banks celebrate resurgent 'animal spirits' and soaring profits from revived M&A and IPOs, their European counterparts watch from the sidelines, missing out on the lucrative post-pandemic deal frenzy.

UBS wealth unit gathers $38bn in Q3 surge

UBS's global wealth management arm demonstrates remarkable resilience, pulling in $38 billion in net new funds during Q3 while navigating significant outflows from its Swiss bank integration.

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