Trump's NYSE ETF Launch Sparks Ethics Debate
Donald Trump's media firm launches five 'America First' ETFs on the NYSE, raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest for the sitting US president. Read the full analysis.
Category : Stock Markets
FTSE 100 Set for 0.9% Fall After Trump's New Tariff Threat
Global markets brace for turbulence as Trump threatens 25% tariffs on eight European allies, including the UK. FTSE 100 and Dow Jones forecast to fall, while gold prices surge. Read the full analysis.
Reeves hails UK listing reforms for IPO market revival
Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims new UK listing rules are revitalising the City, as the FTSE 100 hits records and IPO activity surges. Discover the reforms driving London's comeback.
Motor Finance Scandal Forces Close Brothers' £400m Overhaul
How the FCA's motor finance probe triggered a drastic cost-cutting mission at Close Brothers. Can new CEO Mike Morgan steer the bank back to profitability? Analysis inside.
Trillions at Stake as AI Boom Risks Financial Crash
Trillions invested in AI's promise of human-like intelligence risk a 2008-style bust if progress stalls, warn experts like Yoshua Bengio. Explore the staggering financial gamble.
Central Banks Scramble for Gold as Dollar Loses Credibility
A major survey reveals half of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over US dollar dominance. Discover the global shift in reserve strategy.
ISA reforms 'doomed to fail', warns AJ Bell chief
AJ Bell CEO Michael Summersgill warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves that her cash ISA limit cuts lack due diligence and will fail to boost stock market investment. Read the full critique.
Goldman Sachs Leads Wall St Boom with Record Trading Revenue
Wall Street giants, led by Goldman Sachs, posted record trading revenues in 2025's final quarter. Discover the figures behind the boom and why JP Morgan's stock slipped.
Wall Street traders earn $134bn in 2024 market chaos
Wall Street's top traders secured a staggering $134bn payday in 2024, capitalising on extreme market volatility. Discover how market swings fuelled record revenues.
MP with LSEG Background Backs Exchange Leadership
A Conservative MP and former London Stock Exchange Group staffer publicly supports the LSEG leadership team. Read the full story on the intersection of finance and politics.
EG Group plans $9bn US float for 2026
Petrol forecourts giant EG Group, founded in Blackburn, is set to begin formal plans for a $9bn (£6.7bn) listing on the New York stock market. Read the full story.
Morgan Stanley dealmakers smash rivals with 47% Q4 gain
Morgan Stanley's investment bankers secured a 47% revenue jump in Q4, outpacing Wall Street rivals. Discover the strategy behind their M&A and equity capital markets dominance.
BlackRock Assets Hit $14 Trillion Milestone
BlackRock's assets under management have soared to a record $14 trillion following a bumper year. Discover the key drivers behind the investment giant's phenomenal growth and its future outlook.
Oxford Biomedica shares jump on EQT takeover talks
Swedish private equity giant EQT is in preliminary talks to buy gene therapy firm Oxford Biomedica. Shares surged over 10% as the £900m-cap company confirmed the unsolicited approach.
Schroders shares smash two-year high on new business
Schroders stock soars 9% as a £11bn influx of new business boosts management fees and profits. The FTSE 100 wealth manager forecasts £745m operating profit. Read the full update.
Schroders profits set to beat expectations
Asset manager Schroders expects profits to exceed forecasts following a year of robust new business and significant net inflows. Discover the key drivers behind their success.
Rathbones Outflows Continue, Brooks Macdonald Turns Positive
Rathbones reports £1.2bn in net outflows for Q1 2024, while Brooks Macdonald sees its first positive quarter in years. Explore the contrasting fortunes in UK wealth management.
City Banks Under Scrutiny Over AI Ambitions
Major UK lenders must convince investors of their AI strategy as earnings season nears. We examine the tech push, job risks, and whether banks or AI stocks are the better bet.
Airships: London's Weirdest Potential 2026 IPO
Hybrid Air Vehicles plans a London IPO, betting on a $2bn airship revival. We explore this and Trump's credit card rate cap. Read the full analysis.
Hedge Funds Seek Macro Experts as Fed Feud and Geopolitics Roil Markets
Leading hedge funds are aggressively recruiting macro specialists to navigate volatile markets shaped by Federal Reserve policy disputes and rising geopolitical risks. Discover the key hiring trends.
JPMorgan's DIY Investment Platform Set for Q2 Launch
JPMorgan Personal Investing is preparing to launch its new DIY investment platform in Q2 2024, following the rebranding of its Nutmeg acquisition. Discover the bank's strategy to capture the UK's self-directed investor market.
Australia's costly 1990s gold sale as prices soar
Australia's decision to sell two-thirds of its gold reserves in 1997 has cost the nation billions as global uncertainty under Trump sends prices skyrocketing. Discover the full story.
Trump to announce Fed chair replacement amid independence row
Donald Trump hits back at JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's defence of the Federal Reserve, insisting he will announce a new central bank chair. Explore the escalating conflict over monetary policy independence.
Brits sell gold, boosting Ramsdens profits by 22%
Pawnbroker Ramsdens sees revenue hit £117m as customers cash in on soaring gold prices. The firm plans expansion and reports a 43% dividend rise. Read the full analysis.
Quantum computing a 'high-impact' risk, warn exchanges
Major financial exchanges warn quantum computing threatens market security. Learn about the urgent risks and the race for 'crypto-agility' to protect global finance.
Trump and Dimon in Fed Independence Dispute
Donald Trump criticises JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon for defending the Federal Reserve's independence, as the UK celebrates a record offshore wind auction powering 12 million homes.
Liontrust loses £1bn in assets as investors withdraw
Liontrust Asset Management saw over £1bn in net outflows last quarter, with its UK equity funds hit hardest. Discover the full impact on the firm's strategy and market position.
Market Risk Rises as Trump's Fed Spat Heats Up
Global markets wobble as Trump's DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell sparks a central bank defence. FTSE 100 and US indices feel the strain. Read the latest market analysis.
Wellcome Trust builds £3.7bn cash pile as markets wobble
The Wellcome Trust, Britain's largest charity, has built a £3.7bn cash reserve to shield its £40bn endowment from a market correction and seize future opportunities. Discover its contrarian strategy.
Dimon: Trump's Fed Attacks Risk Independence, Higher Rates
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticises criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell, warning political pressure erodes central bank independence and may push up interest rates. Read the full analysis.
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