Traders Bet Against UK as Short-Selling Surges
Short-selling on the pound surged 45% in a week as political turmoil hits UK assets, with bank shorting tripling amid leadership speculation.
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Labor's Tax Reforms: Impact on Shares and Home Ownership
Labor's budget changes to capital gains tax affect shares too. We analyze how the reforms impact investors and young Australians seeking home ownership.
Could Wells Fargo Target Barclays in Mega-Deal?
Rumours of a Wells Fargo takeover of Barclays circulate, while TG Jones faces restructuring and LIV Golf seeks new funding beyond Saudi Arabia.
Intertek backs £10.6bn takeover by Swedish firm EQT
Intertek, a FTSE 100 lab testing firm, agrees to a £10.6bn takeover by Swedish private equity firm EQT, owned by the Wallenberg family.
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Cisco AI Rally Faces Earnings Reality Check
Cisco reports Q3 earnings amid AI boom, with revenue expected at $15.56bn. Shares near record highs, but margins and guidance under scrutiny.
Uzbekistan Wealth Fund Lists in London After $604m IPO
Uzbekistan's national wealth fund completed its dual listing in London and Tashkent, raising $604m at a £1.5bn valuation, marking the country's first IPO and London's first major listing of 2026.
Trium Capital Seeks $300M for Multi-Strategy Fund
London-based Trium Capital is raising $300 million for a new multi-strategy hedge fund, expanding its alternative investment offerings amid strong investor demand.
Babcock Shares Rise Despite Profit Drop After £140m Hit
Babcock shares rose nearly 2% despite a 20% profit drop to £293m, hit by a £140m charge on Type 31 frigate contracts. Revenue grew 10% to £5.3bn.
TP ICAP Record Q1 Revenue from Iran War Trading
TP ICAP reports record first-quarter revenue driven by increased trading volumes amid geopolitical tensions related to Iran conflict.
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FTSE 100 May Bounce as Trump Goes to China for Oil Talks
UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high amid political turmoil and oil spike. FTSE 100 eyes recovery as Trump heads to China for crucial summit on Iranian oil.
Barclays Subsidiary Makes £5bn Accounting Error
Kensington Mortgage Company, a Barclays subsidiary, mistakenly reported £5bn in software assets instead of millions, a 1000x error in its accounts.
Burry: Nasdaq Like 'Bloody Car Crash' Before Crash
Michael Burry, the 'Big Short' investor, warns the Nasdaq is overvalued and resembles a pre-crash scene, accusing Wall Street of inflating tech earnings.
Poker Lessons for Investors: Risk Calibration Over Aversion
Poker teaches investors to calibrate risk, not avoid it. Good players make disciplined choices under uncertainty, a skill that outperforms overconfidence and emotional bias.
Bond Market Warns on Rayner's Economic Platform
Investors warn Angela Rayner's proposed economic response to Labour's local election defeat could worsen UK borrowing costs already at multi-decade highs due to the Iran war.
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CastleKnight Posts Best Monthly Returns Since Inception
CastleKnight Capital achieved its highest monthly returns since inception, driven by strategic investments and market volatility. The hedge fund's performance signals strong recovery.
Goldman Sachs Revenue Up 17% on Stock Surge
Goldman Sachs reports a 17% revenue jump in its City operations, driven by a surge in stock trading and strong performance in fixed income.
Elite Stock Pickers Beat Quant Hedge Funds in Chaos
Elite stock pickers are outperforming quantitative hedge funds during market turmoil, leveraging human judgment and adaptability over rigid algorithms.
Paddy Power Owner London Exit Fears Mount as Shares Slide
Flutter Entertainment's shares drop over 50% amid fears of a London exit. Analysts warn the stock prices in zero US growth, despite strong quarterly revenues.
M&G Asset Management and Dai-ichi Life Boost Q1 Flows
M&G reports strong first-quarter inflows driven by asset management and a strategic partnership with Dai-ichi Life, boosting overall performance.
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Shell Launches $3bn Buyback After Earnings Surge
Shell reported Q1 earnings of $6.9bn, beating expectations, driven by higher oil prices and lower costs. The firm launched a $3bn share buyback and noted impacts from Middle East conflict.
Israeli Charged with Bribery for Betting on Iran Strikes
Israeli authorities charge Omer Ziv and an air force major with using classified information to bet on military strikes via Polymarket, raising insider trading concerns.
FTSE 100 Resilient Amid Iran War, Intertek Bid Shows Market Strength
Despite the Iran war and market wobbles, the FTSE 100 remains resilient. A £10bn cash bid for Intertek at a 54% premium indicates investor expectations remain high.
Kospi Breaks 7,000 as Samsung Reaches Trillion Dollars
South Korea's Kospi index surged past 7,000 points, driven by semiconductor stocks. Samsung Electronics reached a $1 trillion market cap, becoming the second Asian company to do so.
AMD Stock Surges as AI Chip Demand Drives Quarterly Results
AMD shares jumped 15% after Q1 revenue of $10.3B beat estimates, driven by AI infrastructure demand. Data center revenue surged 57% to $5.8B, and Q2 guidance of $11.2B topped forecasts.
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Wall Street Banks' $11bn Fee Haul Dwarfs European Rivals
Wall Street banks earned $11bn in dealmaking fees in 2024, far outpacing European rivals. The gap highlights a widening competitive divide in global investment banking.
Ex-TCI Partners Hedge Fund Raises $550M
Former TCI Partners executives have raised $550 million for a new hedge fund, signaling strong investor confidence despite market volatility.
GameStock Shares Fall 10% on eBay Bid Financing Doubts
GameStop shares fell over 10% after CEO Ryan Cohen avoided questions about financing its $55.5bn bid for eBay, leaving investors skeptical about the deal's viability.
European Bank Traders Outpaced by US Rivals in Q1
European bank trading revenues grew 15% in Q1, but US banks surged 30%, widening the gap. Top European traders earned less than US counterparts.
Intertek Shares Soar on EQT's Increased £8.9bn Bid
Intertek shares jumped 7.4% after Swedish private equity firm EQT raised its takeover offer to £58 per share, valuing the company at £8.9bn. The new bid follows two previous rejections.
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FTSE 100 Set to Dip as Oil Spikes on Hormuz Tensions
London markets brace for a dip after oil prices spike due to rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with US strikes on Iranian boats and threats to shipping.
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