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The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026

The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gold, as the technology boom reshaped which assets thrived and which were left behind.

Euronews

European stocks climb as Dow Jones hits new high

The FTSE 100 closed up 68.26 points, 0.7%, at 10,529.89.

Evening Standard

SpaceX IPO: how can I buy shares, and what are the risks?

Elon Musk firm plans the biggest stock market launch in history – but experts have flagged potential downsides

The Guardian - UK

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EasyJet shares rally as Castlelake weighs possible takeover offer

The budget airline's stock rose more than 12% after Castlelake said it was considering a possible offer. Prior to the rally, easyJet shares had fallen by around 23% over the past year against a backdrop of higher fuel costs and uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East.

Euronews

How UK 30-year bonds reached the highest yield this century and why it matters

Investors are demanding significantly higher returns to hold British debt as 30-year gilt yields reached levels not seen since 1998 this week. The surge represents a major challenge for the UK Treasury but why did it happen and what does it mean exactly?

Euronews

Shell profits surge as Iran war drives oil prices higher

Europe’s biggest energy company reported a jump in first-quarter profits as the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil and gas prices higher.

Euronews

Shot in the arm for GSK and AstraZeneca from cancer drug sales

The blue chip drug makers saw first quarter earnings beat market expectations.

Evening Standard

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FTSE 100 suffers losses amid fears over US-Iran ceasefire

Evening Standard

SpaceX IPO: Musk plans to allocate up to 30% of shares for retail investors

Elon Musk is preparing to allocate as much as 30% of the shares in SpaceX’s forthcoming IPO to retail investors, according to Reuters. The alleged move represents a significant departure from usual Wall Street practice.

Euronews

European markets lost ground as oil prices climb further amid new Iran attacks

European stock markets lost their enthusiasm by the early afternoon following a positive trend in the first half of the trading lead by strong performances in Asia. Meanwhile, oil prices are rising further.

Euronews

British Airways owner IAG sees stock price plummet as FTSE 100 falls in wake of Iran strikes

The prices of oil and gold have gone up but stock markets are heading in the opposite directions as investors weigh the uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis

The Independent UK

Gains for Rolls-Royce and LSEG offset mining slump

The FTSE 100 index ended up 40.29 points, 0.4%, at 10,846.70, a record close.

Evening Standard

Convatec stars as FTSE 100 closes with little change

It marked the second day in a row the index has closed much as it started, despite headwinds over US tariffs and fears over AI disruption.

Evening Standard

AI bubble: five things you need to know to shield your finances from a crash

Some experts have voiced fears a tech meltdown could hit our savings and pensions – here’s how to protect yourself

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FTSE 100 edges lower in quiet end of year trade

International Personal Finance led the way on the FTSE 250 index as its shares jumped 5.9% on news of a takeover.

Euronews

Major sell-off on global markets: What has been driving the significant decline?

Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

Euronews

European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

The Guardian - UK

Want to retire in your 50s? Here’s how to plan for it

Start by working out how much income you will need for a comfortable life, to turn what can seem like a pipe dream into a reality

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Amazon and Apple post strong earnings but tariffs dampen investor appetite

Tariffs and the AI race have made tech investors more cautious, with Amazon and Apple’s second quarter results showing that the market is no longer betting on Big Tech as a whole — only on those with a clear edge.

The Independent UK

Meta and Microsoft add $500bn to share price value overnight: ‘Investors are screaming with joy’

One expert said the surge was the sort ‘most companies can only dream of’

Euronews

Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability

UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns.

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 breaks 9,000-point barrier to reach new high

London’s blue-chip index has risen 10% in 2025 helped by investor flight from US stocks amid Trump’s trade policies

Evening Standard

Miners help propel FTSE 100 to new record high

Mining stocks climbed after US President Donald Trump said he would enact a 50% copper tariff in August, sending copper prices higher.

Evening Standard

Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue

Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs.

The Guardian - UK

Do I (in the UK) need to worry about the US stock market?

From the value of your pension to your holidays, the turmoil from Trump’s yo-yoing trade policies will have an impact

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