What rising UK bond yields really mean for your savings, mortgage and pension Bond markets are constantly in motion but most people have no idea how they affect their day-to-day finances The Independent UK · 8h ago
Why ordinary investors struggle to buy into the robotics boom Most of the companies building the robots of the future are still private, leaving ordinary investors with limited options such as Tesla, diversified industrial groups or new vehicles like RoboStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed fund whose shares trade at more than twice the value of its assets. Euronews · Oct 5
Shares edge down as Iran tensions push oil higher Investors also digested UK Chancellor John Healey’s pledge to control public spending ahead of next month’s Budget. Evening Standard · Sep 7
World’s most valuable stock Nvidia gains $370bn overnight as AI demand grows The chipmaker’s shares are up more than 7 per cent in pre-market trading The Independent UK · Aug 27
Shein’s £20bn stock market float: Should you be buying clothes or shares? Shein previously attempted to list on the London Stock Exchange - should investors still consider it? The Independent UK · Aug 26
Shein launches IPO at a sharply lower valuation — and Europe is central to its success Shein is seeking a valuation of up to approximately $27 billion (€23.1bn) in its September flotation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, far below its reported peak of $100 billion in 2022. Europe is a key market, but new customs rules and regulatory scrutiny threaten its low-cost model. Euronews · Aug 24
FTSE 100 drifts as miners offset JD Sports tumble The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.81 points at 10,748.16. Evening Standard · Aug 20
FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices The FTSE 100 index closed up 7.74 points, or 0.1%, at 10,728.04. Evening Standard · Aug 18
The £10,000 question: When should cash savings become investments? Cash is important to have for emergencies - but at a certain point investing is the better route to wealth-building The Independent UK · Jul 8
Mid-caps shine but AB Foods holds back FTSE 100 Stocks ended mixed in London on Wednesday with US rate hike worries and a decline in Primark owner Associated British Foods hitting blue-chips. Evening Standard · Jul 1
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 · Jun 27
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 · Jun 25
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 · Jun 6
Euronews · Jun 1 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 · May 7 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 · May 7 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.
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Shot in the arm for GSK and AstraZeneca from cancer drug sales The blue chip drug makers saw first quarter earnings beat market expectations.
Euronews · Mar 27 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 · Mar 5 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 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
Evening Standard · Feb 26 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 · Feb 24 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10 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