Betting shares tumble after Budget gambling tax hike
Shares in major UK betting firms plummet after the Budget reveals a sharp rise in remote gaming duty. The changes could push £1.1bn to Treasury but risk jobs and black markets.
Category : Markets
Asian markets climb as Fed rate cut hopes fuel rally
Asian shares advanced, mirroring Wall Street's rally on growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Discover how global markets reacted and what it means for investors.
UK stocks climb amid Budget tax relief rumours
London markets rallied as banking stocks surged on reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spare banks from tax hikes in Wednesday's Budget. The FTSE 100 gained 0.8% while the pound strengthened to $1.3183.
Reeves Plans Stamp Duty Holiday for UK Listings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a three-year stamp duty holiday on new UK stock market listings in a bid to boost the City's competitiveness and attract more IPOs.
Rebalance Your Portfolio in a Lofty Market
Is your portfolio too heavy on US stocks? Learn why and how to rebalance your investments to manage risk and maintain your target asset allocation, especially in today's market.
Asian shares mixed after Wall Street rally on Fed hopes
Asian markets showed a mixed performance following a Wall Street surge driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Key data and earnings reports are in focus.
Reeves' Budget Faces £2.7tn Bond Market Scrutiny
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for high-stakes budget as bond market watches every move. Will her plans satisfy the £2.7tn gilt market beast? Analysis inside.
S4 Capital and M&C Saatchi Issue Profit Alerts
Sir Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital and rival M&C Saatchi see shares hit record lows after slashing profit forecasts. Discover the reasons behind the advertising sector's downturn.
Asian Shares Gain, US Futures Advance After Wall St Rally
Asian shares mostly gained and US futures advanced following a positive Wall Street session. Alibaba surged 4.7% on strong AI demand. Discover the latest market trends and analysis.
Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million
A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple depicted in James Cameron's Titanic, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million at a UK auction. Discover the poignant story behind this historic memorabilia.
Barefoot Investor Warns of Inevitable Stock Market Crash
Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, warns a stock market crash is inevitable. Discover his simple philosophy for investing and how to protect your portfolio from panic.
Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78 million
A gold pocket watch owned by Isidor and Ida Straus, the couple from the Titanic film, has sold for a record-breaking £1.78 million. Discover the story behind this historic piece of memorabilia.
Titanic gold watch sells for record £1.78m
A gold pocket watch owned by a couple who died on the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.78m, the highest price ever paid for Titanic memorabilia. Discover the tragic love story behind the timepiece.
FTSE 100 Rises Despite Economic Headwinds
London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.
Asian markets erase gains after Wall Street drop
Asian markets tumbled on Friday, erasing previous gains as they tracked a sharp Wall Street reversal. Key benchmarks fell amid AI bubble fears and reduced Fed rate cut hopes. Explore the full market analysis.
Australian shares tumble to lowest level since May
Australia's share market plummeted 1.21% amid global tech selloff and AI bubble fears. Key sectors including mining and financials suffered heavy losses. Read analysis of market turbulence.
Superman comic sells for record £7.2 million
A pristine 1939 Superman No. 1 comic discovered in an attic has sold for a record-breaking £7.2 million, becoming the most valuable comic book in history. Discover the full story.
AI Bubble Fears Return as Wall Street Rally Fades
Wall Street tumbles as AI bubble fears resurface, despite Nvidia's strong results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply. Discover the market's volatile reaction.
Wall Street Plunge: 1000-Point Drop Erases Early Gains
Wall Street's early rally, fuelled by strong earnings, reversed into a sharp mid-day sell-off. The Dow plummeted over 1000 points. Discover the full story behind the market's volatility.
FTSE 100 up 0.2% despite mixed US jobs figures
London's FTSE 100 snapped five-day losing streak, climbing 20 points to 9,527.65. Games Workshop and Halma surged while US jobs data tempered gains. Read full market analysis.
Michael Burry shorts Nvidia amid AI bubble fears
Big Short investor Michael Burry bets against AI giants Nvidia and Palantir. Will his contrarian stance pay off as the AI bubble shows signs of strain? Discover the full story.
Single Winner Claims $5.2 Million Powerball Jackpot
One lucky Powerball player has scooped the entire Division One prize, worth over $5 million. This marks the second consecutive week a single ticket has won the jackpot. Discover the winning numbers.
Nvidia's AI Boom Sparks £200bn Stock Market Rally
Nvidia's 62% sales surge to £43.6bn dispels AI bubble fears, triggering a global £200bn stock market recovery. Discover how the tech giant's results are reshaping investor confidence.
Games Workshop shares surge 11% on profit forecast
Warhammer maker Games Workshop sees shares climb 11% as it forecasts half-year sales of £310m, defying previous Trump tariff warnings. Discover the FTSE 100 firm's success.
Nvidia Defies AI Bubble Fears, Sends Markets Higher
Nvidia's blockbuster earnings and strong forecast quell fears of an AI bubble, pushing global markets higher. Discover how the chip giant is driving the AI revolution.
AI bubble fears trigger Australian market volatility
Australian shares follow Wall Street's AI-driven turbulence as Nvidia results spark debate. Discover why the ASX remains vulnerable despite tech rallies and what history teaches us about market bubbles.
Nvidia Earnings Soar 65%, Defying AI Bubble Fears
Nvidia reports staggering 65% profit growth, shattering Wall Street expectations and calming fears of an AI investment bubble. Discover how the chip giant is powering the future.
Nvidia's $57bn Sales Soar, Boosting US Markets
Nvidia reports staggering $57bn quarterly sales, exceeding forecasts and propelling Wall Street. Discover how this AI giant impacts your pension and the broader economy.
US Economy's Crucial 24-Hour Test: $300bn Swing
The US economy enters a pivotal 24 hours with Nvidia's $300bn market swing, Walmart's consumer health check, and a delayed jobs report. Discover how this could define markets for 2024.
Nvidia Earnings: AI Bellwether Faces Market Test
All eyes on Nvidia's Q3 results as AI chip demand faces scrutiny. Will earnings calm fears of an AI bubble? Key figures and analysis inside.
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