Oil was slightly firmer on Tuesday, showing the first signs of recovery following a sharp drop on Monday. WTI Crude was up 0.61%, while Brent was up by 1.02% at the time of writing on Tuesday. “The main focus for the market has been heightened tensions across the Middle East. Last week, the US and […]

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Oil doesn’t seem able to catch a sustained bid as prices dipped on Monday despite concerns about the Middle East conflict disrupting crude supply. Following a 2% gain in oil benchmarks last week, Brent Crude was down by 1.21%, while WTI Crude was down by 1.35% at the time of writing on Monday. “Crude oil […]

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On Monday, Crest Nicholson’s shares slumped on the news of the UK housebuilder slashing the company’s yearly profit forecast for the third time in six months. This estimate has now been revised to £41 million. The downward adjustment is attributed to increased costs linked to specific legacy projects and an extraordinary charge of £13 million […]

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Returns from the Fundsmith Equity Fund fell short of the global stock market benchmark, the MSCI World Index, for the third time in a row in 2023. Manager Terry Smith addressed investors in his annual letter last week, where he acknowledged the result but claimed that beating the global stock market is not something that […]

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Whitbread shares jumped on Thursday despite a slight dip in quarter-on-quarter occupancy to 84.9% as the UK’s largest hotel business’s income rose 39% above pre-pandemic levels in Q3. Whitbread’s shares were up 3% at the time of writing on Thursday. Whitbread’s Premier Inn achieved an 11% surge in total accommodation sales, driven by robust demand in […]

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), in a watershed moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. “The term ‘watershed moment’ can be a cliche, but in the case of today’s bitcoin ETF news, it could not be more justified,” said Yoni Assia, CEO and co-founder of eToro. […]

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UK venture capital has bounced back in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reaching almost nearly $22 billion (£17.21 billion) for the year, according to recent analysis from HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom. The resurgence, fueled by climate technology and active early-stage investments, showcases a positive trajectory for the UK’s innovation economy despite global challenges. “This data […]

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Greggs had a good year and a good fourth quarter. On Wednesday, Greggs shares jumped 6% as the company reported that full-year sales for 2023 were up 19.6%, while Q4 like-for-like sales were up 9.4%. Full-year sales totalled £1.8 billion, with like-for-like full-year sales rising 13.7%. The good news sent Greggs shares flying 6% higher […]

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Despite the Monday hit from increased OPEC output and Saudi Arabia’s price cuts, WTI Crude jumped 2.02%, while Brent gained 1.95% at the time of writing on Tuesday. On Monday, both contracts fell over 3% as prices struggled against macroeconomic forces. However, “despite the outlook of softening demand for oil globally, Brent Crude has gained […]

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One may argue Games Workshop’s lofty valuation has been justified by the news of the British miniature wargames manufacturer’s record profit and dividend in the last six months. The manufacturer announced raising the dividend to 120 pence per share, bringing the total dividends declared in 2023–24 to £3.15 per share. Comparatively, in 2022–23, it was […]

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On Monday, both WTI and Brent Crude dropped by almost 3% on the news of significant price reductions from leading exporter Saudi Arabia and an increase in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) output. WTI Crude was down by 2.91%, while Brent Crude was down by almost 2.70% at the time of writing […]

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On Monday, Boeing shares crashed to 8.5% both in the US pre-market on the news of a temporary grounding order issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a number of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets. On Friday, a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet experienced an emergency door plug detachment shortly after takeoff from […]

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This week, the Royal Mint reported a surge in the number of investors in precious metals products in 2023, marking a 7% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This substantial growth is attributed to, firstly, investors adopting a “flight to safety” strategy for their portfolios amidst macroeconomic pressure. Secondly, a large segment of customers (77%) has been drawn to […]

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On Thursday, retailer Next shares jumped almost 4% on the update 2024 profit before tax guidance, which was upped 4% due to better-than-expected festive season sales. The fifth update to Next’s 2024 forecast was triggered by the news of the brand’s total sales experiencing a 5.7% surge during the 9 weeks ending on December 30, surpassing the initial […]

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Elon Musk’s Tesla shares dipped as it was dethroned by the Chinese automaker BYD in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the fourth quarter of 2023. While Tesla remains the global EV leader on an annual basis, BYD is emerging as a strong competitor in the race to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. […]

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Oil prices jumped again by more than 2% on Tuesday after an Iranian warship entering the Red Sea after U.S. helicopters sank three Houthi boats on Sunday. Iran first announced the deployment of the Alborz destroyer through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Monday, as reported by the Iranian state media. The details of the […]

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Oil fell on Tuesday after spiking earlier in the week on reports Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked cargo ships in the Red Sea. WTI Crude was down 0.50% at the time of writing on Tuesday, while Brent Crude traded down 0.36%. The Red Sea attacks prompted the United States to initiate an international naval operation to […]

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This week, AJ Bell released the results of a recent online survey, which showed that four in ten (40%) of the UK’s consumers think their personal finances won’t improve in 2024. The online survey was carried out by Opinium in December on behalf of AJ Bell and included 2,000 participants.  “Consumers aren’t banking on a […]

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Despite flat Q4 sales, the Swedish fast-fashion brand’s H&M shares rose on Friday as the company announced 4% sales growth in 2023. Despite the 4% yearly growth, which came around as the side effects of the pandemic ending, H&M’s net sales for the period from September 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, remained unchanged compared to the […]

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Trainline shares had jumped 14.78% at the time of writing on Friday as the UK Department of Transport (DfT) abandoned plans for its own ticketing platform. Unexpectedly, on Thursday, the Department for Transport (DfT), headed by Mark Harper, revealed its decision to forsake the plans for establishing a ticket-selling website and app for Great British […]

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Recent research by BullionVault highlighted that nearly one-third (32.9%) of investors in precious metals consider banking failures to be the most probable trigger for a financial market crash in 2024. Concerns about an economic recession (31.9%) and geopolitical conflict (15.4%) followed. The survey has been run each year since 2014, and this year included 2002 […]

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Bunzl, a world leader in distribution services, said underlying operating profit is expected to exceed prior estimates in the full year 2023. The company had earlier indicated that its profit would experience a “moderate increase” compared to 2022, when taking into account constant exchange rates. Bunzl shares were up 2.20% at the time of writing […]

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Oil prices jumped on Thursday following a larger-than-anticipated weekly reduction in U.S. crude inventories and hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early in 2024. Oil continues its upward movement, with WTI crude up by 1.91% and Brent crude by 2.03% at the time of writing on Thursday. This is in part driven by […]

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Oil prices continue to fall as the promised Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) cuts fail to buoy prices. Despite potential support for oil prices from recent OPEC+ production cuts, oil has fallen exponentially since late September. “We have seen a mild recovery since then, and the next few weeks may be crucial […]

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Leading electric vehicle (EV) data analysis firm Rho Motion has revealed that global EV sales in November reached a record-breaking 1.4 million EVs. In November, the year-on-year (YoY) growth in EV sales was up 20%. The figures, released by Rho Motion this week, indicate robust market growth of 8% compared to the previous month. This […]

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On Wednesday in Dubai, during the Conference of the Parties (COP28) summit, which is the UN’s main climate Conference, a deal to phase out all fossil fuels was struck. The COP28 deal states that “transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly, and equitable manner […] so as to achieve net […]

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The growth in UK wages has slowed in October but continues to outpace inflation, which currently stands at 4.6%. The October decline in wages was the most significant since the period up to November 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Average weekly earnings slowed from 7.8% in September to 7.3%, slightly exceeding […]

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On Tuesday, the creator of the Fortnite game won its San Francisco-based trial against Google. The lawsuit, filed three years ago, claimed that Google sought to stifle competition by imposing up to 30% fees on app developers. It also accused Google of engaging in an illegal practice by linking its Play Store and billing service. […]

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Both WTI and Brent jumped again on Friday as Saudi Arabia and Russia continued to call for more OPEC+ countries to curb their production in 2024. Despite OPEC+ also coming to a consensus on fossil fuel production cuts, Saudi Arabia and Russia are also implementing their own domestic production cuts. Saudi Arabia in particular has […]

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In the face of ongoing macroeconomic turbulence, both silver and gold have been rising as their safe-haven status continues to attract investors. Despite touching all-time highs this week, gold was slightly down on Friday. Silver was up 0.23%. “What a week it’s been for gold and silver,” said David Morrison, Senior Market Analyst at FCA. […]

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Global mining giant Anglo American shares were down almost 7% after releasing a statement on Friday that it plans to cut $500 million in spending by 2026. This is set to result in a 4% drop in production in 2024. Anglo American shares were down by 6.6% at the time of writing on Friday. “Miners are […]

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The UK Investor Magazine met with the Royal Mint to explore the demand dynamics for gold and the factors at play driving gold to record highs. Gold has recently traded at record highs around $2,140 per ounce as the promise of easier monetary policy drove prices higher. Over the past two years, financial markets experienced […]

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A UK-based travel company On the Beach has experienced record trading in 2023 Financial Year, the company reported on Tuesday. On the Beach shares were up +14.8%, trading at 134.8p at the time of writing. The company achieved record Group Total Transaction Value (TTV) as trading returned to normal after years of disruption due to […]

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On Friday, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, revealed that the long-awaited futuristic ‘Cybertruck’ is going to cost 50% more than his initial estimates. New prices will start at $60,990, but many still worry about the car’s potential usefulness. Tesla’s shares have been falling all week and are down 3% at the time of writing on Friday. That […]

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OPEC+ members reportedly agreed on 1 million bpd of oil cuts for the beginning of 2024 during their annual meeting. This information was obtained by Reuters from inside sources on Thursday, the day of OPEC+ key meetings, during which output quotas for the next year were to be agreed upon. The decision was pushed by […]

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After a downfall at the beginning of this month, gold prices hit a six-month high on Tuesday, with significant help from the weak dollar. Although gold was slightly down on Wednesday (0.09%), the price has stabilised at around 65,952 per kilo. Gold has been rising consistently for the past two weeks, jumping to its highest […]

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On Tuesday, EasyJet reported a record H2 pre-tax profit as soaring demand for holidays over the summer helped the company swing to a pre-tax profit for the full year. EasyJet shares were up 3.36% and are trading at 418p at the time of writing on Tuesday. In the fiscal year 2023, easyJet reported a headline […]

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On Tuesday, property portal Zoopla released the House Price Index for the month of November, which shows that housing discounts are at a 5-year peak as the UK property adapts to elevated mortgage rates. Zoopla’s data shows that the property sales are being settled at an average of 5.5% below the asking price. The 5.5% […]

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Pets at Home published its half-year report on Tuesday, revealing that the pet retailer’s H1 consumer revenue 8.6% in the period, smashing their 7% growth target. Pets at Home shares were up 2.57% to trade at 294p at the time of writing. Total revenue increased to £774.2 million during the 28-week period ending 12th October, […]

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Internationally known video game label Team 17 shares dropped on Friday, as the company stated in the trading update that some of its games are not meeting the sales target. The gaming company’s shares were down by 41.08% at the time of writing on Friday. Team17 is known for games such as “Worms,” “Miami Chase,” […]

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UK retailer Mothercare saw shares jump on Friday despite interim sales dropping 15% on tougher trading conditions in the Middle East. Mothercare shares were up 4.26% and trading at 490p at 10.32am. Global retail sales through franchise partners totalled £137.2 million (compared to £162.1 million in 2022), marking a 15% decrease from the previous year […]

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WTI Crude is down 0.88%, while Brent is down 0.94%. At the time of writing, WTI Crude is trading at $76.40 per barrel, while Brent costs $81.25 . The loss follows the 4% drop in the oil prices yesterday. Oil prices have been falling as ceasefire talks developed in the Middle East. Although, a ceasefire […]

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On Wednesday, airline Jet2 plc released interim results, which show that although the revenue rose in the last half-year period, bookings have slowed in recent weeks. Jet2 shares were down 4.48% at the time of writing on Thursday and were trading at 1,080.30 p. A major contributor to higher revenue was increased prices. The average […]

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Ofgem, Britain’s energy regulator, said in a statement on Thursday that the energy bills are to rise as the regulator raises the price cap by 5%. The price cap, adjusted every quarter, establishes the maximum amount that can be charged to customers for energy bills. For an average household using dual fuel and paying through […]

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On Wednesday, the LXi REIT confirmed that it was planning to sell 66 Travelodge hotels in response to recent press speculation. The REIT has received an offer for the sale of 66 Travelodge hotels, totalling £210 million, in line with their current book value as of 30th September 2023. If the sale goes through, the […]

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UK-based DIY retailer Kingfisher reported their Q3 results on Wednesday, which show a major decline in sales across almost all countries where the retailer operates.  Shares fell over 5% in early trade on Wednesday as the company blamed poor weather for the slow results. “The problem seems to be unseasonably warm temperatures dampening demand for […]

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Californian tech giant Nvidia has reported astonishing revenue growth in Q3 as AI-inspired demand lifted sales. But it was not enough to lift shares, which fell on concerns about China demand tapering off. In Q3, the tech company saw a record revenue of $18.12 billion. The revenue is up 34% from Q2. What’s more, it […]

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Cranswick fought off inflationary pressures in their most recent half-year period and produced 12.3% revenue growth assisted by price inflation and volume growth. The 12.3% increase in revenue took their top line to £1.25bn and helped a 25% leap in operating profits to £85.5m, much higher than analysts expectations. The company’s shares were up 1.5% […]

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UK-based Capita shares jumped by more than 6% on Tuesday after the company stated that it was planning on pushing for faster delivery of efficiency savings. Capita revealed new cost-saving measures today as it aims to double its operating margin to 6% in the medium term. Capita CEO Jon Lewis added, “We are, today, announcing the […]

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Global property consultancy Knight Frank released its Q3 2023 Land Index and Housebuilder Survey, which highlights that in response to tough housing market conditions in the UK, almost 60% of surveyed housebuilders are providing non-cash incentives. According to the report, among respondents, 59% are offering items like carpets or white goods, over 40% contribute to […]

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The pound falls against the dollar as retail sales fall in September Office for National Statistics (ONS) retail data showed on Thursday that in September 2023, retail sales volumes declined by 0.9% as the pound fell against the dollar. Looking at the quarter, sales volumes dropped by 0.8% in the last three months. In their September […]

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Oil price staged a minor rally on Friday as traders covered shorts after another week of declines. At the time of writing on Friday, Brent crude is up 1.24%, while WTI crude is up 1.21%. Brent crude has stabilised above $77 but is heading for its fourth consecutive weekly drop. WTI crude was trading at […]

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United Utilities, the UK’s North-West-based water supply and treatment company, reported on Thursday that their gross debt pile has increased to over £9,148.6 million. The company’s debt has risen by 9.1% in this half-year. United Utilities shares had dipped margianlly by around 0.80% at the time of writing as concerns mounted about the group’s dividend. According […]

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Burberry shares were down over 9% at the time of writing on the news the ongoing slowdown in the luxury sector had knocked the group’s sales. The company’s Q2 report, published on Thursday, highlights that, due to more challenging trading conditions, Burberry now expects revenue for the year to fall short of its prior expectations […]

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Siemens Energy is set to shake up its struggling wind business Siemens Gamesa, which has contributed to the group’s €4.6bn annual net loss, with the goal of making the division profitable. Frankfurt-listed shares in Siemens Energy were up 5.50% and are trading at €10.73 at the time of writing. Revenue for the fourth quarter declined 2.5% […]

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On Wednesday, China’s official data showed that industrial output and retail sales growth exceeded expectations in October, while the overall Chinese economy remains weak, particularly in the property sector, which has long been hit by a crisis. The second-largest global economy has struggled to achieve a robust recovery after COVID-19, and the property sector has […]

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SSE shares rose on Wednesday as earnings beat expectations in the recent half year as strong operational performance and a lower effective tax rate offset lower revenue due to better weather. SSE saw a 14.9% decrease in half-year revenue, falling to £4.8 billion. Despite this decline, the company managed to outperform group guidance in terms […]

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Imperial Brands predicted a rise in revenue and profit for the upcoming year, yet announced on Tuesday that the growth in the first half would be slower due to this year’s price increases and investments in alternatives to tobacco. Imperial Brands shares are down 0.96% at the time of writing. Imperial’s Finance Chief Lukas Paravicini […]

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On Tuesday, Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL) announced plans to provide zero-carbon lithium onshore in the UK from next year, derived as a by-product from their geothermal mines in Cornwall. GEL plans to produce approximately 100 tonnes per annum (tpa) of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) by late 2024, with the goal of scaling up to at least […]

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According to official data, wages in Britain increased at a slightly slower rate in the three months leading up to September, following a previous record pace. Job vacancies fell, signalling a minor step down in the UK jobs market. In the third quarter, earnings excluding bonuses were 7.7% higher compared to the same period a […]

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Vodafone shares dropped on Tuesday after the telecoms group reported a half-year revenue decline of 4.3% to €21.9 billion as several disposals and adverse currency swings hit sales. Vodafone shares had slipped by 2.4% at the time of writing after rising 1.3% in early trading. The group’s shares have declined 27% over the past year. […]

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Oil prices ticked higher on Friday after a week of sharp declines as traders covered short positions and awaited further developments in the Middle East crisis. At the time of writing, WTI crude is up by 0.79% and Brent crude by 0.84%. Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said “a barrel of Brent crude will […]

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On Friday, the global premium beverage giant Diageo reported that they now anticipate a decrease in organic operating profit growth in the second half of the current financial year. Diageo points out that this weakness is primarily due to significantly weaker performance in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company’s shares are down 13.5% at the […]

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The UK economy flatlined in the third quarter, avoiding a technical recession in the face of rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation. While UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.2% in September, in a broader context, UK GDP has exhibited zero growth in the three months ending September 2023, and forecasters warned of […]

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British pub chain JD Wetherspoon announced a rise in first-quarter sales, supported by competitive pricing and consistent demand for its affordable products amid the cost of living challenges. J D Wetherspoon shares were up by 0.8% at the time of writing. The hospitality industry in the UK has benefited from robust customer spending, aiding its […]

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ITV shares plunged on Wednesday as the broadcaster and content creator said the advertising market continued to face difficulties in the post-COVID environment. ITV shares had dropped by 5.2% to 61.8p at the time of writing. ITV further announced on Wednesday that lower demand from British and international broadcasters for its content will affect its […]

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On Wednesday, oil prices faced challenges, declining to a three-month low in the prior session. This decline is fueled by a fall in exports from the United States and China. WTI Crude is down 1.5%, and Brent Crude is down 1.3% at the time of writing. Chinese oil exports have been dipping for six months. […]

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On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried, formerly in charge of one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, was convicted of fraud and money laundering following a month-long trial in New York. He had received seven charges related to fraud and money laundering. Mr. Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty. His sentencing is scheduled for March 28 of next year. It […]

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On Thursday, the tech giant Apple reported a 1% revenue dip to $89.5 billion (£73.3 billion) for the three months ending September 30, compared to the same period last year. The company reported $23 billion in profits, driven by record iPhone sales over the past three months. The latest iPhone 15 came out in September […]

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Australia is currently on fire. On Thursday, around 76 fires were raging in Queensland, with nine in New South Wales to the south. Western Downs (Queensland area) Mayor Paul McVeigh even said to Australian reporters on Tuesday that “some areas are still too hot to get into. Unfortunately, we are expecting that number to go up”. […]

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On Thursday, BT shareholders cheered positive developments in profitability as the group took action on costs. BT Group shares surged over 8% on Thursday and were trading at 120p at the time of writing. In the context of recent disappointing earnings updates, BT delivered solid financial performance, with adjusted earnings per share showing a 3% […]

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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve made the decision to keep interest rates on hold, ahead of the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates at noon today. The Federal Reserve’s rate target continues to be 5.25%–5.5%, which is the highest interest rate level in 22 years. The Reserve aims to control surging prices, which have recently […]

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Ørsted shares had plunged 19.63% at the time of writing on Wednesday as it became known that the Danish renewable energy company was to halt two offshore wind farm developments in the U.S. Ørsted released a statement saying that the move is to cost the company approximately 39.4 billion DKK (£4.6 billion). The developer announced […]

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On Wednesday, mortgage lender Nationwide data showed that, surprisingly, British house prices rose nearly 1% in October. According to Nationwide, the rise was primarily attributed to a shortage of available homes rather than a market recovery impacted by increased borrowing costs. The data further shows that new home prices rose by 0.9% from the previous […]

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The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI, which evaluates manufacturing sector’s performance based on a survey of 430 private industrial firms, dropped to 49.5 in October 2023, down from 50.6 in September. These numbers fall short of the forecasted 50.8. In October, the manufacturing sector shrank for the first time since July, with decreased output reflecting the […]

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There is a global shortage of sustainably sourced timber. Current World Bank data shows that there is a base of billion cubic metres of global timber supply deficit; the numbers are expected to triple by 2050. Due to its inflation-beating properties, forestry has long been an attractive investment encompassing strong ESG characteristics. Forestry investment can […]

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Oil and gold prices rose on Tuesday as the Israeli-Hamas war showed signs of escalation with flare-ups across the region, including Saudi Arabia. Brent crude oil price is +0.91% at the time of writing, while WTI crude is up by 0.86%. Natural gas price is up by 1.22% in the Tuesday morning trade.  Gold flirted […]

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On Thursday, oil prices fell on a rise in the dollar and a climb in U.S. crude stockpiles, as the Middle East conflict continues to unfold.  WTI Crude price is down by 0.71% and Brent Crude 0.57% at the time of writing. The dollar index experienced a slight increase on Thursday, contributing to the downward […]

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Thursday’s Q3 data shows that WPP’s revenue dropped by 1.8%. WPP shares are down by 2.12% and are trading at 676p at the time of writing.  In Q3, revenue, excluding pass-through costs, decreased by 0.6%. Growth in the UK, Western Continental Europe, and the Rest of the World was offset by declines in North America, driven by […]

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Unilever shares are down by 2.88% in early trade on Thursday as volumes dipped by 0.6% in Q3 amid continued efforts to win over consumers during the post-pandemic recovery. In Q3, underlying prices surged by 5.8%, outpacing analyst expectations, while volumes dipped by 0.6%. In Europe, volumes experienced a significant decline of 10.7%. Unilever announced a […]

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According to Bloomberg, Chinese real estate developer Country Garden has defaulted after failing to pay the interest on a note by the end of the 30-day grace period, which ended last week. Not paying debt within the grace period constitutes “an event of default”, Bloomberg reports. Last month, the company warned of its inability to […]

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On Wednesday, Reckitt Benckiser, a company known for its products such as Vannish, Air Wick, Dettol, and Strespsils, released the Q3 report, highlighting significant revenue growth difficulties, especially in Hygiene.  The net revenue witnessed a positive like-for-like revenue growth of 3.4%, driven by a robust and widespread expansion of 6.7% across the hygiene and health […]

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On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. released Q1 data, which shows that revenue was up 13% (up 12% in constant currency). Microsoft shares rose 4.4% in after-hours trading. Operating income reached $26.9 billion, reflecting a 25% increase (or 24% in constant currency). Net income amounted to $22.3 billion, a 27% rise (or 26% in constant currency). According […]

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On Tuesday, Hermes reported a solid 15.6% sales growth in Q3, surpassing analyst expectations. Hermès shares are up 1.30% and were trading at €1,719 at the time of writing. Hermès consolidated revenue at the end of September totalled €10,063 million.  Sales were up 22% at constant exchange rates compared to the same time last year. At the constant […]

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According to a Financial Times’ report on Monday, Toyota’s long-awaited solid-state batteries are to be ready by 2027 or 2028. The company is working on the batteries, which, according to the Financial Times, should have a range of 1,200 km, twice as long as Toyota’s current range. The solid-state batteries are also to lower Toyota’s […]

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FTSE 100 distribution company Bunzl said in a trading statement on Tuesday that their Q3 revenue was down 4.8% at a constant exchange rate. Bunzl said the reduction of COVID-19 related sales hit revenue. Additionally, the current rate of inflation and “wider post-pandemic-related normalisation trends drove expected volume weakness consistent with the prior quarter,” Bunzl […]

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On Friday, Australian-listed Lynas Rare Earths, which operates only in Malaysia and Australia, said in a press release that it was temporarily shutting down all of its Malaysian operations as the country’s government continuously expressed concerns over the radiation levels emitted during Lynas’s extraction process. All of the operations, except for the mixed rare earth […]

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The conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices higher on Friday, with Brent and WTI heading towards the second straight week of gains. According to Sophie Lund-Yates of Hargreaves Lansdown: “The oil price has topped $92 a barrel as concerns about recent conflict spreading throughout the Middle East rise. If Iran were to be […]

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The Chinese post-pandemic recovery continues to be under threat as the country’s leading real estate companies face a potential collapse and investments in property hit a 9-month low. The latest Chinese government data shows that for the first nine months of the year, local property investments dropped by 9.1%. Chinese property stocks are at their lowest […]

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Netflix shares are up almost 13% in the US pre-market after the streaming giant raised prices for streaming plans in some countries and welcomed a gain of 9 million viewers in Q3. Total Q3 income rose 8% and was around the previously expected $8.5bn. The cost of a premium subscription plan in the UK is […]

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Finnish giant Nokia stated in a press release on Thursday that the company is planning to cut up to 14,000 employees as it aims to save up to €1.2 billion by 2026. Nokia’s Thursday Q3 reports stated that quarterly comparable sales dropped 20%, while US sales are down 40% as the market remains unstable. Letting go […]

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On Wednesday, Brent crude was up 2.90% as fears over supply stability from the Middle East intensified after a blast at a hospital in Gaza killed hundreds on Tuesday. The WTI crude price is also up by 3.66%, hitting a two-week high. Adding further upside pressure to oil prices, U.S. crude stocks fell by 4.4 […]

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On Wednesday, leisure company Whitbread posted a 44% rise in first half-year profit and was the best performer out of the FTSE 100 at the time of writing. Much of Whitbread’s increased profit was a result of strong consumer spending at Whitbread’s Premier Inn hotels and restaurants. Whitbread’s overall revenue is up 17% to £1.6bn […]

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FTSE 100 jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce shares were up to approximately 4% on Tuesday as the company announced its decision to cut up to 2,500 employees worldwide- an 8% workforce reduction. Rolls-Royce shares were up 0.4% at the time of writing on Tuesday. The Derby-based company employs up to 42,000 employees in up to 50 […]

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On Friday, British American Tobacco (BAT) shares dropped more than 2 % in light of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banning the sales of six Vuse Alto vape flavours in the U.S. BATS shares are down 3.5% and are worth 2,448p at the time of writing. On Thursday, the FDA stated that it has issued a […]

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On Friday, in light of Microsoft’s revised structuring of the $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal last month, Britain’s antitrust regulator cleared the merger. The deal, which is to be closed on October 18th, was previously extended by Microsoft by three months in its efforts to acquire British approval. In January 2022, Microsoft first announced its decision to […]

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EasyJet shares crashed on Thursday as investors disembarked from the airliner after the company said they would expand their fleet and restart dividends. EasyJet said that they are aiming to buy up to 257 of the AirBus jets and aim to restore EasyJet’s dividends, which were suspended during COVID. While the proposed deal with Airbus […]

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Korea’s largest electronics and memory chip producer, Samsung, released on Wednesday that third-quarter profit dropped by a smaller-than-expected 78%. The company further stated that its consolidated Q3 sales are at approximately 67 trillion Korean won, while its consolidated operating profit is expected to be approximately 2.4 trillion Korean won. Samsung generated 60 trillion Korean won […]

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In a press release on Tuesday, the Danish company stated that, due to significant early signs of efficacy, they will stop the trial of Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes treatment, a year early. Novo Nordisk´s shares are up 3.1% at the time of writing and are currently worth 670 DKK in Copenhagen. The press release further states […]

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Gold prices are up by 1.85 percent on Tuesday as market uncertainty, driven by an escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, grows. Gold has gained this week as investors rush to the safe haven as geopolitical risk rises. The yellow metal last traded at $1,859 on Tuesday. Other precious metals also rose with platinum gaining 0.4 percent and […]

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On Tuesday, Chinese property giant Country Garden Holdings disclosed in its filings to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the company has failed to make a due-to-Monday offshore debt payment of 470 million Hong Kong dollars (48,98 million GBP), further highlighting that they might not be able to pay off all of Country Garden’s current […]

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ExxonMobil is in advanced talks over the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources for up to $60 billion, according to reports Wall Street Journal. The pre-market trading value of Pioneer was up 11.70% to $240.22. Exxon shares dropped 1.7% in the pre-market on Friday.  News on the deal first appeared in Wall Street Journal on Thursday, when […]

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Reuters reported on Friday that, according to insiders familiar with the matter, Open AI is looking into making its own artificial intelligence chips. The company is known for its Chat GPT server and the move into chips would mark a major shift in their strategy. While the plan is yet to be approved, the need […]

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As the UK continues to face housing market pressures, Halifax’s September House Price Index released on Friday morning shows that the home prices are falling.  UK house prices fell by 0.4 percent in September, marking a sixth consecutive monthly fall. The annual home prices are down by -4.7 percent. An average UK home now costs […]

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Putin has ordered his government to provide state funds in efforts to regulate domestic heating fuel prices. Domestic fuel prices have been going up, as the prices for Russian oil and oil products dropped on the International markets, decreasing the country’s export revenue. Now Putin’s government is responding with new measures, stating that it is […]

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On Thursday morning, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (tepco), started the second release of nuclear wastewater into Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, igniting the pre-existing tension with its neighbours, including China. Over the period of 17 days, about 7,800 cubic meters of diluted radioactive water will be released into the water. […]

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After enjoying booming demand for its iconic sandals and broad range of footwear, the German company has filed to list on US markets and is said to seek a $9.2 billion valuation on its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange. Birkenstocks announced their plans to list shares in New York in […]

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A sell-off in US government bonds is underway as markets position for US interest rates to stay higher for longer amid positive US economic data. A raft of upbeat US economic data has poured cold water on hopes of a rate cut early next year and many now see interest rates remaining higher for a […]

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On Tuesday, Aurrigo International, a leading international provider of transport technology, announced a partnership with IAG for the deployment and demonstration of Aurrigo’s autonomous aviation transportation solutions within the UK.  Aurrigo International PLC shares were up 14% to 169p at the time of writing. David Keene, the CEO of Aurrigo, commented on the partnership: “This […]

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On Tuesday, RWS Holdings, a language-focused technology company, announced the acquisition of South Africa-based language services provider STC Comms Language Specialists Proprietary Limited. ST Communications provides language services in 40+ African languages- some of which are rare tribal languages – allowing RWS to expand its services and enable clients to reach new African markets.  RWS […]

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Ongoing energy shortages and net zero targets loom over the UK. Yet, the UK government’s approach to fossil fuels and carbon emissions is becoming increasingly unclear. The government is exploring carbon capture projects while also handing out new UK oil and gas licenses in the North Sea.   Rishi Sunak’s government is balancing the pressure […]

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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s rejected stopgap funding bill is risking pushing the US government to its fourth partial shutdown if an agreement is not reached tomorrow. The House was supposed to be voting on amendments to four funding bills that have not yet been agreed. However, even all four being approved by Saturday may […]

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Hui Ka Yan, the chairman and founder of China Evergrande Group, has been put under police control, according to a Bloomberg News report released on Wednesday.  According to the investigation, it is unclear why exactly the chairman was put under surveillance. However, the report makes it clear that this type of police action in China […]

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WTI crude and Brent crude oil prices rose on Wednesday amidst ongoing concerns about tightening supply. This morning, the WTI crude oil price was up 1.25 per cent (+1.13 USD) at 91.52 USD per barrel. Brent crude price is up by 0.94 per cent (+0.88 USD) to 94.84 per barrel. On Tuesday, U.S. industry data […]

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The Chinese property crisis is the consequence of a slowing Chinese economy and is hitting local companies as well as triggering worldwide anxiety over potential contagion. What is happening in China Companies in China continue to miss payments to their lenders and struggle with significant debt. Amidst the falling sector-wide prices, the Chinese property giant […]

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it has revised its view on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and paved the way for the takeover to proceed. At the end of 2022, the tech giant announced its intentions to buy Activision Blizzard for $95 per share, valuing the deal at $68.7 billion. The deal […]

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Late at night in September 2022, Philip Paxson died after following Google Maps’ directions to a collapsed bridge. Now his family is suing Google for negligence.  According to the lawsuit, the bridge in North Carolina, US, collapsed in 2013. Over the years, the company has received multiple complaints about the bridge´s malfunction but has done […]

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Last night, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced they would keep interest rates on hold at 5.5%. The announcement was followed by a press conference, during which the Federal Reserve hinted that they do see the interest rates rising again by the end of the year and rates would remain elevated for a longer period. USD […]

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Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of proposed amendments to the UK’s policies on meeting net zero targets. The changes to policies are likely to include phasing out of gas boilers, prolonging the sales ban on diesel and petrol cars, and the cancellation of the energy efficiency regulations on home owners.  The PM is said […]

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