Currys’ shares gain 60% over the past year

Shares in Currys (CURY) have gained 60% over the past year as the electrical retailer experiences meaningful recovery in its Nordic business and solid sales...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


Travis Perkins shares hit 15-year low after profit warning

The outlook is far from rosy for Travis Perkins (TPK) with shares hitting a 15-year low (1 April) as the builders’ merchant warned profit this...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


Takeovers outweighed IPOs three to one on London market in Q1 2025

The UK market’s long-awaited IPO comeback is conspicuous by its absence. There were only four floats in the first quarter of 2025 versus 15 takeover...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


Dialling down the risk as tariff fears stalk markets

The sweeping tariffs unveiled by president Donald Trump on 2 April 2025, dubbed ‘Liberation Day’ by the administration, have significantly impacted financial markets, seemingly disrupting...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


Why investing in an ISA early could make you more than £19,000 richer

There’s nothing like a deadline to spur us into action. It’s why so many investors find themselves opening ISAs in the final days of each tax...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


How investment trusts can use gearing to enhance returns

This article looks at investment trusts and gearing, specifically the ability of trust managers to borrow money to invest.

With the help of industry body the...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


The case for investing using active ETFs

In December, Luxembourg’s financial regulator the CSSF announced new rules around tax exemption and portfolio transparency for European active ETFs (exchange-traded funds).

Along with Ireland,...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 00:00


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What tariffs mean for markets and the importance of staying invested through periods of volatility.

US stocks surge as Trump backs down and announces 90-day tariff pause

US stock markets soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China.

Shortly after Trump announced his latest...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 19:04


Petra delays Cullinan diamond sales amid tariff uncertainty

Petra Diamonds Ltd on Wednesday reported lower sales and prices in its fifth tender of the financial year, as it postponed the sale of goods...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 18:23


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