Why UK inflation is in good news territory and the future for weight-loss drug companies

On this week’s AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Danni Hewson and Charlene Young assess the market reaction to a large fall in UK inflation...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 10:59

US stocks make new all-time highs as chip warning brushed off

This week ushered in fresh highs for US markets lead by the small cap Russell 2000 index which gained over 3%, buoyed by stronger than...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 10:37

China stocks rally again, Netflix shares soar on strong results, Boohoo signals break-up and Future CEO doesn’t last long in the job

“It’s been a rocky ride for investors exposed to China but patience is being rewarded,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“Having this...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 10:36

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Gore Street gains on Goldman contract

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC, up 5.4%...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 10:32

Approval for more development of Lincolnshire oil field to be revoked

Europa Oil & Gas Holdings PLC and Union Jack Oil PLC said on Friday they expect planning consent for further development of the Wressle field...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 10:30

Keywords Studios to buy Certain Affinity for undisclosed sum

Keywords Studios PLC on Friday said it signed into an agreement to buy Certain Affinity Inc, an Austin, Texas-based game development studio.

Keywords, a Dublin-based technical...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 09:59

UK ministers mulling tax rise and cuts in budget as meet City bosses

A raft of tax rises are being considered for the new Labour government’s first budget, reports have suggested, as Rachel Reeves meets with City bosses...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 09:50

Gore Street Energy signs $14 million contract with Goldman Sachs

Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC on Friday announced its California-based Big Rock asset has secured a resource adequacy contract with Goldman Sachs Group Ltd.

The...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 09:44

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Deutsche Bank cuts Compass Group to ’hold’

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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FTSE 100

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Barclays cuts Rio Tinto price target to 5,600 (5,700) pence - ’overweight’

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Berenberg cuts...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 09:44

AJ Bell CEO: It’s time for the government to stop fiddling with the pensions system

By Michael Summersgill, Chief Executive of AJ Bell

The Budget presents a perfect opportunity for the Chancellor to commit to a long-term Pensions Tax Lock,...

Fri, 18/10/2024 - 09:33

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