New year, new habits? A guide to investing that covers the basics
As we say goodbye to 2024, you may be making resolutions for the new year. If improving your finances is on the agenda, investing could…
Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas gains
December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest…
Microsoft and Meta shares fall amid slower growth prospects
Microsoft and Meta both surpassed market expectations in their September quarter earnings. However, investors are concerned about their ongoing rising spending on AI, weighing on…
Asian shares rise as the yen dips after Japan’s ruling party loses majority
Asian shares rose on Monday, as the yen dipped in the midst of political uncertainty after Japan's ruling party lost its majority in Parliament's lower…
Barclays reports strong earnings on robust investment bank revenue
Barclays shares surged to a nine-year high on the NYSE following strong third-quarter earnings, primarily driven by growth in its investment bank. CEO Venkatakrishnan expressed…
Germany’s economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs
October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling…
Nvidia shares hit new high as demand soars for AI supercomputer chips
Nvidia's shares closed at a record high on Monday, driven by growing optimism around the strong demand for its new supercomputing AI chips, Blackwell. Analysts…
China’s CPI and economic briefings dampen European market sentiment
China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for September, alongside an underwhelming economic briefing, which may exert pressure on European luxury stocks. ADVERTISEMENTChina reported weaker-than-expected inflation…