Markets

Goldman Sachs profit increased by 45 percent to $3 billion, the best quarter in equities since 2021. This is a sign of optimism for the strength and stability of the American economy. The US investment bank was able to beat analysts'…

Banks and investment firms are increasingly worried about geopolitical risk, according to the Bank of England. This is due to the Middle East conflict. In its latest survey, the Bank polled 93 percent of firms who cited geopolitics to be…

Rightmove’s Australian suitor has abandoned takeover discussions after its sweetened £6.2billion offer was rejected. REA Group confirmed Monday afternoon that it had withdrawn its interest in purchasing the property search site, just hours…

The Texan tycoon who led the bankrupt prison-builder ISG to bankruptcy has finally spoken out about the collapse of the company, with details emerging of a debt of $1 billion his firm owes Goldman Sachs. William Harrison III, former…

The REA Group, owned by billionaire Rupert Murdoch, has added an additional £200m in a sweetened bid for Rightmove. This value the UK's largest online property portal to more than £6bn. In a public statement sent to the stock exchanges of…

Rightmove has received a third takeover bid of £6.1 billion from a Melbourne property company, after having rejected two previous offers. Rea Group’s latest indicative offer - 341p cash and 0.0422 Rea shares - values the UK's property…

Spread-betting specialist IG Group has reported a 15% increase in revenue for its first quarter. This was driven by increased trading activity, as customers tried to take advantage the market turmoil that occurred in August. The FTSE 250…

Investors say that the Bank of England, when it announces its plans to reduce the size of the balance sheet in the coming week, should expand the types of bonds it offers to increase market liquidity. In the last two-and-a half years,…

Gamma Communications, after reporting strong results for the first half of the year, is considering moving to London's main stock exchange. Aim's telecoms services provider, with its size, could join the FTSE 250 Mid-Cap Share Index.…

According to Sir Nigel Wilson, a City grandee, the UK must overhaul its capital market to attract £1tn in investment over the next decade for housebuilding, infrastructure, and new start-ups. His report published on Friday stated that…

The UK's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is significantly disrupting the automotive industry, particularly affecting traditional brands like Ford and Vauxhall. These companies are witnessing a sharp decline in market share as they…

The UK housing market is gearing up for a bustling autumn season, fueled by the Bank of England's recent interest rate cut, the first since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to an analysis published by property website Zoopla on…

A proposed £15 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK aims to create the largest mobile phone operator in the country, potentially impacting up to 1 million Three customers who may struggle to find cheaper alternatives, according to…

As fears of a recession grip global markets, investors are turning to bonds as a safe haven. More than $66 billion has poured into fixed income funds since the start of July, with US Treasuries and other highly rated debt staging a powerful…

Vacation rental company Airbnb reported on Tuesday a second-quarter profit that was lower than Wall Street expectations, citing a weaker demand from US clients. After the bell, shares of the company fell by about 12%. Since the…

Just two months earlier, the outlook for Japanese stocks had never been brighter. June Aitken stated that there was "a compelling argument for long-term investments into Japanese equities." The London-listed CC Japan Income and Growth Trust…

Chip designer Arm Holdings on Wednesday reported a stronger-than-expected 39% surge in quarterly revenue, and forecast fiscal second-quarter sales broadly in line with Wall Street estimates, yet its shares fell about 9% in extended trading.…

In this week's edition, we explore key market movements and trends across major indices and notable stocks. From the FTSE 100's breakout to insights on Bitcoin and gold, we provide a comprehensive analysis for investors looking to navigate…