Markets

A London-listed gold miner, backed by prominent financier Nick Candy, has launched a significant bid for its rival amid a surge in gold prices reaching historic highs this year. Metals Exploration, trading on London's junior AIM market and…

France's government teeters on the edge of collapse as Prime Minister Michel Barnier challenges parliament over contentious tax and spending plans. The political drama unfolding in Paris has sent shockwaves through European financial…

In a strategic move that signals mounting pressure on British high street retailers, Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Temu has initiated recruitment of UK-based suppliers for its flourishing shopping platform. The company's expansion marks a…

The UK market witnessed an extraordinary surge in takeover activity on Thursday, with Macquarie launching a fresh £701 million bid for waste management group Renewi, marking the third approach for a London-listed company within 24 hours.…

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, witnessed a dramatic 13 per cent decline in its shares after downgrading its full-year guidance and announcing an anticipated £31 million impact from increased employers' national…

The world's largest café chain, Starbucks, has dramatically reduced its hedging against coffee price fluctuations amid soaring bean prices, potentially exposing itself to significant market volatility. The company's fixed-price contracts…

The world's most valuable chipmaker, Nvidia, has reported spectacular quarterly results, with sales soaring 94% year-on-year to $35.1 billion, surpassing market expectations of $33.2 billion. The company's net profit demonstrated remarkable…

More than £20 billion in market value vanished from Gautam Adani's corporate empire after US corruption charges rattled one of India's wealthiest businessmen, causing shares across his vast business portfolio to tumble dramatically. The…

Shares in Elf Beauty experienced a significant decline after renowned short seller Muddy Waters revealed its bearish position against the US cosmetics manufacturer. The Oakland-based company's stock plunged 15 per cent to $103, reducing its…

Bill Hwang, the once-prominent Wall Street trader and founder of Archegos Capital Management, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison following his conviction for orchestrating one of the most significant market deceptions in recent…

Financial markets witnessed significant downward pressure on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions reached new heights following reports of Ukraine's deployment of US-manufactured long-range missiles into Russian territory, coupled with Vladimir…

British events and academic publishing powerhouse Informa has adjusted its profit forecast, stepping back from its ambitious £1 billion target for 2024. The FTSE 100 constituent now projects adjusted operating profit to exceed £975 million,…

Goldman Sachs, the prestigious Wall Street investment bank, has forecast gold prices could reach an unprecedented $3,000 per ounce by December 2025, citing increased central bank demand and anticipated US interest rate cuts as primary…

British households are bracing for another increase in their energy costs as mounting international competition for gas continues to drive prices upward. Cornwall Insight, a leading energy consultancy, projects that Ofgem will announce a…

Elliott Management has revealed a massive £5bn stake in Honeywell International, marking its largest-ever investment whilst pushing for a significant break-up of the £164bn industrial conglomerate. The activist investor's bold move…

European stocks and currencies faced a significant downturn on Tuesday as market participants grew increasingly concerned about the potential impact of Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies towards China under a possible second…

Financial markets responded decisively to Donald Trump's comfortable victory in the US presidential election, with swift movements across asset classes signalling investors' expectations of significant policy shifts ahead. The immediate…

Global financial markets experienced significant shifts today as Donald Trump secured his return to the presidency, triggering substantial gains in the US dollar, Bitcoin, and Treasury yields while sending ripples through international…