The FTSE 100 advanced 21 points to reach 9,971.85 during morning trading, supported by strong gains amongst defence sector equities as investors responded to escalating geopolitical uncertainties. BAE Systems climbed
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Terry Smith, the noted stockpicker behind the £17.5 billion Fundsmith Equity Fund, has issued a stark warning that a future sell off could prove even more severe than the aftermath
The recent addition of uranium to the list of critical minerals essential to the United States economy signals a significant shift in energy policy. The Department of Energy now recognises
The Financial Conduct Authority is proposing sweeping changes to regulations for investors taking short positions against UK listed companies. Under the new rules, individual investors who hold net short positions
Britain’s national security is under fresh scrutiny following stark warnings from Nikhil Rathi, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, who highlighted critical vulnerabilities stemming from the country’s failure to prioritise
London-listed insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor has witnessed its profits nearly double, capitalising on an increase in large-scale corporate collapses. The firm’s profit before tax soared from £5.8 million to £11.5
A bold move is underway in the UK investment trust sector as American hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein positions himself as a potential saviour for British investors. The founder of
The City of London witnessed a mixed trading session on Tuesday, as property sector woes were offset by broader market optimism. The FTSE 100 demonstrated resilience, closing up 0.4 per
Fresh data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) suggests insider dealing could be occurring in as many as one in three takeover bids in the UK, though the overall trend
