Market insights: What is behind the European stock markets’ rally?
European markets continued to outperform their US counterparts despite the recent rebound on Wall Street. Notably, the banking and industrial sectors stand as the top…
Week ahead: Global business activity data to offer clues on economic trajectory
This week, financial markets will focus on upcoming flash manufacturing and services PMIs, as well as inflation data from major economies. These figures are crucial…
Euronext CEO: ‘There is a massive migration of investment from the US to to Europe’
"Europe appears to be a safe harbour for investors who look for predictability," the CEO of pan-European stock exchange Euronext said to Euronews Business. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean stock…
How will Germany’s debt reform impact its stock and bond market?
Germany has passed a landmark spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros for defence spending and infrastructure investment. While the historic debt reform is…
Nvidia shares fall following new AI chip announcements
Nvidia's shares fell despite unveiling its next-generation artificial intelligence chips at the annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC), highlighting the risk-off sentiment-driven markets. ADVERTISEMENTOn Tuesday, Nvidia…
Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey
The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence…
The DAX and euro rise ahead of Germany’s parliamentary vote on a major spending bill
Germany is expected to pass a major spending bill on defence and infrastructure, allowing the country to unleash hundreds of billions of euros into the…
Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution
Germany's fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from…
European defence stocks surge as region’s leaders plan spending boost
Investors are watching closely as European leaders hold an emergency meeting on regional security. ADVERTISEMENTShares in European defence companies rallied on Monday as European leaders…
Ones to watch next week: Investors eye BP, BAT, Barclays and NatWest
Here's what investors are eyeing on the markets next week, according to investment platform AJ Bell. BP, Tuesday 11 FebruaryADVERTISEMENTAt the start of next week,…
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…
What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained
The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed launch of a new private stock market called Pisces. Here's a look at how it would…
Trump, named Time’s person of year, rings stock exchange opening bell
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time…
Weekly markets recap: Good week for European stocks as Dax hits fresh high
The European stock markets maintained their upward trajectory as cooling inflation bolstered hopes for more significant rate cuts by the European Central Bank. The DAX…
Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches
European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election. ADVERTISEMENTThe European…
European AI competitiveness threatened by French political uncertainty
The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on…
‘Meme Rally’ sparks 70% share price leap for GameStop on Roaring Kitty’s single X post
US video game shop GameStop's share price more than doubled as the result of a a 'meme rally'. But what is it and how can…
Weekly market recap: Mixed trends amid macro signals and earnings season
Global markets this week have shown a mixed trend as investors delved into a diverse array of macroeconomic developments and company quarterly earnings. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean stocks…
Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter
Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS. ADVERTISEMENTAmazon reported robust first-quarter earnings that surpassed market expectations as its…
Back to basics: Want to start investing but don’t know how?
Investing can seem daunting if you're a beginner. Here's a simple guide to help you get started. ADVERTISEMENTThere are a number of different reasons why…