Business Canal+ shares drop on London trading debut after split from Vivendi An initial decline was to be expected, said analysts, as certain investment funds were restricted to French-listed stocks. 16/12/2024
Markets Hopes of a US interest rate cut on inflation data helps Nasdaq soar US stock indexes returned to positive territory as the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. 12/12/2024
Markets European markets stay steady despite French government's collapse The French stock markets showed no immediate reaction to the political turmoil in the country. 05/12/2024
Markets Trump trade: What investors need to consider in the long term Following the euphoria on the stock markets that greeted the victory of President-elect Donald Trump, analysts have been looking at what could do well for investors in the long-term. 09/11/2024
Business The Trump effect - how his election victory buoyed his media business As Donald Trump heads back to the White House his media company Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted heavy losses. Despite this, shares in the company have soared, increasing the wealth of the President-Elect. 07/11/2024
Business 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 growth outlooks. 31/10/2024
World Asian shares rise and yen dips as 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 house in weekend elections. 28/10/2024
Business 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 confidence in meeting the three-year targets set earlier this year. 25/10/2024
Business Paddington producer hoping for tasty result with listing on LSE The producer of the Paddington Bear franchise Canal+, the pay-TV broadcaster owned by French media company Vivendi, is planning to list on the London Stock Exchange. 22/10/2024
Economy 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 oil prices and a weakening euro, outperforming other European indices. 15/10/2024
Markets 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 have maintained their "buy" ratings and raised price targets, reflecting confidence in the company's continued success in the AI sector. 15/10/2024
Economy 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. 14/10/2024
The Big Question The Big Question: Will a Trump win make equity markets great again? CEO of Euronext, Stéphane Boujnah, discusses building financial security, liquidity in Europe and the potential impact of a Trump win. 30/09/2024
Markets How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts? Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions, market performance is volatile. The 2020 pandemic cut was an outlier, with stocks surging due to unprecedented global stimulus. 18/09/2024
Business Plans for a new EU financial data wire raise fears of a new monopoly Some are sceptical about a Brussels plan to boost capital market transparency and investment. 04/09/2024
Business Rolls-Royce engine issue forces Cathay Pacific to ground some aircraft The airline industry has already seen some turbulence this year, following Boeing's 737-Max jet seeing a mid-air door panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier in January. 03/09/2024
Markets Weekly markets recap: European stocks rise as Dax hits a 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 reached a fresh high following Germany’s unexpected drop in consumer prices for August. 30/08/2024
Business Burberry set for relegation from FTSE100 along with EasyJet Burberry has been facing challenges such as changes in strategy and recently suspended its dividend. EasyJet has been dealing with the fallout of price wars because of last-minute bookings by passengers. 28/08/2024
Markets Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable. 23/08/2024
Markets Wall Street's next big test is looming with Nvidia's profit report How much hype is left in Nvidia's stock? Anyone with an S&P 500 index fund is hoping to get an answer to that weighty question next week. 22/08/2024