It?s been easy to overlook Advanced Micro Devices (AMD:NASDAQ) as Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) cornered the market for AI microchips last year. Yet analysts are increasingly seeing scope for AMD to emerge as a second AI chip champion as computer processing power demands surge.Microsoft (MSFT:NASDAQ) is incorporating AMD?s AI chips into its Windows PC operating system as part of a multi-year partnership, f

Stock prices in London were a mixed bag on Thursday at midday, with the FTSE 100 edging lower, as jitters were evident before the US Federal Reserve's latest print of its preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures index.'The markets are so data driven right now, aping the stance adopted by central bankers, and it feels like a worse than expected reading could extinguish the

Markets in Europe received a double boost on Tuesday, with an easing of US inflation and hope for stimulus measures in China lifted stocks.Inflation in the UK is running hotter than the Bank of England would like, however. The spotlight was back on Threadneedle Street on Tuesday after UK jobs data and as Governor Andrew Bailey speaks in front of a House of Lords committee.Among individual shares,

- E-commerce platform cautions on Q1 2023 growth pace- Beats forecasts for Q4 2022 as consumer spend holds up in holiday run-in- Investors spooked, sparking sharp after-hours stock fallSometimes the numbers, even good ones, aren't enough for investors, as Shopify (SHOP:NYSE) found out in after-hours trade overnight.Shares in the e-commerce platform are set to open more than 10% lower when Wall Str

- Revenue target more than halved- Firm blames supply chain issues- Customers also delaying worksBelfast-based shipyard owner Harland & Wolff (HARL:AIM), which will be forever known for building the White Star ocean liner Titanic, sorely disappointed investors with its full year trading update.Shares in the group fell more than 25% to 15p, just over a month after news of a big contract sucked in m

Shares opened lower Friday, looking set to round off a year of stark divergence in stock performance in London on an overall negative note.The FTSE 100 index opened down 32.0 points, 0.4%, at 7,480.72. The FTSE 250 was down 25.18 points, 0.1%, at 18,971.27, and the AIM All-Share was down 3.12 points, 0.4%, at 833.33.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.4% at 747.83, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.1% at 16,440.0

A 15% return over the past year from a global fund? You might have thought that was impossible given the harsh environment in 2022 but Jupiter Global Value Equity L Acc (BF5DRF2) delivered this gift to investors.It was one of 14 open-ended global funds to rise above difficult market conditions and generate a positive return for investors this year, according to analysis of FE Fundinfo data by Shar

Another red-hot UK inflation report put retail shares under pressure on Wednesday, with Next and JD Sports among the worst London-listed blue-chip performers in a drab day for global stock markets.The UK inflation data put the Bank of England under the spotlight and focus will also turn to the UK government, ahead of Thursday's autumn statement.Investors were earlier troubled by the news of a miss

London share prices were mixed to lower at midday on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 index supported by some positive company earnings but the market overall suffering from a shockingly high inflation reading for the UK.The FTSE 100 index was up just 1.39 points at 7,370.83, propped up by strong earnings from Sage and Experian.The FTSE 250 was down 321.96 points, or 1.7%, at 19,133.92, and the AIM Al

Shares in Porsche AG (P911:ETR) have made a steady start after the German sports car maker listed shares in Frankfurt on 29 September 2022.The shares climbed as high as €85.88 following the closely watched IPO (initial public offering), the largest listing in Germany in more than 25 years despite a backdrop of global economic uncertainty.At the time of writing (4 Oct), the shares were changin

A downbeat trading update from pub chain JD Wetherspoon offset a better-than-expected UK GDP reading, leaving London share prices lower at midday on Wednesday.Market focus now turns squarely to a key US inflation report, due before the New York market open.Should consumer price rises exceed consensus forecast, it would make a second-successive 75 basis point interest rate hike by the US Federal Re

A consortium led by aerospace and defence firm Babcock International (BAB) has been chosen by the Government as the preferred bidder for the £1.25bn contract to build the UK's new fleet of navy war ships.The Type 31 general-purpose frigate programme would provide the UK with a fleet of five ships, at an average production cost of £250m per ship, the company said.The news saw investors rally roun

The start of a new tax year is a great time to review your investments and ensure you're building up money in the most efficient way possible.Thanks to the wide range of tax wrappers available, it's possible for every generation to shelter their hard-earned savings from the taxman - and benefit from some generous Government allowances.This easy-to-read article will help you to determine which inve

Fans of British mining stock Sirius Minerals (SXX) may be interested in another potash company called Kore Potash (KP2:AIM) which has just listed on the UK stock market.Analysts reckon it has a world class project which is likely to have some of the lowest operating costs in the industry, implying scope to make healthy profit margins if potash prices hold up.Later this year Kore will have to raise

Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imported to the US, as well a threat to tax car imports from the European Union, have given investors something new to worry about.The prospect of a trade war has triggered weakness in many stock markets around the world, particularly those like Europe and Japan whose economies are built on exports.On a stock-specific basis, Rio Tinto (RIO) took a shar

A savage 43% share price slump to 120p following a profit warning on 15 November leaves luxury interior furnishings maker Walker Greenbank (WGB:AIM) looking significantly oversold.Shares believes the investment case of international export and licensing growth business remains intact, while sentiment towards the stock should improve once its core UK market begins to stabilise. A chunky dividend yi

The FTSE 100 falls 0.35% to 7,354.69 in early trading, taking its cue from a weak session in Asia and the collapse of talks aimed at forming a coalition in Germany.Ahead of its annual results on Wednesday, travel company Thomas Cook (TCG) gains 6.1% to 118.1p as it unveils plans to launch an insurance product and a pre-paid multiple currencies card as part of swathe of new services.British Gas own

Wallpapers-to-fabrics designer and manufacturer Walker Greenbank (WGB:AIM) has warned of lower profits this year. That news hammers the share price, crashing 24% to 159.75p as analysts slash forecasts and price targets accordingly.In a brief update the luxury interior furnishings company explained that UK brand sales have 'weakened significantly' versus management expectations.This means that prof

Luxury interior furnishings play Walker Greenbank (WGB:AIM) is well placed for healthy profit growth in the years ahead.Growing overseas earnings and the absence of flood distractions which previously hurt the business leave the £143m cap on course for a much improved year.Performance in the year to January 2017 was hindered by the knock-on effects of December 2015's flood at Walker's Standfast &

Oil rig refurbishment and construction specialist Lamprell (LAM) gains 5.2% to 83.9p as it wins a $225m contract on a wind farm in the North Sea from ScottishPower Renewables.The work on this flagship project could open up new avenues for the UAE-based business which has been hit by a slowdown in activity in the oil and gas sector.The East Anglia One project involves 102 turbines with a capacity o