Investors in London bought at the open on Thursday, looking ahead to US GDP data this afternoon, while Anglo American shares jumped after it confirmed that it was ?reviewing? a takeover bid from its larger Australian rival BHP Group.The FTSE 100 index opened up 33.81 points, 0.4%, at 8,074.19. The FTSE 250 was down 98.85 points, 0.5%, at 19,620.52, and the AIM All-Share was down 0.60 of a point, 0

Cancer drug gets positive readoutPotential for personalised medicinesModerna has over 45 drugs in developmentUS biotechnology firm Moderna (MRNA:NASDAQ) was the top performer in the S&P 500 on Tuesday (9 April) jumping as much as 10% after its personalised cancer vaccine showed positive results in an early stage trial.The shares closed 6% higher at $11.60, a new three month high, but are down 30%

Bumper special dividend on wayHigh gross margins and recurring revenuesHuge growth potential in USCar seller-turned-software-as-a-service firm Pinewood Technologies (PINE) has confirmed its plan to reward shareholders with a bumper capital return following the recent sale of its lower margin UK motor and leasing business to North American dealerships group Lithia (LAD:NYSE).As pledged last year, P

THIS IS AN ADVERTISING FEATURE As investors look ahead to 2024, they still need to decide whether to take the risk in equity markets, or keep their savings in cash. Cash rates remain high for the time being, and there are a range of factors that could create market volatility in the year ahead. Nevertheless, while the future is uncertain, there are a number of reasons to hold faith in the markets

At the centre of the current boom in generative AI (artificial intelligence) is chip maker Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ).It designs some of the fastest computer chips in the world which are needed to run data hungry LLMs (large language models) capable of understanding natural language.Readers may be familiar with Nvidia?s historical link to the gaming industry, but less familiar with the US giant?s connec

Stocks in London were up on Thursday midday, with JD Sports shares in the FTSE 100 jumping as it outlined its financial 2025 profit forecast, while water utilities struggled.The FTSE 100 index was up 20.39 points, 0.3%, at 7,952.37. The FTSE 250 was up 52.23 points, 0.3%, at 19,862.89, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.29 points, 0.2%, at 743.40.The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2% at 794.61, the Cboe UK 250

Iconic denim products maker Levi Strauss (LEVI:NYSE) may be one of the oldest companies in the US, tracing its origins all the way back to 1853, but it remains highly relevant today.It regularly scores near the top in apparel brand rankings in both the US and internationally and the company?s shares are on a strong run ahead of its first-quarter numbers (to the end of February) on 3 April.Earnings

We are weeks away from the end of the tax year and inevitably there is plenty of focus on ISAs ? whether that relates opening an account or using up existing allowances.In all the hoo-hah it?s easy to lose sight of just what a compelling vehicle this is for investors. Whatever you are investing for, whether it?s the cost of the kids? education, to supplement your income in retirement or to fund ho

Stocks in London made muted progress on Monday, despite further tech gains in New York, in a lull ahead of a storm of central bank announcements this week.The FTSE 100 index closed down 4.87 points, 0.1%, at 7,722.55. The FTSE 250 ended down 26.38 points, 0.2%, at 19,486.53, and the AIM All-Share closed down 1.68 points, 0.2%, at 736.63.The Cboe UK 100 ended down 0.1% at 773.55, the Cboe UK 250 cl

Blue-chip European stocks were mixed on Friday morning, with a more robust than expected US producer price reading sapping some vigour out of equity markets, and focus now shifts to interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and Bank of England next week.The FTSE 100 index fell just 3.50 points to 7,739.65. The FTSE 250 climbed 43.09 points, 0.2%, to 19,529.10, and the AIM All-Share added 1.

European stocks were mostly higher early Wednesday, shaking off a robust US inflation reading, though the FTSE 100 was fractionally lower as the pound sat just below the $1.28 mark following better UK gross domestic product data.The CAC 40 in Paris and DAX 40 in Frankfurt traded at record highs, with the latter topping the 18,000 mark for the first time.The FTSE 100 index slipped just 1.19 of a po

European stocks had an unexpectedly muted reaction to the surprise acceleration of US consumer price inflation on Tuesday.The FTSE 100 index closed up 78.58 points, 1.0%, at 7,747.81. The FTSE 250 ended up 35.12 points, 0.2%, at 19,565.21, and the AIM All-Share closed down 0.23 of a point at 738.04.The Cboe UK 100 ended up 1.0% at 775.93, the Cboe UK 250 closed up 0.3% at 16,970.72, and the Cboe S

Equity prices in Europe ended the week largely on the back foot, despite a US jobs report which cemented expectations of a June interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, and sent the dollar lower.In one of the week?s recurring themes, gold was on the up again, this time pushed higher by the US data. The precious metal is on track to extend its winning streak to eight days.The FTSE 100 index ended

Investors looked nervous ahead of a key UK unemployment reading this afternoon, as stocks in London began the afternoon mostly in the red on Friday.The FTSE 100 index was down 20.94 points, 0.3%, at 7,671.52. The FTSE 250 was down 68.68 points, 0.4%, at 19,515.30, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.71 points, 0.2%, at 739.61.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.4% at 768.51, the Cboe UK 250 was down 0.5% at 16,

Stock prices in London were predominantly lower on Friday morning, as big news for several FTSE 100 and 250 constituents failed to adequately combat nervousness around the latest US jobs report.The FTSE 100 index opened down 18.03 points, 0.2%, at 7,674.43. The FTSE 250 was down 65.78 points, 0.3%, at 19,518.20, and the AIM All-Share was up 1.58 points, 0.2%, at 739.48.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.3

Stock prices in Europe ended higher on Thursday, with the most convincing gains coming from the blue-chip benchmark in Paris, which topped 8,000 points for the first time.The FTSE 100?s gains were more muted, though it did extend its winning streak to three days.Interest rate optimism helped equities on Thursday. The conviction that the European Central Bank will enact its first of the cycle in Ju

Equities in Europe were in a muted mood Tuesday afternoon, while stocks in New York were called to open lower, with key political, fiscal and monetary policy events on the docket in the days to come.Wednesday?s UK budget, the last before the next general election, could see some tax cuts announced. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks in front of lawmakers that day too. Sticking with monetar

Stock prices in London declined on Tuesday morning, with trading remaining muted following a public holiday in the US on Monday, though banking stocks were a bright spot for the FTSE 100.The FTSE 100 index opened down 7.57 points, 0.1%, at 7,720.93. The FTSE 250 was down 51.49 points, 0.3%, at 19,165.41, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.89 points, 0.3%, at 754.44.The Cboe UK 100 was down 0.1% at 7

Stocks in London opened mixed on a quiet Monday, with the week starting to become progressively more busy on Tuesday, with a slew of economic indicators in particular on Thursday.On Tuesday, markets in New York will reopen, after being closed for the Washington?s Birthday public holiday on Monday.The FTSE 100 index was up 8.27 points, 0.1%, at 7,719.98. The FTSE 250 was down 41.39 points, 0.2%, at

Lung cancer treatment gets US approvalRisk of disease progression cut by 38%Lung cancer a leading cause of deathsShares in AstraZeneca (AZN) topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Monday after the pharmaceutical firm said its lung cancer drug Tagrisso has been approved by the US regulator for treating patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).The shares gained 3% to £104.38, partially