Stock market opinion
Mumbai and Tokyo are driving the global IPO market
PwC says the pipeline of companies wanting to IPO continues to grow with increased activity dependent on the macroeconomic environment.
Why I’m closing my Saxo Stocks & Shares ISA
Activist investor campaigns on the rise in City of London
More stock market opinion stories
DeepSeek is going to disrupt the financial services sector
DeepSeek has rewritten the rules of the game for financial services companies and asks big questions about open source technology
Free Research Report: Unlocking exponential growth through disruptive innovation
ARK Invest's latest comprehensive report covers technological convergence and how it could revolutionise industries and economies globally
Has Rachel Reeves’ Budget dented UK retail appetite for shares?
A study by ETF fund manager GraniteShares finds one in four UK investors cut their positions in UK stocks post-budget.
Is the traditional 60/40 investment portfolio dead?
Research consistently demonstrates that diversification enhances a portfolio’s risk return profile but achieving this presents a challenge
Trump’s tariff war: What should traders expect next?
For our premium subscribers, we take a look at what investors should expect as we open the next chapter of Trump's trade war with the rest of the world
The best stocks & shares ISA providers
Kepler Trust Intelligence has published its ranking of the best stocks & shares ISA providers for UK investors
What next for 2024’s winners: silver, cyber security and US stocks?
Silver, cyber security and US stocks were strong performing assets in 2024. We take a look at their outlook for 2025
What next for 2024’s winners: Bitcoin, Japan and Small Cap EM?
Bitcoin, Japan and Small Cap Emerging Markets were strong performing assets in 2024. We take a look at their outlook for 2025
UK retail investors piled into MicroStrategy in 2024
Bitcoin mania and bullishness in the artificial intelligence sector saw UK traders increase their positions in some popular stocks.
What are millionaires’ worst investing mistakes?
A new survey conducted by deVere Group has discovered the most common investing mistakes made by millionaires.
How Trump’s policies could reshape market dynamics
Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest tells us how the Trump Administration could have a highly positive impact on the US equity market
Saba Capital furore highlights investment trust governance issues
As voting deadlines approach, analysts and industry bodies question whether Saba's bid can stay inside UK governance rules
Obsession over property, cash costs UK trillions: abrdn
UK savers hold double the amount of wealth in property than their American counterparts and are streets behind on investment wealth.
2025, The Year of Reckoning and Disruption
2025 looks set to be 2025 looks set to be interesting, volatile, and maybe chaotic. Henrik Mikkelsen explores the possible outcomes
Can Western battery tech companies benefit from proposed China restrictions?
Lithium battery technologies move to centre stage as China prepares to restrict exports of technology used to make battery materials.
European IPO market showing signs of a comeback, says PwC
Proceeds raised from European IPOs doubled in 2024 compared to 2023, thanks to Improving macroeconomic and equity market conditions.
Our Market Predictions for 2025: Bitcoin, Gold, Mag 7, China and more
It's time for our annual look at what we expect to see in the markets and more broadly in 2025: how many of these will we get right?
Our 2024 Market Predictions: How did we get on?
Did we get a perfect hit rate with our forecasts last year? Find out what we got right and what we got wrong - if anything - in 2024.
Snap investment decisions and FOMO are leading to bad outcomes
Young investors make investment decisions in a matter of hours, rather than checking out whether a stock is right for the long-term.
Can a Stocks & Shares ISA beat a Cash ISA?
While more Brits are opening cash ISAs to take advantage of higher interest rates, they are ignoring the returns of stocks and shares.