Stock market opinion
European IPO market showing signs of a comeback, says PwC
31st December 2024
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
19th December 2024
Our 2024 Market Predictions: How did we get on?
19th December 2024
Snap investment decisions and FOMO are leading to bad outcomes
18th December 2024
Can a Stocks & Shares ISA beat a Cash ISA?
18th December 2024
Investing for Children this Christmas
11th December 2024
What is market liquidity and why is it important for traders?
10th December 2024
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Is investing just like playing Monopoly?
2nd December 2024
Equity investors often exhibit behaviour that would seem counterintuitive to a Monopoly player, says Redwheel's Shaul Rosten.
Why are hedge fund managers and wealthy investors moving to Portugal?
26th November 2024
Portugal is looking increasingly attractive as a new home for wealthy UK investors and traders in the wake of the autumn budget.
The Santa Claus Rally: five things investors need to know
22nd November 2024
We go behind the numbers on the Santa Claus Rally: is it a money making play or just an old trader's legend?
Could Donald Trump crash the US Treasuries market overnight?
22nd November 2024
Wealth managers are advising their clients to limit their exposure to US government debt and the dollar ahead of the first Trump budget.
Can Fed caution slow the dollar’s bull run?
16th November 2024
The dollar has been gaining steadily against other major currencies for the last three months, but will the Fed slow it down?
Did Cristiano Ronaldo really move the stock market?
8th November 2024
Stephen R. Foerster looks at whether Cristiano Ronaldo was really able to move the Coca Cola stock price, or was it something else?
Rachel Reeves vs the Gilts Market: who are you betting on?
8th November 2024
The UK Gilts market is not happy with Rachel Reeves' first budget: what do traders need to be aware of as yields start to rise?
Are young traders paying too much Capital Gains Tax?
5th November 2024
Thousands of younger traders are paying more UK capital gains tax than they need to and should take advantage of tax free wrappers.
The UK’s autumn budget: how does it affect traders?
31st October 2024
Rachel Reeves first budget as Chancellor was not as savage as some investors had feared, but does not do the economy any favours.
The transformative potential of biotechnology and AI in healthcare
30th October 2024
The integration of AI into drug discovery is reshaping the biotech and healthcare landscape. Here's how you can invest in these advancements
Not all semiconductor stocks are created equal
25th October 2024
Global semiconductor stocks took a hit after chip equipment maker ASML posted disappointing sales forecasts.
Investors scramble for tax free options before potential CGT hike
23rd October 2024
Fund manager Vanguard said that investors are moving to make use of their tax free ISA and SIPP wrappers early this year.
Can AIM reach the stars despite IHT threat and sluggish IPOs?
22nd October 2024
The AIM market sweats on a potential removal of IHT relief in the upcoming budget. After a disappointing year what does the future bode?
Is the bond market pricing in an increased risk of recession?
17th October 2024
Dan Appleby of Blackfinch Group looks at recent bond market activity and what it tells us about recession
Are fund investors losing faith with ESG?
16th October 2024
The number of private investors who say they consider ESG when investing has dropped for the third year in a row.
The Armchair Trader to partner with Resourcing Tomorrow on mining stocks coverage
11th October 2024
Mining industry event Resourcing Tomorrow partners with The Armchair Trader for the 2024 conference, with discounted tickets
How to protect your investments ahead of the UK’s autumn budget
9th October 2024
Wealth manager Evelyn Partners offers UK investors some advice on how to minimise tax exposure in their investment portfolios.
What to expect from the EV battery technology market
8th October 2024
Henrik Mikkelsen returns with another detailed analysis of developments in the EV battery market, and what to expect next.
Sort A Brick to seek new investment for innovative LEGO sorting start-up
4th October 2024
A tech start up from Lithuania is pioneering a new AI-driven service to help with sorting and reusing unwanted LEGO bricks.
Amar Singh and the quest for forgotten artists
2nd October 2024
The Armchair Trader caught up with international art investor Amar Singh at his new gallery in London to find out more about his strategy.