12 June 2026
Martin Gamble on US markets: OpenAI readies its blockbuster IPOThe S&P 500 was on track to log its first weekly pullback since March driven by a sharp sell-off in technology stocks, until President Trump cancelled strikes against Iran and signalled a deal could be announced soon.
This prompted a sharp turnaround for the major indices on 11 June with the S&P 500 gaining 1.7%, the Nasdaq Composite up 2.5% and...
11 June 2026
Daily market update: Frasers, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Oracle and HalmaDespite continuing uncertainty about the fate of any peace deal in the Middle East, the FTSE 100 forged ahead on Thursday.
As has often been the case during the Iran conflict, the UK’s flagship index has found support from its collection of energy companies and more traditionally defensive names. Miners and other China-linked stocks were lifted by...
10 June 2026
FTSE 100 Changes: Is Computacenter an AI Signal?FTSE 100 changes are back in focus — but does Computacenter joining the index signal a stronger UK technology sector, or a warning from market history?
In this video, Russ Mould explores the latest FTSE 100 reshuffle, including why Computacenter, Aberdeen, and Investec are being promoted, while companies such as Rightmove, Berkeley, and Mondi move...
10 June 2026
Are there any bargains lurking in the UK’s most unloved stocks?With market attention on AI and the next frontier in space, investors with a more contrarian mindset will be searching unloved parts of the UK stock market for underappreciated gems.
With this mindset, we’ve identified companies that fit the bill using a simple strategy. But before looking at the stocks, it’s essential for investors to understand...
10 June 2026
Daily market update: Markets steady after wobble, WH Smith, Thames WaterYesterday’s selloff on Wall Street didn’t turn out to be too disastrous, with the Nasdaq clawing back much of its losses by the end of the session. That has helped to avoid contagion on the markets, albeit investors are slightly nervous about the heightened volatility this week.
There are many reasons why markets are wobbly. The prospect of...
9 June 2026
Daily market update: FTSE left behind, OpenAI, GSK, LBGThe wind keeps changing direction on the Iran war, meaning investor sentiment is running hot and cold depending on the rhetoric.
The Brent crude oil price has become a proxy for whether markets think the Middle East conflict will soon be resolved or not, and today’s 1% drop to $93.32 per barrel would suggest renewed optimism.
Markets have bounced...
9 June 2026
Can the gold price break out of its funk?Since minting a fresh all-time high in early January 2026 of $5,340 per troy ounce the gold price has fallen 18.5%. In doing so it is toying with bear market territory, generally defined as a 20% drop from the most recent peak.
Despite the war in the Middle East, an event which might normally be expected to see gold’s safe haven credentials in...
8 June 2026
Daily market update: Tate & Lyle, Audioboom, DebenhamsHopes have been dashed for the two key things investors desperately wanted – an end to the Iran war and interest rates not to go up.
Investors have been on the edge of their seat waiting for a breakthrough in Middle East negotiations. Renewed fighting between Iran and Israel has thrown cold water on the prospect of a resolution any time soon...
5 June 2026
Martin Gamble on US markets: Alphabet's record $85 billion raiseUS markets were mixed in the first week of June with the technology-led Nasdaq Composite index taking a breather after a strong run and the benchmark S&P 500 flat.
A poor reception for chip maker Broadcom's latest earnings led to selling across the AI space.
Data from the Supply of Institute Management showed both the manufacturing and services...
5 June 2026
Daily market update: FTSE 100 steady, Raspberry Pi, William HillThe FTSE 100 held its ground on Friday as its lack of tech and AI exposure proved to be a benefit.
Broadcom’s failure to keep pace with soaring AI-related expectations with this week’s earnings and outlook prompted a wave of selling among related companies and led to weakness across Asia and Wall Street. The correction was compounded by a...
5 June 2026
What happens when a company joins the $1 trillion club?Chip companies Micron and SK Hynix have been the latest companies to reach valuations of $1 trillion dollars, joining just 13 other names including Nvidia and Apple.
Shares in semiconductor outfit Marvell Technology soared recently when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested it could join the trillon dollar club.
It's an undeniable sign of success, even...
5 June 2026
The winning football World Cup investment strategyFor investors looking for ways to make their money work hard during the upcoming football World Cup, it might seem like common sense to invest in the host country, given the economic benefits from people spending on travel, hotels, food and drink, and infrastructure upgrades to put on the games.
But in fact, when we look back at the historical data...
5 June 2026
Who could be next in a blockbuster year for UK takeovers?With another month to go before the calendar flips into the second half of 2026, the number of announced UK takeovers has already reached 28, equivalent to more than one per week.
The latest big name to attract potential bid interest is budget airline EasyJet, with US investment firm Castlelake the suitor.
Energy firm Drax’s £548 million offer for...
4 June 2026
This 5% rate shock could change your financesUK gilt yields have climbed to 5% for the first time since 2008. But what does that mean for investors, and could higher bond yields create opportunities as well as risks?
In this week's market update, Russ Mould examines why UK gilt yields have risen sharply and explores the impact on both bonds and equities.
Key topics covered:
Why UK government...
4 June 2026
Daily market update: FTSE 100 steady, banks and retailers higher, BroadcomDomestic pressure on Donald Trump to end the war with Iran and a reported ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon have swung the pendulum once again for markets.
Selling on Wall Street last night and in Asia earlier today gave way to a more positive mood as trading began in Europe on Thursday.
Having pushed close to $100 per barrel yesterday, Brent...
3 June 2026
What is an IPO? How to invest before a stock hits the marketIn this video, Dan Coatsworth, Head of Markets breaks down everything you need to know about initial public offerings (IPOs), also known as stock market flotations — including how they work, why companies list on the stock market, and how everyday investors can now get access before shares start trading on the stock market.
Whether you're a...
3 June 2026
Daily market update: Markets pull back, Currys, B&M, Novo NordiskMarkets continue to ebb and flow in step with Middle East developments.
The lack of solid progress with peace talks has resulted in Brent Crude oil moving back up in price, trading 1.8% higher at $97.76 per barrel.
That’s weighed on European markets, although the FTSE 100 fared relatively better than its peers thanks to a large weighting towards...
2 June 2026
Daily market update: AI buzz, Alphabet, British American TobaccoOil down, markets up – these are welcome movements for investors after three months of uncertainty around the Iran war.
Brent crude fell 1.1% to $93.90 after Israel halted strikes on Lebanon, raising hopes that a peace deal is still plausible. The further the oil price retreats from the $100 per barrel level, the greater investors’ risk appetite...
2 June 2026
Could ‘invest in what you know’ be key to stock picking?In 2025, furry monsters known as Labubu Dolls had a moment. The dolls were the subject of at least six articles in the Financial Times, as well as stories in The Times, on the BBC website, and The Economist. Not to mention, you may well have spotted the creatures themselves dangling from purses and backpacks.
The accessory wasn’t for everyone, but...
1 June 2026
Daily market update: EasyJet, ME Group, DraxIt’s Groundhog Day for the markets as the Iran-US ceasefire is tested, while conflicting noises are made about the prospects for a peace deal.
Understandably, markets are in a non-committal mood as they wait to see if this is the week when we finally see some form of resolution to the crisis. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%, while oil prices ticked...
30 May 2026
Discover the cheapest and priciest global marketsValuations in investing are often relative, with different stocks or entire markets looking cheap or expensive compared with their peers. We’ve carried out some analysis on valuations across international markets to reveal the cheapest and most expensive, based on consensus forecast earnings complied by LSEG.
For each individual market LSEG...
29 May 2026
Martin Gamble on US markets: Dell surges, Costco and Salesforce stagnateThe foreshortened trading week due to the Memorial Day holiday didn’t stop US stock markets grinding out new highs this week led by the technology-led Nasdaq Composite which is up close to 10% over the last month.
Newly appointed Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh was given a sliver of good news after April’s core PCE (personal consumption...
29 May 2026
Daily market update: FTSE 100 steady, oil prices lower, OcadoThe FTSE 100 was steady on Friday as global markets continue to try and unpick the latest movements in the Middle East.
Reports that Tehran and Washington have agreed a framework for a 60-day extension to the ceasefire, which would facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and enable fresh negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme, have...
29 May 2026
Micron is the 13th company to hit the $1 trillion mark: what does it mean?Silicon chip maker Micron is the 13th company to currently carry a stock market valuation of $1 trillion or more, as earnings and price target upgrades from investment banks fuel momentum in a share price already carried higher by strong demand for its Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) products.
A strong trading outlookThe strong trading outlook...
28 May 2026
Would markets care if the Prime Minister changed tomorrow?Political uncertainty often dominates the news cycle - but what does it actually mean for investors? In this video, Russ Mould examines how the UK stock market and gilt yields have historically responded to mid-term Prime Minister changes.
Using data from the FTSE All-Share index and government bond markets, we explore whether leadership changes...
