FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 barrier, marking best year since 2009
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points, marking a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover the drivers behind this historic rally and what it means for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000 points level for the first time ever. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's new policies are credited with fuelling the landmark rally. Discover what this means for investors.
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance in 16 years, outperforming major US and European markets. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable rally.
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A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
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Mothercare shares plummet after breaching loan terms, putting its future in jeopardy. The retailer pins hopes on a major Indian joint venture for survival. Read the full analysis.
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
Historic London stockbroker First Equity targets Northwest UK growth with a new Liverpool base, revealed at a charity lunch. The firm is also the recognised broker for Everton Football Club share auctions.
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reduces the cash ISA allowance to boost investment. Discover why tax-free savings remain vital and how to navigate the new rules before the 2027 deadline.
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, raising £1.1bn by 2030. Discover how this impacts gambling shares and government funding.
Lloyds and NatWest shares jumped as Chancellor Rachel Reeves spared banks from a tax hike in the Autumn Budget. Discover the market reaction and industry relief.
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
Major shareholder Molten Ventures plans further Revolut stake sales despite $75bn valuation surge after Nvidia investment. Discover the portfolio strategy behind the move.
UK bank stocks experience dramatic swings as Treasury's conflicting Budget leaks create market uncertainty. Lloyds and Barclays see-saw while tax hike rumours persist. Analysis inside.
NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays stocks rise as investors anticipate Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from further levy in this week's budget. Discover the market reaction.
Novo Nordisk shares slumped over 10% after its Ozempic pill failed to slow Alzheimer's progression in major trials. Read the latest on the pharmaceutical giant's market struggles.
Julius Baer shares plummet 12% as investors question CEO's transformation strategy. Can the Swiss bank regain market confidence? Analysis inside.
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Defence giant Babcock reports robust H1 results with profit up 19%, but its share price fluctuates as investors debate future prospects. Discover the full analysis here.