Markets UK bank shares tumble as sector fears new tax British banks Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest saw their share price fall following news that the UK government could implement new taxes on the sector to fill a sizeable gap in the budget. 29/08/2025
Markets Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake. 26/08/2025
Markets Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month. 26/08/2025
Business Ørsted sees shares plunge as US halts work on offshore wind farm The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances. 25/08/2025
Markets Gloomy opening on the European markets after Friday rally in the US Leading European stock indexes opened lower on Monday following a major rally on Friday across the US markets. UK trading remained closed for a bank holiday. 25/08/2025
Markets European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy. 22/08/2025
Markets Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated. 21/08/2025
Markets Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces new mini doll The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm. 20/08/2025
Business Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery. 18/08/2025
Markets Global markets mixed ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Global markets await to react to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday afternoon and the gathering of top central banks on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. 18/08/2025
Markets European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs 13/08/2025
Business Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September. 04/08/2025
Markets Novo Nordisk shares plummet over 20% on weight-loss drug sale slump The firm also named Maziar Mike Doustdar as its new CEO on Tuesday, after a gloomy financial forecast spooked investors. 29/07/2025
Markets Investors pivot to UK stocks as US faces continued instability UK stocks boost performance as foreign investors shift away from US assets, citing 'higher-risk' concerns. 29/07/2025
Markets UniCredit delivers record earnings, raises 2025 outlook UniCredit delivers record-breaking second-quarter results, boosting confidence with stronger full-year outlook and new share buy-back. CEO Orcel calls it the best first half in the bank’s history. 23/07/2025
Markets Renault shares plummet 17% after profit warning and weak results The carmaker disappointed with its preliminary financial figures for the past six months and has not yet found a permanent successor to former CEO Luca de Meo, instead appointing an interim leader. 16/07/2025