Basel Committee at 50: From crisis to confidence By Udaibir Das and Wayne Byres The Basel Committee implementation programme has been integral to international financial architecture. Having celebrated its 50th…
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Matt Britzman, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “NatWest is best of the bunch. Lloyds and Barclays led the way this week and NatWest certainly hasn’t disappointed with first-quarter results very nearly…
Market Report: FTSE100 hits new highs, Anglo rejects BHP bid and big tech beats expectations
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has reached yet another untouched summit, as investors remain in a positive mood. There has been a flurry of strong…
Microsoft – shares rise on revenue beat Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The path to AI monetisation is clearest for Microsoft. Its substantial AI investments have driven gains…
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v DSI Phoenix with Bulk Trading SA
ATHENS, GREECE, April 25, 2024 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has risen again after concerns it was about to lose some steam after a record week. Recent warnings from Bank…
Market report: FTSE 100 continues its record run, Tesla vehicle launch plan pleases investors
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has demonstrated yet more stamina, with further gains achieved on what has already been a record-breaking week. A slight cooling…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “London’s blue-chip index has had a surge of power as heightened geopolitical tensions have eased, and investors assessed the brighter prospects…
HIGHLIGHTS April 22 2024 Global Markets Government bonds were under pressure earlier today and oil prices retreated from Friday’s highs in the absence of a further escalation in geopolitical tensions in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has spring in its step at the start of the week, amid an easing of geopolitical tensions. The…
HIGHLIGHTS April 19, 2024 Global Markets Tensions in the Middle East escalated further today as Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran, causing safe haven assets to spike and stocks to…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Netflix’s subscriber growth has shot the lights out once more. This comes despite stiff competition from rivals and sticky inflationary pressures on…
ATHENS, GREECE, April 18, 2024 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced…
ATHENS, GREECE, April 16, 2024 – OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: OP) (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of vessels, today announced that it has filed its 2023…
Market report: UK market loses steam as global uncertainty rises, UK unemployment figures higher than forecast
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has lost further steam, following rising tensions in the Middle East. The ongoing uncertainty has left its mark on stocks…
Market report: Unease amid Middle East crisis, US inflation concerns and Mitie lifts profit outlook
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The week is starting on a fraught note, with unease still clouding sentiment. Investors are on alert for retaliatory action following…
Bank capital: how much is enough? By James Haley The biggest issue in US banking right now is the higher bank capital requirements proposed by the US regulatory authorities. These…
FTSE 100 closes at near record high boosted by higher commodity prices and hopes for UK economy.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown “The FTSE has been lifted higher by the fresh breeze in the sails of the UK economy. It’s still on a…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets. Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has been tantalisingly close to breaching an all-time intraday record before a frustrating retreat in afternoon trade. The…
HIGHLIGHTS April 12, 2024 Global Markets The ECB’s Governing Council left interest rates unchanged at its meeting yesterday, as expected, but signalled that it could ease policy at its…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK blue chips have risen in early trading as it emerged that a technical recession is a thing of the past. Gross domestic…
Inflation figures for March will be released on 17 April. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Like a helium balloon trapped in the rafters of a village hall,…
Market report: FTSE rises on higher commodity prices, Tesco reports full year results Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened higher as the miner-heavy index…
Market report: FTSE holds steady, UK retail sales surge and HSBC sells Argentinian business
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has held broadly steady, as equity markets enter a holding-pattern scenario ahead of tomorrow’s US inflation data. With relatively limited…
European Union acts on artificial intelligence safety By Julian Jacobs and AJ Mannan The European Union has passed a landmark piece of legislation that attempts to regulate artificial intelligence. On…