As global economic headwinds persist, UK investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for portfolio resilience. We analyze three FTSE-listed companies with strong income credentials and growth potential for the coming year.
A significant divestment from a short-duration bond ETF highlights a broader portfolio pivot towards growth assets as opportunity costs rise, questioning the role of capital preservation funds in a changing rate environment.
After years of volatility, Tampa Bay's real estate market is showing signs of stabilizing. Experts predict a shift towards balance in 2026, with increased inventory and moderated mortgage rates offering relief to both buyers and sellers.
The Hershey Company is significantly expanding its Easter confectionery offerings, introducing new products, flavors, and packaging formats across its major brands. The move, which includes a new partnership to bring AirHeads into the seasonal mix, underscores the critical importance of the Easter holiday to the chocolate giant's growth strategy and its push into broader snacking categories.
Cipher Mining's strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to building AI data centers for Amazon, funded by a $2 billion debt offering, has triggered a sharp sell-off as markets weigh the long-term contracts against new financial risks.
A global financial watchdog warns that record hedge fund leverage in government bond markets, concentrated in the $16tn repo market, has created a dangerous vulnerability that could trigger fire sales and a new crisis during economic stress.
While global markets present a mixed picture, Asia's technology sector remains a beacon for growth-focused investors. We examine three standout companies—T&S Communications, Dexerials, and Kohoku Kogyo—that are navigating economic shifts with innovation and strategic agility, offering compelling prospects in the region's dynamic tech landscape.
The Australian government has dismissed demands to arrest Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his upcoming visit, stating his trip aims to support the Jewish community after the Bondi Beach antisemitic attack. The visit follows a UN inquiry's controversial findings against Herzog.
The home improvement giant is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs and mandating full-time office work, even as it expands its offerings with new AI tools for contractors and positions itself as a key retailer for emerging robotic lawn mower technology.
While broader market sentiment remains cautious, a closer look reveals potential in select small-cap opportunities. We examine three ASX-listed penny stocks—Argenica Therapeutics, SenSen Networks, and Vita Life Sciences—that are navigating unique paths in biotech, AI, and healthcare, offering distinct risk-reward profiles for discerning investors.
Eikon Therapeutics, a biotech firm founded by Nobel laureate Eric Betzig, raised $381.2 million in its Nasdaq debut, pricing shares at $18. The offering signals renewed investor confidence in the biotech IPO market after a prolonged slowdown.
The sports betting technology firm has formally applied to the CFTC for key regulatory designations, aiming to transform its state-licensed prediction market into a national offering amid a rapidly evolving competitive landscape.
Investment firm McIlrath & Eck has significantly increased its stake in the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB), a $2.7 million move analysts see as a tactical rotation into higher-yielding sovereign debt amid shifting U.S. rate expectations.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is broadening its IPO syndicate, holding pitches with non-U.S. banks in January. The move comes as the company, now set to include xAI, prepares for a record-breaking public offering later this year that could value the combined entity at $1.25 trillion.
For retirees, neglecting to rebalance an investment portfolio is no longer a minor oversight—it's a critical risk that can amplify losses, deplete reserves, and permanently alter a retirement's trajectory. Behavioral biases and market momentum often conspire to create a dangerous imbalance between stocks and bonds, leaving savers exposed just when protection matters most.
As SpaceX moves toward a potential public offering following its record-breaking purchase of xAI, the Destiny Tech100 fund emerges as a rare public conduit for pre-IPO exposure. Analysts debate the fund's strategic window and the long-term implications of a combined space and AI titan.
Ripple's prime brokerage platform has made its first foray into decentralized finance by integrating Hyperliquid, offering institutional clients a unified gateway to on-chain derivatives and cross-margin capabilities.
Private equity giant KKR is preparing haircare and beauty leader Wella Company for a potential U.S. initial public offering as early as this year, sources say, in a move that could value the Clairol and OPI owner significantly above its 2020 acquisition price.
The derivatives exchange giant reported its fifth consecutive year of record trading activity in 2025, fueled by international growth and a surge in cryptocurrency products. As macro volatility persists, CME is betting big on 24/7 crypto trading, new clearing services, and controversial 'prediction market' offerings to attract a new generation of traders.
As broader indices falter on global economic headwinds, a closer look reveals select UK-listed small-cap companies with robust fundamentals, offering potential for investors willing to navigate beyond the blue chips.
