With key self-assessment deadlines approaching, property investors must navigate a changed landscape of tax reliefs and allowable expenses to minimise their liabilities. Experts urge early preparation to avoid costly surprises.
With the annual self-assessment deadline a perennial source of stress for freelancers and sole traders, this guide breaks down the essentials of income tax and National Insurance. The landscape is set for a significant shift with the incoming Making Tax Digital regime, making this a crucial year to get to grips with the current rules.
A quirk in the UK tax system means those earning between £100,000 and £125,140 face an effective 60% marginal tax rate, while also losing crucial childcare benefits. We examine the growing trap and the financial planning strategies to navigate it.
Buoyed by record bookings and strong financial performance in 2025, Royal Caribbean Group projects double-digit revenue growth for 2026. The cruise giant announced a major fleet expansion, including a new 'Discovery Class' and ten additional river cruise ships, signaling confidence in sustained consumer appetite for experiential travel.
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 sharp downturn in Bitcoin triggered a massive $1.7 billion liquidation event over 24 hours, with leveraged long positions bearing the brunt of the sell-off as market sentiment shifted.
Despite facing what its CEO called "highly variable" housing demand in 2025, PulteGroup reported another year of robust revenue and earnings, driven by its diversified buyer mix and strength in the active-adult segment. While Q4 profitability softened, the homebuilder is betting on strategic land investments and a resilient spring selling season to fuel its 2026 outlook.
Parker-Hannifin posts record-breaking Q2 fiscal 2026 results, fueled by robust organic growth and margin expansion, particularly in aerospace. The industrial giant raises full-year guidance and details strategic progress on its planned acquisition of Filtration Group Corporation.
Shares of aerospace components maker Howmet Aerospace have cooled after a multi-year rally, presenting investors with a valuation puzzle. While long-term fundamentals tied to commercial aerospace and energy remain strong, a high P/E ratio raises questions about near-term risk.
As leveraged positions trigger a violent cross-asset selloff, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood suggests gold's rally shows signs of a late-cycle bubble, pointing to extreme valuation metrics. The dramatic session saw nearly $9 trillion in market value swing across equities and metals.
As the STOXX Europe 600 grapples with volatility, some investors are turning their gaze to smaller, often overlooked companies. We examine three European penny stocks, each with a market capitalization exceeding €10 million, assessing their potential amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
London-listed mineral sands explorer Capital Metals (LON: CMET) is projected to reach breakeven within two years, with analysts forecasting a first profit in 2028. The debt-free company's path hinges on achieving a steep annual growth rate amid its investment phase in UK and Sri Lankan projects.
As the broader cryptocurrency market stumbles, Sentient's SENT token has staged a remarkable 60% rally. A deep dive into on-chain and derivatives data reveals the drivers of its resilience—and the significant vulnerabilities that could threaten its gains.
As European indices face headwinds, a select group of small-cap companies are seeing executives put their own money on the line. We examine three firms where insider buying signals conviction amidst broader uncertainty.
Origin Bancorp (OBK) executives detailed strong profitability gains and a strategic hiring push, positioning the bank to capitalize on merger-driven market shifts and surpass $10 billion in assets.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.
As the STOXX Europe 600 stumbles under geopolitical and trade pressures, a focus on companies with significant insider ownership reveals where leadership is putting its own capital on the line. We examine three firms where high insider stakes coincide with robust growth forecasts.
While European indices face pressure, underlying business optimism is at a 20-month high. We spotlight three under-the-radar companies—Premier Energy, BW Offshore, and RVRC Holding—whose fundamentals suggest they are well-positioned to navigate the current climate and deliver value.
Karman Holdings (NYSE: KRMN) is capturing Wall Street's attention as a series of bullish analyst calls, including a significant price target hike from KeyBanc, fuel its ascent. The stock's rally is tied to sustained momentum in the aerospace and defense sector, though some advise caution after its rapid gains.
Keefe Bruyette trimmed its price target on Pagaya Technologies (PGY) to $35, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The adjustment comes despite the AI-driven lending platform reporting robust Q3 growth and a record partner pipeline.
