The annual Sunday Times Tax List reveals the UK's top 100 individual taxpayers paid a record £5.76bn, featuring a mix of business titans, sports stars, and entertainers, with a notable rise in contributions linked to recent fiscal policy changes.
As the generative AI boom matures, profitability remains elusive for many software firms. We examine why investors are shifting focus to the essential hardware enablers, spotlighting Micron and Broadcom.
Oracle Corporation announced a massive $45-50 billion fundraising plan for 2026, aiming to aggressively expand its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from leading AI and tech giants.
TransDigm Group's recent acquisitions of Stellant Systems and Jet Parts Engineering, totaling over $3 billion, have analysts debating whether the moves solidify its lucrative aftermarket strategy or stretch its leveraged balance sheet too thin ahead of a critical earnings season.
Maplebear's stock has tumbled over 22% in the past year, sparking a fierce debate among investors. While a discounted cash flow model suggests a deep undervaluation, its P/E ratio tells a more cautious story. We break down the conflicting signals and what they mean for the grocery delivery giant's future.
Energy Transfer LP announced a significant increase to its quarterly distribution alongside a multi-billion dollar capital expenditure plan for new pipeline and infrastructure projects, signaling confidence in its cash flow stability and long-term growth prospects.
Micron Technology's stock has skyrocketed over 360% in the past year, fueled by insatiable AI-driven demand for memory chips. But with shares now trading at a significant premium to some traditional valuation models, investors face a critical question: has the rally run too far, too fast?
Long-term investors in German renewable energy developer PNE AG have seen their holdings plummet 42% over three years, starkly underperforming the broader market's 33% gain. Despite a 26% revenue growth, the stock's persistent weakness raises questions about underlying challenges in the sector and company-specific headwinds.
While the FTSE 100 grapples with global headwinds, a segment of smaller UK-listed companies presents distinct opportunities. We examine three firms, each with a market capitalisation over £90 million, that combine financial resilience with specific growth catalysts.
While CeoTronics AG's (FRA:CEK) recent earnings report failed to ignite its stock price, a deeper look reveals a robust cash conversion story that may please long-term shareholders and point to healthier fundamentals than the headline profit figure suggests.
Laura Fernandez, a close ally of outgoing populist President Rodrigo Chaves, has been elected Costa Rica's next leader. She pledges to continue his transformative agenda, including constitutional reforms and emergency measures to combat drug violence, signaling a profound shift for the nation.
Russia's former president Dmitry Medvedev cautions that the potential lapse of the last major U.S.-Russia nuclear arms treaty without a successor could plunge the world into an unprecedented era of strategic instability unseen since the Cold War.
Investors in German B2B specialist TAKKT AG (ETR:TTK) have faced a punishing three years, with total shareholder returns plummeting 68%. As revenue declines and the share price continues to slide, we examine the fundamentals behind the downturn and what it signals for the company's future.
Igor Runets, founder and CEO of Russia's largest Bitcoin mining operator BitRiver, has been detained and placed under house arrest on charges of large-scale tax evasion. The case unfolds against a backdrop of Western sanctions and operational challenges for the once-dominant firm.
As Bitcoin grapples with volatility below $80,000, a packed U.S. economic calendar—featuring key jobs reports and MicroStrategy's Q4 earnings—is poised to dictate the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory by shaping Federal Reserve policy expectations.
As gold and silver surged to record highs last month, Bitcoin's puzzling stagnation below $90,000 had traders searching for answers. A closer look at exchange order books reveals a deliberate play by large players to suppress price—a tactic that ultimately set the stage for last week's sharp decline.
As markets look ahead to 2026, a mix of established giants and emerging players in AI and digital advertising present compelling opportunities for investors seeking both growth and value.
Amid broader market uncertainty, companies with high insider ownership and robust earnings forecasts can signal aligned interests and resilience. We examine three such UK-listed firms, from a gold miner to a convenience food giant, where those running the show have significant personal stakes.
While Stabilus SE's recent profit figures appeared subdued, a closer examination reveals underlying strength and potential for a rebound, as the market's positive reaction suggests.
In Thailand's crucial northeast, a profound political realignment is underway. Farmers, disillusioned by unmet promises and economic hardship, are abandoning decades of party loyalty to back individual candidates, testing the foundations of the Shinawatra family's political machine ahead of pivotal elections.
