London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Friday despite another sharp sell-off in US technology shares, as concerns over artificial intelligence investment weigh on global markets and oil
Nasdaq plunges 1.7% as Meta shares fall 5.5% and oil prices hit five-month high
Wall Street stocks fell sharply on Thursday as stronger-than-expected earnings from Meta Platforms and Tesla failed to ease investor concerns over artificial intelligence spending, while surging oil prices added to
Barclays profits rise 12% to £2.3bn as bank announces £500m share buyback
Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) has reported a 12% increase in third-quarter pre-tax profit to £2.3 billion and announced a further £500 million share buyback, supported by higher income, stronger UK
FTSE 100 set to fall as Asian technology stocks plunge
London stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence investment trigger heavy selling across Asian technology markets, while rising oil prices add to inflation
FTSE 100 closes higher despite UK inflation rising to 3.5% as SpaceX earnings lift markets
London stocks ended modestly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 recovering from early losses despite stronger-than-expected UK inflation, as gains in European equities and upbeat US technology earnings helped
Malcy’s Blog – Oil price, Jackdaw, Gulf Keystone Petroleum, United Oil & Gas & Finally
WTI (Dec)* $97.82 -82c, Brent (Dec) $108.79 -76c, Diff -$10.97 +$5.08. USNG (Nov) $2.96 -10c, UKNG (Nov) 218.42p -1.69p, TTF (Nov) €88.665 -€0.49.
UK approves Jackdaw North Sea gas field as energy prices hit four-year highs
The UK Government has approved the long-delayed Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, clearing the way for domestic gas production to begin within weeks as soaring energy prices and
UK petrol and diesel prices hit four-year highs as fuel costs drive inflation higher
UK petrol and diesel prices have climbed to their highest levels in more than four years, with rising fuel costs emerging as the main driver of September’s increase in inflation,
What happened overnight – Wednesday 21st October 2026
Asian stock markets were mixed, with South Korean and Japanese technology shares recovering following a stronger session on Wall Street, while rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over Middle East
FTSE 100 set to open higher as SpaceX shares surge and UK inflation figures loom
London stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 forecast to gain around 15 points as investors await key UK inflation and borrowing figures, while
Reveille Resources, Can Political Influence Unlock Italy’s Uranium Potential?
Reveille Resources (AQSE: REV) provides perhaps the most unusual story. The company’s focus on Italian uranium deposits has become increasingly relevant as Italy considers returning to nuclear power, but the
FTSE 100 falls as oil prices retreat despite stronger UK jobs data
London stocks ended lower on Tuesday, although the FTSE 100 recovered from heavier earlier losses as oil prices retreated amid reports of fresh US-Iran peace proposals, while stronger UK employment