Global oil prices climbed above $115 a barrel on Friday as renewed attacks in the Middle East raised concerns over energy supplies, while Wall Street opened lower and London’s FTSE
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
Wall Street opens lower as Nvidia and Meta fall amid AI concerns
US stocks opened lower on Tuesday as renewed selling in artificial intelligence-related shares and elevated oil prices weighed on investor sentiment ahead of major technology company earnings.
Wall Street tech shares rally despite European market losses
US technology stocks rebounded strongly at the opening bell on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1% as investors returned to growth shares following last week’s sharp sell-off,
Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates in November
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in November and February as stronger-than-expected UK economic growth reduces concerns that higher borrowing costs could undermine economic activity, according
Wall Street Rallies Despite US 10-Year Yield Hitting Highest Since 2002
US stocks rallied at the opening bell on Thursday even as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2002.
Wall Street Opens Lower as $100-Plus Oil Keeps Inflation Fears Elevated
Wall Street opened lower on Thursday, with persistently high oil prices weighing on investor sentiment and adding to concerns over inflation and interest rates.
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high.
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Saturday 22nd August 2026
The FTSE 100 ended the week firmly higher on Friday. London’s blue-chip index gained 68.40 points, or 0.6%, to 10,816.56, leaving it 0.6% higher for the week. The FTSE 250
Anthropic Prepares Blockbuster IPO That Could Rival SpaceX Record
Anthropic is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market flotations ever, with the Claude developer reportedly targeting an IPO on a scale comparable to, or potentially