Market Insights

Markets Stay Cautious as Iran Tensions, AI Deals and Intel Share Sale Drive Trading

Oil prices rise as hopes for a US-Iran deal fade, while major AI and semiconductor developments create sharp moves in individual shares

11 Aug 2026, 11:38

What's Actually on the Earnings Calendar (Aug 10–14, 2026)

What's Actually on the Earnings Calendar (Aug 10–14, 2026)

11 Aug 2026, 09:59

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Could Trigger a Sharp Move Across Global Markets

Oil, gas and food prices could fall quickly if shipping returns, creating potential winners and losers across global shares

10 Aug 2026, 09:59

Bitcoin Falls Below $65,000 as Investors Weigh ETF Demand and Crypto Risks

Strong institutional buying is supporting Bitcoin, but weak trading activity and economic uncertainty could decide whether crypto rallies or falls over the next 12 months

10 Aug 2026, 09:40

easyJet Agrees £5.7bn Takeover by US Private Equity Giant Apollo

Shareholders are offered 715p per share as Apollo wins the battle to buy one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines

07 Aug 2026, 10:25

Disney Stock Analysis: Earnings Report Could Decide the Next Major Move

Disney Share Price Forecast: Can Earnings Trigger the Next Bullish Breakout?

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04 Aug 2026, 15:28

European Stocks Fall as Defence Shares Rally on Ukraine Funding Deal

Middle East tensions weigh on wider markets, while military spending supports European defence companies

04 Aug 2026, 14:56

BP Profits More Than Double as Iran War Pushes Energy Prices Higher

Strong oil trading and supply disruption lift earnings, but public criticism returns as households face higher costs

04 Aug 2026, 14:45

Global Stocks Rise as Oil Rebounds and Iran Tensions Continue

Technology shares lead markets higher, but investors remain cautious over energy prices, interest rates and currency volatility

04 Aug 2026, 11:26

Palantir Shares Surge as AI Demand Drives Record Revenue Growth

Strong government and commercial demand helps Palantir raise its full-year revenue and profit forecasts

04 Aug 2026, 10:33