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Plus500 hits all-time high on positive FY26 outlook
Shares in Plus500 (PLUS) hit a new all-time high after the spread betting platform issued a positive FY26 outlook. Thanks
Discover the AIC’s most viewed trusts: numbers 4 to 2
In this article we continue our rundown of 2025’s most-viewed trusts on the The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) website
NatWest announces wealth management deal and buyback
Retail bank NatWest (NWG) has announced a deal to buy wealth management firm Evelyn Partners from its private equity owners.
Sharesify talks shares podcast
In our latest podcast, Sharesify’s Steven Frazer and James Crux reflect on a bumpy old week for major stock markets.
Stellantis plunges on €22bn write-down and dividend suspension
Shares in Stellantis (STLAM) plunged 20% to €6.7 in Milan after the car manufacturer warned it had taken €22 billion
Amazon’s $200 billion capex shock triggers new stock sell-off
Amazon (AMZN) ignited a sharp market backlash after the close Thursday after projecting $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026.
House prices tick higher as investors await builders’ results
The latest Halifax house price index showed a small uptick in average home prices in January. Notably, the average selling
Discover the AIC’s most viewed trusts: numbers 7 to 5
Sharesify’s countdown of the most-viewed trusts of 2025 on the website of The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) continues. A trio
Victrex keeps FY guidance despite soft Q1
Specialty chemicals group Victrex (VCT) maintained its FY26 financial guidance despite a drop in Q1 sales. The firm makes high-performance
Strong Alphabet earnings beat overshadowed by massive AI capex plans
Alphabet delivered a strong set of quarterly results, comfortably beating Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. However, the
Maersk warns on FY26 profit
The world’s largest shipping company AP Moller Maersk warned it could make an operating loss next year. That was despite
Playtech upgrades guidance on strong Americas growth
Shares in Playtech (PTEC) rallied 3% to 289p after the gaming industry technology provider upgraded FY25 guidance on a stronger-than-expected
Why Compass shares are heading in the wrong direction
Catering colossus Compass (CPG) delivered better-than-expected Q1 earnings after a ‘strong start’ to the year and reaffirmed FY26 guidance. Which
Three ways to reduce risk in your portfolio
In this article we discuss three ways to reduce risk in your stock portfolio, if you feel the need. As
Shell shares dip after earnings miss forecasts
Shares in oil giant Shell (SHEL) fell 2% after the firm posted Q4 earnings which missed analysts’ forecasts. The firm
Eli Lilly shares gain on raised guidance
Shares in pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY) gained 8% after the firm raised its 2026 profit guidance. That took its
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