Market trading news and analysis

3M (MMM) has been part of the global industrial landscape for more than a century, with investors around the world holding a stake in its wide-ranging portfolio.

Alphabet’s ownership structure has long influenced how the company operates and how it is valued across global markets. With multiple share classes and a diverse mix of founders, institutional investors and retail participants, Alphabet illustrates how corporate control can differ from overall owner

Apple has a long record of stock splits, reflecting its growth and market evolution. This guide explains how stock splits work, reviews Apple’s previous splits, and summarises what’s currently known about any possible future action.

Nvidia is tipped to deliver another strong set of quarterly results, but will guidance live up to expectations?

Since mid-October, the S&P has fallen around 4%, while the Nasdaq has declined about 5%. There are many reasons for this, and various paths that have led us here over the past month.

The German DAX 40 is facing renewed downside pressure as investors grow increasingly worried about the outlook of the global economy

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

Global equities end the week on a negative note as investors struggle to find a balance between hopes of a soft landing and expectations of future rate cuts

We examine the platinum and palladium markets and the latest trends in supply, demand and pricing for both metals in 2025.

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

Gold sees renewed safe haven interest as investors become more risk-averse, but several hurdles remain ahead

Gold mining stocks provide a way to gain exposure to the precious metals market. For CFD traders, identifying which companies offer strong potential can have a notable impact on performance.

What are the pros and cons of night trading, and how can you choose the right currency pair for your trading strategy?

The markets stare down a deluge of US data and Nvidia's quarterly results as the markets grapple with the probabilities of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in December.

The Australian labour force data could test interest rate market pricing and the RBA's hawkish bias.

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

Coinbase’s ownership landscape continues to evolve in 2025, shaped by shifting market sentiment and growing institutional involvement in digital assets.

Shiba inu’s ownership structure continues to evolve, shaped by ongoing community initiatives, token burns, and growing exchange participation.

The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit was one of the most influential legal cases in the cryptocurrency sector, helping to define how digital assets are classified under US law.

After a turbulent few years following the collapse of FTX, Solana (SOL) has shown signs of recovery in 2025, supported by rising institutional participation, new ETF launches, and a $1 billion buyback programme from one of its largest holders, Forward Industries. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.