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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?

Wall Street pulls back and gold rallies heading into a seasonally weak September.

As of 21 August 2025, the palladium price stood at $1,110 an ounce – up from $909 at the start of the year, but still some distance from recent highs.

Iron ore is a vital industrial commodity, underpinning steel production and infrastructure worldwide.

Gold (XAU/USD) continues to trade within a tight range as investors try and determine whether they should seek protection form risk

The European Central Bank is expected to keep rates unchanged on Thursday as the latest data shows the economy has stabilised

Wall Street rises and Dollar dips on weak US jobs data as focus turns to CPI data

Discover the US 500 (US 500) index price forecast for 2025 and beyond, with analyst price targets and more.

Discover the US Wall Street 30 (Dow Jones Industrial Average) index price forecast for 2025 and beyond, with analyst price targets and more

Wall Street rises and Dollar dips on weak US jobs data as focus turns to CPI data

Is the Fed ahead or behind the curve?

The US dollar faces increased downside pressure as markets anticipate rate cuts and the yield curve steepens

Forecasters expect a lift in the Fed's preferred inflation gauge

Investors expect a strong set of Q3 results for Tesla but fears remain about the company's outlook.

Australian labour force data showed a jump in the country's unemployment rate, bringing forward the expected timing of the next RBA cut and pushing the ASX200 to record highs.

Charles Schwab (SCHW) is trading at $93.40 as of 9:42am UTC on 14 October 2025, within an intraday range of $91.93–$94.56.

Renewed tensions between China and the US weigh on market sentiment, with gold and silver receiving another boost