Market analysis

Visa last completed a forward stock split in 2015, and there’s currently no indication that another split is planned. While stock splits can change the number of shares in circulation and influence how accessible a share appears, they don’t affect a company’s underlying valuation.

Stock splits are relatively common among companies seeking to adjust their share price or broaden accessibility. MetLife, however, has carried out only one split since listing, and as at December 2025 there’s no indication that another is being planned. Understanding that context begins with the fundamentals.

Vinci sits at the intersection of infrastructure, construction and concession-based revenues, and its share price often moves in response to changes in these areas.

Hitachi’s 2024 split aligned with its objective to lower the investment unit and broaden shareholder participation. For anyone following the company, understanding how a stock split works and how it fits within Hitachi’s broader capital policies can help contextualise these structural changes.

EU Stocks 50 (EU50) was trading around 5,721.0 as of 1:59pm (UTC) on 4 December 2025, within an intraday range of 5,687.4–5,729.9 on Capital.com’s platform. Prices remain close to recent Euro area benchmark levels, with related EU50 measures reported near 5,714.0 in early December.

US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.

Rotation out of AI and into value the name of last week’s game helping keep the Dow’s technicals positive, while in sentiment retail traders briefly flirt with majority short bias.

Global stock indices serve as key indicators of overall market performance, tracking the value of leading companies across major economies. Whether it’s the S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq-100, FTSE 100 or DAX 40, each index provides a distinct view of economic activity, sector dynamics and investor sentiment.

Technical overview remains volatile on the precious metals front with gold no exception, and both clients and CoT speculators are majority buy.

Silver spot is trading at $52.44 per ounce as of 16:41 UTC on 20 October 2025, within its intraday range of $51.12–$54.43.

The recent rally in silver has been impressive but the technical picture shows signs of overexhaustion

US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.

The latest central bank meetings show a growing divergency in policy directions as the latest data changes the narrative in some economies.

EUR/CHF is trading around 0.93384 as of 11.28am UTC on 4 December 2025, within an intraday range of 0.93277–0.93430 on the Capital.com platform. The pair remains close to the levels seen in early December. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.

The US dollar faces downside pressure as positioning shifts post-FOMC meeting, but the structural drivers remain unchanged.

Before choosing a crypto wallet, it helps to understand what they are and why they matter. Digital wallets aren’t just places to store cryptocurrency – they’re essential for keeping private keys safe and managing access to digital assets.

Bitcoin cash (BCH) was created to make everyday crypto transactions faster and more affordable, while keeping the principles of decentralisation at its core. Over the years, it has developed its own network, community and market position, distinct from bitcoin.

Polygon has undergone several changes since its launch, expanding from a single scaling project into a broader network that connects multiple blockchains. Its native token, POL, now sits at the centre of this ecosystem, supporting everything from validator rewards to governance participation.

Meme coins have become a distinctive segment of the cryptocurrency market, shaped by online communities and viral trends rather than traditional fundamentals.