CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82.67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money

James Hester

James Hester began covering commodities markets before switching to the financial advice sector as an investment writer for asset managers, covering equities, fixed income and alternative asset classes. Today, he writes about the global capital markets and the drivers of investors’ returns.

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Babcock potential: will it get back to 600p?

Babcock International shares have surged 70% since mid-January – are more gains possible from this turnaround story?

James Hester13:34, 8 September 2021
TUI
TUI to sell RIU Hotels stake for €670m

TUI has struck a €670m (£576m) deal to sell its 49% holding in RIU Hotels

James Hester11:18, 28 May 2021
Copper rises to decade high
Copper rises to decade high

Copper futures at highest level in a decade on global recovery hopes and scarce supply.

James Hester15:36, 26 April 2021
Dogecoin surges to new highs
Dogecoin surges to new highs

Dogecoin has leapt by over 80% following a tweet from Elon Musk

James Hester07:42, 16 April 2021
trading chart
How to trade a descending triangle

Traders use the descending triangle chart pattern to help capture shorting opportunities. While generally categorised as a bearish pattern, the descending triangle is typically a continuation formation. It can also be observed as a reversal pattern following a pronounced upward price trend.

James Hester07:00, 30 April 2018
gold trading
Everything you need to know about precious metals

Precious metals such as gold and silver have long symbolised wealth across the world. While such commodities can be used for long-term investment, they also present some excellent trading opportunities.

James Hester20:37, 15 January 2018
Skilling
Financial hall of shame: the biggest frauds in history

Investors have had the wool pulled over their eyes all too often over the years. We examine some of the biggest frauds in history.

James Hester05:46, 5 December 2017
metals
The complete guide to industrial metals trading

Industrial metals can offer some compelling trading opportunities, especially as at times they tend to be subject to very sharp changes in price.

James Hester10:12, 30 November 2017

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