ADX:ALDAR 22 February 2026

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) loses more than 5% in three-session week after rare halt

Abu Dhabi’s main stock index closed Friday down 1.4%, ending the week more than 5% lower after a rare two-day shutdown following missile and drone strikes in the UAE. Heavy selling hit Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, and Emirates Telecommunications Group. The exchange imposed a 5% daily loss limit and urged companies to disclose any material impact. Dubai’s market dropped 3.2% Friday and 9% for the week.

7 March 2026

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Trump’s Iran deadline and Aldar’s $1bn Apollo notes: Week ahead on Abu Dhabi’s ADX

Abu Dhabi’s main index fell 0.3% Friday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated after President Trump set a deadline for nuclear talks. Aldar dropped 2.6% following a $1 billion hybrid note deal with Apollo. Invictus gained 1.6% after reporting a 34% rise in annual profit. Dubai’s main index closed down 0.3%, and Brent crude slipped 0.4% to $71.38.

22 February 2026

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UK Shares: £5,000 Invested Five Years Ago Worth Up to £23,000
April 4, 2026, 3:49 AM EDT. A £5,000 investment in UK shares five years ago has yielded varied returns across indexes. The FTSE 100, comprising large-cap stocks, gained 78.2%, growing the investment to nearly £8,910. In contrast, the FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share showed more modest returns of 14.1% and 65.7%, respectively. Smaller companies often depend more on domestic conditions, explaining their weaker performance amid a sluggish UK economy. However, stock picker success stories exist. Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), a small-cap firm, rose almost 300% despite a recent 48% sell-off after losing two contract tenders. Including dividends, returns approach 360%, turning £5,000 into about £23,000. Although market reaction may be severe, Goodwin's underlying order book remains strong, supported by defence and nuclear sectors. The stock traded at a high earnings premium before the setback.