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FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 ends flat as Trump tariff reset jars UK stocks; Johnson Matthey sinks

FTSE 100 closed down 0.02% at 10,684.74 as tariff concerns resurfaced after President Trump announced a new 15% global import levy. FTSE 250 dropped 0.9%. Miners gained on higher gold and oil prices, while software and data stocks fell on AI worries. Johnson Matthey shares plunged over 17% after cutting the sale price of its catalyst unit to Honeywell.
23 February 2026
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UK Stock Market Wrap, 28–29 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Winning Streak as Reeves’ Budget and AI Bubble Fears Loom

UK Stock Market Wrap, 28–29 November 2025: FTSE 100 Ends Winning Streak as Reeves’ Budget and AI Bubble Fears Loom

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.3% on the day and 1.7% for the week, but slipped 0.2% for November, ending a four-month winning streak. The FTSE 250 rose 0.3% Friday yet fell 1.4% over the month. Oil and gas stocks gained 1.3% Friday, while Mitchells & Butlers surged over 11% on strong annual profits. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget triggered the week’s biggest market moves.
29 November 2025
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Hydrogen Revolution Heats Up: Global Breakthroughs, Big Investments & Bold Policies (June–July 2025)

Hydrogen Revolution Heats Up: Global Breakthroughs, Big Investments & Bold Policies (June–July 2025)

Hanyang University developed a boron-doped cobalt phosphide catalyst that halves hydrogen fuel cost and outperforms platinum. Linköping University’s triple-layer photoelectrode produced eight times more hydrogen than silicon carbide alone. Statkraft halted new renewable hydrogen projects in Europe. U.S. lawmakers extended the 45V hydrogen tax credit to 2027, while the DOE advanced its $8 billion hydrogen hubs program.
7 July 2025
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  • Soybeans Trading Slightly Lower Amid Mixed Data and Imports
    June 9, 2026, 2:36 PM EDT. Soybeans exhibited light weakness Tuesday, with cash prices down 1.75 cents to $10.56 per bushel. Futures for July, August, and November contracts all retreated by 2 to 3.5 cents. The USDA's Crop Progress report showed 92% of U.S. soybeans planted as of June 7, 4% above normal, while crop condition ratings slipped slightly to 65% good or excellent. Chinese soybean imports in May dropped 15.3% year-on-year to 11.79 million metric tons. Meanwhile, Brazil's June export estimates rose to 14.38 MMT, up from 12.36 MMT previously, reflecting shifting global supply dynamics. Soymeal and soy oil futures displayed varied movement, with soymeal down modestly and soy oil trending higher. Markets continue to price in these mixed signals amid evolving global demand and production factors.

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Vanguard’s $1 Trillion VOO ETF Draws Investor Questions About the Road Ahead

Vanguard’s $1 Trillion VOO ETF Draws Investor Questions About the Road Ahead

9 June 2026
Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO) became the first ETF to surpass $1 trillion in assets, drawing renewed scrutiny to low fees, index concentration, and valuation risks as tech stocks slid and VOO fell about 1% Tuesday, highlighting investor debate over sticking with S&P 500 trackers or shifting to broader funds like VTI.
AI chip ETF bulls hit with more losses as leveraged funds slide

AI chip ETF bulls hit with more losses as leveraged funds slide

9 June 2026
SOXL plunged 15.4% as leveraged semiconductor funds led tech’s sharp selloff, testing the narrow AI trade behind this year’s market gains; major chip stocks like AMD and Broadcom also tumbled, with investors eyeing Wednesday’s CPI data and the upcoming SpaceX listing as key risks for further volatility.
Bitcoin Hovers at $61,000 With CPI Report in Focus for Crypto Traders

Bitcoin Hovers at $61,000 With CPI Report in Focus for Crypto Traders

9 June 2026
Bitcoin slid to near $61,000, down 3%, as traders cut risk ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. inflation report, which is expected to show May CPI up 4.2% year-on-year—well above the Fed’s 2% target—keeping rate-hike risk in play and pressuring crypto and related stocks, with $5.8 billion in digital asset outflows reported in recent weeks.
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