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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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  • Qualcomm Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Shares Jump Over 10%
    April 30, 2026, 6:57 AM EDT. Qualcomm reported second-quarter earnings per share of $2.65 on $10.59 billion in revenue, surpassing analyst expectations. However, its third-quarter revenue guidance of $9.2 billion to $10 billion fell short of the $10.23 billion forecast. The company expects the Chinese smartphone market, a key segment, to bottom out this quarter and plans to ship custom silicon to a major hyperscaler later this year. Despite a global smartphone shipment decline of 4.1%, Qualcomm's stock rose over 10% in premarket trading. CEO Cristiano Amon is set to deliver a keynote on AI and data center strategies at June's Computex, potentially outlining growth areas beyond its core handset business.

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Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

Alphabet Stock Jumps After Google Cloud Turns AI Spending Into a Q1 Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Alphabet Inc. shares jumped 6.1% in premarket trading after reporting record Google Cloud revenue of $20 billion, up 63% in the first quarter. Total revenue rose 22% to $109.9 billion, with net income up 81% to $62.6 billion, boosted by a $36.9 billion equity gain. Alphabet raised its 2026 capital spending forecast to as much as $190 billion and began selling its custom AI chips directly to customers.
Meta Platforms Stock Falls After $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Earnings Beat

Meta Platforms Stock Falls After $145 Billion AI Spending Plan Overshadows Earnings Beat

30 April 2026
Meta shares dropped over 6% in after-hours trading as the company raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $125 billion–$145 billion, outpacing investor expectations. First-quarter revenue climbed 33% to $56.31 billion, while net income rose 61% to $26.77 billion. Costs increased 35% to $33.44 billion. Meta ended March with 77,986 employees.
Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

Dow Futures Drop as Oil Shock Threatens Big Tech’s AI Rally

30 April 2026
Dow futures fell 269 points, or 0.6%, early Thursday, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.1%, as rising oil prices offset strong earnings from Alphabet and Amazon. Brent crude climbed on reports President Trump would be briefed on possible military action against Iran. Alphabet reported Q1 revenue up 22% to $109.9 billion; Amazon net sales rose 17% to $181.5 billion.
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