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FTSE Near Record Highs: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in UK Stocks, ISAs and ETFs

FTSE Near Record Highs: A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in UK Stocks, ISAs and ETFs

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,506.04 by late morning Tuesday, nearing a record high as traders increased bets on a Bank of England rate cut next month. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%, with Plus500 shares falling after an executive share sale. Investors awaited January inflation data due Wednesday. A Reuters poll found most economists expect a 0.25-point rate cut in March.
17 February 2026
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FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

FTSE 100 today: NatWest buyback lifts UK stocks as Beazley resets Zurich deadline

FTSE 100 rose 0.4% in early trade Monday, led by NatWest after launching a £750 million share buyback. Beazley extended Zurich’s takeover deadline to March 4. Rio Tinto suspended work at its Guinea iron ore project after a fatality. Investors await UK jobs and inflation data this week for signals on Bank of England rate moves.
16 February 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits new high then stalls as miners jump, RELX slides

The FTSE 100 hit a record 10,373.28 early Tuesday before slipping 0.05% by 10:15 GMT, as mining stocks surged on sharp rebounds in gold and silver. Endeavour Mining jumped 5.5%, Fresnillo 4.4%. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.15%. Investors await Thursday’s Bank of England rate decision, with the Bank Rate at 3.75%.
3 February 2026
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  • Linkerbot Explores Hong Kong IPO for Robotic Hand Business
    May 19, 2026, 3:25 AM EDT. Chinese startup Linkerbot, known for its advanced robotic hands with high dexterity, is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. Industry sources indicate the move could tap into growing demand for robotics technology. An IPO in Hong Kong offers access to large capital markets and investors focused on tech innovation. The offering would mark a significant milestone for Linkerbot as it seeks expansion and increased visibility.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

18 May 2026
Destiny Tech100 Inc. shares rose 10.6% to $52.68 in early premarket trading Monday after reports that SpaceX may list on Nasdaq as soon as June 12 at a $1.75 trillion valuation. DXYZ’s portfolio includes about 14.4% exposure to SpaceX and 18.1% to Anthropic. The stock ended last week down 13% despite sharp swings. Destiny’s shares last closed at nearly double their reported net asset value.
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