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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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  • Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability
    April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, dividend stocks provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which maintains a 6.5% yield. These stocks, spanning banking to insurance and real estate, showcase diverse sectors offering resilience through consistent dividend payouts despite market uncertainty. Investors seeking income stability amid the Gulf's complex backdrop may consider this group as part of portfolio diversification.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.04.2026

29 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 29, 2026, 12:31 AM EDT Top Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks Including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Offer Stability April 29, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT. Middle Eastern stock markets face challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy price swings. In this volatile environment, **dividend stocks** provide investors with steady income and reduced risk. Top performers include **Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC** with a 4.5% yield backed by strong earnings and a payout ratio supporting dividend sustainability. Other leading dividend payers are Turkiye Garanti Bankasi, Saudi Investment Bank, and Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., which
AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

AST SpaceMobile Stock’s May 11 Moment: FCC Win Meets BlueBird 7 Reality

29 April 2026
AST SpaceMobile will hold its first-quarter update call on May 11 after winning FCC approval to deploy a 248-satellite constellation for direct-to-device service. Shares fell 6.8% Tuesday, following the loss of its BlueBird 7 satellite in a failed launch. The company expects insurance to cover the loss and is targeting 45 satellites in orbit by end-2026. Investors are watching launch progress and commercial service timing.
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