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FCA opens probe into LME nickel debacle

FCA opens probe into LME nickel debacle

UK regulator The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an enforcement investigation into the London Stock Exchange’s (LME) suspension of nickel trading in March 2022. “The FCA has confirmed an investigation in light of the public interest in these matters and…

FTSE up, risk-on mood for markets

Consumer confidence in investing increasing despite significant market volatility in 2022

A sea of green greeted the main European indices on Friday including a 0.3% rise in the FTSE 100 and a 0.7% advance in the Dax. It was certainly a ‘risk-on’ day for UK equities, with the likes of Ocado…

Private market investors are rethinking risk

Private market investors are rethinking risk

Adams Street Partners today released its third annual Global Investor Survey for 2023. Respondents believe private markets are more resilient than their public market counterparts, especially in times of heightened short-term uncertainty and risk. Over the long term, 86% of investors…

WH Smith hit by cyber attack

WH Smith hit by cyber attack

WH Smith has been hit by a “cyber security incident” which has resulted in illegal access to some company data, including current and former employee data. WH Smith, which operates shops on the high street and at airports and railway…

ITV hit by advertising slowdown

ITV hit by advertising slowdown

It’s no surprise that ITV’s advertising revenue is suffering given the current backdrop but that doesn’t make it any less sobering. At a time when the company is trying to get its ITVX platform off the ground it is particularly…

FTSE 100 lifted by miners after strong China data

FTSE 100 lifted by miners after strong China data

Miners helped lead the FTSE 100 higher on the latest Chinese manufacturing data which has positive implications in terms of commodities demand AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould said: “Further evidence of the industry’s positive outlook could be found in results…