29 h. ago Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip

Asian shares are trading mixed after a sharp slide for Walmart helped pull Wall Street off record highs

Politics

35 h. ago Anglo American dents hopes of listing diamond company De Beers on the London stock market

De Beers, worn by the likes of actress Lily James (pictured), would more likely be sold than listed, said Anglo American chief exec Duncan Wanblad.

Politics

47 h. ago High street blow as Scottish fashion chain warns 23 stores to shut with loss of 200 jobs

Glasgow-headquartered Quiz has had a rollercoaster ride since it floated on the stock market in 2017 with a valuation of £200 million.

Events

54 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares mostly dip despite S&P 500 adding to its record on Wall Street

Asian shares are trading mostly lower after a quiet day on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 added to its record

Politics

66 h. ago Glencore considers leaving London Stock Exchange in blow to capital's market

The FTSE 100 firm's primary listing is currently in London, although it is also listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Politics

67 h. ago London Stock Exchange could lose biggest company yet as £40bn mining giant considers US move

Glencore could follow Ashtead and Flutter with a primary delisting from the UK markets

Economics

69 h. ago Glencore considering moving main stock market listing away from London

A growing list of firms are abandoning the London Stock Exchange in favour of overseas rivals.

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3 d. ago Why is Spain’s economy booming? Thanks to migration – which proves xenophobia doesn’t pay | María Ramírez

With Spanish GDP growth leading Europe last year, diversity is making us richer – not only financially but culturally, tooThe world’s fastest growing major advanced economy last year was most likely Spain. According to preliminary official data for 2024, Spain’s GDP grew by 3.2%, almost five times the eurozone average and more than the US, which did pretty well too. In December, the Economist ranked Spain first among 37 mostly wealthy countries based on five indicators: GDP, stock market performance, core inflation, unemployment and government deficits. Forecasts for 2025 look good.Why is Spain doing so well? One key reason is immigration. Recent population flows, particularly but not only from Colombia, Venezuela and other Latin American countries, as well as Morocco, have boosted domestic demand and rejuvenated the workforce. According to the main labour national survey, nearly 90% of new jobs were filled by workers of foreign origin or dual nationality. Unemployment is at its low...

Economics

3 d. ago Stock market today: Asia stocks mixed as Chinese technology stocks slip

Asia stocks were mixed Wednesday, as Chinese technology stocks faltered after a short-term rally

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4 d. ago Martin Lewis responds to worries over cash ISA changes coming for savers

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has called for more money to be invested in the stock market to help stimulate economic growth. But Martin Lewis has issued an update on ISAs

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 February: Defence stocks surge, Assura rejects £1.6bn bid approach

Defence stocks including BAE Systems have surged on the outlook for increased spending by NATO allies.

Economics