UK households cut spending at fastest pace in almost five years, says Barclays Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailers The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Pre-Budget shopper ‘jitters’ dampen Black Friday sales Total retail sales across the UK increased by 1.4% year on year in November – the weakest growth in six months, BRC and KPMG figures show. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.28%, and December... Barchart · Dec 8, 2025
Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Rise The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.03%, and December... Barchart · Dec 8, 2025
Mastercard To Rally Around 16%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
Banks in mortgage war as rates plunge in major boost to buyers Santander and Nationwide have both dropped rates again in a bid to spark up property moves The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Pure Storage Stock Slips Despite Positive Q3 Results Pure Storage Inc (NYSE:PSTG) shares are trading lower Wednesday despite reporting third-quarter financial results that met earnings expectations and beat revenue estimates, while also raising its full-year guidance. Benzinga · Dec 3, 2025
FTSE 100 ends flat as bank gains offset weak gold Elsewhere, UK lenders passed the latest Bank of England stress tests. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Applied Materials To Rally Around 12%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Benzinga · Dec 2, 2025
Amazon To Rally Around 31%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Monday Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
Black Friday busiest day of the year so far for retailers, figures show Spending data from Barclays shows transactions on November 28 reached a 2025-high, up 62% on the average. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Dick's Sporting Goods To Rally Around 17%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page. Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025
US regulators ‘taking seriously’ allegations of bankers’ support for Epstein Exclusive: It follows calls from US senator Elizabeth Warren to investigate bank executives including ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025
Gen Z Say 'They Still Don't Mind' Black Friday — Despite 92% 'Fake Deals' Amid £4.6bn Spent Last Year UK Black Friday 2024 spending reached £4.6bn despite Which? exposé revealing 92% of deals were cheaper elsewhere. Gen Z leads 2025 participation with 92% planning to shop. International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025
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Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Defensive Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025 UK bank shares rise after reports of budget tax reprieve NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays stock up amid expectation Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from further levy
Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2025 Bank shares rise after reports they will be spared tax hike amid growth mission Banks were thought to have been in the firing line through a potential increase to the bank levy.
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025 Retailers and shoppers braced for Black Friday scams as sales activity ramps up Bogus refund claims are among the challenges faced by retailers while shoppers are being urged to watch out for fake adverts and websites.
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Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 Epstein files cast long shadow over global business elite Newly released emails show top finance and business figures maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after his initial conviction, raising questions over judgement and corporate governance.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 New build 95 per cent mortgage scheme offers boost to London first-time buyers New product brings homeownership closer for those struggling to save for a deposit
Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025 Alphabet To Rally More Than 12%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 More than half of firms freezing investment as Budget fears take toll – report The Barclays survey found that 45% of small company bosses believe policy uncertainty is negatively impacting their firms.
Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025 Stocks hit and bond yields jump amid tax U-turn talk The FTSE 100 Index closed down 109.31 points at 9,698.37.