The FTSE 100 Index remained in a tight range in June as investors focused on the UK’s political situation, Bank of England (BoE) action, and the US and Iran situation. It rose to 10,500 points, up by 3.70% from its lowest level in June. This article explores the top Footsie shares to watch in July.… Continue reading Top 5 FTSE 100 shares to watch in July: IAG, Lloyds, Rolls-Royce, Sage, NatWest
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Scottish Mortgage rises as SpaceX stock rebounds and portfolio bargains emerge
Scottish Mortgage Trust share price has jumped in the last three consecutive days, reaching its highest level since June 22, helped by the ongoing SpaceX stock rebound. SMT jumped to 1,470p, up by 8.46% from its lowest point this year. So, is this investment trust a good buy today? Scottish Mortgage Trust portfolio analysis Scottish… Continue reading Scottish Mortgage rises as SpaceX stock rebounds and portfolio bargains emerge
Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued over DRAM prices: what’s at stake
Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron are facing a new US class-action lawsuit that puts the memory-chip boom under legal scrutiny. The case lands at an awkward moment for the industry as AI demand has pushed memory prices sharply higher, data-centre buyers are racing to secure supply, and consumer electronics companies are starting to pass… Continue reading Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron sued over DRAM prices: what’s at stake
Goldman Sachs’ new European stock picks: 40% upside in focus
Goldman Sachs has refreshed its European Conviction List in its July 2026 “Directors’ Cut”, adding two new names and removing three as the bank reshuffles some of its highest-conviction buy calls in the region. The standout is TGS ASA, the Norwegian seismic-data company. Goldman’s price target of 180 NOK implies roughly 40% upside from its… Continue reading Goldman Sachs’ new European stock picks: 40% upside in focus
Brent crude oil forecast by Goldman Sachs, Citi, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
Brent crude oil remained under pressure this week as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ramped up and as top Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley lowered their expectations. It dropped to $73.25, down by 38.8% from its highest point this year. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup lower oil forecasts… Continue reading Brent crude oil forecast by Goldman Sachs, Citi, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan
Dow rises 110 points as chip stocks power Wall Street to strong first-half finish
US stocks closed higher on Tuesday as gains in semiconductor shares helped Wall Street wrap up a strong first half of 2026 and one of its best quarterly performances in years, despite lingering geopolitical and interest rate concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 116.17 points, or 0.22%, to close at 52,298.91. The S&P 500… Continue reading Dow rises 110 points as chip stocks power Wall Street to strong first-half finish
Ambarella stock jumps 28% as Rosenblatt calls it a top physical AI play
Shares of Ambarella Inc. (AMBA) surged about 28% on Tuesday. The rally came after Rosenblatt Securities identified the edge artificial intelligence chipmaker as one of its top technology stock picks for the second half of 2026, citing its strong positioning in the fast-growing physical AI market. The brokerage included Ambarella among a select group of… Continue reading Ambarella stock jumps 28% as Rosenblatt calls it a top physical AI play
Strategy (MSTR) stock slides as Bitcoin weakness prompts TD Cowen target cut
Strategy Inc. MSTR shares (previously known as Microstrategy) fell more than 8% on Tuesday as a decline in Bitcoin prices weighed on cryptocurrency-linked stocks and prompted TD Cowen to lower its price target for the company, while maintaining a positive long-term outlook. The stock came under pressure alongside the broader crypto sector as Bitcoin fell… Continue reading Strategy (MSTR) stock slides as Bitcoin weakness prompts TD Cowen target cut
Circle stock slides as Open USD stablecoin challenges USDC dominance
Circle Internet Group shares fell sharply on Tuesday after a consortium of more than 140 financial, technology, and cryptocurrency companies unveiled plans to launch a new US dollar-backed stablecoin, raising concerns about increased competition in the fast-growing stablecoin market. Circle CRCL stock dropped more than 16% in trading, while Coinbase Global shares also declined after… Continue reading Circle stock slides as Open USD stablecoin challenges USDC dominance