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2026 Easter Chartbook: 14 Stocks & Indices To Brighten Your Day
Risk On? Spring is in the air. As the sky brightens up, so is market sentiment. Hope, as they say, springs eternal. While Iranian-energy-politics still hog depressing headlines, under the radar, a wide swathe of equity instruments are flying. Perhaps many investors suspect that the “mother of all TACOs” is about to lift the market.
How to invest in Anthropic
Anthropic is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the AI space. Today, its Claude platform is capable of autonomously executing complex, multi-step projects from start to finish, meaning that it is fundamentally redefining what knowledge work, business operations, and software development look like. Wondering how to invest in Anthropic? We look at your
Does XTB offer MT4, MT5 from Metaquotes?
No, XTB does not offer the MT4, MT5 MetaQuotes platforms; instead, the broker offers access to its own xStation 5 platform. XTB used to offer MT4 and MT5 with access to around 2,100 markets, but as the trading platform has switched focus to a more multi-asset investment platform, it now only allows clients to trade
IG Offering £50 Bonus for New Junior ISA Accounts: Here’s How to Get It!
IG is offering £50 to new Junior ISA (JISA) customers who open an account with code JISA50, place a £50+ trade by 30 April 2026, and keep at least one position open until 30 June 2026. The offer runs 2 March to 30 April 2026 and is only available to UK residents aged 18+ who
eToro Alternatives & Competitors For 2026
Unfortunately, there’s no FCA-regulated eToro alternative that offers copy trading. But if you want someone else to manage your money, you can use a robo advisor or wealth manager. Who are eToro’s Biggest Competitors? eToro is on its way to being one of the biggest brokers in the world. It has amassed an almost cult
Here’s Why Institutional Investors Are Shorting European Stocks
Crude oil surged – then plunged – as ceasefire announced This Easter weekend was an all-action, high drama one – from the dramatic rescue of the fallen US pilot behind enemy lines, to the last-minute ceasefire deal (Tuesday, 20:00 EDT), to the fast approaching global energy crisis. Despite these chaotic events, financial markets were relatively calm
What are the best ISA investments for 2026/2027?
If you’re having trouble deciding how to invest your ISA as the annual deadline approaches, this guide could be for you. Here, we look at ISA investing ideas across five asset classes and highlight some top ideas in each one so that you can build a diversified ISA portfolio that’s aligned to your goals. Contributing
How to buy fractional shares for a UK ISA
Fractional shares are one of the biggest innovations in the investment world in recent years. With these products, you can buy a fraction of one share, which can be very helpful if a stock has a very high share price. Are fractional shares available in the UK? Absolutely – here are some platforms that offer
When does the ISA allowance reset in 2026?
When does the 2026/2027 ISA year start? The 2026/2027 ISA year starts on 6th April 2026, which means that from this date, you have a fresh allowance that can be invested tax-free. But if you’re thinking of putting money into an ISA (Individual Savings Account) to save or invest tax-efficiently, it’s important to be aware
How do you become an ISA millionaire?
Did you know that across the UK today, there are thousands of ISA millionaires? These individuals – who predominantly invest with Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell, and Interactive Investor – have been able to build up ISA portfolios worth seven figures. Wondering how they did it? Here’s the secret to becoming an ISA millionaire. ISA millionaire
Is Freetrade’s Junior Stocks & Shares ISA Any Good?
Freetrade has launched its new Junior Stocks and Shares ISA (JISA), giving parents and guardians a new way to invest for their children ahead of the tax year deadline. In this guide, we test and review Freetrade’s new Junior Stocks & Shares ISA to see if it is a good way to invest for your
Best alternatives to Hargreaves Lansdown: 4 options to consider this ISA season
Like many investors in the UK, I invest with Hargreaves Lansdown. I chose this platform over others due to the wide range of assets available, the strong customer service, and the platform reliability. However, recently, the platform has begun to frustrate me a little as not only is the fee structure uncompetitive but the company
Foolproof way to make money trading online
The information in this video is so sensitive that we can only leave it online until NOON TODAY! After 20 years in the investing and trading industry, we’ve finally cracked the secret sauce that gives a 100% guaranteed way to make money trading forex, CFDs and spread betting. All the trading gurus online can keep
These EV Battery Stocks Are Now Outperforming Tech
In this week’s market analysis sponsored by interactive investor, we look at whether high oil prices will benefit EV battery stocks and ETFs as the Iran-US war enters a new phase. Will high oil prices benefit EVs as the Iran-US war enters a new phase? The drumbeat of war is escalating day by day. Troops,
Best Investments For Investors In 2026
This guide looks at some of the best investments for investors in 2026. It is an update to the best investment themes article published in January 2026. What should investors be buying in 2026? The energy price shock of 2026 has caught almost every investor by surprise. Barely three months ago, few predicted that crude
How To See What Shares Hedge Funds Are Short Selling
This guide explains how you can see the biggest short positions and if you should copy hedge fund short positions. You can find out what professional investors are short-selling using our UK Share Short Position Statistics sortable and searchable table. Or you can use one of these other excellent resources. FCA: The FCA website has a notification
CMC CapX launches ‘Spotlight’ to connect listed firms with retail investors
There is a massive problem with investor engagement in the UK. At our London Summit, one of the key themes was that in the US, people love to invest and they love to learn about companies. But in the UK, it’s really hard for public companies to get their story out to retail investors. But
If You Watch Only One Indicator Right Now, Make It This One
High oil prices are weighing on economic activities; central banks are ready to hike If we have learned anything from markets, it is this simple observation: High energy prices cause recessions. The logic is simple. High energy prices dislocate spending normally reserved for other activities. This leads to a self-reinforcing economic contraction, aka a ‘doom