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Society of Technical Analysts launches January sale with 20% off membership
The Society of Technical Analysts (STA) has kicked off 2026 with a January membership promotion, offering 20% off new associate memberships for anyone joining before 31 January 2026. The discount reduces the cost to just over £5 a month, making it one of the most affordable entry points into professional technical analysis education and networking
Why was Cointelegraph banned from Google?
If you’ve recently tried to visit Cointelegraph or searched for it on Google and thought it had disappeared, you’re not alone. While the site is still very much online, a combination of security issues and search engine changes has significantly reduced its visibility. Cointelegraph major drop in Google search visibility Later in 2025, Cointelegraph suffered
Three of the best investment platforms in the UK for beginners
If you’re planning to get started in the world of investing, one of the first things you’ll need to do is choose an investment platform. And this isn’t particularly easy – today UK investors have a lot of options when it comes to investment platforms. Here, we are going to highlight three investment platforms that
Five Ways To Make Money on eToro in 2026
There are five ways to invest money on eToro. You can either buy investments, short the market with CFDs, copy another investor’s portfolio or become a popular investor. In this guide, I’ll explain what each one is, its pros and cons and how you can profit from them. eToro may seem confusing if you have
IG is offering 7.5% on uninvested cash and removes inactivity fees
IG has unveiled a New Year promotion offering UK investors the chance to earn a boosted 7.5% AER on cash balances, positioning the deal among the highest headline cash rates currently available from a mainstream investment platform. What’s IG interest offer? IG’s interest promotion runs from 1 to 16 January 2026 and is open to
How to buy Mara stock in the UK (MARA)
I just read that Mara was the most popular stock on Robinhood in December and as I’d never heard of it, I was a little worried, but then I wasn’t so worried becuase Mara is just the new name for Marathan Digital Holdings. Anyway, if you want to buy Mara shares and you are based
How to buy shares in The Smarter Web Company
How to buy shares in The Smarter Web Company You can buy shares in The Smarter Web Company via several UK investment platforms including Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor, and IG. Note that it is not available on every platform right now due to the fact that it is listed on the Aquis Exchange and not
Best Demo Trading Accounts Compared & Reviewed
Demo trading accounts are a great way to test a broker’s platform and experiment with trading strategies with virtual money. ❓Methodology: Our experts chose what we think are the best demo trading accounts based on: Over 30,000 votes and awards in the coveted Good Money Guide annual awards Our own experiences testing the demo accounts
Should I do a Bed & ISA?
A reader asked: My wife has shares in Walmart held by Computershare from when she used to work for Asda. We are both now retired. What is the most efficient way of moving all the shares into an ISA over a few years to minimise capital gain tax or any other relevant taxes? By doing
Where are the best and worst investors in the UK?
Londoners have been named both the best and the worst investors in the UK, highlighting how strongly money stereotypes still shape attitudes towards personal finance. A survey of 2,000 people conducted by Opinium for investing platform Hargreaves Lansdown in October 2025 found that 52% of respondents believe Londoners are the best at investing, far ahead
British Airways (IAG) eyes a return to pre-covid peak
After a long and laborious climb, British Airways (trading under ticker IAG) finally nears its pre-covid price level. The owner of BA and Iberia rose four sessions in a row to hit intraday peak of 420p. This level is just 10p shy of the multi-year peak recorded on 3 Nov. IAG’s robust advance was driven
Is Pacific peak capital partners / pfit / GPCmax a scam?
A reader has asked: Hi. I recently joined the above group and believed that it is fraudulent in some way / as to why I made reviews on your page ….. the thing is I’m still undecided if a scam or opportunity, as I withdrew slightly more than I put in …. It’s just so
IG Expands Extended Hours Trading to 700+ US Stocks
Spread betting broker IG has increased the amount of US shares available for extended hours trading to over 700. From 23st December 2025, IG clients can trade from 9am to 1am (Monday to Thursday) and 9am to 10pm on Fridays, well beyond standard US market hours. This feature is available on both share dealing and
Prediction Markets potential in the UK Matchbook expands to event contracts
Matchbook will launch prediction markets in the UK in January 2026, becoming the first licensed platform to offer a dedicated prediction markets product to British operators. Branded as Matchbook Predictions, the new service is built on the firm’s existing sports betting exchange infrastructure and allows users to trade “Yes” or “No” outcomes on real-world events
Best Finance Books About Money For Investing & Trading Reviewed
As the Investing Insiders book awards have just been announced it reminded me that it was time we updated our own list of the best books about money for investing and trading. No matter your level of experience – whether you’re a beginner or a professional trader – there’s a book about money out there
How to buy SpaceX shares in the IPO from the UK
Recently, it has come to light that SpaceX is exploring the possibility of an IPO in 2026. If an IPO goes ahead, it’s likely to be one of the biggest in history – according to Bloomberg it could value the company at up to $1.5 trillion. Wondering how to buy shares in the SpaceX IPO?
eToro’s ISA pays 4.65% interest and up to 3% cash back on investing
eToro doesn’t have its own ISA, but eToro, the multi-asset trading platform, entered the UK ISA market in March 2023 via a collaboration with online wealth manager Moneyfarm. eToro’s UK clients are able to open a cash or stocks and shares ISA with Moneyfarm via the eToro platform. eToro’s Cash ISA currently pays 4.65% AER
Pound To Euro Forecast – Is Now The Best Time To Buy Euros From Pounds?
The pound-to-euro forecast is an indication of where technical and fundamental analysts think the GBPEUR price may be in the future. You can use these exchange rate forecasts to help you decide if now is the right time to buy Euros, or if you should wait until the price improves. When Is The Best Time