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Best Quantum Computing Stocks
Quantum computing is rapidly becoming a commercial reality. Here are five of the best quantum computing stocks to check out in 2026.
etoro’s Loud Investing Challenge can help women overcome investment fears in just seven days
Millions of women may be avoiding investing because they believe it is more difficult than it really is, according to new research from etoro, which suggests that a lack of confidence, rather than a lack of ability, is one of the biggest drivers behind the UK’s £574 billion gender investment gap. The CFD trading and
From The Footie To The FTSE With Jill Scott
Jill Scott, MBE and former Lioness, discusses the intersection of sports and financial habits, particularly focusing on women’s unique challenges in managing money and investing. Jill talks about etoro’s Loud Investing Challenge and the importance of financial education, the psychological barriers women face in investing, plus the generational shifts in attitudes towards finance. Jill also
A Summer of Rising Yields?
On July 20, the “King of the North” has successfully rode south to enter 10 Downing Street, the political centre of the country, unopposed. As the seventh prime minister in a decade, Andy Burnham inherits a fast-paced environment where short termism rules. Results have to be seen quickly. Speaking outside the official residence on Day
Why is Goodyear stock so cheap?
This is a post that some would say shouldn’t be written, about a stock that, much like a Bumble Bee, shouldn’t be able to fly, and yet they both can. The Bumble Bee appears to defy physics. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company GT US is defying market orthodoxy (and gravity?) by gaining more than +18.0%
Can agentic AI transform the retail brokerage industry?
Retail brokers may be approaching an inflection point as rising compliance costs, expensive client acquisition and limited product differentiation put increasing pressure on profit margins. That was the central message from a recent Broker Club discussion on agentic artificial intelligence in financial services, led by Alan Thomas and Alex Vanderlip, partners at, AI consultancy Dailoqa
6 Of The Best Defence Stocks To Invest In For 2026
Defence stocks can play a valuable role in a portfolio, offering both growth potential and a hedge against uncertainty. But what are the best defence stocks for 2026?
CMC Markets expands US trading hours to more than 5,000 stocks and ETFs
CMC Markets has significantly expanded access to US markets by rolling out extended trading hours across more than 5,000 US-listed shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), giving traders and investors more opportunities to react to market-moving news outside of the traditional Wall Street session. The CFD broker’s latest update allows clients to trade eligible US shares
Why You Should Invest In North American Railroad Stocks
In the Age of AI, one very Old Economy industry is still prospering: railroad. Yep, that’s right, railway companies. This sector is as ‘boring’ as you can get. Ask around, who invests in railroad stocks these days? Most would instantly shake their heads. Every trader is hyped up about 24-hour crypto prices, AI/memory stocks, or
Baker Hughes is pivoting to the future
Baker Hughes BKR US is best known for its weekly rig count data and as an oilfield services company, one of the “big three” US names, alongside SLB and Halliburton. It could be time to think about the business in a different way. Baker Hughes has two major divisions: Oilfield Services & Equipment, a traditional
Is Capital.com good for CFD trading in the UK?
Capital.com is rated very highly for CFD trading in the UK and was voted “Best CFD Broker” in the 2026 Good Money Guide Awards. UK CFD Traders The Best, According To Capital.com UK CFD traders are leading the way globally in financial discipline, profitability, and risk management, according to new research from global trading platform
Is Hargreaves Lansdown good for buying Index Funds in the UK?
Yes, Hargreaves Lansdown is good for buying index funds in the UK. HL is one of the UK’s largest stockbrokers and investment platforms, and it launched a new range of four “ready-made” index portfolio funds in July 2025. The funds invest using the firm’s active asset allocation methodology, applied to a portfolio of index funds
How much do you need to retire? More than half of Britons don’t think they can afford it
More than half of Britons are not confident they can afford to retire, according to new research from Hargreaves Lansdown, highlighting growing concerns about pension savings and retirement planning. UK pension provider Hargreaves Lansdown survey of 1,500 UK adults found that only 38% believe they will have enough money to retire comfortably. Confidence rises only
CMC Markets launches fractional investing as CMC Invest brand is folded into the main platform
CMC Markets has launched fractional investing following the integration of it’s CMC Invest accounts, allowing customers to buy and sell fractions of shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from as little as £1. Fractional shares are available across the broker’s Stocks & Shares ISA, Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and General Investment Account (GIA), enabling investors to
Is Capital.com good for commodities trading in the UK?
Capital.com is rated very highly for commodities trading on Good Money Guide. In this review, find out how they compare to competitors and what sort of commodities trading they offer. Gold & US Tech dominate CFD trading as Capital.com reports $1.13 trillion in Q2 volumes UK CFD traders flocked to gold during the second quarter
How To Invest In UK Dividend Stocks In 2026
To invest in dividend stocks in the UK, you need a low-cost share-dealing platform that also has low, or no, share-dealing commission charges, like IG, Interactive Brokers or AJ Bell. Dividend investing is a way for investors to generate income from equities but it can also be used to create and enhance long-term capital growth
Is the AI-Memory Boom over?
In this week’s Global Macro analysis, we examine eight of the biggest AI memory stocks as weakening price momentum contrasts with record-breaking earnings. Is this simply a healthy correction, an opportunity to buy the dip, or the beginning of a broader rotation out of one of the market’s hottest sectors? A pin lies in wait
Why don’t people invest more in the UK?
It’s a recurring theme that new investors don’t start because they don’t know how, don’t know where and don’t know who to trust. Maybe that’s because people just don’t talk about money in the UK, and if you do, you’re a bore. But money is boring, especially investing for the uninitiated, all you really need