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Plus500 Launches AI-Powered ‘Bites’ Tool Giving Traders Instant Analysis
Plus500 has launched a new AI-powered feature called “+AI Bites”, designed to give traders fast, digestible market analysis directly within its trading platform. The tool aims to bridge the gap between research and execution by providing real-time context without requiring users to leave the platform. It’s actually pretty good, you can set it based on
Interactive Brokers UK Limited reports strongest UK results in 25-year history
Interactive Brokers UK has reported record financial results for its UK business, with profits more than doubling in 2025 as trading activity and client numbers surged. According to audited financial statements filed by Interactive Brokers UK Limited on Companies House, the broker increased carried client accounts by 35% to 86,798 in 2025, up from 64,146
Stock Of The Week: An Infrastructure Play Fuelled By Exploding AI Demand
This stock has quietly become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure boom. In this analysis, we look at why this optical connectivity company is surging alongside other tech giants, how its expansion plans could fuel future growth, and whether investors should chase the momentum despite the stock’s demanding valuation. You may also
Macro Weekly: A Tale of Fire and Ice
As AI and computer memory stocks soar to extraordinary highs, many consumer-facing businesses are slipping into recession-like conditions. In this analysis, we explore the widening gap between booming tech sectors and weakening real-world industries, what it means for investors, and whether the latest AI-driven rally is an opportunity or a dangerous bubble forming. A widening
AJ Bell scraps regular investing fees after cutting share dealing charges
AJ Bell has announced another round of fee cuts, this time removing its regular investing charge altogether as competition among DIY investment platforms continues to intensify. From May 2026, customers using AJ Bell’s regular investing service will no longer pay the £1.50 dealing fee that was previously charged on automatic monthly investments. The change applies
Could SpaceX propel Scottish Mortgage Trust (SMT LN) to the moon?
Scottish Mortgage Trust has already outperformed major US indices this year, but its biggest catalyst could still lie ahead. With SpaceX potentially heading for the largest IPO in history and AI exposure through Anthropic, our expert analysis explores whether SMT’s technology-heavy portfolio can continue climbing, or whether expectations are already fully priced in. You may
Are Tesla shares worth buying as Optimus humanoid robots move closer to production?
Tesla has already delivered spectacular returns for investors, but can the stock keep climbing from here? With EV growth slowing and competition intensifying, the company’s future may depend on ambitious new technologies such as humanoid robots and self-driving cars. Our analysis examines the bullish case, the bear risks, and what investors should consider today. You
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 IGJISA and place a £50+ trade by 30 June, 2026. At least one open position must be held in the JISA until the end of 30 September, 2026. The offer is only available to UK residents aged 18+ who
IG Voted Best Trading Platform 2026
IG has been voted Best Trading Platform 2026 at the Good Money Guide Trading Awards, with traders praising its market coverage, platform reliability and professional-grade tools. The Good Money Guide Awards combine verified customer feedback with expert analysis to identify the providers delivering the best overall experience for traders and investors. All customer votes can
Investa Voted Best Options Trading App 2026
Investa has been voted Best Options Trading App 2026 at the Good Money Guide Trading Awards, with users praising its simplicity, innovation and commission-free access to options trading. The Good Money Guide Awards are based on customer feedback, votes and reviews and are free to enter. Investa received the most votes from options traders and
Gold vs The S&P 500: The Truth About Real Returns
In this week’s analysis, we look at why stock market strength may be misleading when measured against Gold, and how investors should diversify to prepare for potential market instability rather than chasing late-cycle gains. Why are equities ignoring the oil shock? In last week’s Macro, I pondered the strange rally in equities and a calamitous
CMC Markets Voted Best Spread Betting Broker 2026
CMC Markets has been voted Best Spread Betting Broker 2026 at the Good Money Guide Trading Awards, with customers highlighting its reliability, tight spreads and powerful trading platform. The Good Money Guide Awards are based on real user feedback and votes, and to win, providers must consistently deliver on pricing, platform performance, market access and
Capital.com Voted Best CFD Trading Platform 2026
Capital.com has been voted Best CFD Trading Platform 2026 at the Good Money Guide Trading Awards, after customers praised its fast execution, intuitive interface and strong trading tools. The Good Money Guide Awards are decided based on customer votes, where winners must show genuine customer satisfaction, strong platform quality, fair pricing and reliable service. All
Has risk sentiment swung too far?
In this week’s global macro analysis, we look at the divergence between growth and value stocks as the market continues to trade at all-time highs. We also highlight a key value play as investors ask whether now is the time to take a more defensive stance in their portfolios. Over the last three weeks, risk
Invest For The Future Campaign Needs To Ban Stamp Duty
There is a massive problem with trying to encourage people in the UK to invest, and that is, when they start investing, they are not going to invest in the UK, they are going to invest in the US. If the Treasury really wants the Invest For The Future Campaign to succeed, they need to
Green Energy Stocks to Watch: Lithium, Wind and Hydrogen Plays
Another dramatic week for financial markets. A fragile ceasefire was announced last week, but simmering tensions along the Strait of Hormuz remain. While many were hoping for a complete ceasefire, the gulf between the two sides remains far apart. A deal is still elusive for the White House. But the Iranian conflict has also revealed
Capital.com to use AI to improve trader decision-making
Capital.com is exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to improve the quality of trader decision-making, as its UK CEO Rupert Osborne joined policymakers and industry leaders at a House of Lords summit on the future of AI in the economy. Capital.com’s use of AI goes back to it’s very roots, when I interviewed their
Saxo Launches Elite for £5m Plus Accounts
Saxo has launched a new premium service level, Saxo Elite, aimed at high-value clients who want more than just a trading platform. “Elite” is designed for sophisticated investors and active traders, offering a more personalised and responsive experience as markets become increasingly complex. What is Saxo Elite? Saxo Elite is a relationship-driven service model layered