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These AI Stocks Are Positioned For Growth Through 2030 And Beyond

In the years ahead, artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to have a profound impact on the world. From revolutionising healthcare through personalised medicine to transforming transportation through autonomous vehicles, AI’s influence will touch nearly every facet of our lives. Looking for AI stocks to buy for the long term? Here are three companies that are

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Is the Tariff War Over? Short-Term Deal, Long-Term Questions

Investors heaved a collective sigh of relief when they learned of a Sino-US trade deal in Switzerland. ‘The Art of a Deal” article series was prominently displayed on the White House website (www.whitehouse.gov), describing the details of this initial agreement with China. Source: Whitehouse.gov (12 May) Specifically, import duties on goods entering US and China

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Just 80% of Forex Advice on TikTok is Misleading? I Think it’s More!

I’ve just emailed Lucy Castledine, Director of Consumer Investments at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), to ask if she’d like to appear on a panel discussing social media marketing at our London Summit in September. I did this because she made some excellent comments in front of the Treasury Committee about how the FCA recognises

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Best UK Investing Accounts For Kids

Children cannot invest on their own behalf in the UK until they are 18, but fortunately, you can do it for them. So in this guide, I’ll run you through some of the best investment accounts for children, what they are good at and what they can teach youngsters about money. First, here are the

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The FCA aims to increase transparency on international money transfer quotes

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released guidance highlighting its expectations around levels of transparency from firms that offer international money transfers.  Opaque international payment quotes The FCA’s recent review of international money and cross-border payment services revealed significant discrepancies in the ways that firms disclose costs to their customers.  Now that the Consumer Duty

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Who’s Still Betting on the US When Even Buffett Won’t?

Winds of change from the White House are tearing down forecasts made just months ago. Assessments of the tariff-hit global economy are keeping CEOs up at night. Who, apart from Trump, Navarro and Bessent, cheers for higher taxes? The sudden, dramatic rise in trading frictions in global goods is upending supply chains. Ford (US:F), the

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Safe Bets In A Downturn: 3 Recession-Proof Stocks For 2025

In early April, analysts at JP Morgan Research put the probability of a global recession in 2025 at 60%. Their view was that tariffs are likely to negatively impact business sentiment and create a substantial drag on economic growth. Looking for recession-proof stocks to buy for portfolio protection? Here are three names to consider. 1)

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3 S&P 500 Growth Stocks That Could Thrive Despite Trump’s Tariffs

Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating a lot of uncertainty for investors at the moment. With policies changing from day to day, forecasting future earnings has become challenging. Some stocks are more vulnerable than others to tariffs, however. Here are 3 S&P 500 companies that might suit you if you’re looking for stocks that could dodge

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CFDs Versus Futures: What is best for which type of trader?

The main difference between CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and futures is how they are structured, as they both essentially do the same things but in different ways. In this guide, I’ll go through whether futures or CFDs are best for different types of trading. What are CFDs & Futures CFDs are contracts for difference, which

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Gold at $3,500: Is it Still Worth Buying at Record Highs?

Gold Surges as Investors Flock to Safe-Haven Assets Since so-called “Liberation Day” (April 2), financial markets have been rocked by unexpected economic and corporate distress. Tariffs are, for the lack of better words, economic “sands” that are poured into the gears of a smoothly functioning international trade system. They reduce the efficiency of the global

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Can Bitcoin Get Back up to $100,000 after its 2025 Drop?

The Bitcoin price has dropped recently because of risk-off sentiment, tariffs, and lack of institutional support, despite strong relative performance and dominance as investors flee altcoins amid broader market uncertainty. But can it get back up to $100,000? Testing Time for the “Digital Gold” Bitcoin One of the most touted qualities of Bitcoin (BTCUSD), the

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Facebook & Instagram are officially the biggest social media networks for financial scammers according to official Police data

Our investigation has found that consumers lost £214 million to financial scams on social media in the last five years, according to official police data analysed Facebook has overtaken Instagram as the home of social media financial scams, while fraud on TikTok rose 63% last year Instagram users reported 828 scams to police in 2024

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Plus500 Options Trading UK Expert Review

You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. You may also be interested in: How To Trade Futures in The UK Funded trading programs are just the latest way to circumvent regulation Best Forex Pairs to Trade

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Is It Worth Buying Kraken in the IPO?

In recent weeks, there has been talk of an initial public offering (IPO) for crypto exchange Kraken. Nothing is confirmed yet, but there are reports that an IPO could take place in the near future. Interested in learning more about the Kraken IPO? Here’s what we know right now. Who is Kraken? Kraken is a

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