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Trump’s first 100 days avoid worst post-war stock market start to presidency

As President Trump hits 100 days in office, a near 12% rally in America’s S&P 500 index from its closing low on 8 April has...

Thu, 01/05/2025 - 16:33


How to invest when you’re not interested in finance

The finance industry is often associated with Wolf of Wall Street and finance ‘bros’ whose main interest is talking up crypto. You might think investing...

Thu, 01/05/2025 - 10:57


Why transport stocks can help gauge the effect of tariffs

A big rally from the 8 April lows means the NASDAQ Composite is now in the black for this month, while the S&P 500 is...

Thu, 01/05/2025 - 09:45


Which countries' markets have recovered from Liberation Day?

The recovery in global markets since the crash caused by Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcement is gathering pace.

Brazil, India, Japan and UK mid-caps...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 11:41


Government to press ahead with plans to consolidate small pension pots

Automatic enrolment is one of the big public policy success stories of our time. But it’s not without its flaws. People start a pension when...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:48


How AJ Bell DIY investors navigated the Liberation Day sell-off and recovery

The way individuals responded to the market sell-off depended on their own personal circumstances. However, there were clear trends among AJ Bell’s DIY investors who...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:23


Google parent Alphabet shines brightly in a volatile week for US markets

The US markets have come full circle thanks to several U-turns from the Trump administration on tariffs and its attacks on US Fed chair Jerome...

Fri, 25/04/2025 - 14:52


Tariffs have rocked US government bonds – are they still safe?

When equity markets experience turbulence, people have historically held tight to their bonds in the hope they provide a cushion for portfolios.

Even though...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 15:04


Why Tesla shares remain popular with AJ Bell customers despite disappointing financial results

Tesla’s first-quarter delivery and production numbers on 2 April were as ugly as its Cybertruck design. That meant expectations were rock-bottom in the run-up...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 14:22


Why is my investment trust on a ‘discount’?

The idea of your investment trading on a ‘discount’ is not necessarily a phrase that instils confidence. But in the world of investment trusts,...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 14:13


The changes we’ve made to the Favourite fund list - 22 April 2025

We’re always reviewing our Favourite funds list to make sure we’re confident in our picks, and ready to make changes if needed. Following a recent...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 16:46


Should I wait for the markets to pick up before investing?

After an extended period of high returns, the stock market took a tumble in the past month that has rattled some investors.

Despite the...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 13:58


Why investors need to keep watching the yen

Policy statements on trade, the tariffs and the dollar from Washington and Beijing are dominating the headlines and the attention of stock, bond, commodity and...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 10:44


How did the AJ Bell funds perform in the first quarter of 2025?

Despite starting with significant political and geopolitical challenges, the first quarter turned out to be a strong period for parts of the market.

We caught...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 09:54


US markets remain choppy amid tariff uncertainty, Nvidia faces export controls hit

The US market continued to endure volatility amid the unpredictable trade policy of the Trump administration.

After bouncing back with a real bang last week...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 16:01


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