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Updated Friday 14th February 2025
Live blog covering today's important financial market events and news
Chinese-focused tech stocks have been buoyed
Wall Street traders calm in the face of chaotic policymaking
FTSE 100 opens lower amid uncertainty over latest tariff threats
Brent crude weakens on Trump’s push for peace in Ukraine
Dax tests record highs
UK GDP grows 0.4% month-on-month
FTSE 100 flat at the open after posting new record yesterday
FTSE 100 opens at new all-time high
Oil prices rise on supply concerns
US futures dip as Trump signs in new tariffs
UK retail sales top forecasts in January

Personal finance

Premium bonds v Cash ISAs – where should you put your money in 2025?
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Investing insights

3 stocks to weather Trump’s tariffs in 2025
Most bought shares in January 2025

Want to invest in gold?

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Should you invest in gold in 2025? – Plus 2 investment ideas

Gold is often considered a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times, but how much gold should you hold?

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5 shares to watch in 2025

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5 shares to watch in 2025

Our expert share research team’s top investment picks for 2025 and beyond.

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5 funds for 2025
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5 investment trusts for 2025
Our investment outlook for 2025

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Next week on the stock market

17th - 21st February 2025
  • Will DeepSeek prove to be Alibaba’s genie moment?
  • Motor Finance provisions and buybacks in focus for Lloyds
  • Restructuring plans in focus for HSBC
Insights for the week ahead

Share research

NatWest: strong Q4, guidance lacked some punch
Tate & Lyle: mixed Q3, lowered outlook
Nestlé: mixed results with positive volume growth
RELX: 2024 meets forecasts, further growth expected this year

Fund research

abrdn Asia Pacific Equity: February 2025 fund update
Schroder Income: February 2025 fund update
Vanguard Global Bond Index: February 2025 update
Fidelity Sustainable MoneyBuilder Income: January 2025 fund update

ETF research

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: February 2025 update
iShares Core Sterling Corporate Bond ETF: September 2024 update

Investment trust research

Fidelity Special Values: January 2025 trust update
Saba requisitions Seven Investment Trusts

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