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The Nikkei 225 stock market this week leapt to a record 52,411 - which is 20 per cent above its level in September. Does the Takaichi fan club sound like a source of potential profit to you? read

Pressure on boss Murray Auchincloss to deliver returns to investors may finally be easing after a recovery in the share price and an epoch-changing oil discovery in Brazil. read

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Sophie Earnshaw and Nicholas Pink reflect on a recent trip to China and what they discovered there. read

A stock market crash is on the way - growing numbers of experts are agreed on that. What they don't know is when it will hit. read

Experts say until the scale of Rachel Reeves' tax grab and any public spending cuts is known the Bank will sit on its hands by keeping rates at 4 per cent. read

With every day that passes it becomes more apparent that the Chancellor will, later this month in the Budget, break Labour's manifesto commitment not to increase income tax. read

Jim Slater started investing around 1959, before the internet and before personal computers. The idea of backtesting an investment strategy was out of the question. read

It has become Reeves' habit, whether dealing with personal indiscretions or great economic matters, to find others to blame when something goes wrong. read

Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority said it would stop publishing the identities of investors who take out bets against a company as part of a shakeup designed to boost economic growth. read

My feeling is that we are in the early stages of a revival of equity culture, driven in part by the market boom but equally by the apps that make it easy to invest. read

Trading platform Robinhood has announced that it will launch futures trading in the UK, allowing customers to trade index, energy, metals and foreign exchange futures. read

The offer coincides with major North American companies publishing their quarterly results this week, including Amazon, Meta and Microsoft. read

Investors have had a good year, but many are worried that markets could be headed for a fall. What can they do to protect themselves but still be open to profits? read

For investors, the trick is to find the family-backed businesses that remain forward thinking. Here are three to consider. read

In the search for returns, it invests in a range of assets - from physical gold to private and stock market listed firms. read

It has been another stellar week for Genedrive after it revealed signs of commercial traction for its technology, followed by news of potential fresh investment. read

Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. read

Biotechnology's rapid development of the future of medicine shows little sign of slowing down. We speak to the International Biotechnology Trust managers. read

As fears of a stock market meltdown continue, it can be hard to decide what to do with your money to keep it safe. So what are professional investors doing? read

Already, robotics are used in manufacturing and healthcare, and have even been deployed in combat in Ukraine. read

The Chancellor should not cut the cash Isa allowance from its current £20,000 annual limit, MPs have said. It comes as the Chancellor is said to be considering restricting the allowance to £10,000. read

In the 1990s, luxury brands were in the doldrums, but revived their fortunes through creativity and by winning over a new, younger clientele. They are now trying to climb out of a similar crisis. read

Rachel Reeves is desperately scrambling around for ideas to fill the UK's financial black hole like a contestant in a treasure hunt, writes JEFF PRESTRIDGE. read

Data from the Association of Investment Companies showed that half of self-directed private investors were using their shares to vote at company meetings, up from 38 per cent just two years ago. read

It's been a rollercoaster ride, but investors have enjoyed a good year so far overall. So, what have been the companies leading the way? read

Earlier in the month, a reader got in contact to tell us, in rather modest fashion, that he had become an Isa millionaire at the ripe old age of 36. read

Becoming an Isa millionaire is the dream for many ambitious stocks and shares investors. At the age of just 36, Ollie Perry became one. read

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) is facing a growing backlash after refusing to rule out a tax raid on pensions in the Budget. read

The price of bullion tumbled 5% to $4,120 an ounce on Tuesday having hit an all-time peak of $4,381 on Monday. read

There a fears that the Chancellor will move to cut the tax-free pension lump sum, which currently allows people to take 25 per cent of their pension fun at 55. read

According to reports, savers could see their annual cash allowance slashed and be forced to invest a minimum amount in UK companies. read

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey (pictured) said 'alarm bells' were ringing over risky lending in the unregulated private credit market. read

Apple shares hit an all-time high as the iPhone maker came close to becoming the world's third $4trillion company. read

UK business insolvency rates will remain at up to 30 per cent above pre-pandemic levels next year after another 27,650 firms go bust in 2025, research suggests. read

British families are under 'considerable financial stress' ahead of the Budget as the cost-of-living soars, according to a report. read

In a stinging rebuke ahead of next month's Budget, Stuart Machin hit out at the Chancellor's 'catastrophic' £25billion increase in national insurance and called for 'no more' tax hikes. read

Official figures showed output rose at an annual rate of 4.8% in the third quarter of the year, down from 5.2% in the previous three months. read

Since 2020, there have been 119 fallen angels and 83 rising stars in the bond market, all of which have been missed by the passive bond market, according to wealth manager Rathbones. read

A recent study found that investors who simply do nothing after making a purchase are often those with the best returns. read

Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest will report results for the third quarter over the next few days, with HSBC releasing figures the following week. read

This unusual peep at my investments was triggered by the frothiness of global stock markets and fears that a crash is heading our way. read

The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver two quarter-point cuts to interest rates this year, with the first coming at its next meeting at the end of this month. read

Gore Street has come under fire from RM Funds, which has accused the trust's board of presiding over 'sustained' share price 'underperformance'. read

Here are five ideas that could help to protect your portfolio in a market meltdown. read

The trick is to make changes to your personal finances that you will be happy with whether rumoured changes are announced in the Budget or not. read

Two deals this week featuring a US private equity titan are signals that commercial property is turning from a no-go zone into an area of interest for UK investors on the hunt for a bargain. read

The latest IMF economic forecasts show the UK is top of the league for average inflation at 3.4 per cent this year. The Government also has the highest bond yields. read

You can save up to £4,000 a year in a Lifetime Isa and get a 25% top up on contributions. Here's how Lifetime Isas work, what types are available, and their benefits and pitfalls. read

If you have a lot of money invested, experts say it's worth considering whether you have enough cash set aside for a rainy day. Here's how to work out what you need. read

The FTSE 100 plunged more than 1.5 per cent on Friday morning as mounting fears over the health of regional US banks sparked a sell-off across global stock markets. read

Rebecca Maclean, fund manager at Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust on gold, the stock she'd buy for the next 10 years, the next Nvidia. read

Analysts suggested gold could be on the way to $5,000 as nervous investors look for somewhere safe to park their cash. read

A new report from trade body UK Finance revealed that the industry already pays higher tax rates than rival hubs such as New York and Frankfurt. read

IMF experts believe that Rachel Reeves has made a rod for her own back with a Budget in the Autumn and a mid-course correction in the spring. read

IG has extended its free shares offer, but is it any good? You could get up to £200 worth of shares - but there's a catch that means the full value is reserved for a lucky few. read

The firm said it will launch its 'JP Morgan Personal Investing' in November to allow investors to buy and sell shares, funds, bonds and other financial assets. read

With platforms competing for investors' money, deals like this can give your pot a boost. read

Fund managers' worries about a bubble - when share prices surge to unsustainably high levels - have tripled over the past month, according to the poll from Bank of America. read

Bumper third quarter results from the world's largest bank JP Morgan should not be taken as evidence that all is well on Wall Street. read

It comes after fears that the AI-fuelled growth in share prices had pushed valuations towards levels last seen at the height of the dot-com mania 25 years ago. read

Bullion raced to $4103 an ounce - taking gains for the year to a 57% - as nervous investors continue to look for somewhere safe to park their cash. read

Buying at the top of the market is risky as there is no guarantee that the price will continue to rise. If you do choose to hold gold, here are several options. read

Washington and Beijing are at daggers, despite Trump's claims of a good relationship with supreme Chinese leader Xi Jinping (pictured together). read

Analysis by broker AJ Bell identified ten London-listed firms that do so much business in the US, or have so many shareholders there, that they may be tempted to make the switch. read

On paper it looks like I've discovered the perfect investment strategy. The value of my portfolio is up a stonking 20 per cent this year - and that's on top of a 21 per cent return the year before. read

Canny investors can buy into the basket of investments at less than the cost of the assets themselves, but they should tread carefully. read

Having hit a record high of 9548 on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 index followed up a 0.4 per cent dip on Thursday with a slide of 0.9 per cent on Friday to end the week at 9427.47. read

So what happens next? Well, it would be absurd not to acknowledge the widespread concern that some sort of market crash is around the corner. read

Any keen investor looking to get in early will have been disappointed to find that despite the ban lifting, these ETN products are still not available to retail investors. read

The UK's crypto market could grow as much as 20 per cent on the back of the launch of these products, investing platform IG has said. read

The stalemate in Washington over debt limits, which has shutdown the American government, means several G7 rich countries are in a stew. read

British investors will soon be offered a new platform to buy stocks and shares as an American giant comes to our shores, but it will have its work cut out, read

A new spectre has appeared over Wall Street. Fear is growing that the billions staked on technology companies at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution could be in jeopardy. read

Backing Rolls-Royce is a bet on Britain. It is also a gamble on families prioritising a sunshine getaway by plane in tough times. Here's what you need to know. read

Investment platforms are saying they do not want investment clubs as clients. These associations of colleagues, friends or neighbours are no longer welcome. read

It's been a momentous week in the history of gold. The price reached a record $4,040 an ounce, and forecasts predict it could go further, too. read

Latest figures from funds network Calastone showed £692m was pulled from UK-focused equity funds in September, up from £657m in August. read

London's top-flight stock index climbed 0.5%, or 50.59 points, to finish at 9350.43, surpassing a previous record close in August. read

Last week, the Daily Mail's City Editor joined leading experts in warning he was worried that a terrible financial crash was coming. Here's what you can do to protect yourself. read

There is nothing unusual about the latest US government shutdown. There have been 15 such events since 1981. But it will be uncomfortable. read

We are very possibly heading for a historic crash, one that could presage all manner of impoverishment, ruined careers, decimated retirement prospects, social unrest - and worse. read

Mixed messages are coming from the High Street and the hospitality industry. Investors will now be asking whether retail and hospitality stocks are best avoided. read

Warren Buffett may be a successful investor, but he has made mistakes. The journalist, Becky Quick, once asked him about his blunders. read

At the Financial Conduct Authority there is recognition that past coolness to crypto currency risk may have placed the UK at disadvantage. read

The investing platform will give customers up to £200 in John Lewis vouchers when they open or transfer a stocks and shares Isa or a self-invested personal pension. read

With inflation in the UK the highest in the G7 and nearly twice the 2% target, the central bank, led by Andrew Bailey (pictured), held rates at 4%. read

The revolution cannot happen without a sufficient supply of these gigantic sheds crammed with the servers, storage equipment and other kit that provide computing power. read

The bruising vote of no confidence came as Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomed her US counterpart Scott Bessent to Downing Street. read

And the average amount of new cash raised per listing was £9.9m, an increase from £6.8m in the previous year. read

In 2021, Christopher Burgess of Alderley Wealth Management got me to send money to AWM and The Life Team Ltd. But eventually the interest payments dried up. read

It was the biggest half-year for overseas takeovers of British companies since 2021, according to an analysis of Office for National Statistics figures by us. read

Ovens aren't as flashy as AI chatbots, hi-tech drones or cutting-edge software systems, and they certainly don't get investors excited in the same way. read

The Fed isn't perfect. But let's hope that it can hold its nerve, because if it doesn't, we are all in big trouble. read

Since 2022, the Bank has been selling debt on the open market at a loss to the taxpayer after interest rates shot up to combat inflation . read

Guy Anderson, fund manager of Mercantile Investment Trust, on Games Workshop, Plus500, Bitcoin and the 'cheap' UK market. read

The City is set for a revival in new companies listing shares on the London Stock Exchange, with a number of 'jumbo issuers' potentially coming to market next year, according to Peel Hunt. read

Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris are alleged to have encouraged their social media followers to invest in foreign exchange via high-risk products. read

Turmoil in the bond markets led to the yield on 30-year gilts - long-term UK debt - hitting 5.75 per cent. read

This is 'the golden age of nuclear power'. Or so we have been told by the Government and others - and it is a claim sure to intrigue even the most cynical investor. read

As the country reels from more political upheaval, the French ten-year bond yield rose to 3.49% and the euro fell against the pound and dollar. read

Melissa Howard first heard of the American games and electronics retailer GameStop from a friend. read

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there must be an 'honest, independent, nonpartisan review of the entire institution' including its power to set interest rates. read

The long run up to the Britain's next Budget on November 26 is littered with pratfalls. Not least are the deep fractures over welfare. read

This compares with almost half of 18 to 34-year-olds, some 47%, who have made investments in the past year. read

IG's free shares offer for new customers is well worth considering, but some will be luckier than others when receiving the reward. read

Latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shows there were up over 33,000 net bets out against sterling worth £2 billion, reversing this year's positive trend. read

DIY investing brokers have made it easy to buy single gilts and stash them in your Isa, while financial advisers may recommend them to higher earners for the tax perks. read

There is fear in the air, and what do people do when they are frightened? They buy gold. read

Julian Morse, co-chief executive of City broker Cavendish, is predicting an upturn over the coming months. But he said the Chancellor's Budget could still wreck it. read

In this column, Josef Licsauer, Investment Trust research analyst at Kepler Partners, explains why equity income trusts are regaining their relevance. read

Stephen Yiu chief investment officer of the Blue Whale Growth Fund, reveals the secrets of investing success whatever your level of experience read

Gold has been trading at record highs above $3,500 this week in the wake of Trump's unprecedented attempt to fire central bank board member Lisa Cook. read

British investors looking to diversify are starting to notice that shares in such familiar Japanese businesses as electronics giant Sony have soared by as much as 40 per cent since January. read

Here are the sensible steps you can take to help manage your tax bill that you won't regret - regardless of whether they feature in the Budget. read

The Bank of England governor told MPs that while he continued to expect rates to come down it was harder to say when that would happen. read

We explain why gilt yields are rising and what it means for the UK's finances, investors, borrowers and savers. read

Christine Lagarde, the chief of the European Central Bank said the US President's attacks posed 'a very serious danger' for the global economy. read

You are generally only considered to be in a position to invest if you have savings, your debts are not a burden and you are not in arrears read

The price of gold soared to a fresh record high in dollar terms on Tuesday as global investors kicked off September with a flight to safe haven assets. read

Global confidence in the financial competence of the UK Governments is fragile. read

Rachel Reeves backed a report by Douglas Flint recommending abolishing paper certificates and moving to online share registers by the end of 2027. read

If a portfolio refresh or makeover should be your autumn assignment, here's the action plan to follow... read

If you're tempted to cash in on today's high prices, here's how can you find out what your items are worth and get the best deal. read

The threat of a tax raid comes despite recent warnings by bosses such as NatWest's Paul Thwaite and Lloyds' Charlie Nunn that such a move could damage their ability to finance growth. read

Finsbury Growth & Income's Nick Train is one of Britain's best known fund managers and he joins Simon Lambert on the Investing Show for an in-depth interview. read

Shares in Britain's biggest lenders fell sharply on Friday morning as investors fretted over reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a tax raid on the sector. read

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang (pictured) dismissed concerns about an end to a surge in spending on the AI chips that have fuelled its rapid growth. read

eToro has announced it will pay 4.3 per cent interest on uninvested cash held in trading accounts, but there are several reasons why the deal doesn't stack up for investors. read

A warning tax rises must surely come in November's Budget came after government borrowing soared way above forecast. We reveal how to protect your money. read

Donald Trump is not the first American president to try to break the Federal Reserve Bank's independence. read

Ryan Lightfoot-Aminoff, Investment Trust research analyst at Kepler Partners, explains how investment trusts have adapted across a century's hardships. read

When markets dropped, 31-year-old personal trainer Megan from Bedfordshire saw an opportunity to make money when others were running for the hills. read

We test the new investment platform Prosper - one of a growing number of investment platforms that promise very low, or in some cases even zero, fees. read

AI will radically change the world of work and much else. But the reverse is a reminder that the road ahead will be bumpy. read

Investing in a stocks and shares Isa means your money can grow tax-free. We run through the options, helping you decide which provider is right for you. read

The investing platform is making its stocks and shares Isa available to customers on its free Basic plan in a shake-up of its service. read

The yield on benchmark ten-year bonds - which rise as prices fall - climbed to more than 4.76%, the highest level since late May. read

When the price of the stock he had been buying, which had been recommended by the scammers, tumbled from £30 to just $1.65, James was shocked. read

Many moons ago, on a working trip to Japan, I requested an interview with one of the country's most successful food retailers, 7-Eleven. read

Sophisticated new technology allows scammers to generate fake video and audio of a real person speaking to make them appear to say things they haven't said. read

To be clear, I am not predicting a crash, but these are indeed tricky times and it would be nuts not to acknowledge that. read

The Chancellor's attempts to provide security for financial markets are resulting in her eroding it elsewhere. read

From São Paulo to Singapore, a quiet financial revolution is underway. It's not always visible, but it's already reshaping how we live, spend and move money. read

The FTSE 100 index - regarded as the bellwether of our economy - has soared by 11 per cent this year to reach a record high of 9222. read

Yields on benchmark ten-year UK bonds - which rise as prices fall - climbed sharply for a second day, peaking at above 4.7 per cent, a two-month high. read

I bought bonds in beverage company Linc Drinks Ltd and casks of whisky from Whisky&Co Ltd, both promoted by the same sales firm. I've just seen that Whisky&Co has gone into liquidation. read

The so-called 'blue zones' have garnered much interest, understandably. Each 'blue zone' has a primary reason for the fizzing zeal of its residents. read

It comes as Government officials admitted the new checks would not allow some to complete the process and that they would need to resort to old-fashioned methods. read

Economists believe official Office for National Statistics data will show the cost of living squeeze deepened last month read

Outgunned only by the US, China and India, Britain is home to 65 so-called unicorns - businesses valued at $1 billion or more. read

Investing can seem daunting for beginners. But many investment platforms have removed barriers to entry, making it more straightforward to get started. Find out how. read

Investor confidence in the UK has slumped due to concerns over weak growth and 'mixed messaging' from Labour on tax and spending plans. read

Mr Woodford passionately believes he is innocent of any wrongdoing and has appealed against the regulator's decision. read

Investment platform CMC Invest has cut the cost of its plans, making its self-invested personal pension (Sipp) cheaper by nearly £170 a year. But is it a good option for those who want to open one? read

Visitors to London will find it more expensive than ever. More reason for Rachel Reeves to stop penalising tourists. read

If you want to jump on board, these are the airlines that the experts think are worth backing. read

We asked trusted experts to recommend the best funds that cover different investment sectors - and included This is Money's selection of active and passive options too. read

If you have the right accountant in your corner, it can save a lot of stress and ensure you don't get stuck paying incorrect amounts of tax, says our columnist Heather Rogers. read

Many people could benefit from one-time help over some aspect of their finances, and this need not tie you into a long-term relationship with an adviser. read

Corporate bonds typically offer lower risk and higher income than shares. We explain how to invest in bond funds, or lend money direct to businesses via retail bonds. read

Late in working life, pension savers typically see their pots shifted out of stock markets and all or part way into bonds. Here's what you need to know about pension lifestyling... read

Global government bond markets are vast and affect everyone who pays tax, saves or invests. We unscramble the financial jargon to help everyone fathom what's going on. read

Investors can rack up big losses early on and never make them up if they aren't careful. People who persist in taking an income can pile up future problems. read

Capital gains tax is levied on profits from assets ranging from shares to second homes, buy-to-let properties and personal possessions. read

Dividends can bring great returns, particularly if you keep reinvesting them - but the Government inevitably wants its share of this wealth. read

Investment fund names are often a baffling mixture of impressive but vague words, which mean little to people who aren't already clued up on financial jargon. read

Homeowners with a mortgage face an ongoing financial dilemma - use any excess cash to pay down the debt or invest instead? read

There's no getting around it, you need do some homework and maths if you're thinking of buying shares. But which sums are the most useful to investors? read

If you are interested in buying shares or know more about unearthing good companies and valuing them, read our guide to share investing. read

Tom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity International, explains what you can learn from a balance sheet using drinks giant Britvic as his test case. read

Investment trusts have interesting quirks and features that mean careful research is important in order to fully understand what you are buying, says Ryan Hughes of AJ Bell. read

Deciding which fund to invest in can be a challenge when managing your own portfolio. Expert Tom Stevenson explains what to look for and where when picking investments. read

We put this question to three top investing experts and their answers were six, 12, and a few dozen... However, they did all add essentially the same rider, 'it depends'. read

Pension freedoms mean retirees can now invest their savings how they like rather than buy a stingy annuity. But what do you need to consider and plan ahead for when funding retirement this way? read

Many are at risk of hasty blunders like selling and putting money in a current or savings account, missing out on tax breaks - or even holding onto old share certificates for sentimental reasons. read