7 FTSE 100 Stocks That Have Outperformed in 2026
Seven FTSE 100 stocks outperforming in 2026, driven by takeovers, defence spending, earnings growth and AI demand.
Opinions & Analysis
Opinions, stock picks, and analysis on markets and company shares. Independent views and commentary on the insights that matter.
Is AI Really a Bubble – and How Could It Burst?
AI boom risks a financial bubble due to high costs, low profits, and unsustainable speculation, like the dot-com boom.
BT shares hit almost 240p this year, so why have they pulled back to 192p?
BT’s rally has cooled from its 2026 high as balance sheet strain and gradual earnings growth catch up with a stretched valuation.
Can ChatGPT Predict a Stock Market Crash? I Put It to the Test.
I asked ChatGPT whether markets will crash in 2026 and examined how reliable its answer really was.
7 Publicly Listed Brokers You Can Invest In
Analysis of publicly listed brokers highlighting revenue models driven by trading activity and assets.
The Companies Winning the AI Race That Nobody Talks About
The Magnificent 7 dominate the headlines, but the real tech trade runs deeper through a tightly connected ecosystem of chips, clouds and data.
Could A UK Tobacco Levy Hit British American Tobacco And Imperial Brands Shares?
A proposed UK tobacco profit levy threatens manufacturer margins, clouding long-term investor sentiment and dividends.
6 UK Stocks to Watch During Geopolitical Turmoil
Energy, defence and commodities gain during geopolitical stress, while consumer sectors and airlines typically lag.
Nvidia Isn’t the AI Bubble. Its Customers Are.
AI’s real bubble risk lies in unproven software firms. Nvidia suffers only if their promises collapse.
FTSE 100 Dividend Yield 2026: Record Cash, Compressed Yields, and the Gilt Question
FTSE 100 firms are set to pay a record £88 billion in dividends in 2026, even as yields compress and Gilt rates bite.
