Market updates

Navantia in Talks to Acquire Insolvent Harland & Wolff Shipyard
October 16, 2024 03:23 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Acquisition Talks:,Navantia is in exclusive discussions to acquire Harland & Wolff amid its financial troubles and insolvency.,Job Security:,The potential deal could safeguard up to 1,000 jobs and sustain the company's existing contracts....

High Insider Ownership and Strong Growth Prospects: Key UK Stocks to Watch
October 16, 2024 03:23 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP):,Strong projected earnings growth of 81.3% annually, with a 42.6% annual revenue increase forecast.,TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG):,Earnings forecast to grow by 15.3% annually, with strong revenue growth expec...

Inflation and Unemployment Data to Dominate Economic Headlines Next Week
October 11, 2024 11:01 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,UK Inflation Forecasted to Decline,: Analysts expect UK inflation to fall to 1.8% for September, potentially signaling the trough in price increases.,Rising Unemployment,: UK unemployment is projected to tick up to 4.6% in August, adding...

UK IPO Market Faces Slowdown in 2024, Revival Expected in 2025
October 11, 2024 11:01 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Market Slowdown:,The UK IPO market has seen limited activity in 2024, with just 10 listings and a 47% decline in funds raised compared to 2023.,Selective Market:,Peel Hunt's IPO Speedometer showed a decline in market activity, indicating...

German Inflation Slows to 1.6% in September, Driven by Falling Energy Prices
October 11, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Inflation Rate Decline,: Germany's inflation rate fell to 1.6% in September, down from 1.9% in August, mainly due to lower energy prices.,Core Inflation Reduction,: Core inflation eased to 2.7%, the lowest since January 2022, as service c...

European Markets Dip as Investors Analyze UK Growth and Await China Stimulus
October 11, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Stoxx 600 Declines,: The pan-European index fell by 0.24% in early trading, reflecting broader market caution.,UK Economic Growth,: The UK economy grew by 0.2% in August, recovering from stagnation in prior months.,China Stimulus Anticipa...

What are the main differences between Portfolio and the Trading Simulator?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Portfolio allows backdated transactions for historical analysis and performance tracking.,Trading Simulator offers £10,000 of virtual funds and real-time trading experiences with a 15-minute market data delay.,Compete against other users...

How can I add securities to my Portfolio?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Search directly from the Portfolio summary page for quick access to known securities.,Use the Prices and Markets page for broader exploration and filtering of investment options.,The "Track" button makes adding securities to your portfoli...

What is the Portfolio Service?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,The Portfolio Service allows users to simulate investments without risking real money.,Users can track and evaluate portfolio performance through real-time market data.,Access the service by creating or logging into your account for a sec...

Can I sell my shares outside the UK?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Brokers play a crucial role in providing access to the London Stock Exchange,, offering tools, market insights, and platforms for seamless trading.,UK-based investors can find a range of brokerage services tailored to different needs,, fr...

How do I set up email alerts?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Set up Share Price Alerts to track stock movements,and receive notifications when a stock reaches a specific target price.,Configure News Alerts to stay updated on RNS releases,for companies, indices, or sectors of interest, ensuring time...

How do I retrieve HPS-ordered information?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAccessing detailed records of past orders is essential for tracking investments, verifying transactions, and maintaining comprehensive financial records. The Historical Price Service (HPS) provides users with a straightforward way to access order inf...

What is Stamp Duty and do I need to pay it when buying shares?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Stamp Duty is charged at 0.5% on electronic share purchases,, making it a standard cost for UK investors.,Non-electronic share transactions over £1,000 are also subject to a 0.5% Stamp Duty,, offering exemptions for smaller manual deals.,...

A deceased family member has left me shares, what do I do?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Stockbrokers provide expert market insights,to help manage and trade transferred shares effectively.,Independent financial advisors offer holistic financial advice,, considering long-term goals and tax implications.,Professional guidance...

What is the London Stock Exchange’s Order Book and how can I access it?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,The Order Book is a two-column listing of buy and sell orders,, showing price levels and volumes in real-time.,Buy and sell orders are prioritized by price and time,, ensuring the most competitive prices are executed first.,Accessing the...

What is a member firm?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,The London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges,, with over 300 years of history, transitioning from a physical trading floor to electronic systems in 1986.,Member Firms are regulated by the Financial Conduct Author...

How do I trade international shares?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Access to international share markets in the UK is widely available through various brokers,, enabling trading across global stock exchanges.,Choosing the right broker requires considering factors like market access, trading fees, and res...

Can I visit London Stock Exchange?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaLondon Stock Exchange's public access ended in 1986,after the 'Big Bang' reforms, transitioning from open outcry to electronic trading.,The shift to digital trading eliminated the need for a physical trading floor,, increasing efficiency and allowing...

What are London Stock Exchange trading hours?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,●,London Stock Exchange trading hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GMT,, providing a full day of trading for global investors.,●,The market includes opening and closing auctions,, which determine stock prices at the start and end of th...

How do I disable email alerts?
October 10, 2024 10:00 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights:,Log into your registered account and access the 'Email Alerts' section,to manage your active RNS alerts.,Delete specific RNS alerts by clicking the 'X' icon,next to the alert related to the desired company.,Confirm the removal to stop fur...
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