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Defence stocks have soared as global tensions rise: This is where you can still cash in

Today

Investors are accustomed to riding out political and financial shocks, but even the most seasoned will be struggling to ignore the seismic global events that have been playing out in recent days.

After three decades writing about money, I'm finally hiring a financial adviser: RUTH SUNDERLAND on how to find the right one for YOU

Today

Here's a confession. Somehow, despite having written about money and business for three decades, I don't have a financial adviser.

Natural resources encourage a brutish, competitive spirit, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

For the third time in a decade, Britain's grand old mining champion Rio Tinto is seeking to do a deal with upstart Glencore to create a near-£200billion mining and metal trading giant.

We turned £100 into £1M in five years and retired: We weren't high earners and these were our game-changing tricks

Today

It was a grey and rainy day in 2014 when Katie Donegan's husband Alan asked her what she 'really wanted from life'.

Dirt-cheap stocks from around the world tipped to soar in 2026 - and many pay generous dividends!

Today

Diversification is key to successful long-term investing. In other words, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Edinburgh Worldwide warns of knife-edge vote against US raider Boaz Weinstein

Today

Jonathan Simpson-Dent has said a vote to oust the trust's entire board tabled by Weinstein's firm Saba Capital is expected to be 'really close' when the results are announced.

WH Smith shareholders threaten rebellion over unusual move after accounting scandal

Today

Now it can be revealed that - in an unusual move - the retailer is also proposing its interim boss joins the board.

Profits march higher at Warhammer maker Games Workshop

Today

Games Workshop is expected to report a pre-tax profit of at least £135 million for the six months to November in its results - up from £127 million a year ago.

Zara's cheap and trendy Lefties spin-off comes to Britain to challenge Primark

Today

Lefties is controlled by Inditex and is set to open stores at the Lakeside mall in Essex and the Liverpool One shopping centre over the summer period.

Ex-City financier builds UK's largest insect farm

Today

The £1.5 million farm, which has its own chief scientist, aims to produce 3,500 tons of insect protein a year using the black soldier fly.

Trump's menace is just theatre for investors, says HAMISH MCRAE

Today

Could it be that the markets are right and the massed ranks of commentators - at least on this side of the Atlantic - are wrong?

Fundsmith star Terry Smith warns index funds are 'laying foundations of a major investment disaster'

Today

Fundsmith Equity posted a return of just 0.8 per cent in 2025, compared to the MSCI World index which returned 12.8 per cent.

How to turn £25 a month into £10,000: The ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market

Today

For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

Race to secure new board at £70bn pension fund Northern LGPS

Today

One of Britain's largest town hall pension funds is scrambling to find a new management team despite a Government deadline being less than three months away.

Most affordable Tesla yet: Struggling US EV maker launches cut-price Model 3 Standard

Today

Tesla has brought out another cut-price version of one of its best-selling models to tempt buyers back to the brand. The Model 3 Standard will cost £37,990 and is on sale now.

INGRID TARRANT: I have no time for Rolexes... they're vulgar and common!

Today

Ingrid, 71, is a journalist and television personality best known for shows such as TV Mail, Celebrity Coach Trip and Our Shirley Valentine Summer.

Our neighbour is threatening to take us to court over the shared driveway - what are our options?

Today

Our neighbour has already threatened to take us to court to show that he owns the driveway and front garden, even though he does not own either outright.

Britain on course for economic stagnation official documents to show

Today

They are set to reveal growth of 0.2 per cent in November after it shrank 0.1 per cent in October. Keir Starmer has said growth is his number one priority.

Kia launches its smallest electric SUV yet - and it will cost less than £25k

Today

The Korean brand is the latest to launch a new compact-size electric car with a low start price. Here's what we know about it so far.

HENDERSON FAR EAST INCOME: 18 years of growth - but there IS a catch...

Yesterday

The investment trust is a dividend-seeker's dream. And manager Sat Duhra is attempting to make it even more attractive.

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