CAC 40 Index top gainers and laggards in 2025 revealed
The CAC 40 Index rose by ~12% this year and by nearly 20% from its lowest level in April when Donald Trump unveiled his reciprocal tariffs. This rebound coincided with…
Ocado share price forms a bullish pattern as it ends exclusivity amid Kroger woes
Ocado share price had another difficult performance this year as woes in its business escalated. OCDO was trading at 240p on Tuesday, down by 20% from where it started the…
Bitcoin, Ether ETF outflows persist into year-end as XRP funds defy broader trend
The final trading week of the year began on a subdued note for crypto-linked exchange-traded funds, with investor caution lingering after a volatile and largely negative stretch through December. While…
China’s EV market slows as price war deepens and overseas push accelerates
China’s electric vehicle (EV) boom is losing momentum in 2025, with sales declining across major players and analysts warning that the intense price war is likely to persist. While overall…
SovEcon boosts Russian wheat export outlook amid strong demand, better margins
Agricultural consultancy SovEcon has raised its forecast for Russian wheat exports for the 2025-26 marketing season, boosting the figure by 0.4 million metric tons (MMT) to a commanding 44.6 MMT. The…
Looking ahead to 2026: Can India’s smallcaps shakeoff torrid 2025
India’s small-cap stocks had a year to forget in 2025. Even though India’s large caps managed to put up a decent showing, the small caps suffered after a strong run in…
Hang Seng Index jumped 30% in 2025: here are the top gainers
The Hang Seng Index had a good performance in 2025 as it jumped by 30%, outperforming other top global indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and the Nasdaq 100…
Here’s why the Nikkei 225 Index jumped in 2025 and the top gainers
The Nikkei 225 Index did well this year, rising from a low of ¥31,145 in April to a record high of ¥52,590. It rose by nearly 30% this year, outperforming…
Morning brief: Asian stocks hit six-week highs, Bitcoin jumps above $90,000
Asian markets began the week on a strong footing, buoyed by expectations of easier US monetary policy next year, while precious metals pulled back after a sharp rally. At the…
Edinburgh Worldwide’s SpaceX bet delivers nearly 950% return
The Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWIT) has generated a near 950% return on its long-held investment in Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies, better known as SpaceX, underscoring one of the…