UK house prices rise to record high

Gold's price breaks new record: 3 reasons to invest before it rises again

The price of gold broke another record this week. Here's why prospective investors should act before it rises again.

CBS News - 1d

Santander profits rise at UK arm

Spanish lender says it faces competitive environment in market where future of its business remains in doubt

Financial Times - 2d

Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels

The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.

BBC News - 2d

Palantir soars 24% to record high as AI powers strong earnings and guidance

Palantir surged 24% on robust fourth-quarter results and guidance.

CNBC - 2d

Waffle House adds 50-cent surcharge for each egg amid rising prices

Waffle House says temporary increase took effect on Monday and impacts all menus at the 24-hour chain's restaurants.

CBS News - 2d

Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

BBC News - 2d

US prices of gas, food, electronics set to rise after Trump's tariffs

President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are expected to dramatically increase U.S. prices of everyday items from gas to groceries. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY on what American ...

NBC News - 4d

Gas prices set to rise as Trump tariffs hit Canadian and Mexican oil

U.S. consumers will see higher prices at the gas pump from President Donald Trump’s decision on Saturday to apply tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil, according to analysts and fuel traders.

NBC News - 5d

Rice price rise pushes Japan to tap strategic reserves

Tokyo seeks to use national stockpile for first time since 2011 tsunami amid fears of shortage

Financial Times - Jan. 31

UK house prices rise less than expected in January

Mortgage lender Nationwide says affordability ‘remains stretched’

Financial Times - Jan. 31

Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats

Buyers say they’ve had mortgage offers withdrawn on flats with safety certificates issued by the man’s firm.

BBC News - Jan. 31

Gold price hits record high on looming US tariff fears

Bullion surpasses October peak as traders stockpile in New York

Financial Times - Jan. 30

2 portfolio names rise to record highs after earnings, but Microsoft stock sits out the rally

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Jan. 30

School holiday fines at a record high

The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled since 2016-17.

BBC News - Jan. 30

KPMG UK partners enjoy record payday

Partners at Big Four firm take home an average of £816,000

Financial Times - Jan. 29

Rising Prices Dashed Trudeau’s Promise to Canada’s Middle Class

While many issues turned Canadians away from their prime minister, the high cost of groceries and homes has become a chief grievance.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

UK insurers set for record £70bn of pension transactions

Pension consultants WTW says improved funding positions have made bulk annuity deals more attractive

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Will gold's price rise after the January Fed meeting?

The price of gold could shift after the Fed meets this month — but will it continue on its upward trajectory?

CBS News - Jan. 24

Record number of US companies weigh China exit as Trump tensions rise

Technology and R&D groups among most likely to consider relocation amid brewing trade conflict

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Record number of consumers are making minimum credit cards payments as delinquencies rise

Consumer stress has intensified, with an escalating share of credit card holders making only minimum payments on their bills, according to a Philadelphia Federal Reserve report.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Barry Callebaut Stock Melts as High Cocoa Prices Weigh on Sales Volume

The chocolate company’s shares fell after it missed sales volume expectations and cut its guidance for fiscal 2025 as soaring cocoa bean prices drag demand.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Netflix Raises Prices Across Plans, Reports Record Jump in New Subscribers

The lowest-price, ad-supported option for the streaming service will cost $7.99 a month, an increase of $1.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Netflix raises prices as it posts record subscriber growth in fourth-quarter earnings

Streaming service’s bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter. Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season quarter to help ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Netflix had a record-breaking quarter. Here come the price hikes

The earnings report solidified Netflix's dominance in the market, with hits such as "Squid Game" and a boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21

Reddit shares rise 7%, hit record as Raymond James raises price target

Reddit shares closed up more than 7% to a record high Tuesday after Raymond James analysts raised their price target and reiterated their "strong buy" rating.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking

Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other markets

Financial Times - Jan. 18

US consumers ‘resilient’ in face of high prices and interest rates

Credit card data points to ‘robust’ growth at start of 2025 after shoppers spent $1tn during holiday season

Financial Times - Jan. 18

UK to raise price of travel permits for EU visitors by 60%

Increase aims to reduce reliance of migration and borders system on taxpayer funding, says Home Office

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

3 signs bitcoin isn’t done breaking record highs just yet

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

CNBC - Jan. 15