Category: Economy

Healey faces bingo backlash as Budget tax raid put...

John Healey is facing a bingo backlash after his tax raid on gambling put nearly 80 sites and 1,200 jobs at risk.

Basic Christmas food shop is 31% more expensive th...

Mince pies, turkey, duck fat and gravy granules have seen some of the biggest rises while bucks fizz and mulled wine have actually...

I've locked into a 5.15% five-year mortgage rate: ...

Three weeks ago, I panicked and locked into a five-year fixed rate with my current bank at 5.15%. My mortgage is worth around £335...

BP profits quadruple in a year as high energy pric...

BP reported a record haul in the third quarter as higher energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict helped to nearly quadrup...

Caregivers face soaring costs, taking a toll on in...

Caregivers spend an average of $11,500 per year looking after an aging parent, relative or friend, up roughly 60% since 2021, acco...

The Expensive Mistake You're Making During Open En...

It's open enrollment season, gang! If you're anything like producer Emma, choosing your healthcare plan and benefits might make yo...

Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation ...

The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.

DoorDash gobbles up Instacart in $17 billion deal

DoorDash's purchase of Instacart for $65 per share will unite two of the country's largest grocery and food-delivery companies.

American Airlines says airfares could stay elevate...

American Airlines CFO Devon May said airfares will likely stay elevated even if oil prices drop, citing the carrier's $1.9 billion...

Microsoft says its AI tool outperforms generalist ...

Microsoft's new orchestrator AI diagnoses complex medical cases by simulating a panel of clinical experts, outperforming general p...

Anthropic files SEC paperwork as AI giant prepares...

Anthropic filed its pre-IPO prospectus with the SEC ahead of the tech giant's highly-anticipated debut on the Nasdaq later this ye...

Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 emplo...

Microsoft's voluntary buyout covers about 60,000 eligible employees, more than a quarter of its global workforce, across multiple ...

General Motors to move stock listing from NYSE to ...

GM will move its shares from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, a change that could make the Detroit automaker eligible for in...

Soybeans Holding Lower on Monday Following Brazil ...

Wheat Extending Losses to Monday

Dear Eli Lilly Stock Fans, Mark October 29 on Your...

Sugar Prices Fall Sharply on Brazilian Real Declin...

Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity in Broadcom Sho...

This Tanker Stock Has Nearly Tripled in Just 1 Yea...

Why Western Digital Stock Is a ‘Strong Buy’ Now...

How to Play Amazon Stock Before Q3 Earnings as the...

A $95 Billion Reason Why META Stock Is in Focus To...

STOCK MARKET EDUCATION: WHY DID ZENITH BANK’S SHAR...

STOCK MARKET EDUCATION: WHY DID ZENITH BANK’S SHARE PRICE DROP BY ₦1.50? Have you noticed that Zenith Bank’s share price adjusted...

Interest Rates and Your Money: How Falling T-Bill ...

Interest Rates and Your Money: How Falling T-Bill Yields Change the Case for Stocks, Bonds and Fixed Income Rates are falling and...

United Capital Plc – Results for the period ended ...

United Capital Plc – Results for the period ended 30 September 2026 (Group, Unaudited) Metric​9M 2026​9M 2025​Total revenue / Gr...

INVESTING EDUCATION: A COMPANY BEATS EARNINGS ESTI...

INVESTING EDUCATION: A COMPANY BEATS EARNINGS ESTIMATES — DOES THAT MEAN ITS STOCK IS A BUY? Imagine a company announces that it...

Verizon Q3 Earnings: EPS Beats Estimates as Free C...

Verizon Q3 Earnings: EPS Beats Estimates as Free Cash Flow Grows 12.1% and Full-Year Outlook Rises Verizon Communications (NYSE:...

Daily Nigeria Stock Market Discussion October 26th...

What stock did you buy today? it can be Nigeria stock exchange or the USA stock exchange. What stock did you buy buy or sell?

Meta Plans Up to $95 Billion in Equity Financing t...

Meta Plans Up to $95 Billion in Equity Financing to Fund AI Expansion Meta Platforms ($META) has announced plans to raise approx...

Market Summary for today as at 26th October, 2026

Today’s session was a massive bull run driven by heavyweight stocks, particularly in the industrial and banking sectors. The marke...

MARKET SHOCK: Dangote Cement Hits 10% Ceiling!

Dangote Cement hitting the 10% daily limit to close at ₦1,222.10 on massive volume. Why is this a shock? Because Dangote Cement i...

Union Dicon, Three Others Face Deadline as NGX Fla...

The Nigerian Exchange Regulation (NGX RegCo) has flagged nine companies for delisting and restructuring, placing them under differ...

Elon Musk says it would be a 'good idea' to merge ...

Musk said the two businesses had formed 'special committees' which were holding talks on a potential merger between SpaceX and Tes...

How often you SHOULD be winning a Premium Bond pri...

Premium Bond holders in certain pockets of the country are consistently luckier and win more prizes than in other areas, we can re...

My home has 47 years remaining on the lease: Shoul...

I am in a bit of a conundrum about what to do with my leasehold flat. There are 47 years remaining on the lease.

How long would it take you to become an Isa millio...

Becoming an Isa millionaire may be a pipe dream for many investors, but it's not an impossibility. Just think about the financial ...

2026 Midterms: How is consumer sentiment affecting...

Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost ...

In Michigan, consumer sentiment is pessimistic bef...

Due to high fuel and housing costs, and wages that aren't keeping pace with inflation, consumer sentiment is lower than at almost ...

California billionaire tax could backfire, Stanfor...

A new analysis from Stanford economists cautions that enacting a billionaire tax could have unintended consequences.

Elon Musk pledges to give a SpaceX share to every ...

The SpaceX CEO wrote on social media on Monday that the gift "will be the first of many."

Why 90% of Hardworking Salary Earners Stay Broke—A...

The best education everyone, including you can have at this present time of our world, is to learn how money works. Because we hav...

The Financial Blueprint They Don’t Want You to Hav...

The world Social Christian Charitable Organisation, The Organisation DIDI-OMAH, partners with Crownstone Wealth Institute to empow...

Global Payments’ Quarterly Earnings Preview: What ...

Gartner’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Mosaic’s Rep...

Jefferies Makes a Bold $85 Call on Netflix Stock

Berkshire Hathaway Raised Its Stake in Bending Spo...

U.S. Copper Stockpiles Have Surged: Could the 2025...

Taiwan Semiconductor Could Partner With Elon Musk’...

Intel vs. AMD: The CPU Comeback Has Become a 2-Sto...

Why 1 Analyst Is Cooling Their Stance on Red-Hot D...

Here's What to Expect From Apollo Global Managemen...

The Market Recovered Midweek But Did Your Portfoli...

The Nigerian stock market had an uneven week. After falling on Monday and Tuesday, the NGX recovered on Wednesday and Thursday bef...

Weekly Giveaway Winner Announcement!

Weekly Giveaway Winner Announcement! We’re excited to announce the winners of this week’s “Most Contributions on Our Website” Ch...

UBA Claims Court Victory in N156 Billion Debt Disp...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has secured a favourable judgment at the Federal High Court in Lagos in its long-running dispute ...

Renaissance Capital Raises Dangote Refinery Valuat...

Renaissance Capital Africa (RCA) has raised its valuation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to N700.41 per shar...

BEFORE MONDAY, GIVE EVERY STOCK YOU OWN A JOB

Open your portfolio and finish this sentence for each holding: “I own this company because…” Not “because the price was rising.”...

Dividend Price Adjustments this week: What Actuall...

Three companies had their prices adjusted for dividends during the week, which affected their weekly returns. This is important co...

What to Watch in the Markets This Week: Meta, Tesl...

What to Watch in the Markets This Week: Meta, Tesla and Netflix Earnings in Focus U.S. markets enter a busy earnings week, with ...

THE INVESTINGPORT WEEKLY BRIEF: The IPO Extension ...

THE INVESTINGPORT WEEKLY BRIEF: The IPO Extension & Liquidity Absorption Across Markets (Week of October 19th – 23rd, 2026) Good ...

THE MONDAY INSIGHT

THE MONDAY INSIGHT Good morning, InvestingPort Family! Welcome to a fresh trading week (October 19th – 23rd, 2026)! In retail t...

Nigeria’s T-Bills Boom: September Sales Jump 8.95%...

Nigeria’s T-Bills Boom: September Sales Jump 8.95% to ₦2.42 Trillion as Demand Soars and Yields Decline Nigeria’s Treasury Bills ...

Best Digital Marketing Agency in Nigeria: 7 Agenci...

Finding the best digital marketing agency in Nigeria can make a significant difference to how your business attracts customers, ge...

Best Platforms to Boost Online Sales in Nigeria: W...

LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian businesses are facing a growing opportunity to reach customers online as social commerce, digital market...

If you have a family here's why you need a lasting...

Every adult should consider setting up a lasting power of attorney, but many people haven't arranged one. It can be a big help to ...

Energy regulator warns of 'difficult winter' as it...

Households risk missing out on cheaper energy deals during a 'difficult winter' as the regulator considers introducing charges for...

Why will first-time buyers only be able to buy new...

The replacement for Help to Buy is coming, but some aspiring homeowners might be disappointed that they cannot buy an older proper...

Healey to clobber banks with a Budget tax raid, de...

Speculation is mounting that the Chancellor will increase the levy banks pay on their profits over and and above corporation tax.

Second class stamp price to be capped until 2028 w...

Regulator Ofcom will cap price for another year - but Royal Mail argues that it needs to hike prices to battle higher costs.

Unpacking the most recent inflation data

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the key points on the most recent CPI data and how inflation may continue t...

More workers are skipping doctor's visits over mon...

Roughly a third of employees said they put off or skipped medical or dental care in the past year because of financial concerns, a...

Michael Saylor predicts bitcoin will blow past $10...

Michael Saylor predicts bitcoin will surge past $100,000 to kick off a massive new bull market, arguing the failed Clarity Act fre...

Skydance shares plunge after company distributes n...

Skydance shares closed down 22.2% Wednesday after the media giant distributed nearly 471 million stock warrants to eligible shareh...

Gold: If Wars Can't Spark a Rally, What Will?

This Analyst Just Downgraded Adobe Stock. Here's W...

Ahead of ASML Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data ...

Soybeans Post Slight Tuesday Losses

Cattle Slips Lower on Back on Tuesday

Wheat Faces Modest Tuesday Weakness, with Export D...

Hogs Face Tuesday Pressure, as Pork Falls

Corn Sees Modest Weakness at Tuesday’s Close

Starbucks Just Hiked Its Dividend by 1.6%. Here’s ...

SEC Nigeria Public Notice – Wayvepay

SEC Nigeria Public Notice – Wayvepay The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public about the online investme...

BUA Group Disclaimer – Summary

BUA Group Disclaimer – Summary BUA Group has warned the public about online adverts promoting a “Free Stock Market Training” that...

A ₦5 Stock Can Be More Expensive Than a ₦500 Stock...

A ₦5 Stock Can Be More Expensive Than a ₦500 Stock! Have you ever looked at two stocks and assumed the one with the lower share ...

Bancorp Securities – Top Losers (Week 41: 5–9 Octo...

Bancorp Securities – Top Losers (Week 41: 5–9 October 2026) CMFC — −20.27% ABC Transport — −18.24% Japaul Gold — −11.11% Fidelity...

Bancorp Securities – Top Gainers (Week 41: 5–9 Oct...

Bancorp Securities – Top Gainers (Week 41: 5–9 October 2026) Livestock Feeds — +47.75% Tripple G — +32.62% Guinea Insurance — +29...

The Stock Has Risen 40% in One Week! Should You St...

The Stock Has Risen 40% in One Week! Should You Still Buy? Imagine you are checking the NGX market and notice that a stock has g...

DIVIDEND MASTERY: The 5 Dates That Decide If You G...

DIVIDEND MASTERY: The 5 Dates That Decide If You Get Paid or Not Every year, NGX investors lose dividend because they don’t know ...

RISK FIRST, PROFIT SECOND: How to Never Blow Your ...

RISK FIRST, PROFIT SECOND: How to Never Blow Your NGX Account Everyone asks "What stock should I buy to make 100%?" Pros ask "How...

HOW TO READ ANY NGX RESULT IN 60 SECONDS (Without ...

HOW TO READ ANY NGX RESULT IN 60 SECONDS (Without Being an Accountant) You don’t need to read 40 pages. Just find these 5 lines o...

NESF to pay N383 to unit holders

The Nigeria Energy Sector Fund is to pay N383 to unit holders as dividend distribution. Qualification Date: 16 October, 2026. Paym...

Are you considering buying Premium Bonds? This is ...

Savers are flocking back to Premium Bonds after last month's prize rise. NS&I has had a bad start to the financial year, bringing ...

Keep your hands off our cash Isas: Chancellor must...

As Chancellor John Healey delivers his first Budget in just two weeks' time, there is one urgent announcement he must make to help...

So do you earn more than your neighbours? Try our ...

It's hard to know if you out-earn those around you - or are getting by on less - when Britons are notoriously tight-lipped about t...

IMF experts call on John Healey to slash debt NOW ...

In a message to advanced economies including Britain, IMF experts said waiting any longer to balance the books would only mean a t...

Used diesel car prices take a pounding due to surg...

While the typical value of a three-year-old diesel motor was already in decline, the depreciation curve has sharpened noticeably s...

SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile c...

SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service acr...

Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here...

Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the eco...

These 18 million households now rank as America's ...

The smallest age group in the U.S. is also the richest, with a 37% jump in net worth over the last three years — far higher than a...

Trump touts diesel deal with Putin ahead of midter...

President Trump says Russia has agreed to release millions of tons of diesel fuel over the next several months in an attempt to co...

How to Play United Microelectronics Stock as Reven...

TSMC Could Partner with Elon Musk’s Terafab. How I...

Why Traders Are Watching Bull Call Spreads on ANET

Snowflake Stock Has Wall Street Raising Its Price ...

What to Expect From Ecolab's Next Quarterly Earnin...

How to Play Rubrik Stock at New All-Time Highs

Dear JPMorgan Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for ...

Why Nvidia Stock Is Worth Buying Before It Touches...

What to Expect From American Tower's Q3 2026 Earni...

What to Expect From Labcorp Holdings’ Q3 2026 Earn...

Bears Regroup on the NGX: 8 Indices and Securities...

Bears Regroup on the NGX: 8 Indices and Securities Flash Fresh Downside Signals InfoWARE’s Bears Momentum Alert at 10:20 a.m. on ...

Understanding the T+2 Settlement Cycle and Dividen...

With GTCO's dividend qualification date approaching on October 12, understanding the T+2 settlement cycle is critical for investor...

Arteta Signs New Arsenal Deal Until 2030

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2030. The new deal...

Friendly Match Between Battle torn Country; Russia...

The match between the national teams of Russia and Nigeria ended in a spectacular draw — 3:3! Both teams showed bright football an...

Femi Adebayo opens Euphoria 360 Hub in Lagos, Nige...

Nollywood actor, filmmaker and producer Femi Adebayo officially opened Euphoria 360 Hub (also referred to as Euphoria360 Hub or Eu...

Will Zenith make do with its promise or ask for an...

On August 18th, Zenith Bank said we should expect their half year results on or before October 9th, 2026. Today is October 8th.

Dangote refinery Approached closing date (5 Days T...

Dangote Refinery IPO Enters Final Five Days The Dangote Refinery IPO is entering its final five days, with the subscription windo...

No Lives Lost As NAF Helicopter Crash-lands On Ben...

No Lives Lost As NAF Helicopter Crash-lands On Benue Farm After Anti-K+dnapping Operation. The Nigerian Air Force has explained t...

How IPO Allocation is done in Nigeria

Will I be able to get all the units I applied for in this XYZ IPO? This is one of common questions and worries in the hearts of pr...

Nigeria Faces $6.4 Billion Eurobond Repayment Burd...

Nigeria faces a $6.4bn sovereign Eurobond repayment burden between 2024 and 2030, ranking joint third among the largest repayment ...

NS&I launches a 5.17% savings deal... and there's ...

You can now get between 4.99% and 5.17% on NS&I's Guaranteed Growth Bonds depending on how long you are willing to tie up your mon...

Stop the bond market wreaking havoc on YOUR money:...

Families already battling climbing home loan costs, rising grocery prices and soaring energy bills face yet more pain in the comin...

Three steps all households should take now to defe...

Whether we like it or not, we're now completely reliant on the digital banking system to manage our money.

Royal Mail to cut 2,500 jobs by the end of next ye...

Royal Mail is set to slash up to 2,500 jobs by the end of 2027

'We will ask if UK is investable': Energy giant wa...

A leading European energy company has threatened to scrap investment in the UK if two major projects in the North Sea are blocked.

Make the most of your holiday shopping this year

Holiday shopping is hitting high gear as Amazon kicks off Prime Big Deal Days. Kelly O'Grady has more.