Market insights & investment news

Dive into the latest market news and views from the Freetrade team.

May 10, 2022

History never repeats, but it rhymes as Covid winners turn to losers

Pandemic tech darlings fell. Investors must spot which trends can drive lasting growth.

May 10, 2022

Freetrade’s top tips for Mental Health Awareness Week

How to manage money stress and build healthier long-term investing habits.

May 9, 2022

Banking on gold?

Gold’s hedge reputation is shaky, but miners can offer steadier returns than the metal.

May 6, 2022

UK dividends are back, baby

UK dividends are back, but sustainability matters more than big yields

May 5, 2022

Rate expectations

Rate rise hype masks weak link between UK rates, inflation and returns

May 5, 2022

Starbucks: Schultz to the rescue... again?

Starbucks bets on digital revamp as China woes and cost pressures bite

May 3, 2022

Top 10 ISA stocks in April on Freetrade

April ISA buys: US tech, broad ETFs and a few higher-risk outliers

May 3, 2022

BP: ageing gracefully better than botched surgery

BP’s profits are booming, but its path to a low-carbon future still worries investors.

April 29, 2022

Big tech earnings: that’s a wrap

Big tech’s earnings reveal strong cloud growth, supply strain and shifting narratives across the sector.

April 28, 2022

Zuck’s Metavision: can lightning strike twice?

Meta’s cheap valuation vs metaverse gamble and ad profits

April 26, 2022

Elon’s Twitter takeover: what now?

Musk’s Twitter takeover could distract from Tesla at a pivotal moment for EVs.

April 25, 2022

Was that a bear market rally then?

Bear markets are long, noisy and unpredictable—patience and value matter most

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