Market Insights

Market insights

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

February 17, 2021

Why did Palantir shares crash on Tuesday?

Palantir’s growth slows, losses persist and lockup expiry spooks investors

February 15, 2021

Why the pot stock rally just ended

Cannabis stocks spike then sink as mergers, hype and law change collide

February 15, 2021

The chipmaker at the heart of US-China tensions

TSMC: chip boom winner caught between US–China rivalry and supply shocks

February 11, 2021

Can Bumble IPO buzz topple Tinder?

Bumble’s IPO marks a big step in its challenge to Tinder. Here’s what the app’s numbers, strategy and expansion plans reveal for potential investors.

February 11, 2021

AstraZeneca is back in growth mode

Why AstraZeneca’s share price isn’t rising with its vaccine progress.

February 9, 2021

Ocado: the tech giant hiding in plain sight

Ocado grows earnings as retail surges, but its tech arm still tests patience

February 8, 2021

Uber's meter is running high

Uber’s rise, scandals and the question: can ride-hailing ever be profitable?

February 8, 2021

Should you be an investment contrarian?

Why contrarian thinking can help investors, but blind rebellion backfires badly

February 4, 2021

House prices fall ahead of stamp duty cliff edge

UK house prices fall as stamp duty ends—big implications for builders.

February 3, 2021

UK gaming: just warming up?

UK gaming stocks: Frontier, Team17 and others riding a growing market

February 2, 2021

The 10 most shorted stocks in the UK

Short selling’s risks and why certain UK stocks are heavily shorted right now

January 30, 2021

Freetrade’s 2021 investment outlook

Are you investing in the stock market? See what 2021 might be like for you and your portfolio.

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