BYD has officially dethroned Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) as the world’s top electric vehicle (EV) seller, after the latter’s Q4 deliveries came in down 16% year-on-year at 418,227 units on Friday.In 2025, the Chinese automaker sold 2.26 million EVs worldwide – strengthening its lead in global sales – while TSLA…

European markets enter 2026 at a crossroads, marked by symbolic highs, regulatory assertiveness, and uneven economic momentum.Britain’s benchmark index has broken new ground, underscoring renewed confidence in large-cap equities, while regulators strengthen transparency powers with potential market implications.On the continent, manufacturing conditions continue to deteriorate, contrasting with sharply divergent trends…

Valuations and bubble concerns are top of mind for investors as they start the new year after what can only be described as a blockbuster 2025.Still, Andrew Slimmon – a senior expert at Morgan Stanley – believes US megacap tech stocks are actually more attractive to own “now” than they…

SanDisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) was the “top-performing” S&P 500 stock last year, as index inclusion drove institutional capital to the flash memory firm – but Citi sees it pushing higher still in 2026.In her latest research note, senior analyst Asiya Merchant maintained a “buy” rating on SNDK shares, with a $280…

Global markets and geopolitics set a volatile tone for the start of 2026.US equities are flashing renewed bullish momentum as investors rotate back into risk assets ahead of key economic data and earnings season.Corporate developments underscore shifting sector dynamics, from mounting pressure in the electric vehicle space to consolidation in…

Investment bankers are looking to 2026 as a potential turning point for London’s struggling initial public offering (IPO) market, betting that a small number of large, high-profile listings could help restore confidence after another disappointing year for new listings.Hopes of a revival in 2025 faded as market volatility linked to…

Ending the year with a stunning 66% gain, gold prices experienced their best annual performance since 1979, holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce. With the precious metal seeing its third consecutive year of gains, one market strategist suggests there is significant potential for the unprecedented rally to continue into the…

Norway moved within striking distance of effectively eliminating gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market after electric vehicles accounted for nearly all new registrations last year, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s leading adopter of EVs.Data published on Friday by the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council, known…

Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly question the value of high-end products following years of aggressive price increases. Industry data shows that as much as 40% of luxury goods were sold at discounted prices last year,…