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FTSE 100 analysis: Up on US debt ceiling vote as Dechra backs takeover

The FTSE 100 is finding support as the US avoids defaulting on its debt, as veterinary pharmaceutical giant Dechra backs a £4.5 billion takeover.

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FTSE 100 Analysis: British Land loses blue-chip status after 20 years

British Land is exiting the FTSE 100 after more than 20 years in the index and is set to replaced by IMI.

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Guide to TradingView charting tools

TradingView charts offer dozens of pre-designed indicators and drawing tools. Use this guide to learn about their full range of tools and grow your trading skills.

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Euro analysis: Is EUR/USD breaking out after the debt ceiling deal?

EUR/USD's bullish move off support suggests we may finally be breaking out of May's big falling wedge pattern...

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Dow forecast: Where next for Salesforce stock ahead of Q1 earnings?

Salesforce has been the best performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average this year as it sharpens its focus on profitability.

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FTSE 100 analysis: UK shop price inflation accelerates in May

The FTSE 100 is losing ground this morning as an acceleration in shop prices in May prompt fresh concerns about inflation.

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Nasdaq 100 analysis: NDX surges to a 30% YTD gain – where next?

At this point, it feels inevitable that “The Great AI Boom of 2023” will become “The Great AI Bubble of 2023,” if it hasn’t already...

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The spinning top candlestick: everything you need to know

The spinning top candlestick pattern appears regularly across trading charts and is usually very easy to spot – making it a popular tool among technical traders. Learn how to trade spinning tops here.

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Japanese yen analysis: USD/JPY probes 140 ahead of Core PCE

USD/JPY remains in a bullish short-term trend, with room to extend its rally toward 142.00 before encountering meaningful resistance...

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Nasdaq 100 Outlook: No stopping the AI rally for NVIDIA stock

NVIDIA is on course to hit a $1 trillion valuation as artificial intelligence provides fresh momentum for the best performer in the S&P 500 this year.

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FTSE 100 Analysis: Index tests 8-week lows

The blue-chip index is losing further ground today.

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FTSE 100 Analysis: Index tests 7-week lows on hot inflation

The FTSE 100 is trading lower after UK inflation came in hotter than expected in April.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum analysis: Awaiting a break in BTC/USD and ETH/USD

Bitcoin and Ethereum remain essentially unchanged this month while gold has struggled and the Nasdaq 100 has surged

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Nasdaq 100 Analysis: Where next for NVIDIA stock ahead of Q1 earnings?

NVIDIA will have to impress the markets if it wants to maintain its lofty valuation that is underpinned by high expectations around AI.

FTSE 100 Analysis: NatWest buys £1.3 billion of own shares from government

The UK government reduces its stake in NatWest, Dechra Pharmaceuticals warns it will miss expectations and Kainos Group posts strong growth.

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Nasdaq 100 analysis: NDX poised to close the week at 1-year highs

As long as the Nasdaq 100 manages to close the week above the breakout level of 13,700, that area should provide support heading into next week

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Canadian dollar analysis: USD/CAD chops at 1.35, BOC pause to end?

With USD/CAD trading near the middle of this week’s range around 1.3500, short-term traders could consider quick trades within the symmetrical triangle pattern...

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Dow theory explained: Your technical analysis guide

Dow theory is comprised of six tenets that dictate how to categorise and identify market trends. Learn everything you need to know about Dow theory here.

Euro analysis: EUR/USD hits a 6-week low, 1.08 in sight?

EUR/USD is nearing a key level of previous-resistance-turned-support at 1.0800, where bulls may try to stem the bleeding later this week.

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Nasdaq 100 Analysis: Tesla stock rises as it plans to advertise cars

Tesla is climbing higher after Elon Musk announced it will start advertising its cars and confirmed he will stay on as CEO.

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Japanese yen analysis: USD/JPY uptrend intact as bulls eye 138.00

USD/JPY remains in an uptrend after testing rising trend line support and the 50-day EMA midway through last week.