Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Upgrade Now FTSE Index - Delayed Quote • GBP FTSE 250 (^FTMC) Follow 18,514.85 -2.56 (-0.01%) At close: 4:35:30 PM GMT+1 All News The FTSE 100 companies that could come out best after Trump's tariffs As Donald Trump's tariffs spark a global trade war, companies are right to be worried. Lower interest rates and stamp duty rise deadline spur 28% jump in house sales The increase in transactions year-on-year also correlates with lower mortgage interest rates. The highly-rated defence stocks investors are buying up Defence stocks have surged as investors expect governments across Europe to ramp up spending following recent developments in geopolitical tensions. Aston Martin slide leads FTSE 250 fallers as electric car plans delayed again Aston Martin Lagonda was the biggest faller on the FTSE 250 on Wednesday morning, after the luxury carmaker announced job cuts. The underperforming 'dog' funds that have gobbled up more than £67bn A quarter of the latest list of underperforming funds fall under the environmental, social and governance investment banner. Highly-rated UK stocks that are still trading below pre-COVID levels Five years on from the COVID market crash and there are still a number of stocks that haven't fully recovered, some of which are highly rated by analysts. Bank of England’s Bailey plays down inflation fears as jobs data underwhelms "We spent a lot of time on the pay issue in the monetary policy report," he said, adding that the bank expects wage growth to normalise over time. The Weekend: How Trump's latest tariffs prompted a flight to safety Key moments from the last seven days, plus a glimpse at the week ahead. UK property market hit by bond turbulence as demand cools Property buyer demand cooled in January, according to an industry survey, but sales are expected to pick up in the months ahead. FTSE 100 closes high and US markets mixed as traders eye Trump tariff deadline Trump is threatening to impose a first round of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on 1 February. FTSE housing stocks set to benefit from property market rebound As data gives an optimistic outlook for the UK property sector in 2025, here are some of stocks that could benefit from the sector's rebound. Are there any major UK companies ripe for takeover bids in 2025? Yahoo Finance readers have their say Takeover offers for UK companies surged in 2024, with bidders targeting larger firms, according to data. Best paying FTSE 100 stocks of 2024 London-listed firms that have served investors well delivering high yields. Bank of England keeps interest rate at 4.75% amid inflation fears Markets now expect only two interest rates cuts next year Are there any major UK companies ripe for takeover bids in 2025? Have your say UK takeover bids surged in 2024. Do you think any other major companies could be in line for a buyout in 2025? FTSE 100 reshuffle sees Vistry kicked out and Games Workshop join the UK blue-chip index Vistry and Frasers are among the stocks that will be relegated from the FTSE 100, while Games Workshop will be added to the UK blue-chip index. Aston Martin shares slump to two-year low following fresh profit warning Shares in Aston Martin fell to their lowest point in two years, after the luxury carmaker said it was looking to raise funds and issued another profit warning. What does the launch of pension megafunds mean for investors? New plans will see the 86 authorities managing local government pension schemes pooling their assets into a smaller number of 'megafunds'. FTSE 100 up and US indices set for fresh highs as traders look to inflation data Traders are looking to fresh US consumer price data, due on Wednesday, for a read on the health of the economy. What does an interest rate cut mean for mortgages? While Thursday's interest rate cut is good news for borrowers, the autumn budget and Trump's election have muddied the waters for future cuts.