The FTSE 100 is trying to surpass its all-time closing peak of 10,910, achieved on Feb 27 of this year, just before the war in the Middle East began, while the FTSE 250 is setting new lifetime highs.

How would you like to buy three of the biggest drivers of global market returns since the turn of the century? What if they were on sale for the cheapest valuation in a decade or more?

Financial markets love a strong narrative – especially if it comes with a catchy acronym that makes it easy to flog.

The FTSE 100’s gallop to new all-time highs last month continues to be a source of surprise to many.

The Canadian market has recently seen a boost, with equities reaching new highs in response to dovish signals from the Bank of Canada and supportive interest rate policies. For investors interested in exploring smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—though an older term—remain a relevant area for potential growth. These stocks, when backed by solid financial health, can offer unique opportunities for value and growth that might be overlooked by larger firms.

The debate over whether the artificial intelligence (AI) spending boom is primed for a bust continues to rumble.

There is a simple idea that underpins all investment decisions: the riskier something is, the greater the potential reward must be to warrant that risk.