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Updated Thursday 12th February 2026

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Oil prices rise, but it’s not a one-way street

US markets flat, but software selloff continues

FTSE higher despite soft GDP print

Profit taking across a host of commodity markets

Oil prices plummet as Saudi Arabia cuts Asian export prices

US CPI inflation in focus

US stock futures flat

Nikkei briefly breaches 57,000 after Takaichi claims a landslide

New record in sight for FTSE 100

Investing insights

A century of sterling – is the pound defying gravity?

What next for the gold price?

AI – are we living through the next industrial revolution?

Personal finance

Don’t lose out – how to reclaim money on your pension contributions

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How not to fail your financial resolutions

5 New Year resolutions for pension planning

Switch Your Money On podcast

Gold’s stellar start to the year, Big Tech earnings and the Fed on rates

In this episode, Emma Wall and Matt Britzman unpack a busy week for markets and what it means for investors.

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Investment inspiration

Investment ideas for 2026

After rigorous debate and intense analysis, our experts have agreed on their investments and themes to watch in 2026.

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An easy way to get started in the stock market

5 share to watch in 2026

5 funds to watch in 2026

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Next week on the stock market

16th - 20th February 2026

Rio Tinto set to report a strong end to the year
What’s ahead for Anglo American after mixed guidance for 2026?
BAE Systems looking to build on recent momentum

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

Cameco (Q4 Results): production down but profit up

NatWest (Q4 Results): strong quarter, soft guidance

Wealth Shortlist Update: Royal London UK Smaller Companies

Schroder Income: February 2026 fund update

Unilever (FY Results): strong fourth quarter

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (FY Results): mixed results

Fund research

CT European Select: February 2026 fund update

Invesco Tactical Bond: January 2026 fund update

Wealth Shortlist Update: Royal London UK Smaller Companies

Schroder Income: February 2026 fund update

CT European Select: February 2026 fund update

Invesco Tactical Bond: January 2026 fund update

Investment trust research

SPDR FTSE UK All Share ETF: January 2026 update

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: November 2025 update

Smithson Investment Trust – Restructure Proposals

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust: January 2026 trust update

Investment trust research

Smithson Investment Trust – Restructure Proposals

Baillie Gifford Japan Trust: January 2026 trust update

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