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Updated Thursday 26th February 2026

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Brent crude hovers around $71 per barrel

FTSE holds above record close

Oil steadies after two-day decline

US markets react to a slightly milder AI narrative

UK markets open higher

Brent Crude heads for $72 per barrel

Tariffs weigh on US banks and industrials

Gold dips as 15% baseline tariff fails to materialise, copper up again

Oil prices pull back from six-month high

Supreme Court ruling could be positive in the long run

UK markets lower as tariff agreement comes into question

Investing insights

Is software the AI opportunity investors think it is?

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Exclusion-based investing – where do investors draw the line?

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5 steps for generating tax efficient income in retirement

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Financial planning for couples – how to make the most of this tax year

Switch Your Money On podcast

Evaluating AI: Market disruption, hype and what next?

Emma is joined by Senior Equity Analyst Matt Britzman for our investments episode where they delve into results season amongst the big tech players and ask whether AI really does replace everything.

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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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5 share to watch in 2026

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2nd - 6th March 2026

Admiral is facing dual headwinds; is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Tough conditions are turning up the heat on Greggs
Challenges look set to build in 2026 for Taylor Wimpey

Insights for the week ahead

Fund research

IAG (FY Results): good finish to the year

Netflix (Announcement): walks away from Warner Bros. deal

Blue Whale Growth: February 2026 fund update

Fidelity Global Technology: February 2026 fund update

Melrose (FY Results): weaker-than-expected profit outlook

Tritax Big Box REIT (FY Results): good results

Fund research

Mixed and total return funds review – the world has been a busy place

Bond funds sector review - Japanese yields rise after election

Blue Whale Growth: February 2026 fund update

Fidelity Global Technology: February 2026 fund update

Mixed and total return funds review – the world has been a busy place

Bond funds sector review - Japanese yields rise after election

Investment trust research

SPDR FTSE UK All Share ETF: January 2026 update

Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond ETF: November 2025 update

JPMorgan American Investment Trust: February 2026 update

Schroder Asia Pacific: February 2026 investment trust update

Investment trust research

JPMorgan American Investment Trust: February 2026 update

Schroder Asia Pacific: February 2026 investment trust update

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