Could AI trading lead to market 'flash crashes'? — The Crypto Mile
AI-enhanced trading bots could escalate the risk of flash crashes if financial markets become overly automated and have 'no plug to pull out', a leading VC founder tells Yahoo Finance UK.
Russia mutiny scare pushes up gold prices
Gold's safe-haven appeal boosts the price of the precious metals as the markets consider the impact of Russia's potential internal volatility.
Could oil drop to $60 a barrel? Here’s a look at what changes crude prices
Oil prices started the week relatively flat but there was more downward pressure on Tuesday after China’s decision to cut lending rates fell short of expectations, adding to concerns about oil demand from the world’s largest importer.
FTSE 100: Barclays profits slump as US trading error bites
The bank's first half profits fell 24% as a costly trading error in the US and a charge to cover loan losses amid the cost of living crisis hit.
SEC investigates Coinbase, says it may have illegally sold unregistered securities
Coinbase is facing an SEC probe into whether it allowed users to trade digital tokens that should have been registered as securities.
FTSE rises as Germany's first trade deficit since 1991 dims European stocks
Germany's dependence on Russian gas imports hit government balance sheets in May as it sought to lessen its reliance on Moscow amid the war in Ukraine.
This investing platform uses an algorithm tailored for women. Here’s how it works.
Ellevest, an investing platform designed for women, has turned the problem of AI-bias on its head, putting an algorithm to use for the specific needs of female traders, CEO Sallie Krawcheck said.
The meme stock craze is ‘pretty bro-ey,’ says CEO of investing platform for women
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck described the meme craze as "pretty bro-ey," saying men download trading apps in higher numbers than women, in part because women enjoy less leisure time.
AppHarvest CEO envisions 'couple-decade journey' after going public
AppHarvest CEO Jonathan Webb is determined to "institutionalize" controlled environment agriculture (CEA) with a higher mission than solely its company's performance.
London Stock Exchange blocks 27 companies with Russian ties
The London Stock Exchange has suspended trading in several energy companies and banks with strong links to Russia.
Gold price hits one-year high as investors flock to safe haven
Investors are scrambling towards the safety of gold with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sending the bullion surging to a one-year high.
The markets and sectors where investors can make best returns
UBS Global Wealth Management’s latest strategy insight report suggests markets and sectors to invest in outside of the US and the S&P 500
Deliveroo shares rise as orders boost growth
The food delivery giant's share price rose 2.4% as it reported as 36% rise in gross value of Q4 orders.
European markets fall as traders watch rising COVID cases and expected rate hikes
European stock markets had a cautious start on Monday amid a burst of new reported coronavirus cases and the impact of earlier than expected rate hikes in the US.
2021: The year when memes humbled hedge funds
The pandemic has brought a new generation of investors to the stock market, with rising interest in crypto, NFTs, ethical investing, and metaverse.
Market recap: Friday, Dec. 17
Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning Founder and Chief Investment Officer, and Dory Wiley, Commerce Street Holdings President and CEO, join Yahoo Finance to discuss the day of trading and what to expect for falling sectors as we approach the end of the year.
Three key investing trends of 2021
Blackrock Investment Institute outlines the investment lessons from the past year
AJ Bell trading platform posts record year of growth
Its customer retention rate also remained high at 95% after an increase in the number of investors signing up to its platform during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pound slumps to lowest level against dollar this year
Sterling fell to its weakest point since December last year, when fears of a no-deal Brexit flooded the market.
Bitcoin surges to $68,000 for first time ever
This beats the previous record high set last month, when Bitcoin reached nearly $67,700. The world’s largest crypto is up more than 130% this year alone, while Ethereum has gained some 550%.
