News and trade ideas https://www.ig.com/uk ​​​​​​Ethereum outlook improves as the Pectra upgrade boosts scalability, ETF inflows accelerate and institutional demand for Ether continues to grow.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--ethereum-pectra-upgrade-and-etf-inflows-strengthe-260508 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/ether-outlook--ethereum-pectra-upgrade-and-etf-inflows-strengthe-260508 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:04:39 +0000 ​Technical analysis of the Dow as it tops out while GBP/USD, US natural gas futures look bid. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_dow-tops-out-while-gbp-usd--us-natural-gas-futures-look-bid-260508 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_dow-tops-out-while-gbp-usd--us-natural-gas-futures-look-bid-260508 Fri, 08 May 2026 07:39:53 +0000 ​​​​​​XRP outlook improves as Ripple secures regulatory clarity, ETF demand strengthens and institutional adoption of the XRP Ledger continues to expand.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_xrp-price-outlook--etf-growth--ripple-legal-win-and-institutio-260507 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_xrp-price-outlook--etf-growth--ripple-legal-win-and-institutio-260507 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:06 +0000 ​​​​​​Burberry reports full-year results on 14 May with turnaround showing early progress. Learn what investors should watch including sales, margins and China.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_burberry-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-turnaround-strategy-rest-260507 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_burberry-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-turnaround-strategy-rest-260507 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:18:06 +0000 Technical analysis of the DAX 40, AUD/USD and copper prices as they rise. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_dax-40--aud-usd-and-copper-prices-rally--260507 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_dax-40--aud-usd-and-copper-prices-rally--260507 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:27 +0000 ​​​​​​Vodafone reports full-year results on 12 May with German recovery and UK merger. Learn what investors should watch for revenue growth and cash flow.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_vodafone-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-germany-recovery-and-uk--260506 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_vodafone-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-germany-recovery-and-uk--260506 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:56:04 +0000 ​Technical analysis of the Nasdaq 100 as it continues to trade in record highs while Brent crude, USD/JPY slide. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_nasdaq-100-trades-in-record-highs-while-brent-crude--usd-jpy-d-260506 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_nasdaq-100-trades-in-record-highs-while-brent-crude--usd-jpy-d-260506 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:39:10 +0000 ​​​​​​Bitcoin breaks above $80,000 to three-month highs, supported by strong ETF inflows, institutional demand and bullish technical momentum, despite ongoing market risks.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_bitcoin-hits-3-month-high-above--80k-as-etf-inflows-and-institu-260505 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_bitcoin-hits-3-month-high-above--80k-as-etf-inflows-and-institu-260505 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:56:00 +0000 ​​Equities are defying a gloomy backdrop. Strong corporate profits — especially from big tech — explain why the rally has more substance than critics admit.​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/why-equity-markets-are-rising-despite-the-macro-gloom-260505 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/why-equity-markets-are-rising-despite-the-macro-gloom-260505 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:11:47 +0000 ​​​​​​Technical analysis of the FTSE 100, EUR/USD as they try to find support while WTI rallies. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_ftse-100--eur-usd-try-to-find-support-as-wti-rallies-260505 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_ftse-100--eur-usd-try-to-find-support-as-wti-rallies-260505 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:20:59 +0000 Discover why investors are focusing on earnings and payrolls as Hormuz risks rise. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/us-equities-soar--but-president-trump-s--operation-project-freed-260504 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/us-equities-soar--but-president-trump-s--operation-project-freed-260504 Mon, 04 May 2026 03:23:44 +0000 ​​​Shell Q1 earnings preview: Can trading windfall offset gas production challenges?​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_shell-q1-earnings-preview--can-trading-windfall-offset-gas-prod-260501 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_shell-q1-earnings-preview--can-trading-windfall-offset-gas-prod-260501 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Technical analysis of the Dow, GBP/USD and US natural gas futures as they rise amid risk-on sentiment. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-rallies-as-gbp-usd--us-natural-gas-futures-also-rise--260501 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dow-rallies-as-gbp-usd--us-natural-gas-futures-also-rise--260501 Fri, 01 May 2026 08:08:43 +0000 ​​​​​​JD Sports reports full-year results on 7 May. Learn what investors should watch including regional performance and margins.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jd-sports-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-the-sportswear-retailer--260430 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/jd-sports-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-the-sportswear-retailer--260430 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:57:46 +0000 ​Technical analysis of the DAX 40, AUD/USD and copper prices as they try to stabilise. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40--aud-usd-and-copper-prices-drop-but-find-support-260430 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/dax-40--aud-usd-and-copper-prices-drop-but-find-support-260430 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:39 +0000 Coinbase reports Q1 2026 earnings on 7 May. Analysts expect a sharp revenue drop as crypto volumes slump, but the Everything Exchange may change that story. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/coinbase-1Q26-earnings-preview-260430 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/coinbase-1Q26-earnings-preview-260430 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:50:40 +0000 ​​​​​​Whitbread reports full-year results on 30 April with strategic review. Learn what investors should watch including costs, Germany and capital returns.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_whitbread-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-premier-inn-owner-bala-260429 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_whitbread-fy-2026-earnings-preview--can-premier-inn-owner-bala-260429 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:31:46 +0000 ​​​​​​Solana trades in a tight range as improving fundamentals - rising network activity, institutional interest, and infrastructure upgrades - struggle to translate into price momentum.​​​​​ https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_solana-price-outlook--range-bound-action-meets-strong-ecosystem-260429 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/_solana-price-outlook--range-bound-action-meets-strong-ecosystem-260429 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:22:32 +0000 ​Technical analysis of the S&P 500 as it remains close to its record high while the silver price remains under pressure and EUR/GBP stabilises. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_s-p-500-near-record-high-while-silver-remains-under-pressure-a-260429 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/-_s-p-500-near-record-high-while-silver-remains-under-pressure-a-260429 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:50:35 +0000 The UAE has withdrawn from OPEC effective 1 May 2026. Find out how the exit affects Brent crude prices, global oil supply, and what traders should watch. https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/uae-exits-opec-implication-on-oil-260429 https://www.ig.com/uk/news-and-trade-ideas/uae-exits-opec-implication-on-oil-260429 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:20:23 +0000