The Armchair Trader

5 days ago | thearmchairtrader.com | Stuart Fieldhouse

Telefónica is experiencing one of its strongest market moments in recent years, with a nearly 15% appreciation so far in 2025 and a share price that has reached €4.53. These are levels not seen since July 2022, sparking renewed investor interest, although questions remain regarding its ability to sustain this momentum. Structual transformation for TelefónicaTelefónica [BME:TEF] is undergoing a structural transformation aimed at improving profitability and reducing operational risk.

5 days ago | thearmchairtrader.com | Stuart Fieldhouse

This week our top five analysis looks at the metals and mining sector. In the interests of accessibility for most of our readers, I'm focusing on Europe and North America. Also on our list are a couple of royalties companies - firms which finance mining projects in return for a share in the profits. These can be a good bet for investors who want to diversify their risk across multiple projects. They also tend to rank higher in our screens due to their excellent balance sheets.

5 days ago | thearmchairtrader.com | Chris Weston

Geopolitical events were in sharp focus over the weekend after US strikes on Iran, but President Trump had time to criticise the Fed again too. This week, a relatively light data docket awaits. By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist, Pepperstone. Where we standUgh, I can’t believe I’m doing this again, but we have to talk about the whole Trump-Powell dynamic once more.

1 week ago | thearmchairtrader.com | Stuart Fieldhouse

The Commodities and Futures Trading Commission, the US futures regulator, says it can see a major future threat posed by AI for market manipulation, and consequently will be seeking enhanced penalties for offenders. Speaking at the DigiAssets 2025 conference in London, Kristin Johnson, CFTC Commissioner, told participants that AI was poised to change the financial market landscape, in good ways and bad.

1 week ago | thearmchairtrader.com | Stuart Fieldhouse

CPP Group LON:CPP said this week it was refocusing its efforts on Blink, its parametric insuretech business, and that it would dispose of its remaining legacy assets. The market welcomed the news, with CPP shares up 44.57% in the last five days, and 47% on the month. Blink has entered into a £1.5m three year license agreement granting distribution rights for its cyber security product across pre-agreed markets.