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Investing Basics

Why do stock markets go up and down?

Stock markets rise and fall based on a mix of economic fundamentals and human emotion. Here is what actually drives…

APR 9, 2026
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Investing Basics

What is the London Stock Exchange?

The London Stock Exchange — the LSE — is where shares in publicly listed companies are bought and sold. Here's…

APR 9, 2026
Value Investing plain-English guide for Cristoniq readers
Investing Basics

How the stock market actually works

Most people have a vague idea that the stock market exists and that it is important. They hear about it…

APR 8, 2026
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Investing Basics

How to open a share dealing account in the UK

A share dealing account is the basic doorway into buying and selling shares in the UK. The account itself is…

APR 6, 2026
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Investing Basics

ISA tax break: Britain’s best wrapper explained

An ISA tax break is simple on the surface: money inside the wrapper can grow without income tax, dividend tax…

APR 6, 2026
FTSE 100 index board showing large UK listed companies
Investing Basics

What is the FTSE 100?

FTSE 100 is the name most people hear when the news talks about the UK stock market. It tracks 100…

APR 5, 2026
What is a dividend cash payment shown with investment paperwork
Investing Basics

What is a dividend?

What is a dividend? It is one of the simplest ideas in investing, but it is often explained badly. Once…

APR 5, 2026
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Investing Basics

Why do share prices go up and down?

Share prices go up and down because buyers and sellers keep changing what they think a company is worth. Some…

APR 5, 2026