Finder UK news archive

The first US-based Bitcoin ETF has launched. Here is what investors in the ETF need to know following its first day on the market.

Vaccinated travellers will be able to use cheaper lateral flow tests for day 2 checks from 24 October in England, the government announced.

The government’s red list has been cut and you can now travel to another 47 countries without needing to quarantine on your return.

See how today’s COVID travel rule changes affect you, for arrivals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including tests for kids.

The international travel rules have changed (again). If you’re planning to go abroad, here’s everything you need to know about getting tested.

Scottish travellers returning home from overseas now have the option to order tests from a private provider.

UK consumers will soon be able to use contactless cards for in-store purchases worth more than the current £45 limit.

Tax-free threshold drops from £500,000 to £250,000 for properties purchased after the stamp duty change on 1 July.

The UK financial watchdog has banned the UK arm of the world’s biggest crypto exchange, Binance, saying it must not carry out any regulated activities in the UK.

These inaugural awards recognise the lending providers displaying the best innovations in their field.

AMC Entertainment Shares surpassed $50 last week to be up more than 2,000% this year, replacing GameStop as Reddit investors most beloved meme stock.

Shares in AMC Entertainment Holdings are again closing in on their all-time high. The cinema operator has jumped 111% in the past 5 sessions alone. Find out what’s going on with this “meme stock”.

Insurance customers to pay same as new customers when renewing under new rules.

Stake has announced today that it has raised $30 million (£21.1 million) in funding from Tiger Global and DST Global.

Find out the best Way Day deals here, in Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year.

Coinbase became the first major cryptocurrency exchange to go public via a direct listing on the Nasdaq yesterday. The listing is seen as another large moment in the growth of the cryptocurrency industry and the adoption of digital currencies.

The much-anticipated public listing comes amidst unprecedented interest in both cryptocurrencies and stocks.

Volkswagen’s share price rocketed, with an ambitious future plan announced.

These inaugural awards recognise the insurance brands displaying the best innovations in their field.

Shares in Chinese car maker NIO have cooled off during the past two months and slid further downward today, closing at $43.29, after larger than expected losses in Q4 of 2020.

Shares in Walt Disney Co. led the charge as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.09% on what was a mixed day of trading to start the week.

Dating app Bumble is making its debut on the NASDAQ with an IPO expected to raise $2.2 billion USD. Find out the latest news.

The FCA is set to introduce tighter controls for buy, now pay later firms like Klarna and Clearpay.

Brokerage firm Robinhood came under intense scrutiny on Thursday after suspending buy orders on soaring stocks like GameStop, AMC and others. However, the firm announced it would reinstate trading on Friday after securing $1bn (£730m) funding in a week like no other on Wall Street.

If you were worried about your next Topshop fix, ASOS is coming to the rescue! Find out about ASOS’ latest brand acquisitions.

Sainsbury’s shoppers who want to put their Nectar points towards their next holiday can now do so, as part of the supermarket’s agreement with British Airways.

GameStop enters trading halt on Robinhood as shares rocket over 2000% on the back of grassroots investment movement from Reddit forum

FCA reminds retail investors to be wary both of “volatile” market conditions and trading regulations.

Many shorted stocks have seen gains in 2021. Find out which ones could be worth watching.

Video games retailer, GameStop, has become one of the hottest stocks in 2021, having found itself at the centre of a David and Goliath style battle between Wall Street and retail investors.

Netflix shares soared 16.85% on the news to a new all-time high of $586.34, despite the company missing earnings estimates, bringing the company’s total subscribers to 200 million for the first time.

Deutsche Bank recently selected Uber Technologies as one of its ‘top picks’ for 2021, whilst simultaneously raising its price target for the American company from $54 (£40) to $80 (£59).

Finder has announced the winners of its annual Customer Satisfaction Awards, based on the votes of thousands of customers.

The latest instalment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe hits the small screen in highly anticipated series WandaVision.

Shares in cannabis companies showed strong growth on Wednesday as hopes of progressive reform under Joe Biden’s presidency lifted in anticipation of Democratic sweep.

Binance temporarily disabled new user registrations recently and has noticed backlash in the form of an increasing number of users attempting to sell their accounts.

Cryptocurrency giant Binance plans to launch UK arm, but wil need to register, under new rules.

The UK financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives to UK consumers in a bid to prevent them losing money.

The inaugural awards recognise the banking and personal finance brands displaying the best innovations in their field.

Online vacation company Airbnb netted proceeds of $3.5bn from its IPO. The company’s share price closed at $144.

BlockFi’s proposed new credit card will earn rewards in the form of Bitcoin, a first for the market. Here’s everything we know so far.

The salary advance function will enable up to three million account holders to access their pay packet a working day early.

Customers can now access their accounts and card settings from a desktop or laptop, as well as through their smartphone app.

Tesla’s share price rose again on Tuesday as investors flocked to buy into the electric carmaker ahead of the company’s S&P500 debut next month. The carmaker is now valued at $525bn (£394bn), more than the next four largest carmakers Toyota, Volkswagen, BYD and Mercedes-Benz combined.

Transport for London has called for e-scooter rental companies to enter London’s streets for a trial period, due to start in the spring of 2021.

If you missed out on pre-ordering a PlayStation 5, here are your options to buy it in the UK.

Ant Group’s IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong has been postponed by the Shanghai Stock Exchange after supervisory interviews.

Rising coronavirus cases in Europe and the US has triggered a stock market slide. But what impact will the imminent US election have for shares?

Amazon’s Prime Day was a big success, with Amazon’s share price jumping 4.5% last week.

Last week, Snap reported third-quarter results that smashed Wall Street estimates. What does that mean for the Snap share price?

Bitcoin has hit a new yearly high with PayPal adding fuel to its tank.

As PWC announces it will step down as the company’s auditor, Boohoo’s share price slumped 20% on Monday.

Amazon’s Prime Day event is back with a bang for 2020 with huge deals off Amazon devices including Echo and Kindle, plus discounts off tech and homewares.

Nvidia’s technological innovation continues to drive growth for America’s largest chipmaker, with the company receiving an increase in price targets from two analysts.

Cineworld’s share price fell as the company announced the closure of more than 650 cinemas in the UK and US, after further delays of blockbuster releases.

Ocado knocked Tesco off its perch in September to become UK’s most valuable retailer, with a market cap reaching £21.7 billion.

Finder today revealed the winners of its 2020 Share Dealing Customer Satisfaction Awards, based on the votes of hundreds of customers.

Cineworld’s share price has fallen by 80% this year, and things could be set to get worse after large half-year losses.

Shares in British retailer reach record-high as annual earnings are expected to beat market expectations.

Tesla’s much anticipated Battery Day was a bit of a flop, causing Tesla’s share price to slump over 10%.