1. UK housing sales jump 29%
“Despite a Budget-shaped cloud on the horizon, the big picture still looks positive for the market heading into 2025,” said Rightmove’s director of property science, Tim Bannister.
2. Nvidia rockets to new all-time high as next generation of AI chips nears
Nvidia, which designs high-spec graphic processing units (GPUs) that most AI models use to train on, is now worth close to $3.5 trillion.
3. Gold repeatedly breaks record as price pushes on from $2,700
Tensions in the Middle East have buoyed the price of gold, with ever-growing attention on November’s US presidential election providing upward pressure most recently.
4. FTSE 100 Live
Stocks recover back to flat.
5. FirstGroup swoops for Heathrow coach operator
The purchase, for an undisclosed amount, includes around 40 coaches operating in central London and Heathrow Airport, covering school transport, private hire, mini coach services, and tours.