Markets responded with surprising composure following the United States’ bombing of Iran, an event that, under typical circumstances, might have triggered a broad risk-off reaction. Instead, when trading resumed on Monday morning, the S&P 500 closed 1% higher, while the Brent crude oil price declined. This resilience was likely due to Iran’s tempered response, which helped ease fears of broader conflict or the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Although often described as a declining industry, oil continues to attract significant media attention. With tensions escalating in the Middle East, the commodity has once again captured investors’ interest. Brent crude prices have been highly volatile over the past month, briefly approaching $80 per barrel, a level not seen since January.

It has been a volatile year so far for global markets. From Trump’s tariff threats and tensions in the Middle East, to AI breakthroughs and cyber attacks, investors have had no shortage of headlines to digest. Yet despite this noise, High Street’s Wealth Warriors strategy has remained focused on its mission of identifying the companies advancing technological innovation and delivering long-term capital growth.

During the pandemic, telehealth companies like Teladoc surged into the spotlight as lockdowns and social distancing made traditional doctor visits nearly impossible. Patients turned to virtual care in record numbers. Since then, telehealth has steadily become a mainstream component of the US healthcare system. This ongoing shift, coupled with growing demand for more affordable and […]

When Elon Musk was appointed to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Vivek Ramaswamy in late 2024, market participants were optimistic that the bloated government spending dominating headlines would finally be curbed. During his presidential campaign, Trump pledged to cut bureaucratic excess and reduce taxpayer burdens, emphasising that DOGE would modernise federal operations. […]

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the most resilient and rewarding investment themes of 2025. The Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK), which provides exposure to leading companies such as CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet, has delivered a notable 31.3% return over the past 12 months, significantly outpacing the S&P 500’s modest 0.90% gain. This strong […]