Decision to abandon listing reflects continued weakness in IPO market as buyers look to cash out

State-owned companies made up 16 of the top 20 emitters in 2023

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Futures close to record high after US orders investigation into dumping practices

LTC aims to buy technology companies’ stock through secondary share sales

The 30-year-old firm prides itself on a contrarian approach but its bearish stance on the US has so far proved costly

Reduction comes despite surge in spending on search for metals crucial to energy transition since 2020

Fast-growing buy now, pay later arrangements are cutting into banks’ highly profitable credit card divisions

Brash industry upstart Venture Global undermined by early disputes with clients and disappointing results

Chancellor-in-waiting Merz’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ pushes Bund yields sharply higher in anticipation of more issuance

History shows how difficult it is to spot the exact moment that markets turn

The huge bets on what is known as the cash-futures basis trade could amplify market shocks

But retail investors buy into the troubled sector

Former Barclays CEO is fighting FCA ban over allegedly playing down ties to the dead paedophile

Brent crude rises after Russia suggests oil cartel may reverse planned increase in output

Fintech argues watchdog has overstepped its powers with proposed cap on international transaction fees

Activist takes short position in French energy major as it pushes for change at rival BP

Initiative aims to curb rising grocery bills eating into popularity of leftwing leader Lula

Technology-heavy market cites trading by retail investors and people outside US among the reasons for bid to extend hours

Investment platforms note huge inflows as doubts continue over future of cash accounts