Why Do We Drink Cow’s Milk, But Not Pig’s Milk?

Why Do We Drink Cow’s Milk, But Not Pig’s Milk?

When purchasing milk there’s a world of possibility: cow, goat, sheep, yak, and even buffalo, but there’s one farmyard staple that’s conspicuously absent: pigs. As mammals, these intelligent creatures nourish their offspring with milk, but of all the milks we humans have dared to pour over Cheerios, pig’s just doesn’t make the cut. The reason […]

Down 19%! This FTSE 100 stock was just having its worst day in 34 years

Down 19%! This FTSE 100 stock was just having its worst day in 34 years

Image source: Getty Images WPP (LSE: WPP) was having a shocker in the FTSE 100 today (27 February). Earlier, it was down 19% and heading for its worst day since the early 1990s! As I write though, it’s clawed back some gains and is ‘only’ down 16%. Still, at 646p, it’s WPP’s lowest level in […]

US Sees First Measles Death Since 2015, As Texas Outbreak Grows

US Sees First Measles Death Since 2015, As Texas Outbreak Grows

Texas state health officials have reported the death of a child from measles, the first death in an ongoing two-state outbreak of the disease and the first in the US since 2015. The child was hospitalized in Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock last week and tested positive for measles, the Texas Department of State Health […]

Down 19% today, the Ocado share price gets a big thumbs down from me

Down 19% today, the Ocado share price gets a big thumbs down from me

Image source: Getty Images The worst-performing stock so far today (27 February) is Ocado (LSE:OCDO). The Ocado share price is down 19% and hit its lowest level since 2017 earlier in the morning. Clearly, a move of this size means that something significant is going on. Here’s the story and why I won’t be buying […]

Tariff Confusion Leaves Markets Guessing

Tariff Confusion Leaves Markets Guessing

Tariff Confusion Leaves Markets Guessing: March 4th vs. April 2nd? A confused Mexican Peso awaits Trump tarrifs Traders and investors are bracing for uncertainty as conflicting signals from the White House fuel speculation about whether the 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will take effect as scheduled on March 4th, or if they will be […]

Barclays shares have passed £3. Can they get to £5?

Barclays shares have passed £3. Can they get to £5?

Image source: Getty Images Over the past year, owning shares in Barclays (LSE: BARC) has been rewarding. The Barclays share price is up 80% during the past 12 months alone. The share price recently passed £3. Where might it go from here – and should I buy some now? A long way down over time, […]

Is eBay Stock a Buy?

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Is eBay Stock a Buy? No, Here’s a Short Trade Plan Most investors focus on whether a company beats or misses earnings expectations, but as experienced traders know, price action after earnings is the real indicator of market sentiment. While eBay’s earnings may seem neutral or even positive on the surface, the price reaction tells […]