Germany’s lower house reportedly set to vote on debt brake reform on 18 March
The Bundestag will vote on the debt brake reform on 18 March but discussions on that will officially begin on 13 March, according to the report. So, put that down on your calendars just in case. For such a proposal, it will require two-thirds majority to be approved. And the numbers making up that will […]
“Won’t Interfere Except…”: MS Dhoni’s Major ‘IPL Captaincy’ Chat With Ruturaj Gaikwad Revealed
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recalled the moment when MS Dhoni revealed he will no longer be leading the side and handed over his responsibilities to the opening batter. On the eve of the 2024 IPL season, stepped down as the captain of the CSK and handed over the reigns to Gaikwad, […]
As the Admiral share price jumps after profit nearly doubles, should I buy?
Image source: Getty Images As we approach another year’s ISA deadline, I’ve been watching the Admiral (LSE: ADM) share price with one eye on the dividend yield. Full-year results delivered Thursday (6 March) didn’t disappoint, with the shares up 5.5% in early trading. Dividend boost For the 2024 year, Admiral announced a final ordinary dividend […]
Eurozone January retail sales -0.3% vs +0.1% m/m expected
Prior -0.2%; revised to 0.0% Looking at the breakdown, the volume of retail trade for food was up by 0.6% but was offset by declines in non-food products (-0.7%) and automotive fuel sales (-0.3%). The drop also comes as there was a slightly better revision to the December reading, so there’s that. This article was […]
Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.
Dear Tripped Up, Last summer, I booked a five-day sailing trip with Tall Ship Experience, a company based in Spain. For 1,350 euros, or $1,450, I would be a volunteer on the crew of the Atlantis, sailing between two ports in Italy. But eight days before, I had a bad fall that resulted in multiple […]
House Democrats add Latino-heavy districts to most vulnerable list for 2026
House Democrats are making it official: Latino voters have shifted their battleground map. Their campaign arm is unveiling its list of top battleground incumbents to defend in 2026, giving the first insight into how the party views the midterm elections — with notable new additions to reflect a shift toward President Donald Trump in some […]
4 Wickets In 3 Balls: Pakistan Star, Dropped For New Zealand Tour, At Centre Of Bizarre Timed Out Controversy
In what was a rare occurence, Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel was timed out during the final of the ongoing President’s Trophy between State Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Television (PTV) in Rawalpindi. Saud became first Pakistan and only the seventh cricket in first-class cricket to be timed out. Saud, who is the vice-captain […]
A 3.4% dividend yield may not be much, but investors should take a closer look at Associated British Foods shares
Image source: Getty Images Right now, shares in Associated British Foods (LSE:ABF) — or ABF for short — come with a 3.4% dividend yield. That doesn’t look like much, but that’s the highest it’s been in the last 10 years. There’s also an ongoing share buyback programme worth £500m (or 3.7% of the current market […]
US Trader Raj Achieves Six-Figure Success with Funded Trading Plus
Funded Trading Plus, is excited to share the success story of Raj, a trader who has reached six figures in simulated profits using the firm’s innovative funding model. In a recently published interview, Raj opens up about his trading journey, detailing how he transitioned from struggling in the crypto market to thriving as a funded […]
US Confirms Bid For 2031 Women’s World Cup After FIFA Boost
The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) said Wednesday it will press ahead with a joint bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup after a FIFA decision boosted the CONCACAF region’s chances of staging the tournament. The USSF said in a brief statement on social media that it planned to “complete the bid process […]
