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£10,000 invested in Meta stock on Valentine’s Day is now worth…

£10,000 invested in Meta stock on Valentine’s Day is now worth…

Image source: Getty Images Countless thousands of love messages and soppy memes will have been posted across Facebook and Instagram on Valentine’s Day. But what if someone had made a £10,000 commitment to the firm behind both social media apps? In other words, bought Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock. How would that have got on […]

Dallas Fed manufacturing business index -35.8 vs -16.3 prior

Dallas Fed manufacturing business index -35.8 vs -16.3 prior

Production +5.1 vs +6.0 prior New orders -20.0 vs -0.1 prior Capex -0.4 vs -0.6 prior Employment -3.9 vs -4.6 prior Outlook -28.3 vs -10.7 prior Future production +14.8 vs +27.6 prior 34% of firms reported declining new orders. Comments in the report: Chemical manufacturing It is a very dynamic time. I agree with the […]

Circular breathwork induces altered states of consciousness linked to improved mental health

Circular breathwork induces altered states of consciousness linked to improved mental health

Credit: Jan Brndiar from Pexels Researchers from the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience, the MIND Foundation, alongside other collaborators, have found that reductions in carbon dioxide saturation during circular breathwork sessions were correlated with the emergence of altered states of consciousness. Altered states resembled those reported in psychedelic experiences and were associated with improvements in […]

The US consumer hasn’t cracked yet

The US consumer hasn’t cracked yet

April credit card data from Bank of America doesn’t show a slowdown in US consumer spending. If anything, there was a slight acceleration in early April after tariffs were announced. 1) This could be tariff front-running 2) Drops in consumer confidence haven’t led to less spending There are certainly reasons to worry about the US […]

HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund NFO | Key Details

HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund NFO | Key Details

HDFC Mutual Fund, one of India’s most respected asset management companies, is set to launch a new open-ended debt index fund — the HDFC CRISIL-IBX Financial Services 3-6 Months Debt Index Fund. This New Fund Offer (NFO) is scheduled to open for subscription on April 28, 2025, and will close on May 5, 2025. The […]

The Opener: Glasnow, Cardinals, Yankees, Orioles

The Opener: Glasnow, Cardinals, Yankees, Orioles

As the 2025 regular season continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Glasnow undergoing testing: Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow exited yesterday’s start prior to the second inning due to what the club referred to as “discomfort” in his throwing shoulder. Glasnow noted […]

Panthers Sign Former Raiders WR

Panthers Sign Former Raiders WR

  It’s no secret that the 2024 NFL season didn’t go according to plan for the Carolina Panthers. Bryce Young’s second NFL season had a lot of ups and downs, making for a frustrated fan base at times. He did show some flashes of greatness, however, especially at the end of the season, giving some […]

Liverpool not fancied to retain Premier League title with Manchester City named favourites

Liverpool not fancied to retain Premier League title with Manchester City named favourites

Liverpool’s domination this season has not persuaded leading bookmaker William Hill to make Arne Slot’s side favourites to win the Premier League in 2025-26. The Merseysiders wrapped up their record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown yesterday with a 5-1 demolition of Tottenham at Anfield. Slot’s men have been the stand-out team all season and, by the […]