Here’s what £11,000 invested 5 years ago in Legal & General shares is worth now…
Image source: Getty Images I have held Legal & General (LSE: LGEN) shares for more years than I care to remember. Nevertheless, over that time they have delivered consistently high dividend yields. They remain a key part of my passive income portfolio designed to generate high returns for me. These have not only given me […]
Spain May services PMI 51.3 vs 52.8 expected
Prior 53.4 Composite PMI 51.4 Prior 52.5 The headline reading slows in May to an 18-month low, as increased uncertainty weighed on growth in demand and activity on the month. The confidence in the outlook also slumped to its lowest since November 2023. HCOB notes that: “Cooling conditions in Spain’s private sector economy. The headline […]
Can early exposure to dogs lessen genetic susceptibility to eczema?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research published in Allergy indicates that certain environmental exposures may affect a child’s risk of developing atopic eczema, a condition characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. In other words, although some people may be genetically predisposed to eczema, certain environmental factors may increase or decrease that risk. For the […]
Inflation eases in February, but Trump tariffs could derail progress
Annual inflation increased to 2.8% in February, an unexpected decline from 3.0% in January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Inflation increased 0.2% monthly after rising 0.5% the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, grew at a higher pace of 3.1% in […]
Rupee Slows as Bullish Exits, Dollar Strength Falters
The Indian rupee hit a historic low on Wednesday, falling past the 86 mark against the U.S. dollar for the first time. So, what’s behind this drop? A mix of strong U.S. economic data, rising global tensions, and a wave of foreign investors withdrawing money from Indian markets. Rupee Under Pressure On June 4, the […]
Work Out Like Kylie Jenner with These Alo Yoga Fits
Fitness Fits Crush It Like Kylie with Alo Activewear Published June 4, 2025 12:01 AM PDT TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Ever wish you were dating Timothée Chalamet? Well … we can’t help you there, but we can help you look a bit more like […]
Red-hot NatWest shares are up 306% in 5 years – and its dividend is up 60%!
Image source: Getty Images I knew NatWest (LSE: NWG) shares were heating up nicely, but I didn’t realise just how much smoke they were throwing off. The FTSE 100 high street bank has been back in the headlines as the Treasury finally sold off the last of its stake. For the first time since the […]
USDJPY Technical Analysis – Awaiting the key US data
Fundamental Overview The USD remains a bit on the backfoot as the support from the more hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations got exhausted a couple of weeks ago. The market is now in line with the Fed’s baseline projection of two cuts in 2025 and we will likely need strong US data to price […]
A smarter way to get information when every second counts
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new method for getting life-saving information from people caught in fast-moving situations—such as terror attacks or hostage crises—has wide-reaching potential, according to a new study. The Time Critical Questioning (TCQ) protocol is a practical communication framework designed to give emergency responders a better way to quickly gather vital details from […]
Despite strong results and solid earnings growth forecasts, this FTSE high-flyer looks overvalued to me
Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 technical products and service distributor Diploma (LSE: DPLM) hit a record high of £50.20 on 20 May. This marked a 169% rise from its opening price of £18.65 on 4 June 2020. It is not surprising, as the firm has posted broadly strong results over the period, including its H1 2025 […]
