Cryptocurrencies casually crash into EU session open without any catalyst
The crash started roughly at 5:59 GMT with Bitcoin falling more than 2% in a couple of minutes while Ethereum followed with a 5% drop. Other cryptocurrencies were also affected, so it seems like it affected the entire crypto market. For example, Solana fell by 7% in just 3 minutes. All of this happened without […]
Buying 1,679 shares of this FTSE 250 stock unlocks £1,000 of passive income!
Image source: Getty Images Despite being mainly known for growth stocks, the FTSE 250 has an abundance of high-yield dividend opportunities. In fact, there are currently more than 40 firms with a payout of 6%+. And among these is Victrex (LSE:VCT), a speciality materials enterprise. Victrex shares have had a bit of a rough time […]
Eurostoxx futures flat in early European trading
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Study finds virtual care expansion did not expand specialist access in rural areas of Canada during the pandemic
Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Despite the expansion of virtual care in Ontario prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist physicians did not expand their reach to patients living at great distances from where they provided care, finds research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “We found that widespread availability of virtual care, accompanied by […]
Prediction: analysts say the Diageo share price will climb 28% in a year! Seriously?
Image source: Getty Images I remember the days when the Diageo (LSE: DGE) share price had all the sparkle of a Tequila commercial. At times, it felt like the ultimate no-brainer FTSE 100 buy, boasting a portfolio of the most famous spirits brands in the world, including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Bailey’s, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Captain Morgan. Then […]
Berkshire Hathaway exits BYD, closing out 17-year investment in Chinese EV maker.
Berkshire Hathaway has fully divested from Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD after 17 years, according to CNBC’s Warren Buffett Watch. A first-quarter filing from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the unit that held the shares, showed the investment marked at zero as of March 31, with a spokesperson confirming the position has been completely sold. BYD’s head […]
Up 135%, here’s a soaring FTSE 100 share to consider in October!
Image source: Getty Images Defence stocks like Babcock International (LSE:BAB) have been among the best-performing UK shares in 2025. This particular contractor’s breakneck ascent saw it promoted to the FTSE 100 from the FTSE 250 mid-cap index in March. At £11.85 per share, Babcock’s share price has risen a stunning 135% since 1 January. Anyone […]
KiwiBank: RBNZ to cut 75bp by year-end, economy not recovering from recession
KiwiBank has shifted its monetary policy call, now forecasting a larger 50 basis point cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in October, followed by a further 25bp reduction in November. That would take the cash rate to 2.25% by year-end, with economists citing the economy’s failure to recover from last year’s severe recession. […]
FX option expiries for 22 September 10am New York cut
There aren’t any major expiries to take note of on the day, with the full list seen below. It’s looking set to be a quieter start to the new week, with not much on the economic calendar for the day ahead. That will keep the focus residing on the post-Fed follow through from last week, […]
Padres Notes: Bogaerts, Bader, De Vries, Gore, Kwan
The Padres are expected to activate Xander Bogaerts from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday’s game with the Brewers, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes. The shortstop might’ve already been back this weekend except a planned on-field workout on Friday was canceled due to rain, delaying Bogaerts’ return until the start of […]
