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New Year … Same Bendy Babes! Strike A Pose, Ladies!

New Year … Same Bendy Babes! Strike A Pose, Ladies!

New Year … Same Bendy Babes Strike A Pose, Ladies 🧘‍♀️! Published January 2, 2026 12:10 AM PST Bendy babes like Dua Lipa and Amelia Gray are finding their zen and feelin’ flexible — proving that yoga and stretching can be even more glamorous than hittin’ the gym! From sunrise flows on the beach to […]

Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

Thinking of investing in the stock market? Keep these basic rules in mind

Image source: Getty Images Is 2026 the year you decide to start investing in the stock market? Congratulations – this could be your first step to putting yourself in the fast lane for building wealth.  Investing in stocks and shares can be a daunting business. But I think investors who keep a few basic things […]

Spain December manufacturing PMI 49.6 vs 51.0 expected

Spain December manufacturing PMI 49.6 vs 51.0 expected

Spain’s manufacturing sector slid back into contraction territory for the first time since April amid falls in both output and new orders. Softer demand conditions are to blame but manufacturers also chose not to renew temporary labour contracts, resulting in the biggest monthly fall in employment for two years. HCOB notes that: “Spain’s manufacturing sector […]

The bond market will add to the more interesting start to the new year

The bond market will add to the more interesting start to the new year

The Fed might be headed for a more dovish shift in 2026 but Treasury yields may stay underpinned regardless. And that’s not a good recipe for risk trades, even if the early positioning flows today might point to a more optimistic picture for equities to start the year. As much as stocks are hoping for […]

The Christmas and New Year’s blur

The Christmas and New Year’s blur

Sharing a little recap of holiday adventures and holly jolly fun. Hi friends! How are you? How’s the week going? I hope that you’re having a great one. It’s been a festive blur around here. Full of cheese and egg nog, and unsure of what day it is. I hope you’re enjoying some down time, […]

4 pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares in 2026!

4 pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares in 2026!

Image source: Getty Images Lloyds (LSE:LLOY) was one of the FTSE 100‘s best performers in 2025, its shares rising almost 80% in value. Retail banks were under pressure as the UK economy struggled and interest rates dropped. But a strong operating performance reassured investors and helped Lloyds’ share price spring to just below ÂŁ1. Is […]

UK December Nationwide house prices -0.4% vs +0.1% m/m expected

UK December Nationwide house prices -0.4% vs +0.1% m/m expected

Prior +0.3% House prices +0.6% vs +1.2% y/y expected Prior +1.8% It’s a soft end to the year with the average house price ending at ÂŁ271,068 for December. But overall, UK housing market activity has remained resilient all through 2025. One has to remember that household and consumer sentiment in the UK has been relatively […]

Books from lately – The Fitnessista

Books from lately – The Fitnessista

Sharing a recap of the books I’ve read lately and if they’re worth adding to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having a lovely morning. The kids and I are off for a hike, and then it’s back home to continue tackling their closet clean-outs. We make such a mess […]