Old headaches will plague Mike Johnson in the new year
Congress is back for the new year. But Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t exactly getting a fresh start in 2026. The House returns from the holiday recess to confront old issues that continue to bedevil Johnson — from politically perilous battle over health care and the ongoing release of the Jeffrey Epstein files to a messy […]
A £5-a-day stock market plan for a 4-figure second income stream
Image source: Getty Images Some people think they need tens of thousands of pounds before it makes sense to invest in the stock market. This simply isn’t the case, as even modest sums can grow over time, especially if the stocks bought can generate good returns via divdiend payments. Here’s how an investor can make […]
UK net mortgage approvals fell slightly in November
Mortgage approvals 64,530 vs 65,010 prior Net consumer credit £2.08 billion vs £1.71 billion prior Overall, net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased to £4.5 billion in November, following a decrease of £1.0 billion to £4.2 billion in the month of October. Meanwhile, the annual growth rate for net mortgage lending increased slightly to […]
Eagles coach Sirianni satisfied with decision to rest starters, even though it now means playoff clash with dangerous 49ers
The Philadelphia Eagles have no regrets over resting several key players in yesterday’s defeat to the Washington Commanders even though it means they now have the tricky task of facing the San Francisco 49ers in the wild card round of the playoffs. The defending champions needed to beat the Commanders and hope the Detroit Lions […]
Workout Recovery Essentials for 2026 Gym Rats
New Year, New You! Workout Recovery Essentials for 2026 Gym Rats Published January 5, 2026 12:01 AM PST TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. Feeling the burn after committing to those New Year’s resolutions at the gym? Well, you’re in luck. The gears, gadgets, and gummies […]
3 reasons why the BP share price could outperform Shell’s in 2026
Image source: Getty Images In 2025, the BP (LSE:BP.) share price increased by 10.1%. Given that the cost of a barrel of Brent crude fell by more than a fifth over the year, I think this is a pretty good result. However, it was less than the 10.7% rise in Shell’s price. Indeed, from the […]
The 1st Gold Technical Analysis of 2026: Buyers Defend Value Area as Bulls Eye 4,450–4,489
The trading week of January 5, 2026, has begun with significant market movements driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting regulatory landscapes. A primary driver of volatility is the situation in Venezuela, where China has issued a sharp rebuke regarding the reported US seizure of President Maduro, urging his immediate release and condemning the move […]
A Giant Volcano Off The Coast Of Oregon Is Scheduled To Erupt In 2026, JWST Finds The Best Evidence Yet Of A Lava World With A Thick Atmosphere, And Much More This Week
This week, legal rights have been granted to the planet’s oldest bee species in a world-first, commonly used ADHD medications don’t work in the way we thought they did, and the human body gave up making its own vitamin C – we might finally know why. Finally, 2025 was a big year for oncology. Here […]
Zion Clark Vows to Choke Out UFC Heavyweight Valter Walker in Submission Match
Zion Clark I’m Gonna Whoop Valter Walker’s Ass … Despite His Advantages!!! Published January 5, 2026 12:30 AM PST Play video content TMZSports.com A wrestling match between a top-15 UFC heavyweight and a man with no legs? It might sound like a crazy concept … but it’s gonna be reality when Zion Clark looks to […]
With an 8.7% forecast dividend yield, is this top FTSE 100 passive income stock an unmissable bargain?
Image source: Getty Images Based on a current (5 January) share price of 262.4p, and dividends paid over the past 12 months of 21.48p, Legal & General’s (LSE:LGEN) stock’s yielding an amazing 8.2%. At the moment, it’s higher than all others on the index of the UK’s 100 largest listed companies. However, such an impressive […]
