ChatGPT thinks these FTSE 100 stocks will CRASH in 2026
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 can’t stop rising. But that doesn’t mean some of our biggest companies won’t endure a nightmare 2026. The question is, which are most likely to tank in value? For a giggle, I posed this to ChatGPT. And it’s reply was… ahem… interesting. Will these FTSE 100 stunners struggle […]
German construction activity returns to growth at end of 2025
Germany December construction PMI 50.3 Prior 45.2 That’s some positive news at least for the German economy, with the jump higher here driven by a further increase in civil engineering activity. Of note, activity in this segment registered its strongest rate of expansion since March 2011. Besides that, the drag on total activity from the […]
Guess Who This Smiling Boy Turned Into!
Before this cute kid from Cali turned into an Internet star, he was just surfing in the Pacific, playing sports, and making Vine videos when he was in his 20s. Today, he oftentimes poses shirtless on social media … You may best recognize him from David Dobrik‘s “VLOG Squad.” Source link
£250K ISA: how much second income could you get monthly?
Image source: Getty Images If you’re looking to use an ISA to generate a second income, understanding how your savings grow over time is key. Tiered contributions To reach a £250,000 ISA, the first step is knowing how much you need to contribute each year. Contributions typically increase gradually over time, reflecting realistic savings behaviour. […]
Big risks for gold on Friday with US NFP and US Supreme Court on the agenda
KEY POINTS: Gold remains supported amid geopolitical tensions and weak US data Risks in the short-term include the US NFP report on Friday and potential US Supreme Court decision on tariffs Big picture uptrend should remain intact amid the Fed’s dovish reaction function FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold continues to be supported by the geopolitical tensions and […]
Mega Millions’ November $983M jackpot claimed by anonymous winner in Georgia
The Bottom Line, Minnesota fraud, Greenland, Welfare scandal A Georgia resident has been identified as the winner of the $983 million Mega Millions jackpot — the eighth-largest in the game’s history and the biggest lottery prize ever won in the state, officials said Tuesday. The ticket holder, who remained anonymous, stepped forward on Jan. 2 […]
LeBron James matches Luka Doncic with another impressive performance in latest Lakers win
LeBron James’ recent scoring surge has once again underlined how little his career conforms to expectations for a player in his forties. Following his 30-point display in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, James stressed that the team must revolve around Luka Doncic, not the other way around. “Luka don’t […]
US vs UK stocks: why 2026 is the year to lock in British value
Image source: Getty Images For much of the last decade, American tech has overshadowed UK stocks when it comes to investing. But as we enter 2026, the tables are turning. While the S&P 500 continues to trade at eye-watering valuations, the UK market looks like the world’s last great bargain. British stocks are currently trading […]
French consumer confidence rises slightly in December
France December consumer confidence 90 vs 90 expected Prior 89 The reading marks a slight improvement in household sentiment, though continuing to rest well below the long-term average of 100. For some context, the last time that French consumer confidence hit that mark was all the way back in October 2021. Looking at the details, […]
3 reasons to fear a stock market crash in 2026 — and how to prepare
Image source: Getty Images Despite a challenging economic climate, 2025 was a bumper year for the UK stock market. Gaining 21.6%, the FTSE 100 not only had its best year since 2009 but also outperformed the S&P 500. And then, just as the year ticked over, it briefly clicked above 10,000 points for the first […]
