How much do you need in an ISA for a £3,000 monthly passive income?
Image source: Getty Images How does a passive income of £3,000 a month sound? Pretty good, right? While is does carry some risk, I’m convinced the best way to aim for income like this is by buying dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA. It allows investors to harness the incredible wealth-creating power of […]
USDCAD pulls back from 1.39 after another attack on Fed independence. What’s next?
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The greenback weakened across the board today following the news of the US Department of Justice subpoenaing the Federal Reserve in an unprecedented move that escalates the ongoing conflict between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates faster. The official reason is that the DOJ is focusing on […]
UK dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade shot at bagging these 3 ultra-high yields?
Image source: Getty Images 2025 was a brilliant year for high income dividend shares. I know because I own the three biggest yielders on the entire FTSE 100, and they smashed it! Can they do it again in 2026? Top FTSE 100 income stocks My three big winners all sit in the financial sector: insurer […]
Howe claims Newcastle hampered by PSR rules in January transfer window
Eddie Howe claims Newcastle’s ability to spend in January is being hampered by the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. The Tyneside club have been hit by another raft of injuries, particularly in defence, with the likes of Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles all sidelined. Howe has spent north […]
What to consider when thinking about buying dividend stocks
Image source: Getty Images Dividend stocks seem great – as an investor, they can put cash straight in your pocket almost from day one. But this isn’t always as good as it sounds. Anyone thinking of getting started with investing needs to be aware of what the downsides are when it comes to dividend shares. […]
EURUSD back near 1.17 as renewed worries on Fed independence weigh on the US Dollar
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The greenback weakened across the board today following the news of the US Department of Justice subpoenaing the Federal Reserve in an unprecedented move that escalates the ongoing conflict between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell for not lowering interest rates faster. The official reason is that the DOJ is focusing on […]
Here’s how to invest £5k in the stock market to try and make an 8% yield
Image source: Getty Images The stock market offers people an opportunity to grow a pot of cash by making smart investment choices. If treated carefully, with proper risk management and a sensible strategy, it can be a good way to earn a respectable yield above what could be achieved elsewhere, such as in cash savings. […]
The dollar isn’t the only major currency having a bad day
If there’s one other takeaway from the backlash against the dollar amid Trump’s attack against Fed independence, it is that the Japanese yen has all but lost its allure as a haven asset and place of shelter for investors. In any other time when risk aversion hits and the dollar credibility/confidence is shaken, it would […]
Barcelona chief surprised by Kylian Mbappe snub and questions Real Madrid striker’s sportsmanship
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not want to hang around to watch Barcelona lift the Spanish Super Cup Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he is baffled by Kylian Mbappe’s behaviour after their Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid last night. Barca claimed the trophy with a 3-2 victory inspired by Raphinha, who scored […]
Does an 8.1% yield make Legal & General shares a slam-dunk buy?
Image source: Getty Images Across the entirety of the FTSE 100, Legal & General (LSE:LGEN) shares stand out in 2026. Why? Because they currently offer the largest dividend yield in the index — at a staggering 8.1%. That means for every £1,000 invested, shareholders can earn £81 in passive income a year. And with the […]
