2 top FTSE 250 trusts I’m eyeing up for my Stocks and Shares ISA
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 is home to dozens of investment trusts that offer global growth opportunities. This makes it possible to build a globally diverse ISA portfolio without delving into the complexities of overseas listings. One that’s done really well for me recently (following three tricky years) is Pacific Horizon Investment Trust (LSE:PHI). […]
The Australian Dollar remains supported amid hawkish bets. Jobs data next risk event.
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US Dollar has been weakening across the board in this first part of the week following Trump’s escalation over Greenland. The main narrative for the greenback’s weakness is once again de-dollarisation due to the messy and aggressive US policies. The squeeze on recent dollar longs might be more about positioning though. […]
Should I buy Unilever or Magnum Ice Cream shares after the demerger?
Image source: Unilever plc How have Unilever (LSE: ULVR) shares fared since the demerger of the ice cream part of its business? The newly created Magnum Ice Cream Company (LSE: MICC) was spun out in December 2025, existing shareholders receiving one Magnum share for each five held in the consumer goods giant. The result? Business […]
UK industrial orders fall once again to start the new year
The monthly order book balance rose to -30 in January, which marks a slight improvement from the -32 estimate in December. That’s the best reading since September but it still points to extended weakness in the industrial sector. For some context, the index remains well below its long-run average of -14. The only bright side […]
Jean-Philippe Mateta tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave
Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to join the exodus from Crystal Palace after informing the club of his desire to leave Selhurst Park, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The France international has a contract with Palace until the end of next season but is eager to further his career elsewhere. Eagles captain Marc Guehi joined […]
My battle plan for the stock market crash
Image source: Getty Images Many investors braced themselves for a stock market crash this week. I certainly did, after US president Donald Trump’s weekend threats over Greenland. So far the damage has been slight. That could change at any moment. Share prices can plunge without warning, often when we least expect it. Short-term ups and […]
What on earth’s going on with Greggs shares?
Image source: Getty Images Greggs (LSE: GRG) shares are having an odd month. The share price was one of the FTSE 250‘s biggest losers on 8 January, falling 7% in a single day. This followed the company’s Q4 trading update with sales up yet again to over the £2bn mark. The nation’s well-loved purveyor of […]
SNB’s Chairman Schlegel: A few months of negative inflation wouldn’t be a problem
Negative inflation prints are well possible this year A few months of negative inflation wouldn’t be a problem The SNB left everything unchanged at the last policy decision and sounded a bit more positive on the future outlook given the lower US tariff rate. SNB’s members continue to repeat that the bar for going back […]
Vinicius’ agent in stands to witness Brazilian shine and prompt talk that Real Madrid renewal is close
Vinicius Jr’s agent was in Madrid last night, prompting speculation the Brazil international is close to agreeing a new long-term deal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The saga over whether Vinicius would commit to Real Madrid has been rumbling on for some time and has not been helped by the player’s drop in form and his […]
With a P/E ratio of just 7, is this the best value stock on the FTSE 100 today?
Image source: Getty Images With a little bit of spare cash in my ISA, I’ve been looking for some value stocks. My research revealed that one of the cheapest — JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.) — is a stock I already own. With a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of only 7, the FTSE 100 sportswear retailer […]
