Looking for income stocks to buy? Consider these 8%+ yielders!

Image source: Getty Images When hunting for stocks to buy for passive income, I try not to look at yield alone. Yes, it’s the most direct metric that determines how much I could earn, but it shouldn’t be relied upon alone. Often, high yields are unsustainable and end up leading investors into a dreaded ‘dividend […]
What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights include the emergency EU leaders summit and Trump signing the Gaza peace charter in Davos. The EU leaders emergency summit was planned before Trump defused the tariffs bomb yesterday, so that shouldn’t result in anything of note. We also have Trump leading the signing of the […]
Cubs, Trent Thornton Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs have agreed to a deal with right-hander Trent Thornton, as first announced on Instagram by his trainers at Tread Athletics. It’s a minor league deal with a non-roster invitation to spring training, MLBTR has learned. Thornton, a Wasserman client, has pitched in parts of seven big league seasons, all coming between the Blue […]
Confirmed line-ups in Champions League

Newcastle continue their European charge against Eredivisie side PSV tonight. The Magpies have made a strong case in the Champions League so far this season, and will want to end their home run on a high. Eddie Howe’s men are well placed to seize an automatic qualification place, but face stubborn opposition in the form […]
Up 101% already, this penny stock could gain another 23% says one broker

Image source: Getty Images Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) is a penny stock on the move. It jumped 9% on Tuesday 20 January, taking the one-year return to just above 100%! Despite this, the Staffline share price remains 95% below where it was at the start of 2019! So, might this penny stock be worth considering, just […]
How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20,000 second income?

Image source: Getty Images A £20,000 second income is a great target for many novice investors. It represents the point at which an ISA stops feeling like a savings vehicle and starts looking more like a meaningful income stream — one that can supplement work, fund early retirement, or simply provide financial breathing space. And […]
Dollar to remain at the back of the pack – HSBC

The greenback has had a tough two weeks as Trump is back with a bang to start the new year with all his shenanigans. Erratic geopolitical risk management and attack on the Fed independence are two main issues that have hurt the dollar in the past week especially. And HSBC notes that this could just […]
Latest On Rays Stadium Plans

The Rays continue their efforts to find a workable plan for a new stadium in the Tampa Bay area. They took a step in that direction on Tuesday, as the board of trustees at Hillsborough College voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the team (link via Nina Moske, Colleen Wright and Lucy Marques […]
Marseille v Liverpool: Commentary, updates, goals and stats from the Stade Velodrome

Liverpool can take a giant stride towards securing a place in the automatic qualification spots in the Champions League tonight with a win at Marseille. It has been a hugely disappointing season for Arne Slot and his players but they still have the chance to go deep in Europe’s elite club competition. A win at […]
Intervention risks to cap USD/JPY upside – Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs argues that the Japanese yen currency will continue to stay weak amid the latest economic and political developments domestically. The snap election called by Japan prime minister Takaichi is one key driver dragging down the currency, as she looks odds on to consolidate power to pursue her fiscal expansion further. The focus on […]