£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock last month is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is pretty much flat over the past month. But for a UK-based investor, returns may still look slightly different once currency movements are factored in. With the pound rising around 1.5% against the US dollar over the period, sterling-based returns would have been marginally weaker — even though […]
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Dine at L.A. Hotspot Max and Helen’s
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Keep It Sunny-Side Up at Hot L.A. Breakfast Spot Published February 15, 2026 9:25 PM PST Do even Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have to wait in line for L.A. hotspot Max and Helen’s? The couple were spotted at chef Nancy Silverton and TV producer Phil Rosenthal‘s insanely popular diner […]
FX option expiries for 16 February 10am New York cut
There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. Considering that US markets are closed today, there is a notable lack of interest on the expiries board to start the week. That being said, there is one that could still factor into play. And that is for […]
Diamondbacks Notes: Kendrick, Trades, Kelly, Locklear
As per RosterResource’s estimates, the Diamondbacks spent around $191.3MM on payroll in 2025, which translated to a $214.8MM luxury tax number. The Snakes are currently projected for a $195.2MM payroll and a $223.7MM tax figure, as team managing general partner Ken Kendrick’s statement from last September that his club “will not be spending at the […]
Dollar rebalancing theme to remain in focus this week – Credit Agricole
Credit Agricole is out with a note at the end of last week saying that the dollar will remain in the crosshairs for trading this week. That as traders will have plenty to look forward to this week as well, following the key economic data trifecta last week. The firm argues that all things considered, […]
Reminder: US markets are closed today
That will make for a quieter start to the new week, not least with Chinese markets also out today. As a reminder, it will be a one week break for China in conjunction with the Lunar New Year holidays. So, that will sap out a chunk of liquidity in Asia trading at least for the […]
China deploys ‘national team’ investors to cool AI stock surge, selling intervention
Beijing deploys state-linked investors to moderate AI-driven stock speculation. ps. Chinese markets are closed this week: Summary: China’s “national team” selling equities, aiming to cool AI-driven speculation. Shift from traditional buyer role, previously used to stabilise markets during downturns. ~US$110bn ETF outflows cited, consistent with state-linked selling activity. Group controls significant market exposure, estimated at […]
NL Central Notes: Saggese, Grichuk, Steele, Urias
The Cardinals are known to be looking for outfield help, and preferably a right-handed bat given previous statements from president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Adding a free agent is still a possibility, though Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cards “have not expressed much interest in” Randal Grichuk, and target […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen lost ground on poor GDP data
Japan bear flips & now bets on yen strength vs dollar, sterling & franc (sees +8% vs. CHF) Japan PM and BOJ chief Ueda will meet today at 5pm Tokyo time Westpac targets 1.22 for EUR/USD and $1.41 GBP/USD (long horizon) China deploys ‘national team’ investors to cool AI stock surge, selling intervention Japan junior […]
Japan bear flips & now bets on yen strength vs dollar, sterling & franc (sees +8% vs. CHF)
Investor turns bullish on Japan bonds and yen after election clarity. Summary: Bloomberg reports Nash turns bullish on JGBs, buying 10-year bonds after election clarity. Political stability seen as catalyst, with yields falling sharply since Takaichi’s win. Yen bought versus dollar and sterling, marking strategic FX repositioning. Forecast 8–9% yen appreciation, particularly against the Swiss […]
