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Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 50.7 vs 49.5 expected

Germany February flash manufacturing PMI 50.7 vs 49.5 expected

Prior 49.1 Services PMI 53.4 vs 52.4 expected Prior 52.4 Composite PMI 53.1 vs 52.3 expected Prior 52.1 Key Points: Business activity growth ticks up to four-month high in February Comment: Commenting on the flash PMI data, Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, said: “Hurray, German industry is growing again. […]

Manchester City v Newcastle – Line-ups, stats and preview

Manchester City v Newcastle – Line-ups, stats and preview

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Are Tesco shares a safe bet in a stock market crash?

Are Tesco shares a safe bet in a stock market crash?

Tesco‘s (LSE:TSCO) one of the FTSE 100’s most defensive stocks. But will it offer shareholders protection if the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) sends share prices cratering? Realistically, I think investors hoping the stock won’t go down are likely to be disappointed. Despite this, the company has some important characteristics that could make it less […]

FX option expiries for 20 February 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 20 February 10am New York cut

There is just one to take note of on the board for the day, as highlighted in bold below. That being for USD/JPY at the 155.00 level. Similar to yesterday, the expiries may factor into play in acting as a magnet for price action during the session ahead. However, the impact of the one for […]

Here’s how much £5,000 invested in Lloyds shares two years ago is now worth

Here’s how much £5,000 invested in Lloyds shares two years ago is now worth

It’s just about two years since Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) shares finally started on their long-awaited recovery. And since mid-February 2024, patient investors have seen their holdings more than double in value. They’re actually up around 130%, plus dividends, currently forecast to deliver a 3.6% yield in the current year. That means £5,000 invested […]

What are the main events for today?

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights will be the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. Given the market pricing, we will likely need surprisingly soft data for the Eurozone to trigger a decent market reaction as traders could start betting on rate cuts. Better than expected data is […]

As the FTSE 100 hits new peaks, these top shares are still bargains!

As the FTSE 100 hits new peaks, these top shares are still bargains!

The FTSE 100 keeps on motoring on and on. This week it touched new record highs above 10,700 points, taking total gains over the last 12 months to 22%. Yet despite these stunning gains, many top shares continue to change hands at bargain-basement prices. GSK (LSE:GSK) is one company that trades at an enormous discount […]

Silicon Valley engineers arrested, charged with Google trade secrets theft

Silicon Valley engineers arrested, charged with Google trade secrets theft

Grow with Google founder Lisa Gevelber discusses Google’s new program to teach small businesses about AI usage and highlights examples of it’s application on ‘Varney & Co.’ Three Silicon Valley engineers were arrested and charged with stealing trade secrets from Google and other U.S. technology firms and transferring sensitive data to unauthorized locations, including Iran, […]

This one holding could send the Scottish Mortgage share price into the stratosphere

This one holding could send the Scottish Mortgage share price into the stratosphere

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) share price has rewarded investors who bought the dips in 2022 and 2023. It’s almost doubled in value from its lows around three/four years ago. But the stock’s actually down 7% over five years. This is quite volatile for a trust, but it reflects the nature of the companies […]