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Cubs To Sign Michael Conforto

Cubs To Sign Michael Conforto

The Cubs are signing outfielder Michael Conforto, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The terms of the deal are not yet known. The Cubs have a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding 40-man move if Conforto is being added on a major league deal, but […]

T20 World Cup: England v Pakistan

T20 World Cup: England v Pakistan

England meet Pakistan tomorrow at the T20 World Cup. Read our preview here… Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan says facing England quick Jofra Archer “will not be difficult” tomorrow and has backed his side’s spinners to make the difference. The teams clash in the Super Eight at the T20 World Cup with England needing a win […]

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy 3 cheap stocks with fabulous yields?

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy 3 cheap stocks with fabulous yields?

I love buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks. Who doesn’t fancy a bargain? I also love dividend-paying stocks with high yields. Put them together and what have you got? Well, let’s see. I’ve been trawling the UK’s blue-chip index for companies that look good value and yield at least 5% a year. These three jumped out […]

US futures hold caution as market players digest tariffs mess

US futures hold caution as market players digest tariffs mess

At the balance and at first glance, the latest developments should see a greater reduction in the overall average tariffs rate in the US. If so, that should eventually have a negative impact on price pressures and helps with the narrative of softening inflation and more Fed rate cuts. But again, it’s a lot to […]

This ETF could turn £175 a month into a £557 annual passive income

This ETF could turn £175 a month into a £557 annual passive income

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are versatile vehicles offering the chance for growth, passive income, or both. They often provide instant diversification due to the underlying basket of assets. There are over 2,300 ETFs listed on the London Stock Exchange, so we’re pretty spoilt for choice in the UK on this front. Here, I’ll look at an ETF […]

LeBron James supports Celtics star’s MVP case

LeBron James supports Celtics star’s MVP case

The Celtics cruised to victory over LeBron’s Lakers on Sunday. LeBron James believes Jaylen Brown deserves greater consideration in the NBA MVP race. Brown starred for the Celtics on Sunday as they defeated James and the Los Angeles Lakers 111-89 at Crypto.com Arena. He racked up 32 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals […]

US-Iran risk keeps oil prices underpinned; third round of talks on Thursday in focus

US-Iran risk keeps oil prices underpinned; third round of talks on Thursday in focus

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices rallied all the way back to the resistance around the 66.50 level after a report from Axios suggested that a war between the U.S. and Iran appeared increasingly likely. Traders hedged into the weekend risk driving prices higher. There was no escalation over the weekend, on the contrary, we got some […]

5 reasons why Diageo shares could leap 51% to £27.25!

5 reasons why Diageo shares could leap 51% to £27.25!

Diageo (LSE:DGE) shares are rebounding strongly right now. Up 12% since 1 January, it’s rising on hopes of a strong turnaround under its new management. The FTSE 100 firm’s also rising as AI-related fears see investors pile into ‘old-world’ consumer goods stocks for safety. The question is, can Diageo shares continue their recent momentum? One […]