Down 23%, is this bargain-basement housebuilder one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy?
Just because Barratt Redrow (LSE: BTRW) has dropped 23% from its one-year high does not mean it is one of the best FTSE stocks to buy. But it could be — it all depends on how much value is left in the stock. This is a different thing to price, which is simply whatever the […]
Fed’s Bostic: even with rising productivity, the Fed needs to keep focus on inflation
The US may be heading towards structurally higher unemployment, something the central bank cannot offset The Fed has maintained focus on economic outcomes across groups; this data is important in understanding labour market slack Hope that guardrails protecting Fed independence will be maintained Even with rising productivity, Fed needs to keep focus on inflation; responding […]
Benfica president Rui Costa describes Prestianni suspension as ‘unjust’ ahead of Real Madrid clash
Gianluca Prestianni will miss tomorrow night’s game with Real Madrid, to the annoyance of Benfica chief Rui Costa Benfica president Rui Costa has labelled UEFA’s decision to ban Gianluca Prestianni for tomorrow night’s clash with Real Madrid as “unjust”. UEFA announced yesterday the Argentine was provisionally suspended for one game pending a deeper investigation in […]
The redistricting fight shifts to the courtroom
The fight over this year’s House map is barreling through the nation’s courtrooms. High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly a dozen states, with just months to go until the November election. The wave of court cases follows a 2025 that was marked by fiercely political showdowns, with high-profile walkouts, rare […]
Around £21 now, is BAE Systems’ share price a bargain after strong 2025 results?
BAE Systems (LSE: BA) continues strengthening its global defence footprint, even though the share price still feels surprisingly restrained. The company benefits from long‑cycle programmes, rising international demand, and a deep order backlog supporting multi-year revenue visibility. Its broad exposure across air, land, sea, cyber, and electronic systems gives it resilience few industrial peers can […]
Macro and geopolitical risks keep a lid on the Nasdaq: What’s next for the market?
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW The Nasdaq continues to consolidate near monthly lows as weakness in software stocks has been putting a lid on the index. There’s also been lots of uncertainty on the macro and geopolitical side that’s been keeping the market on edge. The risks we had were the US Supreme Court decision on tariffs, the […]
Standard Chartered shares are tops in FTSE 100 bank growth. These results show why
Standard Chartered (LSE: STAN) shares might have escaped some investors’ notice. The bank isn’t a high street name, doesn’t serve UK domestic customers, and a lot of people simply haven’t heard of it. But investors who took the plunge five years ago have enjoyed the biggest gains out of all the FTSE 100 banks. A […]
French business climate continues to struggle to start the new year
French business confidence fell roughly two points in February to 97 (unrounded 97.4) after the 99 (unrounded 99.3) reading in January. This puts a dent in the recovery optimism with this being the weakest estimate since October last year. Of note, the business climate continues to hold below the long-term average of 100 still. The […]
Ashley Madison rebrands, shifts from affairs to ‘discreet dating’
Paul Keable, chief strategy officer of Ashley Madison, details the company’s rebrand and new internal data finding the majority of new users are single. FIRST ON FOX— Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan “Life is short. Have an affair,” is ditching its focus on infidelity […]
£1,000 buys 398 shares in this red hot UK stock that’s smashing Raspberry Pi
Mini computer maker Raspberry Pi is one of the hottest stocks in the UK right now. Recently, it has seen a lot of interest from investors on the back of AI-related hype. However, there’s another British stock that could be worth checking out instead. It’s not getting the same amount of hype as Raspberry Pi […]
