investingLive European markets wrap: A bit of a breather as dollar, oil prices cool

Headlines: Markets: WTI crude oil flat at $74.90, falling from a high of $77.23 Brent crude oil up just 0.3% to $82.20, falling from a high of $84.48 US dollar retreats across the board European stocks rebound, DAX up 1% on the day US futures reverse losses, S&P 500 futures now flat Gold up 1.5% […]
Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

Image source: Getty Images When a dividend share surges 42% in just 12 months while still offering a yield north of 5%, it tends to catch my attention. That’s exactly what has happened with one FTSE 100 stock that I was sceptical of just a couple of years ago. So what’s changed? A surprising comeback […]
Brent crude oil could exceed $100 if Strait of Hormuz closure persists – UBS

To be fair, this is a call that many analysts were priming since the weekend already. So, UBS is very much just piling on top of that in arguing for strong upside risks to the oil market if the Middle East conflict carries on for much longer. Of note, the firm is now raising its […]
Luka Doncic riled by NBA reporters as LeBron James reveals secrets behind comeback

A question about the NBA play-offs appeared to annoy a tired Luka Doncic after the Los Angeles Lakers star top-scored with 27 points in his side’s comeback win at home to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Doncic made 10 rebounds and seven assists in the Lakers’ third consecutive win, joined by LeBron James on […]
Machine Gun Kelly Totally Pumped About Megan Fox’s Sexy Instagram Photos

MGK To Megan Fox ‘Stoked To Have Your Phone Number’!!! Published March 4, 2026 4:03 AM PST Megan Fox’s stunning return to Instagram Tuesday with a series of sexy photos had her fans going nuts — including her ex, Machine Gun Kelly, who couldn’t help but let the world know how he felt! MGK hopped […]
Buying 56,476 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend stock could double the State Pension

Image source: Getty Images The ideal dividend stock offers both income and growth. My favourite FTSE 100 income play has given me bags of both. But how many of its shares would I need to hold to generate as much income as the State Pension pays right now? The company in question is wealth manager […]
Indian Rupee tumbles to a new record low amid the US-Iran war. What’s next?

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar rallied across the board on safe haven demand as US-Iran conflict erupted over the weekend. The main driver though was the market’s realisation that rate cuts might not come as soon as expected. In fact, higher oil prices will eventually put upward pressure on inflation and Monday’s ISM Manufacturing […]
This FTSE 250 stock’s crashed 18% today! Is it too cheap to miss?

Image source: Getty Images FTSE 250 stocks are under pressure for a third day as the Middle East conflict escalates. Some shares are faring far worse than others, however. Take Vistry Group (LSE:VTY), which was last trading 18% lower at 517p per share. Investors have been spooked by the housebuilder’s full-year trading report. Yet results […]
US futures pare losses, turn positive on the day

If anything, Wall Street can take heart in the bounce from yesterday even if dip buyers fell short of a stronger recovery momentum. As highlighted earlier, the fall yesterday looked to be teeing up a firmer break of the 100-day moving average for the S&P 500. However, we’re seeing some pushback now as US futures […]
How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £100 monthly income?

Image source: Getty Images Dividend shares don’t offer fireworks, but they can provide durable passive income. And the FTSE 100 can be a great place for investors to look for potential opportunities. A good example is LondonMetric Property (LSE:LMP). A 6% dividend can turn £20,000 – the annual Stocks and Shares ISA limit– into a […]