Nasdaq rebounds as oil prices ease and Trump suggests the war could end soon. What’s next?
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW The Nasdaq nearly tested its November low yesterday as markets kicked off the week in a strong risk-off mood. Sentiment improved later in the day as oil prices fell sharply following the G7’s indication that it may release emergency oil reserves. In the evening, Trump told CBS that the war could be over […]
How many Barclays shares do I need to buy for a £1,000 passive income?
Like many other bank stocks, Barclays (LSE:BARC) shares have delivered staggering, impressive returns in recent years. In the last 12 months alone, shareholders have enjoyed a 40% surge in market cap. And when zooming out to the start of 2024, these profits expand to almost 180%. But the fun could just be getting started. With […]
Gold remains stuck in a tight range as traders await new catalysts to trigger a breakout
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold has been trading in a tight range for about a week now, as tighter financial conditions outweighed stagflation risks. The hawkish expectations around interest rates eased yesterday after Trump told CBS that the war could be over soon. Following the comment, Treasury yields and the US dollar weakened as traders started to […]
I am not afraid of Lionel Messi, says Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta
A row over a potential move back to Barcelona for Lionel Messi is threatening to overshadow this weekend’s presidential elections Joan Laporta insists he is not afraid Lionel Messi will derail his bid to reclaim the Barcelona presidency. Laporta goes up against Victor Font on Sunday but his final week of campaigning has been disrupted […]
Macaulay Culkin & Brenda Song Purchase L.A. Area Home for $10.3M
Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song Drop $10.3M on Massive L.A.-Area Pad Published March 10, 2026 3:00 AM PDT Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are turning the page — the couple just dropped a cool $10.3 million on a new home in the L.A. area, TMZ has learned. Real estate sources tell TMZ… the pair scooped up […]
A superb 7.7% forecast yield! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE passive income superstar?
Image source: Getty Images Legendary investor Warren Buffett captured the essence of passive income, in my view. He said:“If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” The best way I have found of doing this is through dividend income paid by shares. The only real […]
US February NFIB small business optimism index 98.8 vs 99.6 expected
Prior 99.3 Full report here This is a minor setback but the index remains above its 52-year average of 98. This is not a market moving report and it certainly won’t be now that the focus is solely on the US-Iran war. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said: “Although optimism declined slightly, small businesses report […]
Unearthed audio appears to contradict Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s stock trading claims
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.), who’s faced a firestorm over hundreds of stock trades after campaigning in 2024 on a promise to ban congressional stock trading, has insisted he doesn’t talk to his financial adviser about the activity and that he has no input on them. But a little-noticed local radio interview from last April contradicts […]
Jack White Says It’s Boring to Write Songs About Breakups Like Taylor Swift
Jack White Taylor Swift, I Find It Boring To Write About My Breakups Published March 10, 2026 2:45 AM PDT You won’t catch Jack White ripping a page out of Taylor Swift’s manual on how to write music … The White Stripes singer says it’s a total snooze to pen songs about his bad relationships! […]
BP shares surge on energy prices, yet still look cheap. What’s the market missing?
Image source: Getty Images Some investors might be eyeing BP (LSE: BP) shares, given soaring energy prices amid the conflict in the Middle East. But short-term commodity moves are not a sound basis for any long-term investment decision. What matters far more is the structural reality that global energy demand is likely to remain elevated […]
