Should I buy Nasdaq stock Micron for my ISA after blowout Q2 earnings?
Image source: Getty Images It’s fair to say that Nasdaq chip stock Micron (NASDAQ: MU) is hot right now. Over the last year, it has surged about 350% amid an AI-related memory ‘supercycle’. Now, I’ve completely missed out on these explosive gains sadly. Could the tech stock still be worth buying for my ISA though? […]
As the FTSE 100 tanks, consider buying this cheap dividend stock with a 7.3% yield
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 is going through a rough patch at the moment. As I write this on Thursday morning (19 March), the index is down about 1.9% for the day and 7% for March. The good news for those with a bit of cash on the sidelines is that some great […]
Gold plunges to new lows as US-Iran war escalates and the Fed considers a rate hike
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Gold plunged yesterday after breaking out of its recent consolidation range. The move gained momentum following news of an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field. In the days leading up to this, Iran had warned it would respond if its energy infrastructure were targeted. The attack marked a clear escalation for […]
BoE preview: Bank Rate to remain unchanged at 3.75% amid energy price shock
The Bank of England is expected to keep the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% in a 7-2 vote split. The central bank is likely to adopt a “wait and see” approach amid the US-Iran war and the energy price shock, but maintain an easing bias. The extent and timing for further rate cuts will likely […]
Lionel Messi reaches Cristiano Ronaldo goals landmark in Inter Miami vs Nashville – but suffers ‘sad’ cup exit
Lionel Messi became the second player after Cristiano Ronaldo to reach 900 career goals with an early strike against Nashville in the Champions Cup – but Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano was left to rue an early exit from a competition the Herons had prioritized winning this season. Messi rifled in the seventh-minute opener from […]
Political operatives with Trump ties raked in millions of dollars in commissions from DHS ad campaign
Two companies with ties to veteran political operatives received at least $23 million in commissions for their role in the controversial Department of Homeland Security ad campaign that helped lead to Secretary Kristi Noem’s ouster. One of the firms, Safe America Media, received at least $15.2 million and was formed last February just a few […]
SNB chairman Schlegel: Swiss franc rise poses risk to price stability
As such, our willingness to intervene has increased The upward pressure on the franc has increased once again The franc is sought after as a safe haven in times of uncertainty It is 2.5% stronger on a trade-weighted basis since the middle of December We are ready to counter a rapid and excessive rise of […]
ECB preview: interest rates to remain unchanged with more emphasis on inflation risk
The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 2.00% and retire the “good place” language amid the US-Iran war and the energy price shock. The central bank is expected to use a more hawkish tone to keep inflation expectations in check. The “meeting-by-meeting” and “data-dependent” approach will likely be maintained but […]
Pritzker helped a Black woman become senator. Some Black leaders are still mad at him.
Congressional Black Caucus members, after a stinging loss in the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, are training their ire on Gov. JB Pritzker — and saying it’s on him to rehabilitate the relationship. After Pritzker’s outsized financial support for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton helped lift her to victory, lawmakers vented frustrations that his money unfairly tilted […]
How to Compare Prop Firms in 2026
Choosing a prop firm in 2026 is not only about finding the lowest challenge fee or the highest advertised payout. A better comparison starts with understanding how each prop firm works, what rules define the evaluation, and whether those conditions suit your trading style. Most prop firms give traders access to simulated evaluation accounts with […]
