Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 high-tech defence gem ‘should’ be trading over £7 now, not under £5
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250’s QinetiQ (LSE: QQ) is certainly not a household name. But it sits at the centre of some of the most advanced defence‑technology work happening anywhere in the world. As governments accelerate investment in next‑generation capabilities, its blend of robotics, sensors and mission‑critical testing makes it a pivotal player […]
Japan’s largest union group Rengo sees average wage hike of 5.26% this fiscal year
For some context, the fiscal year 2025 preliminary figure was 5.46%. That was then watered down to 5.25% once we got the final confirmation of the exact average wage hike. It is a normal practice for that to happen, so expect more of the same this time around too. As such, this preliminary 5.26% will […]
Stop ‘saving’, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks
Image source: Getty Images While saving plays an important financial role, it doesn’t come close to the wealth-building potential of investing in FTSE 100 stocks using an ISA. The UK’s flagship index has enjoyed a stellar run of late, delivering an impressive 22.3% total return over the last 12 months. But even when zooming out […]
Should investors have bought gold or the S&P 500 5 years ago?
Remember 2020/21, when Covid-19 crashed stock markets? At their 2020 lows, the UK FTSE 100 and US S&P 500 indexes had collapsed by 35%. Nevertheless, 2020/21 was a great time to buy shares, because returns have been outstanding since. But would I done better five years ago buying the S&P 500 or investing in gold, […]
Could a market crash provide a once-in-a-decade chance to buy Rolls-Royce shares?
Image source: Getty Images Let’s be honest — anybody who didn’t buy Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR.) shares prior to 2024 are probably regretting it. The stock’s up over 700% in the past three years and shows no signs of slowing. At the same time, buying now feels risky. The price chart looks like a speculative tech […]
Precious metals continue to bleed out as US-Iran conflict stirs up negative trifecta
Gold is down another 4% today as it closes in on $4,300 while silver is down 6% on the day as nears $64. It’s starting to get rough out there as precious metals are hit by a trifecta of negative factors. The US-Iran conflict might have seemed like a good reason for precious metals to […]
Braves To Include Didier Fuentes On Opening Day Roster
TODAY: The Braves are planning to send Fuentes down to Triple-A in a couple of weeks to stretch him back out as a starter, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman writes. It seems like Fuentes’ long relief role will last only through Atlanta’s season-opening 13-game stretch. MARCH 21: Right-hander Didier Fuentes has won himself a spot on the […]
Warsh faces turbulent Fed transition as inflation, politics and oil shock collide.
Warsh’s potential Fed leadership comes at a uniquely difficult moment, with rising inflation, political pressure, and transition uncertainty complicating the policy outlook. Info comes via the Wall Street Journal, gated. Summary: Kevin Warsh faces unusually complex Fed leadership transition Confirmation stalled amid political dispute over Powell probe Oil shock and rising inflation complicate policy outlook […]
FX option expiries for 23 March 10am New York cut
There aren’t any major expiries to take note of for the day, with the full list seen below. There is a large-ish one for EUR/USD at the 1.1600 mark but it likely won’t factor much into play. That as the broader market sentiment right now is more focused on inflation fears as the Middle East […]
Orioles Injury Notes: Akin, Kjerstad, Vazquez, Beavers, Kittredge
The Orioles are suddenly dealing with a flurry of injury concerns less than a week before Opening Day, as left-hander Keegan Akin, outfielder Heston Kjerstad, and utilityman Luis Vazquez will all undergo imaging on Monday. (MLB.com’s Jake Rill and Paige Leckie were among those to report the news.) Akin suffered an adductor issue while warming […]
