Why the BP share price *finally* surged 24.5% in March
The BP (LSE:BP) share price was one of the FTSE 100’s few winners last month. The oil major managed an impressive 24.5% gain. The main reason – of course – is the increase in the price of oil. But for long-term shareholders, it will mean much more than that. Oil prices Rising oil prices mean […]
Oil extends gains, risk slumps further after Trump address
The market optimism from yesterday has been dashed after US president Trump’s address here. There was some anticipation that he would hang the “mission accomplished” banner but it wasn’t really that in the end. While he reaffirmed that Iran’s military capacity has taken a heavy hit, he still says that it could take at least […]
This FTSE 100 stock has fallen 50% and directors are loading up on shares
Image source: Getty Images FTSE 100 stock Rightmove (LSE: RMV) has taken a massive hit recently. Since last August, it has fallen around 50%. What’s interesting is that company directors are taking advantage of the share price weakness and buying shares. This suggests that these ‘insiders’ – who will have more information on their company […]
Switzerland March CPI +0.3% vs +0.5% y/y expected
Prior +0.1% Core CPI +0.4% y/y Prior +0.4% Even with the surge in energy prices, the impact on Swiss price pressures is less profound that what we saw with the Eurozone. Even the monthly estimate was +0.2%, missing on expectations of +0.5%. As such, the jump in headline annual inflation was also less than expected. […]
Scribble Rethinking Distribution and AI-Driven Discovery in Web3
As the Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve, one of the biggest challenges faced by blockchain projects is not innovation, but distribution. While protocols continue to improve in terms of scalability, infrastructure, and security, many still struggle to reach the right audience and communicate their value effectively. Traditional marketing methods such as paid advertisements, influencer promotions, […]
Down 45% and 33%! Consider these 2 cheap stocks to buy in April
Image source: Getty Images Even the best companies can experience periods of extreme share price volatility. Take the following two shares: Unite Group (LSE:UTG) and Sage Group (LSE:SGE). They’ve collapsed in value over the last year, leaving a terrific opportunity for shrewd investors seeking oversold stocks to buy. Want to know what makes them excellent […]
5 ways to try and build a £1m SIPP
Image source: Getty Images A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) might be the most underappreciated wealth-building tool available to UK investors. One of the main features is the tax relief. Basic rate taxpayers receive 20% relief automatically, meaning an £800 contribution arrives in your pension as £1,000. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back a further 20% through […]
How is China handling the unrest in the Middle East?
We are now in the fifth week of the conflict between the United States and Iran. Although the U.S. president has repeatedly stated that victory is near and that the situation will be resolved soon, tensions remain high and could escalate further, hurting the Dow Jones index and XAGUSD in the process. On the one […]
£5,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA during Covid is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images It’s been just over five years since global markets began recovering from the losses caused by Covid. So how much would £5k invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA back then be worth now? Of course, there’s no precise answer, as it would depend on which stocks were picked. That’s one […]
FX option expiries for 2 April 10am New York cut
There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1500 level. Well, the dollar sentiment has shifted around as US president Trump didn’t offer much of anything new in his address towards the Iran situation earlier. He reaffirmed that it will […]
