Nasdaq futures technical analysis today: Weekend bears but more reset than full breakdown
Before I jump into what the order flow at Nasdaq futures is showing so far today, let’s briefly look at the most important development since the weekend: Geopolitical Tension and Energy Markets Global energy markets are in a state of high alert following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan. […]
Is a £100,000 SIPP big enough to retire on?
Image source: Getty Images A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a brilliant way to save for retirement. Investors get upfront tax relief on their contributions, dividend income and share price growth rolls up free of tax, and 25% of the pot can be taken tax-free from 55 (rising to 57 from 2028). Thereafter, withdrawals are […]
Rate hike bets increase after the failed US-Iran talks as energy prices remain elevated
The optimism that briefly buoyed global markets last week has vanished as traders firm up rate hike bets for major central banks following the collapse of the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad this weekend. The breakdown of negotiations has reignited fears of a protracted conflict, ending the fragile hope that a resolution was within reach. […]
This 67p growth stock’s smashing the FTSE 100 in 2026
Image source: Getty Images While the FTSE 100 has delivered solid gains in 2026, lots of UK-listed growth stocks have generated significantly higher returns. One such stock is MTI Wireless Edge (LSE: MWE), which currently trades for just 67p. Year to date, it’s up over 40%, making the FTSE 100’s gain of around 6% look […]
China new bank loans slow further in the first quarter this year
New yuan loans for the month of March came in at ¥2.99 trillion, missing on estimates of ¥3.4 trillion. That brings the total new bank lending in Q1 2026 to roughly ¥8.6 trillion. The total there marks a drop from Q1 2025 of around ¥9.8 trillion. Typically, the first quarter of the year is when […]
President Trump Slams Pope Leo for His Views on Crime and Foreign Policy
President Trump To Pope Leo I Like Your Brother Louis A Lot Better Than You!!! Published April 13, 2026 1:47 AM PDT Not even Pope Leo can escape the wrath of President Trump, who excoriated the Holy Father for his views on crime and foreign policy — and a bunch of other stuff, too! Trump […]
How much does an investor need in an ISA to target £1,500 in monthly passive income?
Image source: Getty Images When it comes to creating a passive income stream for retirement, a Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent tool. After all, any profits made or dividends received in this sort of account are free from tax. That could make a huge difference when it’s time to ditch the office for […]
Oil prices jump back above $100 after US-Iran negotiations breakdown, Trump’s blockade
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices opened higher today following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations over the weekend. This shouldn’t be a surprise though given the strong divergence in stances ahead of the talks. There have been reports of US and Iran continuing to exchange messages through diplomatic backchannels, but for now we don’t have any official […]
Sunderland stand by Brobbey after Dutchman targeted for racist abuse online
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey was the victim of racist abuse on social media after yesterday’s win over Tottenham Sunderland have thrown their arm around striker Brian Brobbey, offering him the club’s “full and unwavering support” after he was the target of racist abuse following yesterday’s win over Tottenham. Brobbey produced another brilliant performance in the […]
Tax Day is the GOP’s focus as Congress returns to war, shutdown and other challenges
Republicans return to Washington this week eager to promote the pocketbook benefits of their nine-month-old megabill ahead of Tax Day. But the fallout from the war in the Middle East threatens to complicate that election-year message. Explaining away rising gas prices and spiking inflation is not where GOP lawmakers wanted to be seven months before […]
