Japan looks to be moving closer towards actual intervention to support the yen – MUFG
Even as the dollar has had its troubles in the past two weeks, USD/JPY continues to stay underpinned with the yen currency itself also unable to get off the floor. As the US-Iran conflict drags on and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Japan remains one of the biggest losers in all of this. That […]
Super Bowl Champion Alshon Jeffery Arrested
Alshon Jeffery Super Bowl Champion Arrested Published April 17, 2026 12:30 AM PDT Alshon Jeffery — who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 season — was arrested for insurance fraud earlier this week, TMZ Sports has learned. Jeffery — who was also busted for conceal/fail to disclose insurance benefit or […]
£10,000 invested in easyJet shares at the start of 2026 is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images When looking at some of the biggest main market losers in 2026 so far, easyJet (LSE: EZJ) shares undoubtedly stand out. But could now actually be a wonderful chance to pick up a slice of the budget airline? Worse than expected You don’t need to be Warren Buffet to understand why […]
Gold struggles to gain steam amid US-Iran optimism as neutral Fed caps momentum
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW The bullish momentum in gold waned recently despite lots of tailwinds like lower real yields, looser financial conditions and lower US dollar. It’s certainly not been the same since the late January crash, and the major difference is that the Fed has pivoted away from the dovish stance. Nonetheless, gold should remain supported […]
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5 years ago, £5,000 bought 354 Shell shares. But how many would it buy now?
Image source: Olaf Kraak via Shell plc Long-term holders of shares in Shell (LSE:SHEL) have done very well. Compared to April 2021, they are now (17 April) changing hands for an amazing 137% more. It means the 354 shares that a £5,000 investment would have bought five years ago, are presently worth an incredible £11,865. […]
A once-in-a-decade chance to buy software stocks?
Image source: Getty Images According to Michael Burry, it’s time to buy software stocks. The industry’s valuation relative to the S&P 500 hasn’t been this attractive in 10 years. With prices falling even as earnings grow, which names are actually worth a look? Risks and opportunities There are two threats weighing on software stocks right […]
What are the main event for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the Italian and Eurozone trade balances which are not going to change anything for the ECB and won’t be market-moving. The focus remains on US-Iran negotiations. The news we’ve been getting have been […]
Here’s how a £20k ISA could generate a £1,000 weekly second income
Image source: Getty Images Ever imagined having an extra £1,000 a week by way of a second income? With the tax benefits of the Stocks and Shares ISA, and the long-term power of the stock market, it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. Sure, it’ll take some time at the beginning to set up […]
FX option expiries for 17 April 10am New York cut
There aren’t any major expiries to take note of on the day, with the full list seen below. As things stand, trading sentiment is riding heavily on US-Iran developments. And for now, broader markets are holding on to a more optimistic take that there will be some positive headlines to come in the day(s) ahead. […]
