Van Dijk claims Alisson departure would be ‘big blow’ for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk has admitted Alisson Becker’s potential departure would be a huge loss for Liverpool, though the defender insists there is no decision yet on the goalkeeper’s future. Alisson, currently sidelined with a muscle issue, remains under contract at Anfield until 2027 after the club triggered a one-year extension earlier this year. Despite that, […]
Meet the FTSE 250 stock that has left Rolls-Royce, Nvidia and BP in the dust
Image source: Getty Images Ceres Power (LSE:CWR) is leading the FTSE 250 stock performance charts in 2026 and it’s not even close. Year to date, it’s up 176%! That’s not too shabby considering we’re just four months into the year. And it easily beats the performance of some of the most popular stocks of the […]
The USD is higher ahead of the data dump and FOMC rate decision
The focus today is firmly on the Federal Reserve, with the FOMC expected to leave rates unchanged when the decision is released at 2:00 PM ET. While the outcome itself is largely priced in, the significance of this meeting goes beyond the rate decision. It is expected to be the final meeting chaired by Jerome […]
Capitol agenda: Nobody's making Mike Johnson's week easy
We’ll find out Wednesday if Speaker Mike Johnson can cross off something—anything—from his long to-do list this week. The House meets Wednesday morning to vote on a procedural step to advance three legislative priorities: government spy powers that expire Thursday, the farm bill, and a budget resolution for immigration enforcement funding. But after a weekslong […]
How much is needed in an ISA for an annual income equal to this year’s £12,547 State Pension?
Image source: Getty Images Investing in an ISA is a brilliant way to top up your State Pension. All the share price growth and dividend income you generate will be free of tax. That’s a real boon today, with the £12,570 UK personal income tax allowance frozen all the way to 2031. The full new […]
Germany April preliminary CPI +2.9% vs +3.0% y/y expected
Prior +2.7% HICP +2.9% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.8% Core CPI Y/Y +2.3% vs +2.5% prior Full report here We’ve got lower than expected figures here but they won’t change anything for the ECB as the central bank has already pre-committed to a rate hold at this week’s meeting as they gather more data […]
Benfica boss opens up on his future plans as Bernabeu rumours continue
Jose Mourinho has ruled out moving into international management, adding further weight to the suggestion he is holding out for a second crack at the Real Madrid job. Mourinho is thought to be the preferred choice of Madrid president Florentino Perez to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who is set to leave the club at the end […]
What next for AstraZeneca shares, after another cracking quarter?
Image source: Getty Images AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) shares wobbled a bit Wednesday morning (29 April), even though the pharma giant reported more than $15bn in first-quarter revenue. The results beat expectations, and the company reaffirmed its positive full-year guidance. CEO Pascal Soriot told us the company is “on track to achieve our ambition for 2030 […]
What CME Options Data Says About the Stock Market Right Now
Key takeaways CME equities data around 28 April 2026 shows a market that is active, liquid, and still heavily hedged. S&P 500 options remain strongly put-heavy, suggesting institutions are still carrying downside protection. Nasdaq options are also hedged, but much less defensively positioned than S&P 500 options. Russell 2000 options show continued caution toward small […]
US futures keep more muted awaiting big day ahead
The overall market mood remains tense amid a lack of fresh catalysts from the US-Iran conflict. Talks between the US and Iran remain gridlocked, with both sides not able to come to terms on how to get back to the negotiating table. That led to some nervousness in trading yesterday already with the S&P 500 […]
