ECB’s Villeroy: Not seeing sufficient signs yet to raise rates
ECB’s Villeroy is saying that: Not seeing sufficient signs yet to raise rates Will raise rates if second-round effects are seen The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged at last week’s April 30 meeting, maintaining the deposit rate at 2.00% while emphasizing a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting approach amid heightened uncertainty. Policymakers acknowledged that […]
Rays Building Up Englert, Jax As Starters
The Rays have had an excellent first six weeks. Last night’s series-opening win over the Blue Jays was their fourth in a row and 10th in their last 11. They’re up to a 22-12 record that has them behind only the Yankees in the American League. Tampa Bay’s rotation has played a key role in […]
Kim Kardashian Didn’t Take Bar Exam in February, Won’t in July Either
Kim Kardashian I’m Staying Away From Bars … Exams, That Is!!! Published May 5, 2026 8:09 AM PDT Kim Kardashian‘s last call came in July 2025, we’ve learned … because she stayed out of the bar exam room in February — and she won’t be there in July either. Sources familiar with the situation tell […]
Could this FTSE 100 company, down 54% in 5 years, be a perfect Stocks and Shares ISA buy?
Image source: Getty Images Stocks and Shares ISA investors have a lot of attractive options, even with the FTSE 100 above 10,000 points these days. But there’s one, whose share price has slumped from its highs of a few years ago, that I think could be set for a storming comeback. I’m talking about Diageo […]
US New Home sales for March 0.682M vs 0.650M estimate
Prior month 0.587M New Home Sales Summary – March 2026 Sales Activity March 2026 new single-family home sales: 682,000 seasonally-adjusted annual rate Up 7.4% from February 2026 (635,000) versus -17.4 last month Up 3.3% from March 2025 (660,000) February 2026 sales of 635,000 were up 8.9% from January 2026 (583,000) For Sale Inventory & Months’ […]
Derry delighted to make ‘dream’ Chelsea debut despite head injury
Chelsea forward Jesse Derry described his Premier League debut as a “dream come true” after being taken to hospital following a head injury against Nottingham Forest. The 18-year-old was making his first start at Stamford Bridge when he clashed heads with Zach Abbott just before half-time. Derry received oxygen on the pitch and was eventually […]
Trump ballroom project security funding included in $72B GOP enforcement bill
Senate Republicans are including funding for Secret Service security upgrades related to President Donald Trump’s ballroom project as part of a nearly $72 billion package that would shovel cash to immigration enforcement agencies. The package includes $1 billion in Secret Service funding for “security adjustments and upgrades” including at the White House. This is on […]
Stefon Diggs’ Former Chef Grilled Over Alleged $5.5 Million Demand In Court
Stefon Diggs’ Former Chef Grilled Over Alleged Multi-Million $ Demand Published May 5, 2026 7:44 AM PDT Play video content Day 2 of the Stefon Diggs trial is underway … and it didn’t take long for it to go off the rails after the NFL star’s team questioned Jamila Adams about an alleged $5.5 million […]
How much is needed in an ISA to target a £2,091 monthly passive income?
Image source: Getty Images Want to retire with a healthy passive income to supplement the State Pension? Many UK investors are aiming for exactly that, using a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP — or a combination of both. Why £2,091 per month? It’s twice the UK State Pension. And trebling the state retirement income […]
Tech in turmoil: Microsoft and Meta drag, while semiconductors surge
Sector Overview The US stock market today presented a diverse picture with mixed performances across sectors. Notably, the technology sector faced challenges, marked by declines in major players, while semiconductor stocks witnessed a boost. Technology: Both Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (META) experienced dips, down 0.75% and 0.99% respectively. This decline reflects investor caution in the […]
