What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a few low tier releases like the French trade balance, construction PMIs and Eurozone retail sales. The data won’t change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will likely be muted. The focus today will be on Iran as […]
3 reasons why Barclays shares could crash in May!
Image source: Getty Images Barclays (LSE:BARC) shares have risen an incredible 45% over the last year. But is the tide starting to turn? Recent price action suggests it might, with the FTSE 100 bank slumping 10% in value since the start of 2026. Here are three reasons why Barclays’ share price could slump in May. […]
FX option expiries for 7 May 10am New York cut
There are a few expiries to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first ones are for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 to 1.1715 levels. The expiry levels don’t tie too much to any technical significance but could act as a bit of an additional floor close by to some key […]
Cubs Re-Sign Vince Velasquez To Minor League Deal, Outright Yacksel Ríos
The Cubs re-signed righty Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. The tracker also indicates that reliever Yacksel Ríos cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment on Sunday. Velasquez elected free agency last week following his own DFA. The 33-year-old had signed an offseason minor league deal with Chicago. He […]
Canadian Actress Claire Brosseau Asks Court for Medically Assisted Suicide
Claire Brosseau — a former actress who’s credited on projects starring James Franco and Daniel Stern — is begging a Canadian court to let her end her own life. She filed an emergency motion with the court Monday to receive medically-assisted suicide, saying her sole underlying cause is “unbearable” mental illness … Canada’s CTV News […]
I’ve just bought this bargain-priced FTSE 100 bank and it’s not Barclays or Lloyds
Image source: Getty Images The big FTSE 100 banks have had a brilliant few years. I only hold one, wanted to buy more, but feared the sector was looking a little toppy. Do we suddenly have a buying opportunity? I think so, and I’m putting my money where my mouth is. 3 reasons why I […]
Axios – There’s still a chance Trump could renew military action ahead of his China trip
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Kara Del Toro’s Caribbean Getaway Heats Up, Bikini Pics Bring the Sizzle
Kara Del Toro is turning up the heat in paradise … serving serious bikini body energy during her luxe Caribbean getaway to Canouan, St. Vincent. Take a scroll through the gallery and soak in all the sun-drenched snaps … Kara’s striking pose after pose against the dreamy island backdrop … though LBH nobody’s looking at […]
EU parliament negotiator says trade deal work is not yet done as May talks loom
EU parliament trade chief Bernd Lange says good progress has been made on EU-US trade deal legislation but more work remains, with the next trilogue set for May 19 in Strasbourg. Summary: European Parliament trade committee chair Bernd Lange said negotiators have made good progress on legislation underpinning the EU-US trade agreement but acknowledged there […]
Carlos Correa To Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
The hits keep coming for the Astros. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that third baseman/shortstop Carlos Correa will require season-ending surgery to repair a left ankle injury. Correa was scratched from last night’s game and subsequently reported to have suffered a potentially major ankle injury. He was in the clubhouse today on crutches. Correa himself […]
