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Here are the latest price forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

Here are the latest price forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

Image source: Rolls-Royce plc Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) shares have been one of the most extraordinary wealth-creation stories on the London Stock Exchange in recent memory. From a low of around 70p in late 2022, the aerospace and defence giant has surged to over 1,200p today! That’s a skyrocketing 1,614% surge in under four years, driven by one of […]

What are the main events for today?

What are the main events for today?

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, as it’s usually the case for Mondays, we don’t have anything on the agenda. Markets will likely stay rangebound or extend the risk-off moves that started on Friday. The focus remains on the US-Iran stalemate as we enter the 12th week since the Strait of Hormuz got closed. Both […]

£503 buys 14 shares in this FTSE 250 stock that returned 23.9% annually for the last 15 years

£503 buys 14 shares in this FTSE 250 stock that returned 23.9% annually for the last 15 years

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 250 hasn’t been a stellar performer of late, coming in essentially flat over the last five years. However, for some stock pickers, the returns have been far more impressive. Take 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) as a prime example to consider. The promotional products distributor has delivered an average compounded total return of 23.9% […]

South Korea exchange halt as KOSPI futures slammed limit lower

South Korea exchange halt as KOSPI futures slammed limit lower

High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not […]

An 8.2% FTSE 100 dividend yield for potent passive income!

An 8.2% FTSE 100 dividend yield for potent passive income!

Image source: Getty Images In over 23 years as a financial writer, I’ve written so much about passive income. But what is it? Simple: passive income comes from sources other than paid work. Unearned income For example, popular sources of passive income include: 1. savings interest (from cash deposits with banks and building societies) 2. […]

FX option expiries for 18 May 10am New York cut

FX option expiries for 18 May 10am New York cut

There are quite a few expiries to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. The first two are for EUR/USD at the 1.1600 and 1.1650 levels. The expiries don’t tie to any technical significance but may still have a bit of impact as we get things going in the new week. […]

Zcash surges 1,140% in a year as bitcoin pioneers back privacy token

Zcash surges 1,140% in a year as bitcoin pioneers back privacy token

Zcash has surged 1,140% in the past year as bitcoin pioneers including the Winklevoss twins back the privacy token, with fading US regulatory fears adding fuel to the rally. Summary: Zcash has gained around 50% in the past month and 1,140% over the past year, driven by institutional backing from figures including the Winklevoss twins […]

BOE policymaker Breeden says no need to rush in taking next policy step

BOE policymaker Breeden says no need to rush in taking next policy step

We do not need to rush We are in a good place to be able to watch what’s happening in the economy There is time to understand the size of the shocks and also how the economy is evolving Should not be trigger-happy on rates Cannot wait forever but that doesn’t mean we need to […]

JP Morgan maintains $6,000 gold target as 2H26 demand seen picking up pace

JP Morgan maintains ,000 gold target as 2H26 demand seen picking up pace

JP Morgan has cut its 2026 average gold price forecast to $5,243 per ounce from $5,708 but maintained its year-end target of around $6,000 as demand is expected to re-accelerate in the second half. Summary: JP Morgan lowered its 2026 average gold price forecast to $5,243 per ounce from a prior estimate of $5,708 per […]