£1,000 invested in the FTSE 100 in May 2021 is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 has had a quietly brilliant five years. Since May 2021, the UK’s flagship index has delivered a total return of 76.8%, roughly the same as a 12.1% annualised return. That’s comfortably ahead of its long-run historical average of 8%. And for a passive investor who put £1,000 into a low-cost […]
Litecoin Is Still Around. Here’s Why Traders Keep Watching It
Litecoin doesn’t get the same room noise as Bitcoin. It doesn’t have Ethereum’s developer drama, Solana’s speed narrative, or the meme-cycle energy that keeps newer tokens popping up on trading desks for a week and disappearing the next. And yet, LTC keeps showing up. It’s still listed almost everywhere. It still trades with real liquidity. […]
It is a holiday in most of Europe but markets will be open; UK and US closed though
In the likes of Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria, there will be a public holiday in observance of Whit Monday (general naming convention). However, the Euronext and Xetra bourses/platforms will be open for trading although the Swiss stock exchange will be closed. So even with some markets being open, don’t expect much liquidity to feed […]
WATCH as Fernandes breaks assists record after creating Dorgu opener
Bruno Fernandes set up his 21st goal of the Premier League season – breaking the previous mark of 20 set by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne – as Manchester United claimed the half-time lead at Brighton this afternoon. The Portugal star whipped in a right-wing corner after 33 minutes and Dorgu showed the greatest […]
How to invest £300 a month in UK stocks to target a £30,076 annual passive income
Image source: Getty Images One of the advantages to living in the UK is how simple it is to access the London Stock Exchange. Anyone able to save a few quid from the day job can put the money to work across the thousands of businesses listed in London. With careful planning and a few […]
Bitcoin Analysis Today (Memorial Day in the U.S.)
Last updated: Monday, 25 May 2026, 06:49 CEST, Berlin time Most marketa are closed but crypto is always open. Bitcoin starts the new week in a cautiously constructive position. After last week’s IBIT options flow ended with a defensive tilt, BTC spot price action over the weekend and into early Monday shows a different but […]
Palhinha nets huge goal to put Tottenham on brink of safety
Joao Palhinha has netted a potentially historic goal for Tottenham as they battle to avoid relegation on the final day of the Premier League season. Spurs went into the match, which would guarantee their status next season, at West Ham’s expense. And the hosts have been on top for the majority of the first half, […]
IL Transactions: DeLuca, Winn, Coulombe, Baddoo
By Mark Polishuk | at May 24, 2026 11:00pm CDT Here’s the round-up of some players departing and joining the injured list on Sunday… The Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 23) due to a right hamstring strain, and called up Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Jacksonville. DeLuca […]
Rubio says have ‘pretty solid thing on the table’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington will give diplomacy every chance on Iran but will pursue other means if a good deal cannot be reached, while describing the current framework as solid. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Summary: Rubio said the US would give diplomacy every opportunity to succeed before considering alternative approaches, […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Hormuz deal hopes sink oil
At a glance: Oil dropped to two-week lows below $100 a barrel as US-Iran deal optimism outweighed the blockade’s continued hold on Hormuz traffic Trump walked back weekend optimism on Sunday, saying there was no rush for a deal and the naval blockade stays until an agreement is signed, certified and ratified Risk assets firmed […]
