Iran’s frozen funds emerge as potential final sticking point in US-Iran deal
According to Iran’s Fars news agency, the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets has emerged as the final obstacle to securing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This issue is currently being ironed out through Qatari mediation. The fact that the debate has […]
£3,000 invested in Greggs shares 6 months ago is now worth…
Image source: Getty Images Over the last year, Greggs (LSE:GRG) shares have been rolling down a hill. With a 17.2% decline, they’ve certainly taken the appetite away from investors. However, it’s been a different story over the last six months, with the company’s shares rising by a tasty 21.2%. Should you buy Greggs Plc shares […]
Full England fixtures, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times
England will play eight matches in under a month if they reach the semi-finals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. Almost all of England’s games are set to be in the US, although they could face a last-16 match in Mexico City if they win their group or a […]
Should I save money for the SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs or buy UK stocks?
Image source: Getty Images There’s a lot of hype at the moment around some pending initial public offerings (IPOs). Notably, SpaceX is preparing to go public in mid-June at a potential trillion-dollar valuation, with OpenAI also in talks to list before September. So should I keep some powder dry for these, or stick to my […]
UK CBI shows retailers sentiment fell at a slower pace compared to previous two quarters
UK CBI Distributive Trades -46 vs -50 expected Prior -68 Full report here The agency noted: “retail selling prices grew in the year to May at the slowest rate in over a year and are set to grow at a similar pace in June. Sales volumes in the retail sector fell short of seasonal norms […]
At 379p, is it time to consider taking profits on UK space stock Filtronic?
Image source: Getty Images In early January, I made a prediction for UK stock Filtronic (LSE: FTC). I said it would soar in 2026 as space stocks came into focus. In hindsight, that call was spot on – already this year the stock’s up a whopping 115% (and that’s after a 20% drop from its […]
Indian Rupee recovers losses on lower oil prices, but risks remain on prolonged stalemate
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar came under renewed pressure yesterday on heightened hopes for a US-Iran deal. The latest developments have certainly been more positive with Qatari mediation reportedly having produced a mutual understanding on Iran’s frozen financial assets and Trump’s retreating on the nuclear material question. In fact, having previously insisted that Iran’s […]
Full France fixtures, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times
Two-time champions France are aiming to go one better than their defeat in the final to Argentina at the 2022 edition when Les Bleus feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico. All of France’s games are likely to take place in the US, although they could head to Canada […]
The Democrat who thinks she can land an AI deal with Republicans
As Democrats struggle to come up with a plan to regulate artificial intelligence, one member of Congress has a high-risk idea: talk to the opposition. Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts, a four-term lawmaker and member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been involved in conversations around the emerging technology for some time. In […]
These 2 income shares yield over 5.7% and are up over 20% in the last year!
Image source: Getty Images Finding an income share with a high yield is one thing. But if the share price has fallen aggressively over the past year, it could spell problems. Rather, finding stocks that are rising in value and still have an above-average yield can be a great sign. Here are two shares I’ve […]
