Valverde breaks silence on Tchouameni row: ‘Real Madrid backed me’
Real Madrid star Federico Valverde claimed he had the “support of the club” in the immediate aftermath of his altercation with Aurelien Tchouameni that left him requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred in early May following a disagreement at the club’s training ground with Uruguay international Valverde suffering a cranioencephalic trauma, a form of concussion. […]
Why has the Pets at Home dividend been slashed?
Image source: Getty Images One of the reasons I invested in Pets at Home (LSE: PETS) was the attractive income potential. Lately, the Pets at Home dividend has been hovering at around 6%–7%. But the company had signalled that a change was on the way when it comes to allocating its capital. Should you buy […]
The Fed is likely to act, just not in the direction markets were hoping for
Back in December, Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, said the federal funds rate could fall to 3 to 3.25% by year-end, while BlackRock expected a pause at the start of the year and, with a new Fed Chair in place, a shift toward lower rates. Fast forward to the end of May, and […]
Up 25% in a month! Is the JD Sports share price heading for the stars?
Image source: Getty Images The JD Sports Fashion (LSE: JD) share price has been the bane of my portfolio. In fact, the ‘King of Trainers’ has been the bane of the FTSE 100. It shares are down 56% over the last five years, with only a handful of blue-chip stocks faring worse in that time. […]
Neymar deserves ‘Last Dance’ at 2026 World Cup
Vinicius Jr is relishing the prospect of a “last dance” with Neymar at the World Cup. Veteran Santos forward Neymar was included in the Brazil squad by boss Carlo Ancelotti last week, ending months of speculation as to whether the 34-year-old would get a call-up having not played for the national team since tearing an […]
How much do I need to invest in this FTSE 100 passive income star to aim for £8,686 a year in dividend payouts?
Image source: Getty Images Passive income is money that keeps landing in your account with barely any ongoing effort. And that is exactly what reliable dividend payers such as insurance giant Admiral (LSE: ADM) offer. It has a long record of strong earnings, disciplined underwriting, and the kind of dependable cash generation that supports generous, […]
Just over £5 today, here’s where this deeply undervalued FTSE 250 defence gem ‘should’ be trading right now…
Image source: Getty Images FTSE 250 stocks rarely offer a blend of structural growth and rising earnings visibility, yet with a deeply discounted valuation. One company that fits that bill, however, is defence specialist Chemring (LSE: CHG). It continues to benefit from multi‑year demand and rising margins, built on a structural long-term strengthening of the […]
US futures continue to push up as investors stay more optimistic
The session started with a more tepid mood but we’re seeing a more risk-on tilt start to develop again now. European stocks are holding modest gains since the open while US futures continue to push up after the record closes in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq yesterday. Of note, S&P 500 futures are up 0.3% […]
‘The club is calm, we will wait’
Vinicius Jr says he wants to stay at Real Madrid “my whole life” but admits talks over a new contract remain on hold. The Brazil international’s current deal expires in 12 months’ time, leaving Madrid vulnerable to one of their most valuable players walking away on a free transfer in 2027. And while the winger […]
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Men Under ‘Bachelor’ Consideration
‘Bachelorette’ Next ‘Bachelor’ Might Be Sitting on Shelf!!! Taylor’s Men in Audition Mix Published May 27, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Casting for the next ‘Bachelor’ is in overdrive … and among the men under consideration to be the next face of the franchise are contestants from Taylor Frankie Paul‘s shelved ‘Bachelorette’ season. A source with […]
