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2026-01-15T18:48:13+00:00
46-year-old former U.S. special forces officer is now a startup CEO—his cybersecurity company has raised $22 million
Former U.S. special forces officer Gene Yu is now the co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup Blackpanda. The company has raised about $22 million to date.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/-gene-yu-us-special-forces-cybersecurity-startup-blackpanda.html
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2026-01-15T11:00:01+00:00
Automakers like Ford and GM are jumping into a whole new business where Tesla is a serious player
Automakers Ford and GM are trying to figure out what to do with battery factories now that EV sales are falling way short of forecasts
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/ford-gm-tesla-energy-storage.html
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2026-01-15T13:22:57+00:00
Amazon's European sovereign cloud launch is a 'big bet,' AWS CEO Garman tells CNBC
The Amazon Web Services European Sovereign Cloud will be "physically and logically separate" from other AWS regions, the company said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/amazon-sovereign-cloud-europe-expansion.html
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2026-01-14T18:09:56+00:00
Airlines to save big money on fuel as new weight loss pills gain popularity, Wall Street says
Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/14/airlines-to-save-on-fuel-as-weight-loss-pills-grow-popular-wall-street-says.html
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2026-01-15T16:59:38+00:00
European stocks close higher as region's chip stocks surge
European stocks closed higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/european-markets-live-updates-stoxx-600-dax-ftse-cac.html
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2026-01-15T07:43:03+00:00
UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November
Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/uk-gdp-november-2025-data.html
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2026-01-15T06:29:29+00:00
Iran reopens airspace after hours-long shutdown spooks airlines
Iran temporarily closed most of its airspace late Wednesday, forcing airlines to reroute flights as tensions with the United States escalated.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/iran-briefly-closes-airspace-as-us-tensions-rise-flights-rerouted-across-region.html
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2026-01-15T07:32:44+00:00
CNBC Daily Open: Greenland and Iran tensions drive investors to gold and silver
Global geopolitical turmoil, as well as Trump's apparent attack on the Fed, is pushing up the prices of gold and silver.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/cnbc-daily-open-greenland-and-iran-tensions-drive-investors-to-gold-and-silver.html
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2026-01-15T08:30:00+00:00
Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm
In a statement, Trip.com said it would "actively cooperate" with the investigation, and added its business operations remain normal.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/tripcom-shares-plunge-as-china-opens-antitrust-probe-into-company.html
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2026-01-15T03:57:03+00:00
Toyota Industries shares hit record high after Toyota Motor raises buyout offer to over $35 billion
Toyota Motor sweetened the tender offer price for buying out the carmaker by more than 15% to over $35 billion.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/toyota-industries-shares-jump-after-toyota-motor-raises-buyout-offer-to-over-35-billion.html
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2026-01-15T07:18:18+00:00
South Korea stocks hit record high after Bank of Korea keeps interest rate unchanged
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed the latest policy decision coming out of the Bank of Korea.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/15/asia-pacific-markets-today-thursday-stocks-kospi-hang-seng-index-nikkei-225.html
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2026-01-16T06:16:00+00:00
A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Marks and Spencer shares?
Marks and Spencer (LSE:MKS) shares are certainly interesting UK retail investors — it’s one of the most researched stocks. The shares have surged from their lows during the cost-of-living crisis, but didn’t offer much in the way of returns last year. One reason for this was the cyberattack at Marks and Spencer that forced the suspension of online orders and disrupted in-store systems, hitting sales and increasing operating costs. Management warned of a material profit impact and ongoing remediation spending. The stock is now down 20% from its highs, even after a positive trading update. So, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to consider it? Marks and Spencer is currently trading around 11.1 times forward earnings ( for the next 12 months). That puts it at a significant discount to its grocery peers, but it’s more expensive than where it was a couple of years ago. For example, in July 2022, the stock was trading around 8.7 times forward earnings. It also had a sizeable 4.6% dividend yield versus 1.3% today. So where does my ‘once-in-a-decade’ idea come from? The big differences between then and now are growth and debt. Back then, net debt was greater than the market cap. Today, net debt is around 25% of the market cap. So, if we adjust the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the net debt position, it’s actually cheaper today. And then there’s growth. In 2022, analysts forecast a 20% fall in earnings for FY23 followed by a 4% increase in FY24. But today, the forecast is for a 22.4% fall in FY26 (because of the cyberattack), followed by a 46.9% increase in FY27. This also tells us that it’s cheaper on a growth-adjusted basis. My point is, even though Marks and Spencer shares looked cheaper on face value in 2022, a very small amount of analysis tells us that this wasn’t the case based on forecast earnings and the balance sheet. Marks and Spencer left full-year guidance unchanged after “solid” Christmas trading, as 5.6% like-for-like food growth offset a 2.9% fall in clothing, home and other non-food categories. Group sales rose 3.3% excluding Ocado as the business said a record number of customers shopped with M&S this Christmas. However, the investment thesis really isn’t about this year. It’s about FY27 when earnings normalise and grow. Risks? Well, there are always risks. One ever-present one is the state of the economy and the enduring perception of M&S as a premium brand. So, is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy the shares? I actually believe it might be, but I can’t be sure. Purely on a valuation basis, I believe it would be hard to find the stock looking more attractive. I’ve actually gone through lots of historical valuation sheets for the company, and the current position is the best I’ve seen. With this in mind, I absolutely think the stock is worth considering. The post A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Marks and Spencer shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Marks and Spencer Group plc made the list? More reading James Fox has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/16/a-once-in-a-decade-chance-to-buy-marks-and-spencer-shares/
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2026-01-16T06:06:00+00:00
How much do you need in an ISA for £1,618 of monthly passive income?
Many investors dream of building enough passive income to cover their monthly outgoings, and an ISA producing £1,618 a month would go a long way towards that goal. That equates to a very appealing £19,416 a year, all potentially tax free. But how large would an ISA actually need to be to generate that level of income sustainably? It comes down to the return an investor can achieve without eating into capital. At a cautious long-term 4% yield, the ISA would need to be worth around £485,000. At 5%, which could be achievable with a diversified mix of dividend-paying shares and income funds, the required pot falls to roughly £388,000. Push the yield to 6%, and it drops again to about £324,000, although higher yields usually bring greater volatility. Thanks to the ISA’s tax-free wrapper, every pound of that passive income is retained by the investor. That’s a huge benefit. For some however, the whole prospect of building a a six-figure ISA can feel daunting. Yet it’s often less about huge lump sums and more about time, discipline, and compounding. Regular monthly investing, topped up by dividend reinvestment and the occasional market dip, can steadily snowball into something substantial. As the below graph shows us, it would take just over 15 years for £750 of monthly contributions and a 10% annualised return to reach £324,000. However, this is theoretical. Investors need to put their money in the right places. Invest poorly and you could lose money. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions. Me and my Foolish colleagues typically believe that the best way to build long-term wealth is by investing in a handful of well-researched stocks. One such stock is Melrose Industries (LSE:MRO). It’s a company I like a lot because of its positioning within the aerospace and defence sector. Melrose has carved out a distinctive niche by acquiring, restructuring and repositioning industrial assets where operational improvements can unlock real value. It has a sole-source position for 70% of its sales. This gives it incredible pricing power, but that isn’t currently reflected in the valuation. The company has been undergoing a significant overhaul in recent years and, as such, maybe somewhat overlooked. The stock trades around 16.2 times forward earnings (the coming 12 months). However, earnings are expected to grow by more than 20% per annum in the years through to 2029. That gives us a price-to-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio significantly under one. This provides a margin of safety based on projected earnings. However, there are always risks. Trade disruption or supply chain bottle necks could impact operational improvements. It really needs to deliver in the coming years to convince the market it should be trading at higher multiples. It’s also worth remembering that Rolls-Royce and other peers in this sector trade with much higher multiples. In fact, Rolls is essentially three times more expensive on a growth-adjusted basis. Personally, I think Melrose should be strongly considered. The post How much do you need in an ISA for £1,618 of monthly passive income? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Melrose Industries PLC made the list? More reading James Fox has positions in Melrose Industries Plc and Rolls-Royce Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Melrose Industries Plc and Rolls-Royce Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/16/how-much-do-you-need-in-an-isa-for-1618-of-monthly-passive-income/
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2026-01-15T17:07:11+00:00
Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares at the £1 mark
In March 2024, I penned an article on this website titled: “Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares under 50p.” I thought I identified a few key reasons why the Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) share price looked undervalued. I even said the 50p share price might be seen as an “obvious low” in years to come. So what happened? Well, Lloyds shares now sit at 101p. They’ve shot up to a 17-year high. Investors have seen the value of the shires rise by more than double and collected a few handsome dividends along the way too. What’s more, I believe that many of the same factors that were true then are true now. Put simply, the near-£1 Lloyds share price might look just as cheap as that sub-50p one did. Here’s why I think the stock is worth considering. First things first, I am certainly no modern-day Nostradamus. Like even the best of investors, I get ones wrong along with the ones I get right. In the interest of balance, I’ll cite a notable loser of mine: alcoholics drinksmaker Diageo – down close to 40% over the same period. In a similar vein, the general performance of global markets and the FTSE 100 has been strong over the period too. Had the Footsie not booked years of 7% and 21% in 2024 and 2025 respectively then I doubt my prediction would be looking quite so prophetic. The markets are at record highs as we speak. A downturn – perhaps from that long-awaited and much predicted ‘AI stock market crash’ – could undermine my previous claims too. Any investor can make themselves look good by cherry-picking the high points rather than the general trend. Are Lloyds shares going to repeat the trick then? No one can say for sure, but the shares are still trading at cheap valuations, as they have done for most of the time since the Great Recession. It’s understandable for investors to be cautious after such a reckless collapse, but the days of the ‘ghosts of 2008’ might be numbered. Lloyds shares trade at around 11 times forward earnings. This is significantly cheaper than its counterparts across the Atlantic, and is even a good sight of a discount on the long-term FTSE 100 average of around 15. Perhaps most pertinently, the earnings forecasts for the years ahead are set to bring that figure down further. Another boon for Lloyds shares is higher interest rates. When borrowing is too low, banks don’t make much of a margin on their products. When borrowing is too high, the sector has to handle more defaults on debts. The current levels are something of a ‘goldilocks zone’ at the moment. They seem to be coming down more slowly than many had anticipated too. The post Now might be the last chance to buy Lloyds shares at the £1 mark appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Lloyds Banking Group plc made the list? More reading John Fieldsend has positions in Lloyds Banking Group Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Lloyds Banking Group Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/15/now-might-be-the-last-chance-to-buy-lloyds-shares-at-the-1-mark/
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2026-01-15T16:52:00+00:00
How much would someone need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income?
Ever thought about putting money into some shares to try and build a second income through dividends? After all, Britain’s blue-chip FTSE 100 firms pay out well over £1bn per week on average in dividends. That goes to shareholders who do not have to do anything to earn it, other than owning those shares. Building a second income by setting up a portfolio of dividend shares sounds pretty straightforward. It can also be lucrative. But there are risks too. Dividends are never guaranteed to last. Share price falls can also eat into capital value, even if dividends keep flowing. On the other hand, dividends can grow – and so can share prices. Clearly, it makes sense for an investor to take some time to figure out what shares might best suit them in their hunt to balance potential rewards and risks. Say someone’s second income target is £26k annually, which works out at £500 per week. How much they need to invest will depend on the average dividend yield of their portfolio. Yield is basically what dividends one expects to earn in a year, expressed as a percentage of the purchase price. At the moment, the FTSE 100 index yields 2.9%. Say someone targets double that: a yield of 5.8%. In today’s market I still think that is possible while sticking to high-quality shares. At a 5.8% yield, a £26k annual second income would require investing around £448k. £448k is a lot of money. But it does not need to be invested all at once. In fact, someone could start from zero today, then drip feed money in over time, building up to that goal. Say they did that with £1k a month, compounding it at 5.8% annually. Within 21 years, the portfolio ought to be worth more than the necessary £448k. At that point, instead of continuing to compound the dividends, they could start taking them out as a second income, without needing to put another penny in. There are different platforms the person could use for that regular saving, compounding, and investment. So it makes sense for them to contrast and compare share dealing accounts, Stocks and Shares ISAs, and trading apps. At the moment I think an income share investors should consider is Legal & General (LSE: LGEN). At 8%, the yield is well above the target I mentioned above. The FTSE 100 financial services firm aims to grow its dividend per share annually, though in practice no dividend is ever guaranteed. The company has a large customer base. Its brand is strong and it has deep experience in its field. A focus on retirement-linked products means it can tap into a large, long-term market. The planned sale of a large US unit could mean future cash flows are smaller, threatening the dividend. But on balance I see Legal & General as a well-proven business with long-term cash generation potential. The post How much would someone need in the stock market to earn a £500 weekly second income? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Legal & General Group Plc made the list? More reading C Ruane has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has no position in any of the shares mentioned. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/15/how-much-would-someone-need-in-the-stock-market-to-earn-a-500-weekly-second-income/
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2026-01-15T15:59:00+00:00
Want to earn £1k each month in dividends from an ISA? Here’s how
Saving up some money in an ISA then drawing dividends from it – potentially for decades – can be a straightforward way to try and build some passive income streams. How much someone might earn doing that depends on how much is in the ISA and what the average dividend yield is. To illustrate, let’s work backwards. Say someone would like to target a monthly dividend income averaging £1,000. That’s £12k a year. At a 10% dividend yield, that would require an ISA worth £120k. However, 10% is unusually high for a dividend yield. At the moment, the FTSE 100 yield is 2.9%. So let’s presume an average yield of 6%. I reckon that’s achievable in today’s market while sticking to blue-chip companies with proven cash generation potential. At a 6% yield, the £12k annual figure would need an ISA worth £200k. There’s a problem, though. The annual contribution allowance for an ISA is typically £20k. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own due diligence and for obtaining professional advice before making any investment decisions. So, if someone had a spare £20k sitting around in an ISA, they could start immediately. But what if they didn’t? Then, they could drip feed in £20k per year (actually the same approach could also work with smaller contributions, but it would take longer). That sounds like it would take 10 years to reach the £200k level. But in fact, thanks to compounding (reinvesting dividends along the way), it would only take nine years. At that point, having the ISA invested in shares yielding an average of 6% (or more) would provide an annual dividend income equivalent to over £1k each month. That could go on for the rest of the investor’s life, if the shares are not sold and the dividends are not cut. In fact, the amount could well actually grow over time with no more capital added to the ISA, if the dividends get bigger. But dividends can be cut as well as grow. So the smart investor chooses their shares carefully. One share I think income investors should consider at the moment is broadcaster ITV (LSE: ITV). It yields 6.2% and aims to hold or grow its dividend per share over time. The company basically has two parts. One produces and distributes content, through its terrestrial TV channels as well as digitally. The other division rents out studios and assists other companies producing programmes. ITV’s share price has tumbled 27% in five years. The City remains concerned about the risk of growth in digital media consumption, hurting ITV’s traditional business but also providing more competition for the company’s own digital efforts. That’s a risk to its advertising revenue and profits. But with its strong media franchises, diversified activity, and deep advertising relationships, I reckon ITV could potentially keep generating spare cash for a long time to come. The shares chosen will impact the plan’s success. But it’s also important to choose the right Stocks and Shares ISA, as fees and commissions can also eat into returns. Something I like about this plan is that it’s pretty simple, but potentially lucrative. It’s also fairly passive – but it does require at least some effort to get started! The post Want to earn £1k each month in dividends from an ISA? Here’s how appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if ITV made the list? More reading C Ruane has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended ITV. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/15/want-to-earn-1k-each-month-in-dividends-from-an-isa-heres-how/
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2026-01-15T15:55:06+00:00
Forget Rolls-Royce shares! This top growth stock looks more attractive in 2026
At the start of 2026, I thought Rolls-Royce shares were set for a more low-key year. After all, they had returned 222%, 90%, and 104% respectively in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This FTSE 100 stock was due a breather! But Rolls-Royce has flown out of the traps, with a 9.5% gain, making it the sixth-best performing Footsie share so far this year. However, the stock’s now trading at 39 times 2026’s forecast earnings. At this lofty valuation, everything will have to go right this year for it to keep powering on. And that’s obviously not guaranteed, with geopolitical tensions high and ongoing supply chain challenges. As such, I see more interesting opportunities elsewhere in the market right now. Here’s one of them. On Holding (NYSE:ONON) is the Swiss firm behind the sportswear brand that has taken the world by storm over the past three years. In 2025, the company expects sales to have risen 34% at constant currency to around 3bn Swiss francs ($3.74bn, at the current exchange rate). Considering the industry downturn that has seen Nike and other sportswear brands struggle, this is a remarkable performance. It tells us that the brand is taking share in a tough market because customers love the products. Wall Street expects another 20%+ jump in sales in 2026 and 2027, with an even stronger growth in profits. And this growing profitability is really attractive, with On positioning itself as the world’s most premium sportswear brand. Unlike most other brands, On doesn’t discount, which is translating into industry-leading margins. Its Cloudmonster Hyper trainer line can cost as much as £260 a pair, while its Cloudboom Strike LS (LightSpray) racing shoes go for even more. In future, management sees further margin expansion as it aggressively moves into apparel and opens more retail stores. Apparel typically carries higher gross margins than footwear, and the firm’s in the very early innings of capturing this global opportunity. What [premium] really does, it really sets ourselves apart from the mass market where…there’s a lot of competition. And this allows us to actually charter our own path and not just fish in the same pond like everyone else. CEO Martin Hoffman When I think of my best-ever investments (particularly Nvidia, Intuitive Surgical, and Axon Enterprise), they’re extremely innovative companies. I see something similar here. For example, the company’s LightSpray technology involves a robotic arm spraying a continuous filament onto a mould. The entire upper of the shoe is created in just three minutes rather than hours of manual labour! On plans to open robot-led factories close to major retail markets rather than permanently relying on Asian manufacturing. If successful, this would result in quicker production, faster shipping, less carbon footprint, and perhaps even higher margins in future. One future risk I see is a drop-off in manufacturing quality. After all, folk aren’t paying top dollar for cool products to be disappointed, so excellence is expected but not necessarily guaranteed. Meanwhile, Hoka provides competition in high-end running shoes. Still, at 25 times 2027’s forecast earnings, I think the stock’s well worth considering. If On can grow its current 1% share of the global sportswear market to 3% or even 5%, there could be significant returns for investors today. The post Forget Rolls-Royce shares! This top growth stock looks more attractive in 2026 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if On Holding made the list? More reading Ben McPoland has positions in Axon Enterprise, Intuitive Surgical, Nvidia, On Holding, and Rolls-Royce Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Axon Enterprise, Intuitive Surgical, Nike, Nvidia, On Holding, and Rolls-Royce Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2026/01/15/forget-rolls-royce-shares-this-top-growth-stock-looks-more-attractive-in-2026/
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2026-01-15T11:50:05+00:00
I think this is a rare chance to buy this beaten up FTSE 250 stock
As a sector, UK homebuilders have endured a rough couple of years thanks to interest rates staying higher for longer and weakness in the UK economy. Within the sector, I spotted one of the FTSE 250 firms that took a large hit in 2024 and still hasn’t recovered. Yet, based on my outlook for the company, I think it could be a rare opportunity to buy on the cheap right now. I’m talking about Vistry (LSE:VTY). The share price might be up 30% over the past year, but this is slightly misleading as to where the stock is over the long term. It’s down over 50% from its early September 2024 price. In Q4 2024 and into 2025, the company struggled amid multiple profit warnings, cost overruns, and deteriorating earnings expectations. One of the largest disappointments came in late 2024 when the company disclosed that it had understated build costs by around 10% on several developments in its South Division. Given this was expected to reduce profits by approximately £115m, the sizeable hit knocked roughly £1bn off its market value. It caused the stock to fall by 25% lower in just a few days. It hasn’t been able to recover since then, as cost issues were revealed to be larger than initially thought. As this filtered down to lower profits in 2024 and 2025, investors logically reduced their expectations for the company’s value, causing the stock to underperform. I think the stock offers a rare buying opportunity now. To begin with, consider the valuation. The price-to-book ratio is currently 0.65. Apart from at the start of last year, when it was at 0.58, this is the lowest the ratio has been in the last decade. This could indicate the stock is undervalued. Further, I feel we’re at peak pessimism about homebuilders. I struggle to see how things can get much worse. On the other hand, I expect several interest rate cuts this year. If we see three more cuts this year, taking the base rate down to 3%, it would be the lowest level since 2022. This would likely lead to higher mortgage demand given the more affordable prices on offer. Finally, the UK Government’s multi-billion-pound Social and Affordable Homes Programme is expected to be pushed hard this year. It aims to expand capacity and deliver more partnered housing deals. As a result, it means Vistry is well-positioned to benefit. A risk is that we could see further delays, cost overruns or warranty costs on past homes, which can negatively affect profitability. But given the attractiveness of the stock for a variety of reasons, I think it’s a company for investors to consider. The post I think this is a rare chance to buy this beaten up FTSE 250 stock appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Vistry Group Plc made the list? More reading Jon Smith has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Vistry Group Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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2026-01-15T09:07:00+00:00
Should these updated analyst forecasts for Tesla stock change my view?
The first couple of weeks of the year typically see analysts at major banks and brokers update their views on particular stocks. Coming into 2026, I had an optimistic view of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, based on several factors. Having taken a look at the target prices from several analysts, here’s the impact it’s had on me. To begin with, we should be clear that analysts’ views are subjective. The target prices for the coming year aren’t guaranteed. However, these people are experts in their field, so it’s worth taking their views seriously at the same time. For reference, the Tesla share price is at $448. There are some standout price targets, such as from the well-known Dan Ives at Wedbush, who’s calling for $600 within the next 12 months. On the other hand, analysts at JP Morgan upgraded their view of the US stock, but only from $130 to $150. This reflects one of the most negative views from major banks. What’s also interesting to note is the incredibly wide range of forecasts. I can’t remember the last time I saw a $450 range in analyst views for such a mega-cap company. When I put them all together, the average target price is $405. This reflects around a 10% drop from the current price. One of the reasons why the team at JP Morgan isn’t overly optimistic for this year is due to a softer consumer demand trend. In fact, it thinks the business could be on the verge of not growing its full-year unit volumes. If realised, it would be the first time this has happened. As a result, the team believes investors will be forced to reconsider the business’s growth trajectory and, therefore, where the share price should be relative to future earnings potential. The stock is up 14% over the past year, and has a price-to-earnings ratio of 306. So I do understand how this can be seen as a risk going forward. The fact that after the January updates, the average share price target is below the current price doesn’t overly bother me though. I can’t remember a year when there’s so much potential for Tesla to impress the market with new products. I’m talking about everything from robots through to the next-gen roadster. There’s so much in the works, on top of existing projects such as expanding the Cybertruck and a more affordable EV. If any one of these projects gets meaningful traction in 2026, I think it could act as a major catalyst to help support the share price. The strong fanbase of Tesla, with powerful brand recognition and the early mover advantage it has in many of its markets, all add up to me to a positive outlook for this year. Granted, the risks mentioned earlier are valid, but on balance,I think it’s a stock for investors to consider. The post Should these updated analyst forecasts for Tesla stock change my view? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Tesla made the list? More reading JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Jon Smith has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Tesla. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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2026-01-15T07:56:00+00:00
Warren Buffett’s number 1 rule for investing in the stock market
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s top rule for investors is dead simple – don’t lose money. But how can anyone follow this in a stock market where share prices can go down as well as up? Nobody can prevent a stock going down. Fortunately though, this isn’t what Buffett means when it comes to avoiding losses – it’s something else entirely. There are two ways to think about buying shares. One is in terms of owning a stock that can move up and down in price and the other is about being part of the underlying business. This is the difference between trading and investing. Fundamentally, traders buy shares because they think price is going to go higher – usually in the near future. Investors, by contrast, buy shares because they think the underlying business is going to produce a lot of cash. And this usually takes longer. That’s not to say traders ignore what the underlying business is doing. A lot of the time, their reason for thinking a stock’s going up is because the company’s earnings are likely to grow. Equally, investors don’t have to be entirely disinterested in share prices. Buffett’s said before that earnings growth in Coca-Cola has resulted in the stock going higher over time. In each case though, it’s a means to an end. For traders, the business matters because it affects the share price and for investors – such as Buffett – it’s the other way around. Buffett’s advice means investors should therefore be wary of companies that might lose money over time. And there are lots of ways of doing this. One that investors need to be wary of is attempting to grow through acquisitions. This can result in permanent losses, but there are some things investors can do to minimise this risk. A good example is Judges Scientific (LSE:JDG) – a stock I own in my portfolio. The company’s grown significantly by adding other scientific instrument firms to its existing network. This kind of business comes with a danger of the kind of losses Buffett says to avoid. Paying too much for a company means spending out cash that can be lost if the deal doesn’t pay off. Judges Scientific though, has a couple of ways of limiting this risk. It focuses on acquisition targets that fit within its core specialism and are relatively small compared to its own size. That helps reduce the risk of making a bad deal. And it’s why the company’s managed to grow is revenues at 12% a year on average over the last five years. Avoiding losses is Buffett’s first rule of investing. And the way Judges Scientific plans its acquisitions is a good model for how investors should think about their own investments. Focusing on its core competence helps limit the risk of making a mistake. In the same way, investors in general should concentrate on businesses they can understand. Equally, focusing on small targets reduces the impact on the firm as a whole if things do go wrong. And this is exactly why ordinary investors should look to build a diversified portfolio. That’s why I hold the stock. And it’s also why it’s on my list to keep buying. The post Warren Buffett’s number 1 rule for investing in the stock market appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Judges Scientific plc made the list? More reading Stephen Wright has positions in Judges Scientific Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Judges Scientific Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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2026-01-15T07:04:00+00:00
Will Rolls-Royce’s share price surge or sink? 4 key things to consider
The Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR.) share price has been one of the FTSE 100‘s greatest recovery stories. It was trading below 100p per share less than three years ago. Today its stock changes hands at £12.82. Strong end markets and widescale restructuring have underpinned its stunning ascent. But have Rolls-Royce shares peaked? Here are four important factors to consider before buying the FTSE company today. A strong civil aviation sector is critical for Rolls-Royce. It accounts for almost 70% of profits, and was the backbone of the company’s post-pandemic recovery. The good news is analysts are tipping another strong year for airlines. Latest data from trade body the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed air passenger growth up 5.7% in November, underpinning robust expectations for 2026. This in turn bodes well for Rolls’ aftermarket services operations and for engine orders. But can aerospace companies capitalise on the airline industry’s strength as supply chain issues linger? The IATA has also said that “demand is forecast to outstrip the availability of aircraft and engines” and last until 2031 to 2034. Rolls itself is already feeling the squeeze. November’s latest trading update mentioned “continued supply chain challenges” that in my view could threaten product delivery and push up costs. Current disruption could worsen further as geopolitical tensions mount. Safran chief executive Olivier Andries warned of “the weaponisation of the supply chain” last week, and particularly in the case of rare earth metals used in plane engines. Yet Rolls-Royce isn’t a one-trick pony. Its aerospace expertise is also in high demand in the non-cyclical defence sector. The company is a major player in the manufacture of ship engines, battery storage technology, and diesel generators too. I’m particularly excited by the possibility of further progress with its small modular reactor (SMR) programme following recent good news. In September, the company was chosen as the Czech Republic’s preferred supplier for these nuclear reactors. It’s also in contention to build SMRs for the UK government. More success could help light a fire under Rolls’ share price. However, is the good feeling towards Rolls-Royce investment case now fully baked into its share price? There’s a good argument in my view that its shares now look massively expensive at current levels. Today the FTSE stock’s forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 39.7 times. To put that in context, the 10-year average for its shares sits way back at 15. My fear isn’t just that this could put a cap on further share price gains. A valuation like this can open the door to a sharp correction if the news cycle worsens and trading news remains anything other than spectacular. And in my view, the chances of market conditions worsening are significant enough that they can’t be ignored. Supply chain dangers is just one major threat to the engineer. Add in other dangers like an economic downturn, product failures, competitive threats, and regulatory hurdles, and I think Rolls-Royce shares are far too risky at current prices. I won’t be buying the FTSE 100 firm for my own portfolio. However, it may be worth considering by investors with higher risk tolerance than myself. The post Will Rolls-Royce’s share price surge or sink? 4 key things to consider appeared first on The Motley Fool UK. When investing expert Mark Rogers has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the flagship Motley Fool Share Advisor newsletter he has run for nearly a decade has provided thousands of paying members with top stock recommendations from the UK and US markets. And right now, Mark thinks there are 6 standout stocks that investors should consider buying. Want to see if Rolls-Royce Plc made the list? More reading Royston Wild has no position in any of the shares mentioned. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Rolls-Royce Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. Here at The Motley Fool we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors.
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2026-01-15T23:47:35+00:00
'We'd been on high alert' - How Jenrick's dramatic defection unfolded
The secret discussions, bombshell leak and sacking which led to Robert Jenrick defecting to the Reform party.
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2026-01-16T02:19:35+00:00
Chris Mason: Is Farage's Reform really Conservatives 2.0?
Reform UK is showing 'momentum and magnetism', but faces a familiar critique of being dubbed the Conservatives 2.0, the BBC's political editor writes.
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2026-01-15T17:32:56+00:00
Millions of people to see their local council elections delayed
Most wanting a delay are Labour-led but two are Tory councils and one is a Lib Dem authority.
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2026-01-15T12:42:48+00:00
New rules to make it easier to call up reservists for war
Reservists will remain on call for an extra decade, with a lower threshold for being called up.
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Starmer does not rule out backing social media ban for under-16s
Many Labour MPs and officials privately expect the government to follow the Australia's example and implement a ban.
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2026-01-15T11:16:47+00:00
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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2026-01-15T20:50:12+00:00
Ofsted inspects school over MP visit postponement
Ofsted is concerned a school "may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit" from a Bristol MP.
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2026-01-15T20:54:39+00:00
Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.
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2026-01-15T18:07:36+00:00
Robert Jenrick: Teenage Tory to Reform recruit
The ex-minister has joined Nigel Farage's party after his dramatic sacking from the shadow cabinet.
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2026-01-15T17:13:12+00:00
Lord Offord named as Reform UK's Scottish leader
The former Conservative minister and Scottish Tory treasurer has been officially unveiled by Nigel Farage.
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2026-01-15T15:54:17+00:00
X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
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2026-01-15T08:05:08+00:00
Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs
It comes after a review into grooming gangs recommended the government act "immediately" on taxi licensing.
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2026-01-14T15:06:09+00:00
Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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2026-01-15T10:50:41+00:00
UK 'considering options' as Russia expels British diplomat over spy claims
Moscow has accused the unidentified man of being an undercover spy working at the British embassy in the Russian capital.
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2026-01-14T17:05:55+00:00
Reform UK welcomes defectors among 20 new councillors
The new intake include 14 defectors from the Conservatives and one from the Green Party.
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2026-01-14T21:52:22+00:00
Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill
They are concerned security services will be exempt from a law designed to stop cover-ups.
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2026-01-14T13:03:40+00:00
Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
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2026-01-15T17:55:31+00:00
No 10 no longer has confidence in police chief
Chief Constable Craig Guildford is facing calls to resign or be sacked by senior politicians.
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2026-01-14T18:05:25+00:00
Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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2026-01-14T15:04:56+00:00
Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say MPs
Testing of the vehicles, made in Merthyr Tydfil, stopped after soldiers became ill during an exercise.
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2026-01-14T12:08:37+00:00
UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
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2026-01-14T14:41:58+00:00
Police called as council votes to shelve election
About 50 protesters turned up to the extraordinary meeting at Redditch Borough Council.
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Starmer considers joining Trump's Gaza peace board
The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas.
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2026-01-13T18:06:33+00:00
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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2026-01-13T12:39:52+00:00
Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour
The health secretary warns a growing "excuses culture" is damaging Labour in a speech to a think tank.
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2026-01-14T11:31:47+00:00
How do Labour MPs feel after another government U-turn?
Some are beginning to wonder whether it is worth defending government policies, writes Matt Chorley.
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2026-01-14T01:11:08+00:00
Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer with digital ID U-turn
The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.
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2026-01-14T15:58:10+00:00
Faisal Islam: Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
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2026-01-15T15:27:47+00:00
Why Robert Jenrick's sacking is such a big deal
Political Correspondent Harry Farley explains.
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2026-01-15T13:50:42+00:00
Nigel Farage names Lord Offord as Reform UK's Scottish leader
Former Conservative minister Lord Offord has been named as Reform UK's Scottish leader.
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2026-01-15T10:46:59+00:00
Why Grok means politicians in the south have left X
MPs in Oxfordshire and Hampshire leave the social media site following controversy surrounding AI tool Grok.
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2026-01-09T20:40:00+00:00
How The Plan to Capture Nicolas Maduro Unfolded
BBC Verify pieces together how the US mission to capture the Venezuelan President unfolded
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2026-01-16T04:04:24+00:00
Homan says Trump administration needs better ‘messaging’ about immigration enforcement
White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday the Trump administration needs to be better about its “messaging” over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across the country. “I think we’re being egged on by the press,” Homan told Laura Ingraham on “The Ingraham Angle” on Fox News. “I think there’s a lot of false…
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2026-01-16T03:32:14+00:00
Pompeo warns Trump not to trust ‘bad actor’ Delcy Rodríguez to run Venezuela
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday warned President Trump not to trust Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez to run her country, calling her a “bad actor.” “I forget his exact language, [but Trump said] that she was behaving pretty well,” Pompeo said on the “Cats & Cosby” radio show on WABC 770 AM.…
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2026-01-16T02:33:27+00:00
Noem announces new ICE deputy director
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday announced that Charles Wall will serve as Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) new deputy director after previously serving as the agency’s principal legal adviser. “Mr. Wall has served as an ICE attorney for 14 years and is a forward leaning, strategic thinker who understands the importance of prioritizing…
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2026-01-16T02:06:35+00:00
Trump announces Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ has been formed
President Trump on Thursday announced that the “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza has been formed, months after Israel and Hamas reached a fragile ceasefire following two years of conflict. “It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “The Members of the Board…
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2026-01-16T01:26:39+00:00
Florida Republican candidate suggests ‘sin tax’ for OnlyFans creators
"...young women who could otherwise be mothers raising families, rearing children, I don't want them to be selling their bodies to sick men online."
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2026-01-16T00:23:10+00:00
Trump’s Iceland ambassador nominee apologizes for 52nd state ‘joking’
Former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.), President Trump’s pick to be the U.S. ambassador to Iceland, on Thursday apologized for joking about Iceland becoming the 52nd state with himself as governor. “There was nothing serious about that, I was with some people, who I hadn’t met for three years, and they were kidding about Jeff Landry…
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2026-01-16T00:19:04+00:00
Pentagon taking over Stars and Stripes to eliminate ‘woke distractions’
The Pentagon announced Thursday it would take editorial control of independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes to refocus coverage on “warfighting” and remove “woke distractions.” “The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters,” top Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement posted to the social platform…
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2026-01-15T23:49:56+00:00
Ilhan Omar tells LindellTV reporter ‘your brain has been fried’
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) clashed with a reporter from LindellTV on Wednesday after she asked the congresswoman about a $9 billion fraud scandal in Minnesota. The reporter walked across the Capitol grounds with Omar for the second day in a row, pressing the Minnesota representative about a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing where…
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2026-01-15T23:44:31+00:00
GOP breaks with Trump on credit card interest rate cap proposal
Many Republicans are flatly rejecting President Trump’s proposal for a one-year 10-percent cap on credit card interest rates, warning that it will be unsustainable in the long run. Trump’s proposal echoes a long-standing push by progressive Democrats and a few conservative firebrands on Capitol Hill to implement credit card interest rate caps, which would limit…
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2026-01-15T23:38:02+00:00
Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Thursday that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump during their meeting at the White House. “I presented the president of the United States the medal of the Nobel Peace Prize,” Machado told reporters in Washington.  Machado said she told Trump that 200 years ago…
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2026-01-15T23:20:04+00:00
Panel postpones Trump ballroom review
The Commission of Fine Arts postponed a review Thursday of President Trump’s White House ballroom, as the president has not appointed new members to replace those he fired in October. Arts commissioners were meant to meet Thursday for an “information presentation” about construction on the ballroom, The New York Times reported. The review was pushed…
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2026-01-15T23:17:25+00:00
Ex-wife of Sinema aide accuses former Arizona senator of wrecking her marriage
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has been sued by the ex-wife of a former congressional aide who is accusing the onetime Arizona senator of breaking up her 14-year marriage through “intentional and malicious interference,” according to a lawsuit filed in Moore County, N.C. The plaintiff, Heather Ammel, is accusing Sinema of seducing her ex-husband, who…
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2026-01-15T23:05:02+00:00
Man shot during Portland immigration stop pleads not guilty to assaulting agent
A man who was injured in a shooting during an immigration stop with U.S. Border Patrol agents last week in Portland, Ore., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that allege he assaulted law enforcement and damaged federal property, according to federal court records. Luis Nino-Moncada was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated assault on a…
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2026-01-15T22:30:32+00:00
Senators scramble as crypto fissures threaten key bill
Senators are scrambling to find a way forward on key cryptocurrency legislation after the Senate Banking Committee postponed a highly anticipated markup following the loss of a major industry player’s support. Late Wednesday, Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced he was delaying Thursday morning’s markup of the crypto market structure bill. The Senate markup…
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2026-01-15T22:29:51+00:00
Stephen Miller: Minnesota officials staging ‘insurgency against the federal government’
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Thursday claimed Minnesota state officials are staging “an insurgency against the federal government” as they push back on expanding federal immigration operations in Minneapolis. Miller appeared on “The Charlie Kirk Show” on Real America’s Voice and was asked if the federal government was looking at possible…
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2026-01-15T22:29:08+00:00
Trump administration apologizes for deporting college student flying home for Thanksgiving
The Trump administration during court proceedings earlier this week apologized for deporting a student attempting to fly home for Thanksgiving break last year. Babson College student Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was detained on Nov. 20 at Boston Logan International Airport before boarding a flight to surprise her family in Texas for the holiday.  Lopez Belloza,…
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2026-01-15T22:24:46+00:00
Trump, Schumer meet on frozen New York tunnel project
President Trump met with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Wednesday at Trump’s request to discuss the hold that the president put on the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project linking New York City and New Jersey. Schumer emphasized to Trump the urgent need to promptly release his hold on the major project, which has…
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2026-01-15T22:13:05+00:00
Democratic Women’s Caucus commends FDA for lifting black box warning on estrogen
The House Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for lifting the black box warning on estrogen-based products for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In November, Kennedy announced that the FDA would be removing the black box warning from estrogen-based HRT…
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2026-01-15T21:52:55+00:00
Zelensky pushes back on Trump: Ukraine isn’t ‘stumbling block to peace’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded Thursday to accusations from President Trump that Ukraine was stalling a peace deal in the country’s ongoing war with Russia, saying his country will “never be a stumbling block for peace.” “Ukraine has never been and will never be a stumbling block to peace,” Zelensky posted on the social platform…
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2026-01-15T21:48:56+00:00
DOJ: Ban on mailing concealable firearms unconstitutional, can’t be enforced
A nearly 100-year-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, according to an opinion released Thursday by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The 15-page opinion concluded that a 1927 law, which made it illegal to use the Postal Service to mail concealable firearms, such as pistols…
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2026-01-15T21:29:25+00:00
Former Putin adviser: Russia will use nuclear weapons against Europe if it ‘comes close to a defeat’
An ally and former adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin and former President Boris Yeltsin said the country could use nuclear weapons against Europe should Russia ever be on the verge of defeat in its ongoing war with Ukraine. “What is defeat of Russia? If Russia comes ever close to a defeat, that would mean…
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2026-01-15T21:19:49+00:00
Senate passes trio of spending bills
The Senate on Thursday passed a package of three spending bills, hitting the halfway mark in its push to fund the government for fiscal 2026 ahead of the end-of-month deadline. Senators green-lighted the second three-bill minibus, 82-15. The package included measures to fund the Commerce, Justice, Energy and Interior departments through the end of September. …
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2026-01-15T21:18:40+00:00
Democrats across US propose state laws restricting ICE after Minneapolis shooting
Democrats in multiple states have pushed legislation attempting to rein in federal immigration enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week. Good’s death sparked protests nationwide against the Trump administration’s immigration policies, which have featured the deployment of ICE and Customs and Border Protection personnel to Democratic-run…
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2026-01-15T21:03:29+00:00
Trump call to control Greenland ‘catastrophic geopolitically’ for US: Ben Rhodes
Ben Rhodes, who served as former President Obama’s deputy national security adviser, said President Trump’s push to control Greenland is “catastrophic geopolitically” for the United States and the future of the NATO alliance. In an interview on MS NOW’s “Deadline: White House,” Rhodes warned that invading Greenland — which is under NATO protection by virtue…
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2026-01-15T20:18:23+00:00
US Embassy in Qatar urging increased caution amid Trump rhetoric on Iran
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar advised personnel Wednesday to exercise increased caution as President Trump warns of military action in Iran amid rising tensions between both countries and the suppression of anti-government protesters. The embassy also advised personnel to limit any nonessential travel to Al Udeid Air Base, officials said in a post on social…
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2026-01-15T19:55:11+00:00
NCAA says 40 athletes from 20 schools investigated for sports rigging over past year
The NCAA says it has investigated more than three dozen student athletes from 20 schools in connection with game rigging and point shaving in the last year. The new numbers from the intercollegiate body come just hours after federal prosecutors in Philadelphia unsealed an indictment charging more than 20 men with conspiracy to rig games…
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2026-01-15T19:52:27+00:00
Trump administration, Honduras launching trade talks, Greer says
The Trump administration on Thursday said it has launched trade talks with Honduras as it increases the U.S.’s presence in Latin America. On Wednesday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Honduran President-elect Nasry “Tito” Asfura, who was backed by President Trump throughout the campaign season. The two discussed future bilateral trade and economic opportunities,…
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2026-01-15T19:45:38+00:00
Administration reinstates mental, substance abuse grants 1 day after canceling them
The Trump administration restored mental health and substance abuse grants one day after abruptly canceling them, with Democrats blasting the chaos caused by the ordeal. Late on Tuesday, recipients of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants were informed that their funding had been canceled, with communication reportedly stating their missions no longer…
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2026-01-15T19:45:11+00:00
‘The danger is real’: Texas officials are latest to warn of spike in ‘mystery seed’ deliveries
"They may look innocent, but the danger is real," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned.
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2026-01-15T19:38:29+00:00
Watch live: Trump welcomes Florida Panthers to White House
President Trump is set to honor the 2025 Stanley Cup champions Thursday afternoon at the White House. The Florida Panthers won their second-consecutive championship last June, defeating the Edmonton Oilers across six games. The Panthers visited with Trump last year to mark their 2024 Stanley Cup win against the Oilers. The president was awarded with…
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2026-01-15T19:33:49+00:00
Pentagon moving carrier strike group toward Middle East amid tensions with Iran
The Pentagon on Thursday said it is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea toward the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to rise. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its strike group were spotted moving west away from the Indo-Pacific region, according to images from Copernicus, a…
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2026-01-15T19:26:35+00:00
Farah Griffin: Trump invoking Insurrection Act could trigger ‘tremendous clashes’
Alyssa Farah Griffin warned against President Trump’s suggestion Thursday that he could invoke the Insurrection Act to militarize federal troops in Minnesota, saying it could result in “tremendous clashes” in the state.  The president posted Thursday on Truth Social that he was prepared to “institute the INSURRECTION ACT” to “quickly put an end to the…
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2026-01-15T19:18:09+00:00
Sally Yates backs Jason Esteves in Georgia governor’s race
Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates announced Thursday she’s backing former state Georgia Sen. Jason Esteves (D) for governor. “I am endorsing Jason Esteves for governor because this moment calls for strong leadership and a strong governor who will fight against Donald Trump’s destructive agenda. Under Trump, Georgia is in crisis — costs are high,…
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2026-01-15T19:15:49+00:00
Trump attacks on Jerome Powell testing Fed’s independence
What we’re watching right now is a tug-of-war between short-term political wins to help Republicans in the midterms and long-term economic stability. Undercutting the Fed may feel like relief in the moment, but history shows it can lead to higher inflation, market instability and deeper pain for us all down the road.
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2026-01-15T19:07:23+00:00
Thomas Massie destroys Laura Loomer’s reporter on Epstein, forever wars
Loomer doesn’t want people who think for themselves, she wants a Republican Party that votes in lockstep with her vision of Donald Trump.
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2026-01-15T19:04:58+00:00
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests
The Trump administration announced new sanctions Thursday against Iranian officials, as tension rises between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s continued suppression of anti-government protests. The Treasury Department said the levies will target “the architects of the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful demonstrators” and the “shadow banking networks” alleged to be helping wealthy Iranians…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5691294-us-sanctions-iranian-officials-protests/
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2026-01-15T19:00:00+00:00
Don’t let Treasury turn crypto reporting into a global surveillance dragnet
The Treasury Department is preparing regulations to implement the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, which would require crypto exchanges and wallet providers to collect and share detailed personal and transaction data with foreign governments, raising privacy concerns.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5690265-oecd-carf-threatens-privacy/
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2026-01-15T18:59:56+00:00
Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted 18 House races toward Democrats in the latest sign of the party’s momentum ahead of the midterms.  Citing President Trump’s unpopular polling numbers and Democrats’ winning streak in recent special elections, the nonpartisan election handicapper has projected that Democrats have “more than enough opportunities” to win a majority…
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5691280-cook-report-democrats-house-momentum/
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2026-01-15T18:59:45+00:00
Maine officials expecting ICE operations soon
Maine officials on Wednesday warned residents they were expecting federal immigration authorities to arrive in the state in the coming days. The potential action follows days of unrest in Minnesota and Oregon, including a fatal shooting in Minneapolis that prompted sometimes violent protests. “To the Federal government I say this: if your plan is to…
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5691198-maine-officials-warn-ice-immigration-action/
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2026-01-15T18:55:57+00:00
Senate Democrats introduce legislation capping credit card late fees
Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (Pa.), Cory Booker (N.J.) and Tammy Baldwin (Wis.) introduced legislation Thursday to cap credit card late fees at $8. Their proposal, the Credit Card Fairness Act, would codify a March 2024 ruling from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which reduced the typical late fee from $32 to $8. Under the…
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5691229-senators-propose-late-fee-cap/
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2026-01-15T18:34:57+00:00
John Hinckley Jr. hopes to change people’s minds in new memoir
When John Hinckley Jr. was approached about writing a memoir, he was hesitant.
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5691123-john-hinckley-jr-reagan-assassination-attempt-memoir/
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2026-01-15T18:30:00+00:00
How incompetence and being ‘a little too trusting’ tanked a governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has bowed to pressure from his own party and declined to seek a third term, citing the need to focus on combating the state's pervasive fraud problem.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5690123-minnesota-fraud-walz-scandal/
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2026-01-15T18:07:14+00:00
Bipartisan senators introducing stock trading ban legislation
Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) are introducing legislation that would bar congressional members and their immediate families from owning or trading individual stocks. The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act would prohibit the purchase, sale, or holding of covered investments, defined as a “security, commodity, a future, or any comparable economic interest…
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5691153-congressional-stock-trading-ban/
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2026-01-15T18:03:54+00:00
Nationwide chocolate recall expands to include more bars that could be contaminated
A nationwide recall of chocolate has expanded to include eight products that may be contaminated with salmonella.
https://thehill.com/homenews/5691009-nationwide-chocolate-recall-expands-to-include-more-bars-that-could-be-contaminated/
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2026-01-15T18:00:00+00:00
Colombia is failing to quell religious violence — will the US step up to help?
Restoring explicit protections for religious leaders in Colombia aligns with our national interests and should factor into U.S. policy priorities in 2026.
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5688742-columbia-violence-religious-leaders/
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2026-01-15T17:57:18+00:00
Former Air Force secretary: Trump’s Greenland threats an ‘abuse of power’
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Wednesday said President Trump’s swipes at annexing Greenland represent an “abuse of power.” “It’s abuse of power. It’s what Trump does across the board. You heard about it from some of your guests earlier on the show in different areas. This move with regard to Greenland is just,…
https://thehill.com/policy/international/5691129-kendall-criticizes-trump-greenland/
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2026-01-15T17:46:15+00:00
3 in 4 oppose US attempting to control Greenland: Survey
Three-quarters of Americans oppose efforts by the Trump administration to take control of Greenland, including nearly half of the president’s Republican base, according to a new survey. In the CNN poll, conducted by SSRS this past weekend, 75 percent of respondents said they would oppose the U.S. trying to seize control of the resources-rich Arctic…
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5691128-americans-oppose-trump-greenland-takeover/
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