At a time when tech stock valuations are high, these two are reasonably valued. In 2026, investors appear to be getting more cautious about companies that they think spend too much on artificial intelligence (AI) without results, and on stocks that trade at high valuations. Both of these concerns have had an outsize impact on technology stocks, particularly large caps. The large-cap tech sector is...
At a time when tech stock valuations are high, these two are reasonably valued. In 2026, investors appear to be getting more cautious about companies that they think spend too much on artificial intelligence (AI) without results, and on stocks that trade at high valuations. Both of these concerns have had an outsize impact on technology stocks, particularly large caps. The large-cap tech sector is down about 3% in 2026 as of Feb. 4, which is the worst among the sectors. The bigger concern, from my perspective, particularly as it relates to many of the large-cap tech companies, is the valuations. The inflation-adjusted 10-year Shiller P/E ratio is at its highest level since the dot-com boom, sitting at just over 40. In the past, an abnormally high Shiller P/E ratio has been a strong indicator that a market correction is coming. We aren't there yet, but it bears watching closely. So, in 2026, investors should focus on tech stocks that are both positioned to capitalize on AI spending and are reasonably valued. Two stocks that stand out are Microsoft (MSFT +2.00%) and Oracle (ORCL +4.64%). Why Microsoft stands out Let's start with Microsoft, the top choice among the two stocks. Microsoft had some pullback after its fiscal second-quarter earnings in late January due to record spending on capital expenditures, mostly AI, last quarter, which was 66% higher than it was the same quarter a year ago. Expand NASDAQ : MSFT Microsoft Today's Change ( 2.00 %) $ 7.86 Current Price $ 401.53 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.0T Day's Range $ 392.92 - $ 401.79 52wk Range $ 344.79 - $ 555.45 Volume 2.3M Avg Vol 30M Gross Margin 68.59 % Dividend Yield 0.85 % At the same time, growth for its AI cloud engine, Azure, slowed slightly and was guided to slow a bit more in 2026. But it is more a case of supply constraints than demand as the remaining performance obligation rose 110% to $625 billion. The pullback is great for long-term investors because it makes Microsoft even more attractive. It i...
Key Points Investors have expressed concerns with large-cap valuations and AI spending in 2026. These two tech giants trade at valuations that are at or below the S&P 500 average. One stands out as the better option, but both have big upside. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › In 2026, investors appear to be getting more cautious about companies that they think spend too much on artificial ...
Key Points Investors have expressed concerns with large-cap valuations and AI spending in 2026. These two tech giants trade at valuations that are at or below the S&P 500 average. One stands out as the better option, but both have big upside. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › In 2026, investors appear to be getting more cautious about companies that they think spend too much on artificial intelligence (AI) without results, and on stocks that trade at high valuations. Both of these concerns have had an outsize impact on technology stocks, particularly large caps. The large-cap tech sector is down about 3% in 2026 as of Feb. 4, which is the worst among the sectors. The bigger concern, from my perspective, particularly as it relates to many of the large-cap tech companies, is the valuations. The inflation-adjusted 10-year Shiller P/E ratio is at its highest level since the dot-com boom, sitting at just over 40. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » In the past, an abnormally high Shiller P/E ratio has been a strong indicator that a market correction is coming. We aren't there yet, but it bears watching closely. So, in 2026, investors should focus on tech stocks that are both positioned to capitalize on AI spending and are reasonably valued. Two stocks that stand out are Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL). Why Microsoft stands out Let's start with Microsoft, the top choice among the two stocks. Microsoft had some pullback after its fiscal second-quarter earnings in late January due to record spending on capital expenditures, mostly AI, last quarter, which was 66% higher than it was the same quarter a year ago. At the same time, growth for its AI cloud engine, Azure, slowed slightly and was guided to slow a bit more in 2026. But it is more a case of supply constraints than demand as the remaining performance obligation ...
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The Tai Po fire, which claimed 168 lives and displaced almost 5,000 residents, has left many victims considering legal action. However, litigation can be complicated and costly, potentially denying victims access to the courts. Their plight has sparked renewed calls for Hong Kong to allow class actions in such cases. The possibility has long been on the radar. A Law Reform Commission subcommittee ...
The Tai Po fire, which claimed 168 lives and displaced almost 5,000 residents, has left many victims considering legal action. However, litigation can be complicated and costly, potentially denying victims access to the courts. Their plight has sparked renewed calls for Hong Kong to allow class actions in such cases. The possibility has long been on the radar. A Law Reform Commission subcommittee was formed to study the topic 20 years ago. A final report was released in 2012. It recommended the gradual introduction of class actions, starting with consumer cases. The government set up a working group to consider the recommendations. But the proposals have not been implemented. Class actions allow a legal issue shared by a large number of people to be settled in a single court case without each of them needing to bring a separate claim. They are permitted in other parts of the world, such as the United States. Hong Kong has a mechanism for “representative proceedings”, but this is limited in scope and was described by the chief justice’s working party on civil justice reform as inadequate for large-scale legal actions in 2004. Advertisement This is a complex issue that should be revisited in light of the fire. The objective is to ensure access to the legal system for people who cannot afford to bring their own case. That is a worthy pursuit. There are valid concerns about class actions being abused by litigants and lawyers, flooding the courts with unmeritorious cases. The business sector might worry about costly and time-consuming lawsuits, but the commission took this into account when proposing an incremental approach with safeguards against such abuses, including the requirement that cases must be certified by a court. Advertisement If introduced with care, class actions could make court proceedings more efficient by removing the need for large numbers of litigants to bring separate cases on the same legal point. The Tai Po fire raises issues which inevitably need...
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. reported fourth-quarter profit that missed expectations due to headwinds from lower rates and higher tax expenses. Net income, excluding one-time items, dropped 10% to S$2.36 billion ($1.85 billion) in the three months ended Dec. 31, Southeast Asia’s largest lender said in a statement on Monday. That compared with the S$2.57 billion average estimate of analysts surveyed by ...
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. reported fourth-quarter profit that missed expectations due to headwinds from lower rates and higher tax expenses. Net income, excluding one-time items, dropped 10% to S$2.36 billion ($1.85 billion) in the three months ended Dec. 31, Southeast Asia’s largest lender said in a statement on Monday. That compared with the S$2.57 billion average estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. The bank said its total dividend will be 81 Singapore cents for the quarter. DBS said it plans to continue its capital return dividends of 15 Singapore cents a share per quarter for financial years 2026 and 2027, barring unforeseen circumstances. Read more about DBS’ results “While rate pressures and geopolitical tensions are expected to persist, the quality of our franchise and strong balance sheet provide a solid foundation for the year ahead,” Chief Executive Officer Tan Su Shan said in the statement. She’s expecting 2026 net profit to be slightly below 2025 levels. DBS is the first Singapore lender to report results, and is the only one among the three local banks that pays quarterly dividends. United Overseas Bank Ltd. and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. are set to announce earnings later this month. DBS Remains Key Singapore Stock Proxy But SEA and Grab Emerge Temasek Taps Ex-DBS Chief Executive Gupta to Be India Chairman Singapore Backs AI Bootcamp to Secure Jobs for 35,000 Bank Staff
Key Points IEMG is more concentrated in technology and emerging markets, while IXUS is broader and more diversified across sectors. Over the past year, IEMG has outperformed IXUS, but IXUS has a substantially higher five-year price return. 10 stocks we like better than iShares - iShares Core Msci Emerging Markets ETF › Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) and iShares Core...
Key Points IEMG is more concentrated in technology and emerging markets, while IXUS is broader and more diversified across sectors. Over the past year, IEMG has outperformed IXUS, but IXUS has a substantially higher five-year price return. 10 stocks we like better than iShares - iShares Core Msci Emerging Markets ETF › Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEMKT:IEMG) and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (NASDAQ:IXUS) offer exposure to non-U.S. equities, but IEMG targets only emerging markets, while IXUS covers developed and emerging markets globally. This comparison examines their costs, returns, risk, portfolio composition, and liquidity, helping investors see where the funds differ. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IXUS IEMG Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.09% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 7, 2026) 31.67% 37.83% Dividend yield 3.01% 2.51% AUM $54.40 billion $137.65 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IEMG has a slightly higher expense ratio and lower return than IXUS, but its higher dividend yield may make the fund more appealing to income-driven investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric IXUS IEMG Max drawdown (5 y) (30.05%) (37.16%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,282 $1,073 What's inside IEMG holds 2707 emerging-market stocks, with its primary focus on the tech sector (23%), followed by financials (16%) and industrials (12%). Its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.SR), Samsung Electronics Ltd (005930.KS), and Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK), giving it more exposure to Asian tech giants. IXUS tracks an MSCI index covering large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks from developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. It holds 4,211 securities, with its largest positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.SR), Samsung Electronics Ltd (005930.KS),...
In Brief After a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, box office for Amazon’s “Melania” fell 67%, to an estimated $2.37 million, in its second weekend. The documentary about First Melania Trump has grossed a total of $13.5 million so far (almost all of that in the United States), which means it’s extremely unlikely the film — which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million t...
In Brief After a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, box office for Amazon’s “Melania” fell 67%, to an estimated $2.37 million, in its second weekend. The documentary about First Melania Trump has grossed a total of $13.5 million so far (almost all of that in the United States), which means it’s extremely unlikely the film — which Amazon spent $40 million to acquire and $35 million to market — will break even in theaters. Before “Melania”’s release, a former Amazon film executive asked how the price tag could be motivated by anything other than “currying favor” with the Trump administration or “an outright bribe.” Moviegoing typically slows during Super Bowl weekend, but the weekend’s top film, “Send Help,” only declined 47%. And after placing third on the charts last weekend, “Melania” is ninth this time. Perhaps anticipating discussion about the film’s decline, Amazon released a statement from its head of domestic theatrical distribution Kevin Wilson, who said, “Together, theatrical and streaming represent two distinct value creating moments that amplify the film’s overall impact.” “Melania” received universally negative reviews from critics, but its 99% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes was so good that the site put out a statement insisting that the score was real.
The world’s biggest iron ore export port reopened after the passing of a major tropical storm. Port Hedland in northwest Australia resumed operations on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell headed south, operator Pilbara Ports said in a statement on Sunday. The terminal handles a large portion of the nation’s iron ore exports from major miners including BHP Group and Fortescue Ltd. Mitchell is fore...
The world’s biggest iron ore export port reopened after the passing of a major tropical storm. Port Hedland in northwest Australia resumed operations on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell headed south, operator Pilbara Ports said in a statement on Sunday. The terminal handles a large portion of the nation’s iron ore exports from major miners including BHP Group and Fortescue Ltd. Mitchell is forecast to move down the coast with wind gusts of 130 kilometers per hour (81 mph) on Monday, before weakening to below-cyclone strength as it moves over land early on Tuesday, the Bureau of Meteorology said in an advisory Monday. Western Australia is a key center for iron ore production and exports, and also hosts significant liquefied natural gas facilities. Other key ports — including Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island — remained closed early on Monday. This is the first significant Australian cyclone this season, which typically runs from November to April. Last year, an increased number of severe storms impacted ports and reduced the volume of iron ore exported from the region for months.
Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison several prominent opposition members, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, after lengthy politically motivated detentions. Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been ...
Venezuela’s government on Sunday released from prison several prominent opposition members, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, after lengthy politically motivated detentions. Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their political beliefs. They also follow a visit to Venezuela of representatives of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “Today we are being released,” Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Machado ally and former governor, said in a video posted on social media. “Much to discuss about the present and future of Venezuela, always with the truth at the forefront.” Advertisement Guanipa, who spent more than eight months in custody, was released from a detention facility in the capital, Caracas. An armoured vehicle and officers appeared behind him in the video he released. Venezuelan-based prisoners’ rights group Foro Penal confirmed the release of at least 30 people on Sunday. Advertisement In addition to Guanipa, Machado’s political organisation said several of its members were among the released, including Maria Oropeza, who live-streamed her arrest by military intelligence officers as they broke into her home with a crowbar. Machado’s lawyer, Perkins Rocha, was also freed. “Let’s go for the freedom of Venezuela!” Machado posted on social media.
The yen fluctuated Monday as Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election triumph, while Asian stocks looked set to open the week higher after Wall Street’s Friday rally. The yen was little changed following earlier weakness after the nation’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party gained a two-thirds super majority in the 465-seat lower house by itself, according to public broadcast...
The yen fluctuated Monday as Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election triumph, while Asian stocks looked set to open the week higher after Wall Street’s Friday rally. The yen was little changed following earlier weakness after the nation’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party gained a two-thirds super majority in the 465-seat lower house by itself, according to public broadcaster NHK. The result cleared the way for more fiscal stimulus under Takaichi, adding pressure to Japanese bonds while potentially lifting stocks. Equity-index futures for Asia indicated gains for benchmarks in Australia, Hong Kong and Japan. US stocks jumped on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing about 2% higher amid dip buying from investors and as data showed consumer sentiment increased. The dollar edged lower with Treasuries on Friday. Japan’s election outcome reinforced expectations for looser fiscal policy and sustained pressure on the yen, with investors bracing for so-called Takaichi trades to dominate markets on Monday. The result also helped set a constructive tone for global assets at the start of the week, extending a risk-on move fueled by resilient US data and Wall Street’s rebound. Traders were taking advantage of the selloff earlier last week, picking up some cheap stocks to extend the rotational trade into cyclicals and away from tech, said Tony Sycamore , an analyst at IG in Sydney. The Wall Street tailwind and Takaichi trade means “at least for the very very short term, we’re going to see a good risk-on session across Asian equity markets,” he added. The LDP’s haul gives the party a higher proportion of representatives in the lower house than any other party in post-war elections in Japan and will drive concerns of more debt fueled stimulus. Many investors see an election victory for Takaichi as allowing her to add to Japan’s already heavy debt load. The prevailing view is that Takaichi favors monetary and fiscal policy stimulus and “she has won a strong manda...
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the scheme - being tested out this year - would "give those who miss out on their top-choice apprenticeship a second chance by matching them with another opportunity in their area".
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said the scheme - being tested out this year - would "give those who miss out on their top-choice apprenticeship a second chance by matching them with another opportunity in their area".
Coinbase's revenue is expected to fall in the upcoming release. Since its Nasdaq debut as a publicly traded company, Coinbase Global (COIN +13.02%) has been one of the best ways to invest in the rise of cryptocurrencies. The company is a leading crypto exchange, so buying Coinbase stock is a way to -- hopefully -- profit from crypto's evolution without holding actual coins. With President Donald T...
Coinbase's revenue is expected to fall in the upcoming release. Since its Nasdaq debut as a publicly traded company, Coinbase Global (COIN +13.02%) has been one of the best ways to invest in the rise of cryptocurrencies. The company is a leading crypto exchange, so buying Coinbase stock is a way to -- hopefully -- profit from crypto's evolution without holding actual coins. With President Donald Trump's embrace of the crypto space, one might think this is a great time to buy Coinbase stock. But cryptos have been weak in recent months. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two leading cryptocurrencies, have both been down more than 20% over the last year. Expand NASDAQ : COIN Coinbase Global Today's Change ( 13.02 %) $ 19.03 Current Price $ 165.15 Key Data Points Market Cap $45B Day's Range $ 151.57 - $ 165.52 52wk Range $ 142.58 - $ 444.64 Volume 1.1M Avg Vol 9.8M Gross Margin 86.71 % That's been a big part of the 40% drop in Coinbase stock over the last 12 months. But as the company prepares for its Feb. 12 earnings report covering the fourth quarter of 2025, this is a good time to take a fresh look at the stock and see whether it still has a place in your portfolio. About Coinbase Global Coinbase has a broad reach, operating in more than 100 countries and claiming $516 billion in assets on its platform as of Sept. 30, 2025. Its platform makes it easy to buy and sell a variety of assets overseas and, at this writing, supports 370 tradable assets. In addition to providing a platform for cryptocurrency trading, Coinbase also offers a premium service, Coinbase One, with subscription plans as low as $5 a month and zero-fee trades, rewards, and benefits. Net revenue in the third quarter was $1.86 billion, up 55% from the previous year; trading volume was $295 billion, up 24% from the previous quarter. And while cryptocurrency transaction revenue remained strong, it's notable that there's been a significant shift away from Bitcoin over the last year toward other assets, such as XRP....
Key Points Coinbase is one of the best ways to get indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies. The stock is down more than 40% over the last year, underperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. 10 stocks we like better than Coinbase Global › Since its Nasdaq debut as a publicly traded company, Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) has been one of the best ways to invest in the rise of cryptocurrencies. The company is ...
Key Points Coinbase is one of the best ways to get indirect exposure to cryptocurrencies. The stock is down more than 40% over the last year, underperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. 10 stocks we like better than Coinbase Global › Since its Nasdaq debut as a publicly traded company, Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) has been one of the best ways to invest in the rise of cryptocurrencies. The company is a leading crypto exchange, so buying Coinbase stock is a way to -- hopefully -- profit from crypto's evolution without holding actual coins. With President Donald Trump's embrace of the crypto space, one might think this is a great time to buy Coinbase stock. But cryptos have been weak in recent months. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two leading cryptocurrencies, have both been down more than 20% over the last year. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » That's been a big part of the 40% drop in Coinbase stock over the last 12 months. But as the company prepares for its Feb. 12 earnings report covering the fourth quarter of 2025, this is a good time to take a fresh look at the stock and see whether it still has a place in your portfolio. About Coinbase Global Coinbase has a broad reach, operating in more than 100 countries and claiming $516 billion in assets on its platform as of Sept. 30, 2025. Its platform makes it easy to buy and sell a variety of assets overseas and, at this writing, supports 370 tradable assets. In addition to providing a platform for cryptocurrency trading, Coinbase also offers a premium service, Coinbase One, with subscription plans as low as $5 a month and zero-fee trades, rewards, and benefits. Net revenue in the third quarter was $1.86 billion, up 55% from the previous year; trading volume was $295 billion, up 24% from the previous quarter. And while cryptocurrency transacti...
America's Record Health Spending Explained In 5 Charts Authored by Lawrence Wilson via The Epoch Times, U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024, according to recently released data from the Department of Health and Human Services. That includes all health spending through federal and state health programs like Medicare and Medicaid, money paid by individuals to health insurers and ...
America's Record Health Spending Explained In 5 Charts Authored by Lawrence Wilson via The Epoch Times, U.S. health care spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024, according to recently released data from the Department of Health and Human Services. That includes all health spending through federal and state health programs like Medicare and Medicaid, money paid by individuals to health insurers and providers, spending by employers, and payments made by insurance companies. Here’s a look at the overall picture of America’s health spending and what that means for consumers and taxpayers. The United States spends more on health care than any nation in the world. That’s true whether as a gross amount, a per-capita average of $15,474, or a share of the national economy, 18 percent. And the amount keeps growing. Per capita health care spending has grown every year since 2000, rising at 77 percent higher than inflation. Health care is the largest industry in the United States by total spending and employment. Health care, grouped with social services by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employed more people than any other industry and was one of the fastest growing U.S. industries. About $18 of every $100 spent in the United States went to pay for health care in 2024. That’s more than was spent on housing ($12), groceries ($5), national defense ($4), or cars ($3). Health care spending rose 7.2 percent in 2024, but health care prices accounted for less than half of the increase. Those prices rose 2.5 percent, which was below the overall inflation rate of 2.9 percent that year. Most of the increase was due to increased cost or use of other goods and services, the increased demand for medical services, and changes in the population. The overall demand for medical services increased and was the most significant reason for increased spending, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Americans spent $768 billion on non-medical expenses in 2024, about 15 percent of h...
Whether it's growth stocks with high potential or a broader basket of international stocks, IEMG and IXUS both offer different approaches to international stock exposure. Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +2.50%) and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS +2.31%) offer exposure to non-U.S. equities, but IEMG targets only emerging markets, while IXUS covers develo...
Whether it's growth stocks with high potential or a broader basket of international stocks, IEMG and IXUS both offer different approaches to international stock exposure. Both the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG +2.50%) and iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF (IXUS +2.31%) offer exposure to non-U.S. equities, but IEMG targets only emerging markets, while IXUS covers developed and emerging markets globally. This comparison examines their costs, returns, risk, portfolio composition, and liquidity, helping investors see where the funds differ. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric IXUS IEMG Issuer IShares IShares Expense ratio 0.07% 0.09% 1-yr return (as of Feb. 7, 2026) 31.67% 37.83% Dividend yield 3.01% 2.51% AUM $54.40 billion $137.65 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. IEMG has a slightly higher expense ratio and lower return than IXUS, but its higher dividend yield may make the fund more appealing to income-driven investors. Performance & risk comparison Metric IXUS IEMG Max drawdown (5 y) (30.05%) (37.16%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years $1,282 $1,073 What's inside IEMG holds 2707 emerging-market stocks, with its primary focus on the tech sector (23%), followed by financials (16%) and industrials (12%). Its top holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.SR), Samsung Electronics Ltd (005930.KS), and Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK), giving it more exposure to Asian tech giants. IXUS tracks an MSCI index covering large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks from developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States. It holds 4,211 securities, with its largest positions in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.SR), Samsung Electronics Ltd (005930.KS), and ASML Holding N.V. (AMS:ASML.AS). Financial services (22%), industrials (15%), and technology (12%) are the top sectors by weight. The fund launche...
Ousmane Dembélé struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain blew away bitter rivals Marseille on Sunday, reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a crushing 5-0 victory at the Parc des Princes. Dembélé opened the scoring after just 12 minutes and added a second before half-time as PSG delivered a real statement of intent going into the crucial months of the season. Facundo Medina’s own goal made it 3-0 just pa...
Ousmane Dembélé struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain blew away bitter rivals Marseille on Sunday, reclaiming top spot in Ligue 1 with a crushing 5-0 victory at the Parc des Princes. Dembélé opened the scoring after just 12 minutes and added a second before half-time as PSG delivered a real statement of intent going into the crucial months of the season. Facundo Medina’s own goal made it 3-0 just past the hour before substitutes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in got in on the act as PSG avenged their 1-0 defeat at the Velodrome earlier this campaign. Luis Enrique’s side have now won seven straight league matches, though they remain under pressure from surprise challengers Lens, who briefly moved top on Saturday and sit just two points behind. Luis Díaz hit a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 on Sunday to restore their six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund’s shaky win at Wolfsburg on Saturday drew the chasers to within three points but Díaz, unplayable at times, was the difference maker as Bayern delivered an emphatic response. Harry Kane converted two Bayern penalties, both won by Díaz, to move up to 24 league goals for the season and 38 in all competitions. “There was a lot of noise around the team after two winless games. It was important to stay calm,” Kane said to DAZN. “We’re heading towards the end of the season, a stage where every three points matters. We saw the gap can be cut quickly – the real season starts now.” Relegation battlers last campaign, third-placed Hoffenheim came to Munich as the Bundesliga’s form team, with 11 wins and just one loss in their past 14 games. View image in fullscreen Luis Díaz helped himself to a hat-trick. Photograph: Christina Pahnke/sampics/Corbis/Getty Images In Italy Federico Dimarco laid on a hat-trick of assists as Inter thumped 10-man Sassuolo 5-0 to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Serie A table with a commanding performance in Reggio Emilia. Inter have 58...