"Congratulations to Giovanni," Djokovic said in French in his on-court interview. "I played him for the first time and it's practically impossible to see where he will serve. It's like something I've seen maybe one or two times in my career, with Reilly Opelka or Ivo Karlovic. "In a match like that, you have to stay focussed and wait for an opportunity. It was a bit difficult, but in the end, I fo...
"Congratulations to Giovanni," Djokovic said in French in his on-court interview. "I played him for the first time and it's practically impossible to see where he will serve. It's like something I've seen maybe one or two times in my career, with Reilly Opelka or Ivo Karlovic. "In a match like that, you have to stay focussed and wait for an opportunity. It was a bit difficult, but in the end, I found my best tennis and best return game at the right moment." Facing the three-time champion on his Philippe-Chatrier debut and having just one main-draw win at the tournament to his name, Mpetshi Perricard could have been forgiven for being overawed by the occasion but it was Djokovic who looked the more uncomfortable of the two throughout the opening two sets. Mpetshi Perricard, who appeared to be hampered by an injury to his right wrist late on, won 82% of points behind his booming first serve, his well-publicised weapon after breaking the tournament speed record at last year's Wimbledon. But he proved equally threatening with his forehand, both from the baseline and at the net, and outstruck Djokovic with 38 winners to 26 in the first half of the match. The Serbian was visibly frustrated after being broken in the 11th game of the opening set, remonstrating with himself and the crowd, and was demonstrative in his reactions to the nine wasted break points in the second. Ever the pantomime villain, upon levelling the match, he cupped his hand behind his ear to amp up the crowd and duly rose to the lively atmosphere, breaking serve twice and giving up just one point on his own serve as he took control in the third. He was not without lapses in concentration in the fourth set, most notably in the second game when he conceded a lazy break after taking a 1-0 lead, but he rediscovered his composure with a trio of holds to love and a fifth break to avoid a decider and a possible post-midnight finish. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, Annabel Croft said: "That was a really to...
Oil prices and the U.S. dollar fell Monday while stock futures advanced as investors grew more optimistic that Washington and Tehran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore disrupted energy shipments. Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) dropped 4.6% to $98.77 a barrel by 6:39 p.m. ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ( CL1:COM ) declined 4.7%, to $92.10 a barrel. S&P 500 ( SPX...
Oil prices and the U.S. dollar fell Monday while stock futures advanced as investors grew more optimistic that Washington and Tehran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore disrupted energy shipments. Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) dropped 4.6% to $98.77 a barrel by 6:39 p.m. ET. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ( CL1:COM ) declined 4.7%, to $92.10 a barrel. S&P 500 ( SPX ) futures rose 0.5% as of 7:39 a.m. Tokyo time. The Japanese yen rose 0.2% against the dollar. The offshore yuan was little changed. The Australian dollar rose 0.5%. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) was little changed, while Ether ( ETH-USD ) fell 0.3%. Senior U.S. officials said over the weekend that negotiations with Iran were moving closer to a deal that could reopen the strategically vital shipping route, though several unresolved issues remain and final approval from both governments may still take days. Iranian media signaled caution, however. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that disputes remain over key provisions, including Tehran’s push to regain access to frozen overseas assets. Investors have closely tracked developments in the Middle East since a ceasefire agreement in April failed to produce a lasting diplomatic breakthrough. Concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery for global oil exports, have fueled volatility across commodities, currencies and bond markets in recent weeks. Attention this week is also turning toward inflation and central bank policy. Traders are awaiting U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures data along with inflation readings from Europe after bond yields recently climbed to multi-year highs on concerns that price pressures could remain persistent. Markets are now fully pricing in another Federal Reserve rate increase by the end of the year, reflecting expectations policymakers may need to remain aggressive on inflation even if oil prices ease. Strategists said borrowing costs could stay elevated regardless ...
An RAF jet carrying the defence secretary, John Healey, had its signal jammed for the entire three-hour flight after it flew near the Russian border. Healey had been visiting British soldiers in Estonia and was travelling back to the UK when the electronic attack happened, the Times reported. It is thought Russia was behind the incident on Thursday. Smartphones and laptops were unable to connect t...
An RAF jet carrying the defence secretary, John Healey, had its signal jammed for the entire three-hour flight after it flew near the Russian border. Healey had been visiting British soldiers in Estonia and was travelling back to the UK when the electronic attack happened, the Times reported. It is thought Russia was behind the incident on Thursday. Smartphones and laptops were unable to connect to the internet and pilots had to use a different navigation system as the plane’s GPS was disabled. It is unclear if Healey was deliberately targeted but the flight path was visible on aircraft tracking websites. Passengers, who included photographers and a reporter, were told the Dassault Falcon 900LX aircraft could still operate safely. Healey had met the Estonian minister of defence, Hanno Pevkur, in Tallinn to discuss long-term bilateral defence cooperation and its strategic expansion. On Wednesday the Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed two Russian jets had “repeatedly and dangerously” intercepted an RAF spy plane above the Black Sea last month. A Russian Su-35 jet flew so close to the British reconnaissance aircraft that it triggered its emergency systems, including disabling the autopilot. A Russian Su-27 also flew six metres from the unarmed Rivet Joint’s nose and carried out six passes in front. The MoD said it was the most dangerous Russian action against a British Rivet Joint aircraft since a plane fired a missile over the Black Sea in 2022. A Rivet Joint is a spy plane, with a crew of up to 30, capable of a wide range of electronic surveillance at a ranges of about 150 miles, and would have been monitoring Russian activity as part of a Nato patrol. In March 2024, an RAF plane carrying the then-defence secretary Grant Shapps had its GPS signal jammed while flying near Russian territory. The satellite signal was interfered with for about 30 minutes while the flight was heading back to the UK from Poland. Last month, Healey revealed the UK had tracked three Russian ...
My Retirement Accounts Fail In The World I Actually Live In Authored by Patrick Brenner via RealClearMarkets , I remember the first time I logged into my retirement account as a young professional . It felt like a milestone: proof that I had entered the world of adulthood, of long-term thinking, of ownership. I work in the nonprofit sector, so technically it's a 403(b), not a 401(k). The distincti...
My Retirement Accounts Fail In The World I Actually Live In Authored by Patrick Brenner via RealClearMarkets , I remember the first time I logged into my retirement account as a young professional . It felt like a milestone: proof that I had entered the world of adulthood, of long-term thinking, of ownership. I work in the nonprofit sector, so technically it's a 403(b), not a 401(k). The distinction is academic; the promise is the same: contribute consistently, invest wisely, and over time, build financial independence. The longer I've contributed, the more I've realized something uncomfortable: my retirement plan isn't built for the world I actually live in. Like many in my generation, I came of age during a period of profound economic change. Companies stay private longer. Technology, infrastructure, and energy companies increasingly raise capital outside public markets. The most dynamic growth in the economy often happens before a company ever reaches a stock exchange. When I look at my retirement options, I'm locked out of that world. Instead, we see a familiar menu consisting of a handful of mutual funds and some index options that quietly steer me toward a standardized allocation. These are not bad investments, but they represent only a fraction of real economic growth. For my younger peers just entering the workforce, this gap is even more consequential. The directions are thus: start early, take advantage of compounding, and think long term. If we each had a dollar for every time we got the lecture about the "time value of money," we'd all retire tomorrow. But we are also being funneled into portfolios that exclude entire categories of assets like private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure that have historically delivered higher long-term returns and meaningful diversification. Brett Arends at Market Watch incorrectly asserts that opening retirement plans to these assets would expose workers to high fees, illiquidity, and complexity. He ...
Key Points The Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF share an identical 0.08% expense ratio but differ significantly in portfolio depth. The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a more concentrated approach with 60 holdings compared to the 365 positions found in the Fidelity fund. The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ET...
Key Points The Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF share an identical 0.08% expense ratio but differ significantly in portfolio depth. The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a more concentrated approach with 60 holdings compared to the 365 positions found in the Fidelity fund. The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 1.7% while its counterpart yields 1.4%. 10 stocks we like better than Select Sector SPDR Trust - State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF › Investors choosing between the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FHLC) and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLV) may find that the former provides broader market-cap exposure while the latter offers superior liquidity and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield. Both funds target the domestic healthcare sector, providing exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and equipment providers. While FHLC covers a wider range of company sizes including mid- and small-cap stocks, XLV focuses strictly on the healthcare components of the S&P 500. This choice between broad-market diversification and blue-chip concentration is a central consideration for investors looking to gain targeted sector exposure. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric FHLC XLV Issuer Fidelity SPDR Expense ratio 0.08% 0.08% 1-yr return (as of May 18, 2026) 18.59% 16.86% Dividend yield 1.40% 1.70% Beta 0.61 0.58 AUM $2.9 billion $37.5 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Both funds are highly cost-efficient with matched 0.08% expense ratios. However, the State Street fund offers a slightly higher payout for income seekers, with a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 1.7% compared to...
Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardising peacekeeping missions, particularly those under the auspices of the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on Monday. Just under 79,000 international staff were deployed in international peacekeeping operations at the end of 2025, the lowest number in at least 25 years, the institute said in a ...
Geopolitical tensions and a funding crisis are jeopardising peacekeeping missions, particularly those under the auspices of the United Nations, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) warned on Monday. Just under 79,000 international staff were deployed in international peacekeeping operations at the end of 2025, the lowest number in at least 25 years, the institute said in a report. “If things continue in this way, we could see a dramatic weakening of multilateral conflict management and the near-complete sidelining of institutions like the United Nations, due to a perfect storm of funding, political and geopolitical factors,” Jair van der Lijn, director of SIPRI’s peace operations and conflict management programme, said in a statement. Advertisement “The result is likely to be more conflicts and these conflicts are likely to have even graver impacts on civilians as states abandon long-established norms.” A total of 58 peacekeeping operations were in place in 2025, dropping below the threshold of 60 for the first time since 2016. Advertisement Nearly three-quarters of deployed staff were serving in five countries – Central African Republic, South Sudan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon.
Quantum computing promises to be one of the next big things in technology, and that's prompted many growth investors to pile into the industry. But when we think "next big thing," that doesn't necessarily mean tomorrow or even a year or two from now. One thing that's held some investors back from getting in on this high-potential technology is the idea that its usefulness may be many years or even...
Quantum computing promises to be one of the next big things in technology, and that's prompted many growth investors to pile into the industry. But when we think "next big thing," that doesn't necessarily mean tomorrow or even a year or two from now. One thing that's held some investors back from getting in on this high-potential technology is the idea that its usefulness may be many years or even decades away. Even experts haven't always been certain about when this exciting technology might become part of our daily lives. Early last year, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said quantum computing was decades away from the point of being very useful. A few months later, Huang said otherwise and even announced the creation of a quantum computing research center. And Microsoft (MSFT 0.06%) co-founder Bill Gates said last year that the technology might be ready to solve big problems in three to five years. The reason it's taking a while for quantum computing to become very useful is due to the complexity of the technology. It involves using qubits for calculations rather than the bits used by classical computers -- and qubits are fragile and often difficult to scale up. But there's reason to be optimistic about the progress of certain companies. In fact, two quantum stocks are further along than anyone is giving them credit for. Let's check them out. 1. Microsoft You probably know Microsoft well for its software suite, including popular products like Word and Excel, and you might even be familiar with the company's cloud computing business. These are major engines, driving years of revenue and profit growth -- and this has translated into returns for investors, too, with the stock rising 700% over the past decade. Expand NASDAQ : MSFT Microsoft Today's Change ( -0.06 %) $ -0.24 Current Price $ 418.85 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.1T Day's Range $ 416.35 - $ 424.40 52wk Range $ 356.28 - $ 555.45 Volume 1.3M Avg Vol 34.1M Gross Margin 68.31 % Dividend Yield 0.85 % But, while Micr...
Key Points Quantum computing, due to its complexity, will take time to become very useful -- and even experts haven’t agreed on an exact timeline. These two companies have announced significant progress over the past year or so. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Quantum computing promises to be one of the next big things in technology, and that's prompted many growth investors to pile into...
Key Points Quantum computing, due to its complexity, will take time to become very useful -- and even experts haven’t agreed on an exact timeline. These two companies have announced significant progress over the past year or so. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Quantum computing promises to be one of the next big things in technology, and that's prompted many growth investors to pile into the industry. But when we think "next big thing," that doesn't necessarily mean tomorrow or even a year or two from now. One thing that's held some investors back from getting in on this high-potential technology is the idea that its usefulness may be many years or even decades away. Even experts haven't always been certain about when this exciting technology might become part of our daily lives. Early last year, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said quantum computing was decades away from the point of being very useful. A few months later, Huang said otherwise and even announced the creation of a quantum computing research center. And Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates said last year that the technology might be ready to solve big problems in three to five years. 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 » The reason it's taking a while for quantum computing to become very useful is due to the complexity of the technology. It involves using qubits for calculations rather than the bits used by classical computers -- and qubits are fragile and often difficult to scale up. But there's reason to be optimistic about the progress of certain companies. In fact, two quantum stocks are further along than anyone is giving them credit for. Let's check them out. 1. Microsoft You probably know Microsoft well for its software suite, including popular products like Word and Excel, and you might even be famili...
If you're 65 or older and have been on Social Security for a while, you probably know your benefits aren't all yours to keep. You could lose some to taxes, and you'll have your Medicare Part B premiums withheld before your checks even reach you. This is true of spousal benefits as well as retirement benefits. And since spousal benefits are smaller on average, these beneficiaries have much less mon...
If you're 65 or older and have been on Social Security for a while, you probably know your benefits aren't all yours to keep. You could lose some to taxes, and you'll have your Medicare Part B premiums withheld before your checks even reach you. This is true of spousal benefits as well as retirement benefits. And since spousal benefits are smaller on average, these beneficiaries have much less money to cover their other costs. The average spousal Social Security benefit is $985.99 per month as of April 2026. While this is a record high, it's still far less than the $2,081 average monthly retirement benefit. Meanwhile, the Medicare Part B premium for most beneficiaries is $202.90 in 2026. If we subtract this from the average spousal benefit, that leaves about $783 to cover remaining costs. That money won't go very far on its own, but fortunately, it's likely not your only Social Security benefit. If you're married and claiming a spousal benefit, your partner is also receiving a retirement benefit, which is likely to be larger. However, even with two Social Security benefit checks, you'll likely still need other retirement income sources, like personal savings or a job, to help you cover your living costs. You should also keep in mind that only your Medicare Part B premiums come directly out of your Social Security checks. You'll still have to pay for deductibles and copays out of your own pocket, so remember to budget for those.
European natural gas dropped during early trading in Asia on optimism that the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Front-month futures fell as much as 5.9% to €45.81/MWh by 6:28 a.m. Singapore time US President Donald Trump said “the negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and “our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more p...
European natural gas dropped during early trading in Asia on optimism that the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Front-month futures fell as much as 5.9% to €45.81/MWh by 6:28 a.m. Singapore time US President Donald Trump said “the negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and “our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one” in a social media post READ: US Inches Toward Iran Deal as Negotiators Focus on Hormuz
Earlier this year, she cemented her position as one of the most exciting artists in the UK when she picked up four awards at the Brits, including best British artist and best album for her second record, The Art of Loving.
Earlier this year, she cemented her position as one of the most exciting artists in the UK when she picked up four awards at the Brits, including best British artist and best album for her second record, The Art of Loving.
Jim Cramer’s blunt line to a young first-time homebuyer on the May 22 episode of Mad Money: “Expect corrections and don’t rely on hope as an investing strategy.” The caller, a younger investor, had just used a significant portion of his investment assets as a down payment on his first home and asked how to ... ‘Expect Corrections and Don’t Rely on Hope’: Cramer’s Reality Check for a First-Time Hom...
Jim Cramer’s blunt line to a young first-time homebuyer on the May 22 episode of Mad Money: “Expect corrections and don’t rely on hope as an investing strategy.” The caller, a younger investor, had just used a significant portion of his investment assets as a down payment on his first home and asked how to ... ‘Expect Corrections and Don’t Rely on Hope’: Cramer’s Reality Check for a First-Time Homebuyer
Investors choosing between the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC +0.98%) and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV +1.17%) may find that the former provides broader market-cap exposure while the latter offers superior liquidity and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield. Both funds target the domestic healthcare sector, providing exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology...
Investors choosing between the Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF (FHLC +0.98%) and State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV +1.17%) may find that the former provides broader market-cap exposure while the latter offers superior liquidity and a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield. Both funds target the domestic healthcare sector, providing exposure to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and equipment providers. While FHLC covers a wider range of company sizes including mid- and small-cap stocks, XLV focuses strictly on the healthcare components of the S&P 500. This choice between broad-market diversification and blue-chip concentration is a central consideration for investors looking to gain targeted sector exposure. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric FHLC XLV Issuer Fidelity SPDR Expense ratio 0.08% 0.08% 1-yr return (as of May 18, 2026) 18.59% 16.86% Dividend yield 1.40% 1.70% Beta 0.61 0.58 AUM $2.9 billion $37.5 billion Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield. Both funds are highly cost-efficient with matched 0.08% expense ratios. However, the State Street fund offers a slightly higher payout for income seekers, with a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 1.7% compared to 1.4% for the Fidelity fund. This difference in yield may appeal to those prioritizing current income over slightly higher recent growth. Performance & risk comparison Metric FHLC XLV Max drawdown (5 yr) (17.70%) (17.10%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years (total return) $1,231 $1,284 What's inside The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF provides concentrated exposure to 60 large-cap healthcare stocks. Its largest positions include Eli Lilly & Co (LLY +2.40%) at 15.18%, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ +1.13%) at 10.42%, and AbbVie (ABBV +0.56%) at 7.09%. Launched in 1998, it provides 100% allocation ...
California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate toggle caption Apu Gomes/Getty Images Some 50,000 residents of Garden Grove, California remain under an evacuation order Sunday as emergency response teams struggle to deal with a potentially explosive situation at a nearby aerospace manufacturing plant. Here's the latest on what's happening at the plant, and wh...
California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate toggle caption Apu Gomes/Getty Images Some 50,000 residents of Garden Grove, California remain under an evacuation order Sunday as emergency response teams struggle to deal with a potentially explosive situation at a nearby aerospace manufacturing plant. Here's the latest on what's happening at the plant, and what could yet come. Overnight, the chemical tank appeared to have cracked The tank, which is located in the southeastern corner of the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, holds somewhere around 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly toxic, highly flammable chemical used in the manufacturing of resins and plastics. Late Saturday, firefighters approached the tank to "get eyes" on what was happening, TJ McGovern, interim county fire chief for the Orange County Fire Authority, said in a post on social media. "What they found was a potential crack in the tank." Sponsor Message A cracked tank could actually be good news, sort of The incident at GKN Aerospace began Thursday, according to emergency responders. It remains unclear exactly what went wrong, but the chemicals in the tank began to exceed a safe temperature. Methyl methacrylate is a clear, colorless liquid that is highly volatile and releases energy exothermically when it reacts. If that reaction occurs in a container, then it can cause a sudden pressure build up, effectively turning the container into an explosive. That's exactly what happened at a plant in the United Kingdom in October 2009. According to one report, an explosion at a resin manufacturing site involving the chemical destroyed the factory and caused blast damage to adjacent buildings. Nobody was killed, but windows were blown out as far as 600 ft. from the blast site. The tank in California suffered damage and had already begun to bulge outward, according to Craig Covey, the incident commander at Orange County Fire. The tank is being...
Good morning and welcome back. We’re kicking off the week with some M&A news: Jardine Matheson is getting close to an agreement to buy Australia’s biggest medical diagnostic imaging provider, I-MED Radiology Network. That’s according to people familiar with the matter, who say the transaction may value I-MED at about A$3.4 billion, including debt. I-MED has more than 250 clinics across Australia o...
Good morning and welcome back. We’re kicking off the week with some M&A news: Jardine Matheson is getting close to an agreement to buy Australia’s biggest medical diagnostic imaging provider, I-MED Radiology Network. That’s according to people familiar with the matter, who say the transaction may value I-MED at about A$3.4 billion, including debt. I-MED has more than 250 clinics across Australia offering services such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. The business has been owned by London-based private equity firm Permira since 2018. The potential buyer comes with a storied history. Hong Kong-based Jardine Matheson traces its origins to an opium trading house founded in 1832, though in recent years the conglomerate has been focused on reshaping its sprawling portfolio and boosting shareholder returns. What’s happening now The fallout from the budget continues, with the government saying it will consult with small businesses , particularly start-ups, over the implications of a planned clampdown on tax breaks, Cabinet Secretary Andrew Charlton said. Under the proposed changes, a current 50% capital gains tax discount will be replaced by an inflation-indexation model with a 30% minimum tax rate on net capital gains, covering everything from property to shares and businesses. Charlton acknowledged the new system could be problematic for firms with a very low capital base — like start-ups — as they have little to inflate off. A 39-year-old man died after he was attacked by a shark at a shallow reef in waters off the far north of Queensland. The man was rushed by boat from Kennedy Shoal to Hull River Heads boat ramp, about 120 kilometers south of Cairns, where paramedics were waiting for him at about midday local time on Sunday. However, he died from injuries shortly after. The attack comes after a 38-year-old man was killed by a Great White Shark on May 16 across the other side of the country, near Rottnest Island off the Western Australia coast. Across the Ta...