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Silver crosses 4 lakh mark, gold up 6 pc as safe haven demand surgesIANS Gold and silver prices surged on Friday as investors took to value buying after prices moderated due to huge declines in the previous session. MCX gold April futures gained 1.08 per cent to Rs 1,54,480 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures added 2.59 per cent to Rs 2,42,564 per kg. “Gold has recovered post the January end collapse and is well on its way to what we believe should be $6,000 per ounce levels by CY26 end,” said Sandip Raichura,…

Bond ambition: Investors often see government-backed US treasury bonds as lower risk and therefore good to include in their portfolios. Photo: Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures via Sony Pictures Releasing If you’re interested in buying government bonds, whether it is US treasuries or UK gilts, pay attention to the path of interest rates as any changes usually impact the price. With many markets volatile to trade, investors often see treasury bonds or gilts as a safer bet and therefore good to include in their portfolio. That’s because they are government-backed and come at a lower risk over other assets,…

As global demand for energy storage continues to grow, battery manufacturers are under increasing pressure to innovate at every stage of production, from raw material handling and quality control to assembly and lifecycle management. This eBook brings together expert insights on the latest advancements in battery production, showcasing how advanced analytics, automation, and sustainable process strategies are reshaping how batteries are made. Download the full eBook Inside, you’ll discover how data-driven process control and Industry 4.0 technologies are enabling manufacturers to improve quality, efficiency, and environmental performance in an increasingly competitive landscape. But it doesn’t stop at the factory floor.…

Meta has focused on artificial intelligence in recent times.Meta Platforms (META 1.48%) is one of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks that have led S&P 500 gains over the past few years. These players have many things in common, from well-established businesses and leadership in their markets to strong earnings track records. But there’s one thing that separates Meta from the rest of these players. The company is the only one that hasn’t yet launched and completed a stock split. Could this social media and artificial intelligence (AI) giant shift gears and announce such a move in 2026? Let’s find out.…

Shares of power producers rallied, as traders rotated into the “bond proxy” sector in light of falling Treasury yields and loosening regulations. The SPDR Select Sector Utilities exchange-traded fund, which tracks the utilities industry group of the S&P 500, rose by more than 2.5% and is now up by 7.7% for the year to date, even as the S&P 500 remains flat. The utilities sector is also seen as a safe bet on artificial intelligence, with PG&E and Duke Energy among the utilities who noted rising demand from data centers in recent earnings reports. Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com…

Interest in silver is hotting up, with several new players listing on the ASX in recent months.The precious metal has multiple uses, from industrial to medical, power generation, and as a traditional storer of value, all of which make the commodity rather enticing.The increased interest is making miners in Western Australia reassess their assets.Horizon Minerals has a deposit sitting idle near Kalgoorlie, 600km east of Perth.Non-executive chairman Ashok Parekh said the deposit would be dusted off for analysis later this year.”Certainly there’s not many silver mines in Australia,” he said.”We’re pretty excited. It’s a non-core asset, because we’ve got 1.8…

Image source: Getty Images A lot of people think dividend investing has made Warren Buffett rich. They’re wrong – it’s growth stocks that have taken the Oracle of Omaha’s net worth to over $115bn.  In fact, I believe Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) is one of the best growth stocks to buy now. It’s one of the largest investments in my Stocks and Shares ISA and I’m planning on adding to it in the near future. What are growth stocks? Put simply, businesses have two choices about what to do with the cash they generate. They can either pay it out to…

Wealth managers and price comparison sites have become the latest companies to be hit by fears that their businesses will be disrupted by new artificial intelligence innovations.Shares in UK wealth management firms tumbled on Wednesday morning, after the AI company Altruist Corp launched a service that it said helps advisers create personalised tax strategies by reading clients’ pay stubs, account statements and other documents.The UK wealth manager St James’s Place fell 13%, its rival Quilter 5% and the investment platform AJ Bell 8%, as investors anticipated that agentic AI tools that sort out tax affairs or provide advice could eat…

VMPLNew Delhi [India], February 3: As global financial markets continue to experience volatility and uncertainty, traders are steadily moving away from prediction-based strategies toward more structured and probability-driven approaches. One trading methodology gaining increased attention is arbitrage trading, an area where EduFins has established itself as a focused education and strategy-driven platform.A Clear Shift from Speculation to StructureFor years, retail trading has largely revolved around forecasting price movements using charts, indicators, and market sentiment. While these approaches can generate short-term results, they often expose traders to emotional decision-making and inconsistent outcomes.EduFins promotes a structured alternative.Rather than relying on market predictions,…

What is the 7-3-2 rule?Ans. The 7-3-2 rule is a wealth-building strategy based on compounding. It suggests saving your first ₹1 crore in 7 years, the second in 3 years, and the third in 2 years. As your investment grows, returns increase faster, helping you build wealth more quickly with discipline and higher SIP contributions.What is the 10-5-3 rule?Ans. The 10-5-3 rule is an investing guideline for expected long-term returns. It suggests equities may return 10% annually, debt instruments around 5%, and savings or cash about 3%. It helps investors set realistic expectations and balance risk across different asset classes…