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Silver (XAG/USD) posts a strong advance at the start of the week and holds near $80.25 per ounce at the time of writing, up 3.60% on the day. The white metal benefits from renewed interest amid reflation trades, fueled by political developments in Japan and persistent expectations of monetary easing in the United States (US).Markets are reacting in particular to the election victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling coalition in Japan, a result that strengthens expectations for expansionary fiscal policies. Such an outlook is generally associated with rising inflation expectations, which underpins demand for Silver, often viewed as a…

Key PointsRising debts and questions surrounding its deal with OpenAI have led to investor concerns about the stock.Investors should not lose sight of its improving financials and increasingly attractive valuation.When it comes to Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock, optimism surrounding its AI infrastructure has given way to deep worry. The stock spiked after Oracle announced a deal with OpenAI and a massive backlog, which has since grown to $523 billion.However, the spending required to capture that business has led to mounting debts and rising share counts, prompting investors to sell the stock. Consequently, the stock has struggled since the announcement of…

Hong Kong has a clear pathway to potentially double the size of its fund industry by transitioning from legacy infrastructure to token-based finance as there is strong demand from investors for the features available through digital money, such as 24/7 trading access, according to a recent report. This evolution marks a departure from traditional “message-based” systems of transaction settlement, where intermediaries merely exchange instructions to update separate, siloed ledgers – a process often constrained by settlement lags and reconciliation overhead, finds the Digital Money: A Chance for Hong Kong’s Fund Industry to Double Up report from Boston Consulting Group and…

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 20:26 ISTSince the start of 2026, substantial funds have moved out of silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while gold ETFs have remained relatively stableSo far this year, gold has climbed around 15%, while silver’s gains have remained limited to about 10%A noticeable shift is unfolding in the precious metals market in 2026, as investor attention moves away from silver’s high-volatility rally towards the relative stability of gold. After capturing strong interest last year with an exceptional surge, silver’s momentum is now showing signs of slowing, while gold, often dismissed by some prominent investors as a “useless asset”,…

Great Sankey-based United Utilities has launched its 2026 intake and is offering more than 100 apprenticeship opportunities across a broad range of areas including operations, water quality, digital technologies to engineering and electrical. The company is aiming to attract early-career talent from across the region. Laura Spyrou, head of talent acquisition at United Utilities, said: “There are plenty of opportunities for those seeking a career with United Utilities. “We want to bring in bright and ambitious talent from right across the region to join our organisation. “This year we have widened our applications to more people across the business. “Our…

1. Hesai Group Sponsored ADR (Nasdaq: HSAI) Industry: Producer manufacturing Market cap: US$3.63 billion1 Hesai Group is a technology company focused on LiDAR sensors, a key component used in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles and robotics. LiDAR works by using laser pulses to build a detailed, three-dimensional picture of the surrounding environment, helping vehicles and machines ‘see’ more accurately than with cameras alone. The company is based in China but operates globally, supplying its sensors to car manufacturers, robotics firms and technology companies across Asia, Europe and North America. Over recent years, Hesai has built a strong reputation for…

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -PT BNI Sekuritas, the securities and investment arm of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), sees continued potential for Indonesia’s domestic bond market in 2026, despite early-year fluctuations in global and domestic financial markets.The outlook is supported by expectations of declining government bond yields and a more accommodative stance on interest rates.Amir Dalimunthe, Head of Fixed Income Research at BNI Sekuritas, said the Indonesia Composite Bond Index could deliver total returns of around 7-8 percent this year. He projected the yield on 10-year government bonds to average 6.2 percent, potentially easing toward 5.8 percent by year-end.“This outlook reflects more accommodative…

Amy Young (Image: Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace) Law firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace has appointed Amy Young to its commercial property team. Amy brings a broad range of experience in the commercial property sector, including advising on the sale, purchase and leasing of petrol filling stations, acting for well-known supermarket and retail and leisure operators, and supporting international clients on investment acquisitions. She also recently spent time working in the banking sector, where she focused on acquisition finance, refinancing and general corporate lending, with transactions spanning both local and cross-border matters. Heather Stephen, managing partner at Raeburns, said: “We…

Investing.com — Major insurance broker stocks plummeted Monday amid investor concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional insurance distribution channels. The selloff followed reports from Reinsurance News and others that OpenAI approved the first AI insurance app on ChatGPT, built by Spanish digital insurer Tuio. Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ:WTW) experienced the steepest decline, with shares falling 13%. Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) dropped 9.4%, while Aon (NYSE:AON) shed 8.5%. Ryan Specialty (NYSE:RYAN) and Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) fell 8% and 7% respectively, with Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MRSH) also down 7%. Insurer AIG (NYSE:AIG) saw a more modest decline of 2%. The…

These stocks are already up more than 26% this year.The S&P 500 is off to a fairly underwhelming start. As of Monday’s close, it was up less than 2% since January. Many growth stocks have been struggling, while dividend stocks are suddenly becoming hot buys. Two dividend stocks that are off to hot starts since the beginning of the year are Lockheed Martin (LMT +2.36%) and Texas Instruments (TXN 1.21%). They have soared past the broad index, and here’s why it might not be too late to invest in them. Image source: Getty Images. Lockheed Martin Entering trading on Tuesday,…