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Key PointsGitLab shares have been beaten down, despite consistent strong growth.Artificial intelligence (AI) has been viewed as a headwind, but it is more likely a tailwind.The stock is now trading at cheap levels.One of the most beleaguered artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past two years has been GitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB). The share price fell more than 10% in 2024 and another 33% in 2025. However, 2026 could be the year the company proves the bears wrong.Strong results, but poor stock performanceGitLab runs a DevSecOps (development, security, and operations) platform, which is a secure ecosystem for organizations to design software.…

The yearlong party in precious metals looks like it might be coming to an end.The blistering rally that’s pushed gold and silver to a series of all-time highs in the last 12 months saw a brutal reversal on Friday as markets reacted to Donald Trump’s pick to run the Federal Reserve.Gold, which is still up by about 65 % in the last year, dropped 12% to trade around $4,786 an ounce. It marks the worst single-day loss for gold in more than a decade.Silver, which had far outpaced gold’s gain in the last year, plunged as much as 32% to…

Following a record-breaking year for the catastrophe bond market, reinsurance broker Howden Re has outlined how these insurance-linked securities (ILS) instruments have remained in favour due to their liquidity and more standardised structure.In its January 2026 reinsurance renewals report, the broker highlighted how cat bonds have become “a fundamental component of many reinsurance programmes.” “In the current environment, they can often offer more favourable pricing than traditional reinsurance, driving further interest from sponsors,” the broker said. 2025 was a substantial year for the catastrophe bond market. Artemis’ data shows that for the first time annual issuance exceeded $20 billion, rising…

A savings expert has pointed to a key scheme that could help people build up their savings. One in 10 people have no cash savings at all, figures from last year from the Financial Conduct Authority suggest.This is a worrying number given the rising cost of living means ever more people are struggling to cover their regular bills out of their regular income. Banking experts spoke to the Treasury Committee [January 28] about what measures are underway to increase financial inclusion and help more people build up savings.Matt Bland, chief executive of the Association of British Credit Unions, spoke about…

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Many people have no savings to fall back onMatt Bland, chief executive of the Association of British Credit Unions, spoke to MPs(Image: Parliament)A bank expert has highlighted a scheme that could assist people in building up their savings. One in 10 individuals has no cash reserves whatsoever, according to figures from last year from the Financial Conduct Authority. This represents a concerning figure, given that the escalating cost of living means increasing numbers are battling to meet their routine expenses from their regular earnings.Banking specialists spoke to the Treasury Committee [January 28] regarding measures being implemented to boost financial inclusion…

Why is NVIDIA stock price rising?NVIDIA stock price is rising mainly because of strong demand for Artificial Intelligence hardware and data center GPUs.Is NVIDIA Stock good for long-term investment?NVIDIA Stock shows strong growth potential, but its high valuation also means there is greater risk if earnings slow.What affects NVIDIA stock price the most?Earnings reports, guidance, and AI industry spending have the biggest impact on NVIDIA stock price.What are the main risks for NVIDIA Stock?Major risks include lower cloud spending, competition from custom chips, and global trade restrictions.How does Artificial Intelligence support NVIDIA’s growth?Artificial Intelligence requires powerful computing chips, and NVIDIA…

Balkrishna Industries Ltd reported a mixed performance for the December quarter on Wednesday, January 28, with net profit declining 14.98% year-on-year to ₹382.15 crore, compared with ₹449.48 crore in the year-ago period, even as revenues and operating earnings posted steady growth.Revenue from operations rose 6.9% YoY to ₹2,736.8 crore in Q3, up from ₹2,560.3 crore last year. Operating performance improved modestly, with EBITDA increasing 7.1% YoY to ₹643.04 crore, compared with ₹600.7 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. However, EBITDA margin remained flat at 23.5%, unchanged from a year ago, indicating limited operating leverage amid cost pressures. Profit before…

AS the digital world of NFTs, cryptocurrencies and the Metaverse expands, you might start to see the phrase Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) pop up too. Central bank digital currencies are digital versions of a country’s national currency, but what does that actually mean and how can you use it? Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Central bank digital currencies are digital versions of a country’s national currencyCredit: Getty What are central bank digital currencies (CBDC)? Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) are a new form of money that is digital, issued by a country’s central bank and considered…

The bubble in precious metals might have popped this week, with silver’s violent decline on Friday leading the group lower.Having touched a new record of $120 per ounce earlier in the session, silver has pulled back to $75 in U.S. afternoon hours, now lower by 35% for the day. Gold — which as recently as Sunday had never seen $5,000 per ounce — climbed to $5,600 at one point Thursday, but has now retreated to $4,718, down 12% for the day.Platinum is lower by 24% and palladium by 20%.To put silver’s move in perspective, it’s given back nearly its entire…