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India’s state-owned refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is set to sign next week an oil supply deal with Brazilian state giant Petrobras for the delivery of 12 million barrels of crude, valued at about $780 million.The signing of the agreement is expected to take place during the India Energy Week 2026 forum, which will be held between January 27 and January 30 in Goa, the Indian government said in a statement on Friday carried by Reuters.  Indian refiners, including BPCL, are looking to diversify their crude supply as the U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil,…

The site, located just above Porthkidney Beach at Lelant, St Ives, will be offered at auction with a freehold guide price of £15,000 plus. The land is among 177 lots listed in the first auction of 2026 by Clive Emson Auctioneers, which is due to take place on February 11. Extending to approximately 1.16 hectares (around 2.88 acres), the land comprises beach and cliff terrain in what auctioneers describe as an “idyllic coastal setting”. From its elevated position above Porthkidney Beach, the site boasts wide-reaching views across the beach itself, as well as towards Hayle Beach and the Towans. Senior…

CANADA – 2025/10/12: In this photo illustration, the Abbott Laboratories logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAbbott Laboratories reported Q4 2025 sales of $11.46 billion, an increase of 4.4% from the previous year but falling short of analyst projections by approximately 3%. The adjusted EPS was $1.50, aligning with expectations, while the total annual adjusted EPS reached $5.15, indicating a 10% growth. Can the stock gain momentum from this point onward despite the revenue shortfall? It won’t be an easy task.However, before we delve into the…

Silver Rate Latest Update: 23rd January 2026 The unabated rise in silver continued on January 23 as the silver rate in Delhi surged to a record high level amid an over ₹9000 per kg rise in the white metal today. The trigger for the silver price rise remained sustained safe-haven buying, its industrial usage, along with a weak US dollar. As a result, silver prices in Delhi topped ₹335,000 per kg today. Going ahead, while the outlook remains firm, analysts advise caution amid the massive bull run. “While silver’s dual role as a precious and industrial metal positions it as…

abimages/Shutterstock Always broke but don’t know why? Poor financial habits could be quickly emptying your wallet. Read on to see the reasons you never have any cash to spare and how to make your money go further.  Andrey Popov/Shutterstock Too many people don’t have a household budget. Every month adding up all your income (after tax) then subtracting how much you spend is a good starting point. Apps such as Mint and PocketGuard can help, or you could simply write down all your incomings and outgoings on an Excel spreadsheet. The key is to set a realistic budget you can…

My investment platform has offered me a premium package. This comes with extra features, preferential foreign exchange rates, and improved customer service – but at a hefty monthly cost.Is it likely to make me a better investor, or should I try to find the cheapest possible platform and seek help elsewhere? Premium features can include fancy tools and charts, but investors may not need themNick Perrett, founder and chief executive of investing and saving platform Prosper, replies: DIY investing is already complicated enough for most Britons. Investment platforms add fuel to the fire by competing to offer investors ‘more’ – whether…

The prop trading industry has clearly changed, yet many firms still operate as if nothing ever happened. Traders today are smarter, more patient, and far more aware of the difference between real opportunity and clever marketing. Because of this shift, they are no longer searching for just any prop firm. Instead, they want the best prop firm, one that offers instant funding, realistic rules, and a structure designed for long-term growth. This is exactly where Forex Funds Flow begins to stand apart. For years, most prop firms followed the same predictable formula. Long challenges, strict daily drawdowns, and forced consistency…

Samit Guha, Managing Director and CEO, MMTC-PAMP The precious metal refining sector expects the government to address duty disparities that put domestic refiners at a disadvantage compared to imports through free trade agreements, MMTC-PAMP Managing Director and CEO Samit Guha said on Friday.“One of the expectations we’ve had as not just MMTC-PAMP, but as the whole precious metal refining sector has seen this disparity, which is there in duty, especially through the SEPA route between what we get as Dore versus what refined bullion is imported at,” Guha said.The duty gap puts refiners at a significant disadvantage, though the government…

Many people simply choose the cheapest policy but it can come with a hidden cost (Image: Getty)Travel insurance is an absolute must when you go overseas, and should always be booked as soon as you’ve planned your trip. This ensures you’re protected if you have to cancel your holiday due to sickness or another unforeseen event.However, many Brits simply pick the cheapest travel insurance, perhaps not looking into what the policy offers and whether it’s good value for money. Recently, Defaqto, who rate financial products such as insurance, revealed there’s one change many travel insurance providers are quietly making to…

LCI Industries (NYSE:LCII) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 0 3 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 1 0 2 0 0 Analysts have recently evaluated LCI Industries and provided 12-month price targets. The…