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According to private markets firm Hamilton Lane, there were roughly 140,000 private companies globally generating annual revenue of at least $100 million in 2023, compared to roughly 19,000 public companies. Historically, private markets have outperformed public markets over the long-term and the next few years is expected to be no different – particularly as the artificial intelligence infrastructure build-out continues and investors look to put their money into the next OpenAI. Private companies make for attractive investment as they can offer outsized returns. Back in 2010, before its IPO (Initial Public Offering) in 2012, Facebook owner Meta’s valuation was reported…

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As fans wait for the next instalment of Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea to air, a host of first-look images have been released for the final three episodes.One of the images for episode 3, which will air at 8:30pm on BBC One this Sunday (14th December) and is titled The Deep, sees Vincent Franklin’s Prime Minister Harry Shaw seemingly being influenced Stewart Alexander’s General Oscar Gunsberg and Patrick Baladi’s villainous Sir Keith Spears.Another from the same episode sees a team led by Colin McFarlane’s General Pierce exploring an underwater cavern.Meanwhile, the images for episode…

EPAThe massive fire broke out just after midnight on MondayFirefighters in Indonesia are working to put out a massive fire that has broken out at one of the largest oil refineries in the country. The fire broke out at the Balongan refinery, run by state oil firm Pertamina, at 00:45 local time on Monday (17:45 GMT Sunday). At least five people are injured and around 950 residents have been evacuated to safety. A handful of people have been reported missing. The cause of the fire remains unclear. TV footage and videos on social media showed the fire still raging on…

India’s manufacturing industry stands at a once-in-a-generation crossroads. As global supply chains shift and domestic ambitions grow under “Make in India,” manufacturers face intense pressure to deliver world-class quality, speed and efficiency. Government incentives, strong investment and a vast consumer base create enormous potential, but competition is fierce. To stay ahead, manufacturers must adapt quickly.Industrial robotics is reshaping production. By automating repetitive, precision-heavy tasks, robots boost productivity while freeing workers for higher-value functions such as programming, process optimisation and innovation. Robots excel in operations requiring speed and accuracy and take on labour-intensive roles that improve safety and consistency across production…

Gold and silver have emerged as the standout assets of 2025, driven by a mix of monetary-policy shifts, geopolitical tensions and structural demand, according to a new outlook report from Axis Mutual Fund.Gold up ~60% in 2025 so far As per the Axis MF report, gold has rallied nearly 60% so far this year, supported by a weaker US dollar, expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts and persistent safe-haven buying.The US Dollar Index has fallen about 8% in 2025, weighed down by concerns around the US debt load, now at 124% of GDP.Uncertainty around the appointment of the next…

Last month, the Competition Commission’s inquiry into the UK groceries market gave the major multiples a clean bill of health. Much to the dismay of smaller shops it concluded that, despite receiving a considerable body of evidence that the competitive pressure on c-store operators was intense, it “did not find that these concerns were substantiated”.The inquiry “failed local shops”, claims the Association of Convenience Stores. It “favours giants and does nothing for long-term consumer choice”, adds the Federation of Wholesale Distributors. But what do independent retailers think?One hundred per cent of those polled in The Grocer’s survey believe the commission’s…

Bitcoin is back in the news. Hackers tried to scam Twitter users to send them money via Bitcoin using high-profile social media accounts. While we’re all used to the idea of digital currency – … Source link

The manager of China’s only pure-play silver fund has issued a rare series of warnings to investors about the risk of “significant losses” should the metal’s record-breaking rally come to an end. Source link

Whether you’re beginning to put away money for an emergency fund or ready to save for a down payment on a house, reviewing your savings habits can be integral to reaching your financial goals. There are several key steps and strategies to use when saving. You need to understand your finances, create a budgeting plan, start reducing spending, build an emergency fund, and practice other smart financial habits. You should also understand what tools are available to you, from investing, budgeting, and banking tools to side hustles and other ways of making additional money.Here are six steps and strategies to saving…