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Concentrated ownership, absentee landlords and a lack of transparency in how land is managed are some of the concerns the public has over land in Scotland according to a new report, published by the Scottish Land Commission.  Developed through the ScotLand Futures initiative, the report reflects contributions from more than 1,200 people, with over 96 per cent saying Scotland needs change. The report identified several key themes: Around one in 20 people said it is far too difficult to find out who owns land and called for clearer, more accessible information. Nearly one in four people highlighted concerns about too…

CANADA – 2025/09/06: In this photo illustration, the Broadcom logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesBroadcom’s stock (NASDAQ: AVGO) just jumped 11% on November 24, fueled by enthusiasm surrounding its Google AI chip partnership and the successful launch of Alphabet’s new Gemini 3 model. The stock has already more than doubled over the past year, currently trading around $380. Hence, the obvious question arises: what would be necessary to achieve another doubling?Let’s examine the numbers and the catalysts that could facilitate this. However, if you desire…

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries attracted approximately US$523.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, excluding intra-GCC flows, according to new data released by the Gulf Statistics Centre. The figures underline growing international confidence in the Gulf’s business and investment environment. The report showed that the GCC accounted for around 5 per cent of total global FDI flows in 2023. Intra-GCC investment also increased from US$88.2 billion in 2015 to $130.3 billion in 2023, representing about 20 per cent of the total foreign investment balance across the region. Despite a fall in average oil prices from US$82.5 per barrel…

In Nigeria, a young trader named Damilare Ogundare, alias HabbyFX, started with limited capital and big dreams. By age 20 he had already turned that initial stake into a six-figure return and founded the Habby Forex Trading Academy to teach others. Over in South Africa, Sandile Shezi once sold muffins to raise money, then plowed his tuition fees into the forex market. His risk paid off: he became one of his country’s most talked-about traders. These stories remind us: many African traders don’t begin in glass towers or with inherited wealth. They begin at kitchen tables or in university dorms after…

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have sustained the crackdown against oil thieves across the Niger Delta, leading to the recovery of over 109,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and the deactivation of seven illegal refineries in the region. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Lieutenant Colonel and Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, in a release on November 24, 2025, said the successes recorded were in collaboration with other security agencies. He said, “In the latest operations conducted between 10 and 23 November 2025, several illegal refining sites were taken out, four suspected oil thieves were arrested with over…

Gold prices have been fluctuating over the past few days. Meanwhile, with the wedding season underway, the middle class is facing challenges in purchasing jewellery. In this context, it is worth considering how much gold worth Rs. 5 lakh today would be valued in 2030. Gold prices have been attracting investors in recent years. Over the past four to five years, the price of gold has reached around Rs. 1.50 lakh. Moreover, the price of gold continues to rise. Currently, the price of 22-carat gold has decreased by Rs. 110 per gram, selling at Rs. 11,520 per gram, and Rs.…

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd. gained up to 1.5% on Tuesday, November 25, as brokerage firm JPMorgan said it remains positive on the stock.The brokerage maintained its “overweight” rating on the stock and marginally raised its price target to ₹1,727 from ₹1,695 earlier. The revised price target implies an upside potential of 12.4% from current levels.Reliance Industries shares have risen 27% in 2025, so far, outperforming the Nifty 50’s 17% increase. Despite this outperformance, JPMorgan believes that the valuations of RIL, in comparison to its peers like Avenue Supermarts within the retail segment, and Bharti Airtel within the telecom segment,…

The scam might feel the same to the victim, but if card details are used to steal money, the rules are different – that’s because the October rules mentioned above don’t apply. Richard Daniels at TSB stresses that again, the steps to follow are the same – report it to the bank and gather evidence – and each case will be assessed on its merits. But one thing that can make it harder to get your money back is if you’ve bought something for the criminals, a common example being where people are tricked into buying gift cards. In these…

More landlords are investing in semi-commercial property, suggesting many are turning away from residential in search of better returns. Applications with Shawbrook Bank increased by 58% in the first half of 2025 year-on-year, including a 32% rise in new purchase applications. Retail space above flats is a popular option, which is what 69% of landlords invest in. Many semi-commercial assets also come with a future value generation through the use of permitted development rights to add residential units. Daryl Norkett, director of real estate proposition at Shawbrook, said: “While interest rates are more stable, they still remain high; and landlords…

ANI | Updated: Nov 25, 2025 12:54 IST Seoul [South Korea], November 25 (ANI): HD Hyundai Co. has secured a major container ship order worth 2.13 trillion won (USD 1.45 billion) from South Korean shipping firm HMM Co., marking its strongest performance in the segment in 18 years, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business News Korea.According to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., the intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding operations, the deal includes “eight 13,400-twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) container ships”. Two of these vessels will be built at HD Hyundai Heavy…