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A fan of Martin Lewis asked for help to build up her savingsMartin Lewis has shared some tips about savings accounts(Image: ITV)Martin Lewis has pointed savers to how they could get a much better rate on their savings. He offered a wealth of advice about bank accounts on his BBC podcast.The consumer expert shared some tips, including when to close an old current account and the different savings accounts you can go for. One particular query came from a woman who had purchased her first property with her husband in October 2025. She had just spent a big chunk of…

‘Africa’s business interest steadily growing’ •NGF unveils Investopedia Despite the huge potential and intensified efforts at wooing investors, the inflow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is low, governors lamented yesterday. Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq, said that while Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, endowed with abundant human and natural resources, its FDI inflows in the last decade have averaged only USD 2 billion annually, which is less than 0.5 per cent of GDP. He spoke in Abuja at the unveiling of NGF’s Investopedia –  a compendium of investment opportunities in the 36 states. The Kwara State Governor…

Company Logo Key opportunities in the algorithmic trading market include the rise of AI-driven algorithms, expanding use across asset classes, real-time execution optimization, and automated risk management. Growth is fueled by increasing internet penetration, product innovations, and strategic acquisitions, with Asia-Pacific as a fast-growing region. Algorithmic Trading Market Algorithmic Trading Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Algorithmic Trading Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The algorithmic trading market has witnessed significant expansion in recent years, with projections indicating a rise from $21.89 billion in 2025 to $25.04 billion in 2026, reflecting…

Key Takeaways Nuburu has launched a strategic joint venture with Maddox Defense focused on developing mobile additive manufacturing capabilities for defense and drone components. The firm completed a $12 million capital raise through a public offering and implemented a 1-for-4.99 reverse stock split to maintain NYSE American compliance. Shares of BURU plummeted over 40% following the resumption of trading, signaling significant investor anxiety over shareholder dilution. Financial performance has deteriorated dramatically, with revenue collapsing 98% to merely $10,000 over the trailing twelve months, while the current ratio hovers around 0.27. The organization is transitioning from its original blue-laser technology focus…

Over the last two decades, as Millennials joined the workforce in significant numbers,  industry has been faced with an ever-growing worker shortage. Much of the initial impact  on the industrial workforce in the U.S. stemmed from the offshoring of numerous  manufacturing jobs and industry’s reputation as a workplace that was often dark, dirty and  dangerous. Today, the industrial landscape in the U.S. is significantly different. Manufacturing jobs are  growing as production returns to the U.S. and factories are cleaner and safer than ever  (largely due to automation). Yet the workforce shortage persists as a new generation—Gen  Z—enters the workplace to…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Sovereign bonds myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Global bond markets are suffering one of their biggest routs in recent years as inflation fears created by the Middle East conflict have forced traders to dump bets on interest rate cuts in big economies.UK gilts have suffered their worst week since the country’s 2022 pension fund crisis, pushing the 10-year yield up 0.39 percentage points to 4.62 per cent. The US 10-year Treasury yield is up 0.17 percentage points at 4.13 per cent, the biggest rise since the trade war sell-off…

THIS is the moment Iran blows up Bahrain’s biggest petrol refinery, sending global markets haywire. Terrifying footage shows the primary refinery for the Bahrain Petroleum Company in Ma’ameer erupt into flames after it was struck by an Iranian ballistic missile. Sign up for The Irish Sun newsletter Thank you! A petrol refinery in Bahrain was struck by an Iranian missileCredit: X According to Bahrain’s Ministry of the Interior, the fire has since been brought under controlCredit: X A massive cloud of smoke can be seen rising into the sky. At the centre of the commotion, a large fire is visibly…

Silver (XAG/USD) trades modestly higher on Friday as the US Dollar and Treasury yields ease following softer-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data. Despite the intraday bounce, the white metal remains on track for its first weekly decline in three weeks.At the time of writing, XAG/USD is trading around $84.27, up nearly 2.73% on the day after rebounding from a daily low near $80.17.Meanwhile, the escalating US-Iran conflict continues to offer some underlying support to safe-haven assets, helping limit deeper losses in Silver.However, rising Oil prices driven by supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are fueling global inflation concerns. As…

GE Aerospace GE and RTX Corporation RTX are two prominent names operating in the aerospace and defense industry. As rivals, both companies are engaged in producing highly engineered aircraft components for commercial and military aircraft in the United States and internationally.Both companies have been enjoying significant growth opportunities in the aerospace and defense space on account of the improving air traffic trend and the expansionary U.S. budgetary policy in the past couple of years. Let’s take a closer look at their fundamentals, growth prospects and challenges.The Case for GE AerospaceGE Aerospace is poised to gain from its growing installed base…

Shoppers faced a surprise jump in grocery inflation last month, as experts warned there was worse to come if there was prolonged war in the Middle East and the odds of a UK interest cut fell sharply.In a blow to households struggling with the cost of living, grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in the four weeks to 22 February, after falling to 4% in January from 4.7% in December, according to the market research company Worldpanel by Numerator.The European Central Bank’s chief economist, Philip Lane, also warned that prolonged war in the Middle East could lead to lower oil…