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Precious metals rebound toward monthly highs as Bitcoin ranges near $65K and major indexes retreat. Gold climbed more than 1% on the day and nearly 8% since mid February, extending its recovery as crypto and equity markets cool. The metal approached $5,250 earlier today, heading toward a seventh straight monthly gain. Gold previously reached an all-time high near $5,600 in late January amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, sparked by Iran’s protest crackdown, US threats of intervention, and military buildup, which fueled safe-haven demand. After peaking in January, metals pulled back sharply as February began. Gold fell…

EnergyGasoline demand remains steady from slow shift to electricsThe Idemitsu group operates six refineries in Japan, including this one in Chiba prefecture southeast of Tokyo. (Photo by Rie Ishii)MAO KAWANOFebruary 28, 2026 02:38 JSTTOKYO — Japanese oil company Idemitsu Kosan has reversed a plan to close refineries in Japan, choosing to maintain six refineries until 2030 as a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles means gasoline demand is likely to hold steady. Source link

Going for budget groceries can be a great way to try to manage the rising cost of supermarket shopping.  After the soaring inflation we’ve seen over the past few years, we’re all much more aware of the price of our food and drink. So much so that Tesco is bringing back its famous blue-and-white stripes in a bid to emphasise value.But just how cheap are budget lines, where are they stocked, and what do supermarkets call their ranges?I’ve been writing about supermarkets for more than a decade. Here, I’ve crunched the prices and cut through the spin to reveal everything…

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Block. Our analysis of options history for Block (NYSE:XYZ) revealed 96 unusual trades.Delving into the details, we found 35% of traders were bullish, while 57% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 19 were puts, with a value of $924,731, and 77 were calls, valued at $4,554,735.Predicted Price RangeBased on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $100.0 for Block over the recent three months. Analyzing Volume & Open InterestAssessing the volume and open interest is…

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A general overall view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSecuring financing is one of the most important steps in a commercial real estate transaction. You may have found a strong opportunity and negotiated favorable terms. Keep in mind that before funding your acquisition, lenders will carry out their own version of due diligence. Their primary goal is to protect their downside. If you understand how they evaluate risk, you can position yourself to move through the process more efficiently and with fewer surprises.Keep these factors in mind…

Snowflake (SNOW 4.78%) just posted another strong quarter. Product revenue climbed 30% year over year to $1.23 billion in its fiscal fourth quarter (ended Jan. 31, 2026), and remaining performance obligations (RPO) impressively rose 42% to $9.77 billion. But I’m still not buying the stock here. Yes, Snowflake’s top-line growth is impressive. But there are two problems: Snowflake’s substantial net losses and valuation. Given the stock’s high price tag today, the bull case still relies on a future profitability inflection that just isn’t materializing. Image source: Getty Images. Snowflake is executing, and guidance is solid Snowflake’s fiscal fourth quarter definitely…

With the current market trend, it seems like gold’s volatile cousin, silver, is making a comeback. The white metal is extending sharp gains, mirroring its previous rallies. Amid US tariff tensions and policy instability, the market focus is now on volatile silver. The white metal is clocking sharp gains, trading near the $90/oz mark in the international markets. On February 26, spot silver rose near its four-week record high of $91/oz in the intra-day session, marking a jump of over 42% from its early February low of $64/oz. In late January, the white metal had surged to an all-time high…

Key points As one of the fastest-growing chemical producers and consumers globally, India faces an urgent need to transition toward sustainable, low-carbon, and circular chemical manufacturing. Green chemistry offers the scientific and technological foundation for this transformation. Taking inspiration from successful Western initiatives such as the EU’s REACH Regulation, the US EPA Green Chemistry Program, and industrial symbiosis in Europe, India can adapt and lead through context-specific policies. Low-carbon solvents, biodegradable polymers, waste-free synthesis and regulatory pathways for a circular chemical economy will be key components of this strategy. The role of chemists – as innovators, educators, and sustainability advocates…

Earlier this week, Ofgem announced its changes to the energy price cap for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2026What does the latest Ofgem announcement mean for you? (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)An expert at British Gas has delved into Ofgem’s latest energy price cap announcement and what this could mean for you. From April 1 to June 30, 2026, prices are set to reduce by £117, or 7%, for a typical household that uses both electricity and gas and pays by Direct Debit.This means affected households will save around £10 a month and, according to the regulator, the…

QIANJIANG, CHINA – FEBRUARY 26: In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE), an American software company specializing in digital media, creative software and cloud-based design solutions, in front of a screen showing the company’s latest stock market chart on February 26, 2026 in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesOur multi-faceted evaluation indicates that it could be an opportune moment to buy ADBE stock. Overall, we hold a favorable outlook on the stock, and the target price of $334 seems achievable. We think there is little to worry about…